Royal Hotel
Overview
Transport yourself back to the gold rush era at the historic Royal Hotel, where you can stop for a drink or bite to eat in the bistro or beer garden, after exploring the abundant heritage at Hill End Historic Site.
- Type
- Cafes and kiosks
- Where
- 4 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, NSW, 2850 - in
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Opening times
Open 7 days a week.
In its heyday, Hill End had enough thirsty residents to service a whopping 28 pubs. Now, the Royal Hotel is the only remaining public house in town, offering drinks and dining in it's licensed bar, or the family-friendly dining room or outdoor garden bistro.
Shoot some pool, check out the memorabilia from days of old, relax by the wood fire in winter, or refuel before discovering the heritage attractions and gold mining relics on a self-guided or guided tour.
Built in 1872, this two-storey, privately-run business has seen extensive restoration works, but the charm of the gold rush era remains.
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Local alerts
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Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Royal Hotel.
Getting there and parking
The Royal Hotel is in the centre of town in Hill End Historic Site. To get there:
From Bathurst (allow 1.5hrs)
- Turn off the Great Western highway onto Gilmour St at Kelso
- Follow Sofala Road for around 45km
- At Sofala, turn left onto Hill End Road and continue for around 37.5km to Hill End Historic Site
From Mudgee (allow 1.25hrs)
- Head north, towards Gulgong on the Castlereagh Highway
- Turn left onto Hill End Road and continue for around 69km to Hill End Historic Site
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Several parking spots are available on bitumen seal Beyers Avenue, in front of the Royal Hotel or General Store.
Facilities
The Royal Hotel features a dining room, outdoor bistro area and beer garden, bar, pool table, wood fire, telephone and toilet facilities.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
Public phone
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Royal Hotel in Hill End has some accessible facilities including:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible picnic tables in the paved outdoor area
- Step-free access around the paved outdoor area.
There are some parts of the hotel where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- Access into the building is not step-free. There's a single step onto the verandah at the front of the building and a small lip to get in the door at the main entrance.
- To reach the outdoor bistro area through the back of the building, you'll need to go through a single doorway with a small lip.
- The first storey of the Royal Hotel has narrow doorways and small steps.
- There's no wheelchair access to the second storey
Permitted
The Royal Hotel is a family-friendly environment and children can enjoy themselves in all parts of the hotel except the main bar, which is restricted to 18 years and over.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.