Alpine Village Inn

About Alpine Village Inn

Alpine Village Inn calls itself a classic 'locals pub' the way they used to be, at 10 Jacks Pass Road in Hanmer Springs. It's built around great family dining for lunch and dinner, sunny courtyards, SKY Sport always on, and a big screen for the game, alongside pool, darts, self-service TAB and pokie machines.

The pub describes itself through a straightforward list of what it offers: a locals pub feel, a sports bar, Guinness on tap, pool and darts, TAB and pokies, family-friendly dining, a big screen, a dog-friendly space, lots of room, and its own bottle store off-license. The menu runs from starters and snacks through lunch, salads, burgers, dinner mains, a mixed platter to share, a kids menu and desserts, backed by a wine list spanning sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, aromatic whites, rosé and red wines.

Throughout the week, Alpine Village Inn runs a run of regular specials — a daily happy hour, a Tuesday wing night, a Wednesday jug special, a Thursday rib night, and a Friday hot dog sizzle — on top of its everyday menu. It's open Monday to Sunday from 11am till late.

Alpine Village Inn: A Classic Locals Pub in Hanmer Springs

Alpine Village Inn bills itself as "a classic 'locals pub' the way they used to be," and everything about it — from the sunny courtyards to the SKY Sport on the big screen — backs that up. Sitting at 10 Jacks Pass Road in Hanmer Springs, it's built for great family dining across lunch and dinner, with a genuinely broad set of things to do beyond the table.

A True Locals Pub

By its own description, Alpine Village Inn covers the essentials of a proper local: a sports bar atmosphere, Guinness on tap, pool and darts, self-service TAB and pokie machines, and a bottle store off-license for anyone heading home. It's also dog friendly and has plenty of space, making it as comfortable for a big group as for a quiet pint watching the game.

A Menu Built for Everyone

The food menu runs wide. Starters and snacks — available all day — range from garlic bread and crispy cauliflower through to chicken wings, pork belly bites, nachos, sliders, calamari and buttermilk fried chicken. Lunch brings a Roast of the Day, tacos, fish and chips, and a pub steak, while a garden salad comes with a choice of Thai beef, buttermilk fried chicken, or marinated lamb rump.

Burgers include a Chicken & Bacon Burger, a Beef, Bacon & Egg Burger, and a vegan Pumpkin & Quinoa option, all served with fries. On the dinner menu, the Chicken Schnitzel, Flintstone Ribs, Pork Belly, and Ribeye Steak all sit alongside The Monster — a mixed grill combining ribeye steak, pork sausages, seasoned chicken thigh, pork ribs and marinated lamb rump with corn, fries, slaw and mushroom sauce. For groups, the Mixed Platter brings buttermilk chicken, pork belly bites, calamari, pork and chive dumplings and garlic bread together with assorted dipping sauces.

A dedicated kids menu covers a half roast, a beef and cheese burger, chicken nuggets and an ice cream sundae, and dessert options for the adults include hot mini waffles, pavlova, and another take on the ice cream sundae.

A Serious Wine List

Alongside the food, Alpine Village Inn runs a genuinely extensive wine list. Sparkling options include four Lindauer varieties, while the Sauvignon Blanc list features Kopiko Bay, Wither Hills, The Ned, and Wither Hills Early Light. Chardonnay drinkers can choose between Kopiko Bay and Wither Hills, and the aromatic whites bring in Kopiko Bay Pinot Gris, Wither Hills Riesling, and The Ned Pinot Gris. Rosé fans have Wither Hills and The Ned to pick from, and the reds run from Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir and Merlot through to Roaring Meg Pinot Noir, Graham Norton Shiraz, and Angus The Bull Cabernet Sauvignon.

Weekly Specials

Beyond the everyday menu, Alpine Village Inn runs a set of regular weekly specials. There's a happy hour every day from 5pm to 7pm, a Tuesday wing night, a Wednesday jug special, a Thursday rib night, and a Friday hot dog sizzle — giving regulars a reason to plan their week around a visit.

Visiting

Alpine Village Inn is open Monday to Sunday from 11am till late, making it an easy, flexible stop whether it's a family lunch, an afternoon at the bar watching the game, or a big night out with a group ordering The Monster and working through the wine list.

Signature items

• The Monster
• Pork Belly
• Flintstone Ribs
• Ribeye Steak
• Mixed Platter
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Menu

Lunch

• Roast of the Day — Roast meat with seasonal vegetables, homemade gravy and cheese sauce
• Tacos — Buttermilk chicken or battered fish with slaw, pickled red onion and chipotle crème fraîche or tartare
• Fish & Chips — Beer battered fish of the day with tartare sauce, lemon, salad greens and fries; pan-fried no added gluten option
• Pub Steak — 150g ribeye, battered onion rings, fries, slaw and gravy

Dinner

• Chicken Schnitzel — Crumbed chicken schnitzel with fries and salad greens, choice of bacon and mushroom, peppercorn or gravy sauce
• Flintstone Ribs — Half kilo double cooked sticky pork ribs with smokey BBQ sauce, wedges and sour cream
• Pork Belly — Slow roasted pork belly on potato mash with fennel slaw, seared scallops and crackling
• Ribeye Steak — 250g chargrilled steak with a choice of garlic butter, peppercorn or bacon and mushroom sauce, fries and salad greens
• The Monster — Ribeye steak, pork sausages, seasoned chicken thigh, pork ribs and marinated lamb rump with corn, fries, slaw and mushroom sauce

Salads

• Garden Salad — Leafy lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, red onion, fennel and coriander, with a choice of Thai beef and crispy noodles, buttermilk fried chicken with sriracha mayo, or marinated lamb rump with minted yoghurt

Burgers

• Chicken & Bacon Burger — Buttermilk chicken, bacon, brie, tomato, salad greens, caramelised onion, honey slaw and burger mayo, with fries
• Beef, Bacon & Egg Burger — Beef patty, bacon, fried egg, brie, tomato, salad greens, caramelised onion, honey slaw and burger mayo, with fries
• Pumpkin & Quinoa Burger — Vegan patty with brie, tomato, salad greens, caramelised onion, honey slaw and aioli

Desserts

• Hot Mini Waffles — Served with berry compote, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce
• Pavlova — Individual pavlova with whipped cream and passionfruit sauce
• Ice Cream Sundae — Topped with chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce

To Share

• Mixed Platter — Buttermilk chicken, pork belly bites, calamari, pork and chive dumplings, garlic bread, fries and assorted dipping sauces

Kids Menu

• Half Roast of the Day — Roast meat with vegetables, gravy and cheese sauce
• Beef & Cheese Burger — Toasted bun with tomato and lettuce, served with fries and ketchup
• Chicken Nuggets — Served with fries and ketchup
• Ice Cream Sundae — Topped with strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce

Weekly Specials

• Monday Happy Hour — Happy hour 5pm-7pm
• Tuesday Wing Night — Wing special 5pm-7pm (minimum 6 wings), plus happy hour
• Wednesday Jug Night — Jug special 4pm-8pm, plus happy hour
• Thursday Rib Night — Half kilo ribs with slaw and fries from 5pm, plus happy hour
• Friday Sizzle — Free hot dog sizzle from 5pm, plus happy hour

Starters & Snacks

• Garlic Bread — Crispy baguette with garlic butter, served with cheese sauce for dipping
• Fries or Criss Cross Fries — With aioli, ketchup, sweet chilli or sour cream
• Crispy Cauliflower — Cumin and masala battered florets on slaw with a zesty lemon dressing
• Chicken Wings 1/2kg — Crispy coated wings tossed in homemade Louisiana sauce
• Pork Belly Bites — Crispy pork belly bites with spiced apple and plum dipping sauce
• Loaded Wedges — Grilled cheese and bacon with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
• Nachos — Corn chips with spicy beef or vegetable mix, grilled cheese, salsa and sour cream
• Sliders — Three sliders - buttermilk chicken with sriracha mayo, marinated lamb with mint yoghurt, or beef with blue cheese
• Pork and Chive Dumplings — Served with soy and wasabi mayo
• Calamari — Coconut cream and lemon pepper rice flour coated squid, deep fried, with Marie Rose sauce
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken — Buttermilk soaked chicken pieces served with aioli

Frequently asked questions

What are Alpine Village Inn's opening hours?

Monday to Sunday, 11am till late.

Is Alpine Village Inn family friendly?

Yes, it's described as family friendly with a dedicated kids menu and lots of space.

Is Alpine Village Inn dog friendly?

Yes, it's dog friendly.

What amenities are available?

A sports bar with SKY Sport and a big screen, pool, darts, self-service TAB, pokie machines, Guinness on tap, and a bottle store off-license.

What weekly specials are on?

A daily happy hour 5-7pm, a Tuesday wing night, a Wednesday jug special, a Thursday rib night, and a Friday hot dog sizzle.

Are there gluten-free or vegan options?

Yes, several dishes are marked with no added gluten options, and there's a vegan Pumpkin & Quinoa Burger.

Where is Alpine Village Inn located?

10 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury.

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