Royal Hotel Bowral

Royal Hotel Bowral Local Pub & Restaurant Under new ownership and new management with an incredible team of staff providing exceptional service with a smile.
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The Royal Hotel is a relaxed traditional pub in the heart of Bowral, a charming country town nestled in the picturesque NSW Southern Highlands. We offer a variety of unique spaces, popular for functions and events. Whether you're looking for a pre- or post-wedding cocktail function or a more intimate dining experience, we have you covered.
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A favourite with locals and weekenders alike, visit us t

o experience our friendly and relaxed Southern Highland hospitality, great food, variety of local wines & weekly live music featuring local talent.

❄️ WEEKLY SPECIALS HAVE ARRIVED ❄️Winter is here, and there's no better place to escape the cold than beside the crackli...
04/06/2026

❄️ WEEKLY SPECIALS HAVE ARRIVED ❄️
Winter is here, and there's no better place to escape the cold than beside the crackling wood fire at the Royal Hotel Bowral 🔥🍷
This week's chef specials are packed with comfort, flavour and a touch of indulgence.
🍤 Tempura Prawns (Entrée)
Lightly battered tempura prawns drizzled with sweet chilli teriyaki sauce, served with crunchy Asian slaw, crispy fried garlic, fresh coriander and a wedge of lime.
🍎 Apple Balsamic Pork Belly (Entrée)
Slow roasted pork belly glazed in a rich apple balsamic reduction with crispy crackling. Served with sweet potato & orange purée, crisp apple slaw and fresh herbs.
🥧 Beef Stroganoff Pie
Slow cooked beef and mushrooms in a rich, creamy stroganoff sauce. Served with velvet mash, sweet garden peas and rich gravy.
🥩 Tasmanian Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
Golden herb-crumbed Tasmanian lamb cutlets served with your choice of mash & vegetables or chips & salad, plus your favourite sauce.
Gather your family and friends, settle in by the fire and enjoy the perfect winter dining experience at the Royal Hotel Bowral.
🍷 Great food, warm hospitality and cosy fires await.

🎶 Sunday Sessions on the Back Deck 🎶📍 Royal Hotel Bowral | 🕐 1pm – 4pmThis Sunday, settle in on the back deck and enjoy ...
03/06/2026

🎶 Sunday Sessions on the Back Deck 🎶
📍 Royal Hotel Bowral | 🕐 1pm – 4pm
This Sunday, settle in on the back deck and enjoy an afternoon of live music with Laine Wolfe.
With nearly 20 years as a full-time professional musician, Laine delivers polished, feel-good music with effortless confidence. Her warm, rootsy sound blends classic favourites and modern gems — think Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley and more — all reimagined in her own distinctive style.
Guitar, vocals, suitcase drum and tambourine come together to create a full, infectious groove that’s relaxed, rhythmic and quietly sophisticated. It’s the perfect soundtrack for a long lunch, a cold drink and an easy Sunday afternoon.
🕐 Live from 1pm to 4pm
🍻 Drinks flowing • good vibes guaranteed
Join us on the back deck and let Laine Wolfe set the tone for your Sunday. ✨

🃏 THURSDAY JOKER POKER 🃏Join us Thursday night for Joker Poker, with $6,000 Joker Poker up for grabs. PLUS 5 gourmet mea...
02/06/2026

🃏 THURSDAY JOKER POKER 🃏
Join us Thursday night for Joker Poker, with $6,000 Joker Poker up for grabs. PLUS 5 gourmet meat trays to win!
Thursday Night Fun
$6,000 Joker Poker
5 Gourmet Meat Trays
Bar snacks available
Joker Poker drawn at 7:30pm
🍺 Good mates, good drinks, great atmosphere
Get in early, grab a drink and try your luck — you’ve got to be in it to win it!
📍 Royal Hotel Bowral | Every Thursday tickets on sale from 5:30pm

🍛🔥 Wednesday Curry Night at the Royal 🔥🍛Spice up your midweek with a comforting curry night at Royal Hotel Bowral.Think ...
02/06/2026

🍛🔥 Wednesday Curry Night at the Royal 🔥🍛
Spice up your midweek with a comforting curry night at Royal Hotel Bowral.
Think rich, aromatic flavours, warm spices and hearty dishes served fresh from the kitchen — the perfect excuse to break up the week and settle in with good food and great company.
Pair it with a cold drink, bring your mates, and make a night of it 🍻
Every Wednesday | Curry Specials Available | Dine In 🍽️✨

🎶 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC 🎶📍 Royal Hotel Bowral | 🕐 8:30PM - TILL LATEThis Saturday, settle in and enjoy an the night ...
02/06/2026

🎶 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC 🎶
📍 Royal Hotel Bowral | 🕐 8:30PM - TILL LATE
This Saturday, settle in and enjoy an the night of live music with DAN CHALLIS.
Australian singer-songwriter Dan Challis melds lyrically-driven acoustic music, with a story-telling focus. His songs centre on the lived-experience, and befit his journeyman ethos; living out the very life he tells stories about through his music.

He has just released his latest single ‘forever on my mind’; a track he collaborated on with Melbourne singer-songwriter and producer Stephen Grady. Dan’s music has been described as:

"rich, authentic acoustic folk... (that) should make you feel something raw and timeless."

--Ear To The Ground Music Blog --

"Country singer Dan Challis is a man with a tender voice and story to match."

--Happy Mag TV--

"He has made himself admirably vulnerable for the sake of his craft, and his work deserves attention."

--Barely North Entertainment--

Dan connects to the hearts and minds of audience’s through his deft guitar playing, intimate story-telling, as well as smooth vocal delivery. He is a dedicated songwriter who cares deeply about his craft.
🕐 Live from 8:30pm till late
🍻 Drinks flowing • good vibes guaranteed

🎉 TRIVIA NIGHT is on Tuesdays at The Royal with host Quizman Sam! 🧠🍻Kicking off at 6:30pm — grab your smartest mates and...
01/06/2026

🎉 TRIVIA NIGHT is on Tuesdays at The Royal with host Quizman Sam! 🧠🍻
Kicking off at 6:30pm — grab your smartest mates and book your table now!
📞 Call (02) 4861 6686 — BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST.

✨ Great Prizes up for grabs

It’s your chance to test your knowledge, enjoy great food and drinks, and go home with some awesome prizes.

💥 Don’t miss your chance to win — see you Tuesday night at The Royal Hotel Bowral!

✨ WEEKLY SPECIALS ✨Settle in at the Royal Hotel Bowral this week with a line-up of hearty winter favourites and comforti...
28/05/2026

✨ WEEKLY SPECIALS ✨
Settle in at the Royal Hotel Bowral this week with a line-up of hearty winter favourites and comforting classics 🍷
🥣 Crème de Poulet
French style creamy chicken velouté with tender pulled chicken, slow cooked vegetables, herbs and cream. Served with cracked pepper, fresh parsley and toasted rustic buttered bread.
🍝 Beef Stroganoff Pappardelle
Tender beef strips in a rich beef and sour cream sauce with sautéed Swiss mushrooms, roasted garlic and paprika tossed through pappardelle. Finished with shaved parmesan and crispy fried sage.
🌶️ Thai Style Pork Noodles
Sliced pork belly with pan-charred vegetables and silky noodles tossed in a fragrant Thai sauce. Topped with fresh herbs, crispy shallots, fried garlic, chilli and fresh lime.
🥧 Lamb & Roast Vegetable Pie
Slow cooked ground lamb and roasted vegetable pie served with velvet mash, garden peas, crispy fried kale and rich gravy.
Gather your friends, grab a glass of red and enjoy this week’s specials by the fire at the Royal Hotel Bowral 🍷🔥

WEEKLY SPECIALS at the Royal Hotel Bowral 🍷✨Warm up with this week’s chef specials, made for cosy nights and hearty appe...
21/05/2026

WEEKLY SPECIALS at the Royal Hotel Bowral 🍷✨
Warm up with this week’s chef specials, made for cosy nights and hearty appetites.
🥣 Cream of Tomato Soup (Entrée)
A rich and creamy tomato soup, slow simmered with vine ripened tomatoes, aromatic spices and a splash of cream. Served with toasted sourdough and butter.
🍝 Smoked Beef Brisket Gnocchi
House smoked tender beef brisket, slow cooked for 16 hours and served with potato gnocchi, blistered cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, Cavolo Nero and crispy fried sage. Finished with Parmesan and rich jus.
🥧 Beef, Lamb & Vegetable Pie
Slow braised beef and lamb with root vegetables in rich gravy, served with velvet mash and garden peas.
Available this week at the Royal Hotel Bowral
📍 Gather your friends and book your table today.

Address

255 Bong Bong Street
Bowral, NSW
2576

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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