The Bellum Hotel

Overview

Drive around a bend on the Riddoch Highway and the Bellum appears like an apparition; surrounded by lush farmland, the Mt Schank volcanic crater its backdrop.

The Bellum offers a taste of the country: great food, terrific hospitality from friendly staff and locals, cold beer and wine, take away meals and bottle shop, open fire, sunken cellar and rustic charm.

Their new winter menu includes crispy fried chicken, lamb shank, pork belly, laksa, barramundi, scotch fillet, schnitzels and burgers. You must try the "Mt Schank burger" - pulled lamb shank with a spicy slaw on a damper bun. Weekly specials are posted to the Bellum's Facebook page @bellumhotel

Their wine selection has been cherry-picked to support local vineyards, and they sell "Sink Hole" gin. Beside the wood fire in the front bar is the perfect place to relax on a cold night.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm until late ...

Don't miss:
Tuesday - schnitzel night
Friday - happy hour 5pm to 7pm with meat tray raffle, and burger specials from 5.30pm
Saturday - ribs and wings

Accommodation: 3 rooms and free pub camping for self-contained travellers

Voted "Best Pub on the Limestone Coast", the Bellum offers an honesty and authenticity that's welcoming and unique

A must stop destination ... a destination in itself!