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Empire Hotel Beechworth
Welcome to the Empire Hotel Beechworth
There’s something about an old country pub that modern venues can’t fake. The creak of timber floors. The glow of the front bar at dusk. Stories that have lived in the walls longer than most people have been alive.
Located in the heart of historic Beechworth, the Empire Hotel Beechworth is a classic goldrush-era pub reworked for a new chapter. A place where locals settle in for a beer, travellers stay a little longer than planned, and good food meets country hospitality without trying too hard.
Whether you’re here for a long lunch on the veranda, a weekend exploring North-East Victoria, live music with friends, or a quiet drink beside the fire in winter, the Empire is built to feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.
Eat, Drink & Stay
The Empire brings together everything people love about regional pubs — cold drinks, generous meals, comfortable accommodation, and spaces that suit both slow afternoons and lively nights.
Inside you’ll find:
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A welcoming front bar with rotating beers, wines and spirits
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Seasonal pub dining focused on quality local produce
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Historic accommodation rooms upstairs
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Open fires during the colder months
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A wraparound veranda perfect for sunsets and people-watching
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Regular events, live music and community gatherings
A Pub With History
Beechworth’s history runs deep, and the Empire has watched generations come and go through its doors. Built during the goldrush era, the building has survived changing times while holding onto the character that makes country pubs matter. Not polished into something unrecognisable.
Just thoughtfully restored, cared for, and ready for what comes next.
Explore Beechworth
Step outside and you’re in the middle of one of Victoria’s most loved regional towns. Wander the historic streets, discover local wineries and breweries, ride the rail trail, explore waterfalls and bush tracks, or simply slow down and enjoy the pace of North-East Victoria.
The Empire makes an ideal base for weekends away, celebrations, road trips, and regional escapes.
Join Us
Come in for a drink. Stay for dinner. Stay the night if you want to do it properly.
The next chapter of the Empire Hotel is just getting started.
Opening Hours
Monday. - 11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday - 11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday - 11:00 - 22:00
Thursday - 11:00 - 22:00
Friday - 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday - 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday - 11:00 - 22:00
Welcome to the Empire
Welcome to the Empire Hotel Beechworth — a place where heritage, hospitality, and country pub atmosphere come together in the heart of one of Victoria’s most historic towns. Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed meal, a drink by the fire, a weekend stay, or simply passing through, the Empire offers a warm and welcoming experience shaped by generations of local stories, good company, and classic regional hospitality.
Winter Fires
For generations, winter at the Empire Hotel has meant open fires, heavy coats by the bar, and the unmistakable warmth of a country pub in full swing. As the temperature drops across Beechworth’s historic streets, the Empire becomes a gathering place — somewhere locals and travellers settle in with a red wine, a hearty meal, and the crackle of the fire nearby. It’s a tradition woven into the character of the hotel itself, carrying forward the comfort and atmosphere that country pubs have offered for well over a century.
