Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel Located in Rockhampton, Australia's Beef Capital, The Great Western Hotel is one of Australia's most unique pubs and events centre.

Established in 1862, the hotel has a rich history and is today a national tourist destination.

🪩 TEAM 70s — WHERE ARE YOU?!Before neon. Before big hair. Before the 80s tried to take over…There was DISCO. FUNK. FLARE...
01/09/2026

🪩 TEAM 70s — WHERE ARE YOU?!

Before neon. Before big hair. Before the 80s tried to take over…

There was DISCO. FUNK. FLARES. FROs. ✌️🕺

If your playlist belongs to the decade of ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Gaynor, The Bee Gees and Elton John, this is your side of the battle.

Never Ending 80s VS 70s – Glow Versus Fro is coming to the Great Western this November and the 70s aren't giving up the crown without a fight.

🪩 Dress up.
🪩 Bring your crew.
🪩 Get ready to groove.

📅 Saturday 28 November
📍 Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton

🎟️ Tickets on sale now:
https://greatwesternhotel.com.au

👇 Tag someone who is 100% TEAM 70s.

🎉 PUPIL FREE DAY = FAMILY FUN DAY! 🐴🐾Friday 4th September is a pupil free day, so we’re turning it into the perfect excu...
30/08/2026

🎉 PUPIL FREE DAY = FAMILY FUN DAY! 🐴🐾

Friday 4th September is a pupil free day, so we’re turning it into the perfect excuse to get the kids out of the house and enjoy some quality family time at the Great Western!

🐴 Pony Rides | 12–2pm
🐾 Baby Animals | 6–8pm
🍽️ Lunch or dinner with the family
🍻 Mum & Dad can relax while the kids have some fun!

And with our Father’s Day Bull Ride & Smorgasbord officially SOLD OUT, why not celebrate Dad a little early? Round up the family, grandparents and friends and make Friday your early Father’s Day catch-up.

No cooking. No entertaining at home. Just good food, happy kids and time together. ❤️

Tables will fill quickly — book yours now!
📞 (07) 4922 3888
🌐 www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

28/08/2026

What’s up Rockhampton! DJ Nino Brown is in the house tonight! Playing now Great Western Hotel! Check out the lineup until 1am!

28/08/2026

TONIGHT!! Sneaky Sound System will be playing at Great Western Hotel arena with a BIG lineup! Get your tickets now www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

🤠 THE WESTERN HOEDOWN IS BACK! 🎉Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and round up your crew... because the Western ...
26/08/2026

🤠 THE WESTERN HOEDOWN IS BACK! 🎉

Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and round up your crew... because the Western Hoedown is returning to the Great Western Hotel on Friday 12th December!

Expect a massive night of:
🎶 Live Country Dance DJ from 6pm
💃 Line Dancing
🐂 Mechanical Bull from 8pm
🏆 Best Dressed Prizes
🍻 Great food, cold drinks & the best country party atmosphere

Whether you're planning your work Christmas party, catching up with friends before Christmas or just looking for an epic Friday night out, this is the place to celebrate the end of 2026.

🎟 FREE ENTRY

🎄 Planning an end-of-year party? Book your group or function now through our website and let us do the hard work.

🌐 www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

Who's already planning their outfit? 🤠👇

THURSDAY NIGHTS = BOOTS ON, MUSIC UP 🤠🔥Line Dancing Thursdays are at the Great Western Hotel and everyone’s welcome — wh...
25/08/2026

THURSDAY NIGHTS = BOOTS ON, MUSIC UP 🤠🔥

Line Dancing Thursdays are at the Great Western Hotel and everyone’s welcome — whether you know every step or you’re just coming along for a laugh and a good night out.

👢 Line Dancing every Thursday
⏰ 6:30pm–8:30pm
🎶 Great music, easy-to-follow dances & plenty of fun
🙌 All ages and all experience levels welcome*
🍽️ Grab dinner, bring your mates and make a night of it

No partner needed. No experience needed. Just kick up your boots and join us on the dance floor.

📍 Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
📞 Book a table: (07) 4922 3888
🌐 www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

Rockhampton’s home of live music & good times.

*All minors must be accompanied by a parent at all times.

🎸 GUITAR HERO COWMUNITY GAME NIGHT IS BACK TOMORROW NIGHT! 🤘We’re cranking the volume to 11 with Cowman Gaming Co for an...
25/08/2026

🎸 GUITAR HERO COWMUNITY GAME NIGHT IS BACK TOMORROW NIGHT! 🤘

We’re cranking the volume to 11 with Cowman Gaming Co for another night of iconic tracks, epic riffs and Guitar Hero battles at the Great Western!

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Great Western Hotel
🎟️ FREE ENTRY + FREE TO PLAY

🎸 All skill levels welcome
🔥 Guitar Hero classics + head-to-head battles
🍻 Grab a drink, order dinner and settle in for the night
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 *PLUS — KIDS EAT FREE! *

Bring the family, round up your mates, grab a guitar and see if you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboard! 🎶🔥

🍔 KIDS EAT FREE*
Children 10 and under receive a FREE Kids Meal with each paying adult main meal.

📞 Book your table now: (07) 4922 3888
🌐 Book online: www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

*Children 10 and under receive a free kids meal with each paying adult main meal. Not valid with other offers.

🐂 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – BEEF WEEK 2027 | GREAT WESTERN HOTEL 🤠We’re getting closer — Beef Week 2027 is only around 8...
25/08/2026

🐂 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – BEEF WEEK 2027 | GREAT WESTERN HOTEL 🤠

We’re getting closer — Beef Week 2027 is only around 8 months away!

And if you know Rockhampton during Beef Week, you know things are about to get BIG. 🔥

The Great Western Hotel & Arena is now taking Expressions of Interest for casual event staff to join our crew in the lead-up to and during Beef Week 2027.

From live music concerts and bull riding to gala events, corporate functions, huge hospitality nights and everything in between — the Great Western has it all!

We’re looking for reliable, energetic people across a range of casual roles, including:

🍻 Bar & Food & Beverage Attendants
🎤 Event & Front of House Staff
⭐ Event & FOH Supervisors
🚚 Event Operations, Bump-In & Set-Up Crew
👨‍🍳 Chefs & Kitchen Staff
🧼 Kitchen Stewards & Back of House Crew

Whether you’re an experienced hospitality professional or looking to get involved in major events, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join the Great Western crew?

✅ Work across some of Rockhampton’s biggest event nights
✅ Live music, bull riding, gala events, functions & more
✅ Flexible casual work
✅ Fast-paced, high-energy event atmosphere
✅ Opportunities for ongoing casual work before and after Beef Week

📍 Great Western Hotel & Arena | Rockhampton
🐂 Beef 2027 | 2–8 May 2027

👉 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ONLINE
Head to our website and complete the online application form:
https://greatwesternhotel.com.au/contact/

❗ Please apply via the online form so we can keep all Beef Week applications together.

🚨 EARLY BIRD TICKETS = SOLD OUT! 🚨Rocky is clearly ready to pick a side… because the Early Bird allocation for Never End...
24/08/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD TICKETS = SOLD OUT! 🚨

Rocky is clearly ready to pick a side… because the Early Bird allocation for Never Ending 80s VS 70s – Glow Versus Fro has officially SOLD OUT! 🪩⚡

Now the battle really begins.

Are you…

🪩 TEAM 70s — disco, flares, funk and all the groove
or
⚡ TEAM 80s — neon, big hair, huge hits and pure party energy?

📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
📍 Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton

If you missed Early Bird, don’t wait around for the next ticket allocation to disappear too. Perfect night out for friends & work parties!

🎟️ General Admission tickets are ON SALE NOW:
www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

Tag your crew below and tell us…

TEAM 70s 🪩 or TEAM 80s ⚡?

Never Ending 80s

🎄 ROCKY, IT'S TIME TO PLAN THE END OF YEAR PARTY. 🎉But this year… don't just book another Christmas dinner.PICK YOUR PAR...
24/08/2026

🎄 ROCKY, IT'S TIME TO PLAN THE END OF YEAR PARTY. 🎉

But this year… don't just book another Christmas dinner.

PICK YOUR PARTY. 🔥

🐂 Bull Riding
🎸 Live Bands
🎤 Christmas Singalongs
🕺 Never Ending 70s vs 80s
🤠 Western Hoedown + Mechanical Bull + Line Dancing
🎶👢🪩 Country beats & Line Dancing Nights
🎧 DJ Nights
🌅 🥂Twilight Par-Tea
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun Days
🥂 Long Lunches
🫖 High Tea's
🎶 Concert Nights
🔢 Bingo Parties
…and plenty more.

Want something just for your crew?

Hire one of our spaces and build your own Christmas party — lunch, dinner, twilight or late night.

Smaller team?

Forget trying to organise an entire event yourselves. Book a table or group into one of our party nights and let us provide the entertainment.

From a few workmates knocking off for Christmas to a full-company celebration, there's a Great Western party for you.

🎄 CHRISTMAS PARTIES, THE GREAT WESTERN WAY.

📍 Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
🌐 www.greatwesternhotel.com.au

Address

39 Stanley Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+61749223888

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