Dorset Gardens Hotel - Your Ultimate Venue for Dining, Events, and Entertainment

Experience the All-In-One Venue

At Dorset Gardens Hotel, we provide an all-in-one venue that caters to your every need. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, a catch-up with friends over drinks, family-friendly fun, or a night of dancing, we have it all. Our convenient location in Bayswater, Croydon, and Ringwood makes us the go-to destination for locals in the area.

With 45 motel-style rooms and function space, we not only offer a pub experience but also provide comfortable accommodation and versatile event spaces. Our 3 function rooms can cater up to 500 guests, while our 2 semi-private dining rooms can host up to 80 guests. The 3.5-star rated facilities ensure that your stay or event is both convenient and comfortable.

Our experienced team is skilled in event planning and pays excellent attention to detail. We offer friendly and personalized service to ensure that your milestone birthday, wake, or family reunion is a memorable and hassle-free experience. From food and seating arrangements to music and even transportation, we take care of it all.

With a variety of menu options, ample car and coach parking, complimentary tea and coffee, and lunch and dinner room service in our hotel rooms, we make sure that your dining experience is enjoyable and convenient. Whether you're craving classic pub favorites, seasonal dishes, or special kids and seniors menus, we have something to satisfy every palate.

For families looking for an easy dining experience, we offer kids meals and an indoor kid's playground. Our kid’s menus feature nutritious mains followed by treats like the age-old favorite, Frog in the Pond. We also serve a special seniors menu for lunch and dinner, giving our older guests a choice of 1, 2, or 3 courses.

If you're in the mood for a cheeky punt or a big night out, our sports bar and DG Nightclub are the places to be. The sports bar is the social heart of Dorset Gardens Hotel, offering weekly activities such as poker and pool competitions, a beer garden and outdoor terrace, big screens to catch all the action, and a TAB that's open 7 days a week. It's the perfect spot to meet up with friends or make new ones.

DG Nightclub is beloved for its friendly crowd, top Melbourne DJs, and a large raised dance floor. We host live music and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or hens night, DG Nightclub can cater to your needs and provide perks for the guest of honor and all your mates.

At Dorset Gardens Hotel, we strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests. Whether you're after a quick but quality feed, a vibrant bar scene, or a relaxed atmosphere to catch up with family, we invite you to join us and discover why we're the ultimate venue for dining, events, and entertainment in Bayswater, Croydon, and Ringwood. Read more…

Unwind and Socialize: Sports Bar Activities at Dorset Gardens Hotel

Catch the Game: Live Sports and Big Screens

At Dorset Gardens Hotel, you can catch all the live sports action on our big screens in the sports bar. Whether it's football, basketball, cricket, or any other sport, you won't miss a moment of the game. Join fellow sports enthusiasts and cheer for your favorite team while enjoying a drink and delicious food.

Our sports bar is the perfect place to gather with friends and watch the game in a lively and energetic atmosphere. With multiple screens and comfortable seating, you'll have a front-row view of all the action. So grab a cold beer, order some tasty pub classics, and immerse yourself in the excitement of live sports.

Weekly Events and Competitions: Never Miss the Action

In addition to live sports, our sports bar hosts a variety of weekly events and competitions to keep you entertained. Test your skills in poker or pool competitions and compete against other patrons for the top spot. These events are a great way to meet new people, show off your abilities, and have a fun-filled evening.

We understand the importance of keeping the atmosphere lively and engaging. That's why we organize regular events and competitions to ensure there's always something happening at Dorset Gardens Hotel. Stay tuned to our event calendar to never miss out on the action.

Chill in the Beer Garden: Outdoor Relaxation and Socializing

When you need some fresh air and relaxation, head to our beer garden at Dorset Gardens Hotel. It's the perfect spot to unwind, soak up the sunshine, and socialize with friends. With ample seating, lush greenery, and a vibrant atmosphere, our beer garden provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.

Enjoy a refreshing drink from our wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails while enjoying the company of your friends. Whether you're looking for a casual catch-up or a laid-back afternoon, our beer garden offers the ideal setting for outdoor relaxation and socializing.

Themed Nights and Special Promotions: Elevate Your Evenings

At Dorset Gardens Hotel, we believe in making every evening special. That's why we organize themed nights and special promotions to elevate your experience. From live music performances to drink promotions, there's always something exciting happening in our sports bar.

Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for live music and DJs, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that will make you want to dance the night away. Keep an eye out for our special events and promotions, where you can enjoy great deals on drinks and food while enjoying the company of friends.

Whether it's a birthday celebration or a hens night, our sports bar is the perfect venue to host your event. We offer perks for the guest-of-honor and provide a lively and vibrant atmosphere that will make your night unforgettable.

Dorset Gardens Hotel: Your Premier Destination for Functions in Ringwood and Croydon

 Dorset Gardens Hotel is Your Premier Destination for Functions in Ringwood and Croydon

What’s on at Our Huge Function Rooms: Ringwood and Croydon

At Dorset Gardens Hotel, we take pride in offering top-notch function rooms that are only a few minutes away for both Ringwood and Croydon residents. Whether it's a corporate event, a family celebration, or a social gathering, our function rooms (Ringwood) are designed to create a memorable experience. Our function rooms are also well known as Croydon’s best night out, and are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that ensure a successful and enjoyable event. What can you do there? Just about anything you like!

DJ Bingo Nights: A Twist on Classic Entertainment

Join us for DJ Bingo nights at our function rooms in Croydon and Ringwood. Combining traditional bingo with a lively DJ experience, DJ Bingo offers an exciting and unique way to enjoy your evening. Hosted regularly in our function rooms, both in Ringwood and Croydon, this engaging game promises endless fun and laughter.

Quizzame Quiz Night: A Croydon Quiz Staple

For those who love to challenge their knowledge and fact retention, our Quizzame quiz night (hosted of course in our function rooms adjacent to Ringwood and Croydon) is the perfect event. Gather your friends and family and engage in a thrilling battle of wits. Our quiz nights, available in both our function rooms in Croydon/Ringwood, provide a platform for friendly competition and endless entertainment.

8 Ball Knockout Pool Competition: Ringwood’s Best Pool Night

Get ready to show off your pool skills in our 8 ball knockout pool competition held in our Ringwood and Croydon function rooms. A popular attraction for pool enthusiasts, this competition is hosted regularly in our function rooms, both in Croydon and Ringwood residents will now have an opportunity to showcase their talent and enjoy a spirited game. Read more…

Elvis Forever-Up Close & Personal Show

Damian Mullin is one of Australia’s most successful and award winning Elvis Presley Tribute Entertainers, performing his Elvis persona full time in front of audiences across Australia. Witness one of Australia’s most established Elvis acts – with a voice and look that captures a magnificent likeness to Elvis Presley.

We guarantee that Damian will deliver a high energy, interactive and incredibly exciting performance!

Show only tickets @ $45/p or Group of 10 tickets @ $400 | Doors open @ 7.30pm | Show Starts @ 8.30pm sharp

·       Bistro Meals available from 5pm onwards- bookings essential-call 97256211 to reserve your table.

·         FREE entry into the nightclub afterwards

 CONDITIONS

 1.      Entry to nightclub strictly 18+ with valid ID, management reserves the right to refuse entry

·         Other conditions as advised by Dorset Management

·         Shared table seating | Seating will be allocated in date order of ticket sales

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON LINE VIA STICKY TICKETS LINK OR CALL RECEPTION ON 97256211

Bottle shop in Melbourne is Open Every Day of the Year

Located at the Dorset Gardens Hotel, our drive thru bottle shop in Croydon has a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits, available 365 days a year. Yes, unlike many other Eastern suburbs bottle shops, we’re open every day of the year including Xmas Day, Good Friday and all public holidays!

Open seven days a week and open till midnight on Friday and Saturday nights we are one of the few drive thru bottle shops servicing the greater Maroondah area which includes the following local suburbs: Bayswater, Ringwood, Croydon, Yarra Valley, Lilydale, Dandenong and the Yarra Ranges.

We are your new favourite pub in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs!

Dorset Gardens is one of the most iconic local pubs in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and, in particular, the greater Maroondah area.

It serves all your accommodation needs with 45 motel-style rooms and has ample room for events, with spacious functions rooms and a specialised Events Team to assist you.

As your local friendly pub in Croydon, we offer so much more! DG’s nightclub has been a favourite in the area for many years, with popular Melbourne local DJs spinning tracks on a Friday and Saturday night.

Or, if you’re simply looking for a relaxed drink or two and a bite to eat, Dorset Gardens is one of the best pubs in Melbourne’s outer East for a casual lunch, dinner, or meet-up with friends. We also have a family-friendly bistro with fresh seasonal menu and weekly dinner deals.

We’re easily accessible, conveniently situated just off Mt Dandenong Road. If you’re looking for a new local pub or searching for pubs in the greater Maroondah area, the Dorset Gardens Hotel services this entire area, including Ringwood, Croydon, Yarra Valley, Lilydale, Dandenong and the Yarra Ranges.

Your Iconic Local Pub and Hotel in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

Dorset Gardens Hotel is your go-to for relaxed and delicious meals, catch-ups with friends over drinks, family-friendly fun and our infamous DG Nightclub where you can dance the night away. Whatever the occasion or mood, Dorset Gardens Hotel can cater for it!

Not just a pub, with 45 motel-style rooms and function space

With 3 function rooms that cater up to 500 guests, 2 semi-private dining rooms that host up to 80 guests and 45 motel-style rooms with 3.5 stars rated facilities, we’re the convenient and comfortable venue and hotel of choice for those in Bayswater, Croydon and Ringwood.

Our team is experienced in event planning, with excellent attention to detail and friendly, personalised service. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, remembering a loved one at a wake or are bringing the extended family together for a long-awaited reunion, you can do it all at Dorset Gardens Hotel - not worry about the food, seating, music or even the drive home.

We offer a variety of menu options, ample car and coach parking, complimentary tea and coffee and lunch and dinner room service in our hotel rooms.

The classics, new favourites and special Kids and seniors menus

Our bistro delights Bayswater, Croydon and Ringwood locals with traditional pub classics at friendly prices, as well as seasonal dishes spanning a range of different cuisines. Start your meal with some tapas like arancini balls and skewers, before tucking into a beef burger, lamb shank or vegetarian paella. Leave room for dessert with favourites like pavlova and apple crumbles.

For families in Bayswater, Croydon and Ringwood looking for an easy dining experience, we’re pleased to offer kids meals as well as an indoor kid’s playground. Our kids menus feature 2 courses with a nutritious main followed by a little treat like age-old favourite, Frog In The Pond.

We also serve a special seniors menu for lunch and dinner, with the choice of 1, 2 or 3 courses.

For a cheeky punt or a big night out

Our sports bar is the social heart of Dorset Gardens Hotel, with weekly activities such as poker and pool competitions, a beer garden and outdoor terrace, big screens to catch all the action and a TAB that’s open 7 days a week from 11am until late. There’s always something happening in our sports bar, making it a buzzing place to meet up with friends or make new ones!

Need to let the hair down? DG Nightclub is beloved for a friendly crowd, a line-up of top Melbourne DJs and a large raised dance floor. We often have drink promotions and special events as well, to guarantee a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for live music and DJs. DG Nightclub can also host your birthday or hens night, with perks for the guest-of-honour and all your mates.

Whether you’re after a quick but quality feed, a vibrant bar scene to meet friends or a relaxed atmosphere to catch up with family, we’d love to have you at Dorset Gardens Hotel.

Dorset Gardens Hotel: Your new favourite pub in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

 

Dorset Gardens is one of the most iconic local pubs in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and, in particular, the greater Maroondah area.

The hotel is one of the most comfortable hotels in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne that you’ll find at such an affordable price and also serves all your accommodation needs with 45 motel-style rooms and has ample room for events. Hosting a birthday party, anniversary or corporate event or a social gathering soon? Dorset Gardens is the RIGHT choice. 

Our function rooms are located in Croydon and we service a variety of local suburbs which include Ringwood, Bayswater, & the Yarra Ranges. With three function rooms catering up to 500 guests, we can assist you in planning your next event from start to finish.

Our attention to detail and commitment to excellent service sets us apart. Allow our experienced team to ease the event-planning pressure and to create a reception that will greatly exceed your expectations.

As your local friendly pub and hotel in Croydon, we offer so much more than accommodation and event space! Dorset Garden Hotel’s nightclub and tavern have been a favourite in the Croydon area and for a lot of Bayswater and Ringwood locals who love a great party and social space. Whether you’re looking for nightclubs in Croydon for an event, or want to dance the night away in a Ringwood nightclub, Dorset Garden's nightclub has been a local go-to for many years, with a friendly crowd and a great mix of music. We’ve got regular drink promotional nights and special events sure to certainly set up an exciting atmosphere and an unforgettable night. Read More…