A hotel in the middle of town possibly isn’t the first place you would think of for breakfast with kids, however we recently enjoyed breakfast at the Mount Gambier Hotel (or ‘The G’) while holidaying in this gorgeous Limestone Coast town and thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
The G is conveniently situated right in the centre of Mount Gambier and oozes old world charm. There are multiple dining areas, all with cosy fireplaces for winter. It might not be appreciated by your kids, but take a moment to enjoy the stunning leadlight windows in the front bar and dining area – just gorgeous!
The breakfast menu is plentiful, with heaps of options for fueling your day, including muesli, waffles, a big breakfast, banana bread, breakky burger, vegetarian and vegan options and more – including a huge range of add ons (hello hash browns!).
There is even a “Little Peeps Bacon and Eggs” which was perfect for our five year old with toast, bacon and eggs prepared however you want (scrambled all the way!!).
Our meals were delicious and FILLING! The ‘Local Showcase Bacon and Egg Roll’ looks small, but I almost couldn’t finish it. Almost. It was so yummy, I couldn’t resist the last few bites.
Grab the kids a juice and yourself a coffee and you have a great meal to kickstart the day!
We also had a peek at the lunch and dinner menu and will definitely have to go back sometime to try that one out. The Mount Gambier Hotel’s ‘Little Peeps’ menu has not one, not two, not three but EIGHT different kids meal options. How great is that?! It’s a fabulous looking menu with all your pub faves, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and even delicious sounding meats and meals from the Josper charcoal oven. Something for the whole family!
The Mount Gambier Hotel also has accommodation upstairs – while we were at breakfast there were heaps of people checking out, so we are going to take that as a sign that the rooms are great and in-demand! Perfect for if your family wants to stay in the heart of Mount Gambier.
Mount Gambier Hotel 2 Commercial St West MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
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