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The Wheelers Hill Hotel is a classic pub located in the heart of the community. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere or a place to catch the latest live sports action, this establishment has it all. With a range of pub classics on offer, including vegan and gluten-free options, delicious food and refreshing beverages are guaranteed. The venue also has versatile function spaces suitable for group sizes, making it easy to tailor packages to suit your specific requirements. Indulge in lunch, dinner or drinks while enjoying amazing views at the Wheelers Hill Hotel.
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03/10/2026

Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered at the Wheelers Hill Hotel! ✨

Sit back, relax, and soak in the best views in the South East while enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends.

📍 Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill
🔗 Reserve a table: https://www.wheelershillhotel.com.au/book-a-table

01/10/2026

🍻 WELCOME TO PUBTOBER! 🍻

We’re celebrating all month long with DAILY DEALS at your local! 🍔🥩 Schnitty, steak, burgers, or a fresh cold pint—we’ve got your pub favorites covered all October long.

Unlocking your daily deal is simple:
1️⃣ Download or open the PUB+ app 📱
2️⃣ Activate your exclusive daily deal on the app
3️⃣ Head to the pub and save! 🏷️

Don't miss out on extra savings every single day this month. Tag your pub crew and plan your next lunch or dinner date! 👇

26/09/2026

🏆 AFL GRAND FINAL DAY EXCLUSIVE 🏆

Watching the biggest game of the year with us? We’re topping up your Grand Final Day with a PUB+ member-exclusive offer! 🍻🏈

💰 Get $15 BACK when you spend $80 in one transaction this Saturday, 26th September!

How it works:
✨ Spend $80+ at the pub on Grand Final Day
✨ Scan your PUB+ membership
✨ Get $15 off your next $15+ spend applied directly to your PUB+ account for use between 1st – 31st October

Not a member yet? Download the PUB+ app and sign up before you order so you don't miss out! 📱

Gather your mates, grab a cold one, and enjoy the footy! 🍻🔥

24/09/2026

🍻 GOOD FOOD. COLD DRINKS. GOOD TIMES. 🍻

Looking for somewhere to catch up, grab a bite or enjoy a few drinks? We’ve got you covered at Wheelers Hill Hotel! 😍

🍽️ Delicious pub favourites
🍹 Cocktails & drinks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
🎉 Something happening for everyone

Bring the crew, bring the family or just bring yourself — we’ll see you at the pub! ❤️

📍 Wheelers Hill Hotel
📞 Book your table today!

24/09/2026

Our Beef Cheek Gnocchi could be on its way out 👀 So if you’ve been meaning to try it… NOW is the time!

🥩 Slow-cooked beef cheek
🍝 Ricotta gnocchi
🧀 Stracciatella & parmesan
🌿 Rocket
🍅 Semi-dried tomato concasse
🌰 Pine nuts

Rich, comforting and seriously delicious 🤤

Get in before it’s gone!
📞 Book your table at Wheelers Hill Hotel today!

22/09/2026

🍭💙 FRUIT TINGLE FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 💙🍭

Sweet, fruity, colourful and seriously refreshing! ✨🍹

Our Fruit Tingle Cocktail is the perfect excuse to catch up with friends and treat yourself to something a little fun! 🍸

📍 Wheelers Hill Hotel
✨ Come in, grab a cocktail and get your Fruit Tingle fix!

20/09/2026

🎉 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS = PLAYTIME! 🎉

Looking for somewhere the kids can burn off some energy these school holidays? 🛝🤸‍♀️

Bring the family down to Wheelers Hill Hotel and let the kids have a blast in our kids playground while you sit back, relax and enjoy some family time! 🍔🍟☕

👧🧒 Fun for the kids
🛝 Plenty of playtime
🍽️ Family-friendly dining
❤️ Something for everyone!

📅 School holiday spots can fill quickly — book your table today!

👉 Book now and make your next family outing a play date!
📍 Wheelers Hill Hotel

18/09/2026

Give the kitchen a break - and you could be off on your next family getaway. 🍕✈️
Tonight, skip the sink full of dishes and let us do the cooking. When you order any kids' meal and scan your pub+ card these school holidays, you’ll automatically be entered to win a $5,000 travel voucher.

18/09/2026

🏆🏉 AFL PRELIM FINALS ARE HERE! 🏉🏆

The biggest games of the season deserve to be watched with a big crowd! 🔥

Catch all the Prelim Finals action LIVE & LOUD at Wheelers Hill Hotel! 📺🍻

🙌 Cheer for your team
🍔 Grab some game-day favourites
🍺 Enjoy a cold drink
🔥 Soak up the finals atmosphere

Round up your mates, pick your team and book your table now! 📲

🏆 Who’s making the Grand Final? 👀

17/09/2026

‘THE GUN BATTLE AT THE WHEELERS HILL PUB’ - 1900
Time Gents
FRED Gessner was applauded for his courage fending off three bushrangers who attempted to rob his pub in the year 1900.
The Wheelers Hill Hotel, where the fierce gun battle occurred over 120 years ago remains trading today, along busy Ferntree Gully Road, just 30km from the Melbourne C*D. Gessner’s bravery is still a topic of conversation over a few b**rs in the bar of the pub.
Fred must have been well and truly bushed by the time he arrived home to his pub on Wheelers Hill. The husband of publican, Jessie, Fred had been in Melbourne on business, and, after stepping from the train at Oakleigh – about halfway between Wheelers Hill and the city – he rode the remaining 15km home by horse. It was about 2am when he walked into his pub to greet his wife.
The pair were retiring for the night when Jessie heard a noise downstairs. “You had better go downstairs, Fred, and see what’s the matter,” she reportedly said.
After going down stairs to investigate a noise, Fred opened the side door of the pub leading from the living rooms and walked up the path at the side to the front paling fence. As he approached there stood three masked figures, one pointing a pistol, and calling upon Fred to throw up his hands. The Melbourne Leader reported in detail the confrontation on September 15 1900:
“What the devil do you want?” Gessner asked.
“We’ve come to blast up the show,” was the reply.
“Go on; what nonsense!” said the astonished hotelkeeper.
“You’ll get nothing here.”
“Won’t we? You’ll see!” answered the spokesman of the trio, and, addressing the armed member of the party, who had all this time kept the barrel pointed at Gessner, said, “You keep him covered while we try and get into the crib.”
Fred, who reportedly kept himself remarkably cool, said to the robbers: “What is the use of you fellows being such fools? You’ll only get yourselves into trouble.”
Without waiting for an answer to this appeal to reason, Fred ducked his head into the shadow of the fence and darted for the door. As he did so the highwayman fired, but he aimed too high, and as he reached the door a second shot was fired, which buried itself in the woodwork. Jessie by this time had locked the doors and windows of the pub, just as the robber showered the pub in bullets, smashing windows and damaging furniture and walls.
The Leader reported:
Gessner had a gun in the house and some cartridges. He loaded this weapon, and going into the bar, into which a couple of shots had been fired by the burglars, he discharged the weapon point blank at the wall, doing no more damage than the removal of a slab of plaster, as the small shot in the cartridges could not pe*****te the wooden shell of the building. The sound of a gun had a sensible influence on the robbers.
A man inside a house with a shot gun is a dangerous opponent for an attacking party not undercover, and they did not realise that quail shot were almost harmless. The masked visitors appeared to think that discretion was the better part even of a sticking up expedition, and they withdrew.
Gessner, with a caution that shows how collected he was in the exciting circumstances, drew off his white shirt, in order that it might not afford a mark; and going out on to the back verandah let off another cartridge at one of the retreating figures. It did not stop him. One of the robbers mounted a big brown horse, and rode off; the two others got into a cart drawn by a grey pony.
By the end of the month two of the three bushrangers had been captured.
John Gerard Wilckens, 20, and Frederick Tonsing, 24, were convicted of various robberies in the Black Flat and Dandenong districts, including that of Gessners’ pub, and each sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. A third bushranger, said to be the brother of Wilckens evaded capture.
Frederick William Gessner purchased the freehold of the hotel in 1916, making several improvements and additions to the timber pub.
He died in Melbourne on July 16 1926. He was buried on July 17 in Oakleigh Cemetery with Jessie his wife, who had passed away on the March 21 the previous year.
PHOTO - FRED

16/09/2026

🎨✨ SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN! ✨🎨

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with ARTS & CRAFTS at Wheelers Hill Hotel starting @ 12pm 🖍️✂️🌈

🎨 Create • Colour • Craft • Have FUN!

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
📅 Wednesday 30th September

👧🧒 All kids welcome!

16/09/2026

🍖🔥 LAMB SHOULDER SPECIAL! 🔥🍖

Slow-cooked to perfection for 12 HOURS 🤤

🇦🇺 12-hour slow-cooked Australian lamb shoulder
🥔 Creamy potato mash
🥦 Broccolini
🥩 Rich beef jus

Tender, hearty & seriously delicious. 🤌

Come in and give it a try!

08/09/2026

No ticket to the ‘G? No worries. Watch the Rams take on the 49ers live & loud with us! Cold b**r, massive screens, and zero lines for the toilet.

Kick-off is coming-walk-ins welcome, or book your spot now! 🏈🍺

08/09/2026

PASTA NIGHT IS ON TONIGHT! 🍝🍷

Treat yourself to a big bowl of comfort this Tuesday at Wheelers Hill Hotel! Enjoy any of our delicious pasta creations for just $25—available for dinner only.

What’s on the menu tonight?
🦐 Spaghetti Marinara: Mixed seafood in rich napoli sauce with soft herbs & parmesan
🥓 Penne Chicken Carbonara: Creamy penne packed with bacon, egg, mushrooms & pecorino
🌶️ Penne Calabrese: Tangy combination of salami, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes & shaved parmesan
🍝 Potato Gnocchi Bolognese: Pillowy gnocchi smothered in rich napoli sauce & parmesan

✨ Complete your meal:
🍞 Add 2 pieces of Garlic Bread for $6
🍨 Finish off with Warm Apple Crumble & Custard for $11

07/09/2026

🎉 HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH A VIEW! 🌄

Planning a milestone birthday, engagement party, corporate gathering, or family reunion? Let Wheelers Hill Hotel take the hassle out of event planning so you can focus on celebrating!

Our signature Lower Terrace offers an incredible backdrop featuring floor-to-ceiling glass paneling and sweeping views straight across the Dandenong Ranges.

Why book your function with us?
✨ Versatile Spaces: Perfect for cocktail parties or sit-down dinners
🍷 Tailored Packages: Food & beverage options to suit any event style
🔥 Year-Round Comfort: Cozy indoor fireplace for winter nights and bright, open-air vibes for summer
🚗 Stress-Free Parking: Plenty of free on-site parking for all your guests

👉 Inquire today to secure your preferred date:
📞 Call us direct or send us a message right here on Facebook!
📍 Cnr Ferntree Gully & Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill
🔗https://www.wheelershillhotel.com.au/functions -enquiry-section

06/09/2026

👔 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY FROM THE TEAM AT WHEELERS HILL HOTEL! 🍻

To all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, father figures, and legends who are always ready with a bad dad joke - today is all about you!

Thank you for everything you do. We hope your day is packed with cold drinks, great food, zero chores, and quality time with the family.

Whether you’re joining us for a family feast in the Bistro or just taking it easy at home today, cheers to you! 🥂

Drop a photo or a shoutout to your legendary dad in the comments below! 👇

05/09/2026

🔥 Calling all meat lovers: Meet THE WHEELERS GRILL! 🔥

If you can't decide on just one classic, we've loaded up the ultimate carnivorous feast! We’re bringing out the big guns with a massive combination of premium cuts served hot off the grill.

Here’s what’s landing on your plate:
🥩 Tender Grilled Lamb Rump
🐷 Juicy Mustard Pork Cutlet
🌭 Sizzling Pork Sausage
🍗 Spiced Cajun Chicken Breast
🥔 Served with crisp chips & grilled vegetables

Whether you're powering through after a long week or sharing with a mate over a cold pint, this ultimate feast is guaranteed to satisfy the biggest appetites.

📍 Available now in the Bistro!
👇 Tag a friend who needs to tackle this grill plate with you this week.

04/09/2026

🚨 Father's Day Update! 🚨

Our Father's Day Lunch and Dinner are officially FULLY BOOKED! Huge thanks to everyone who secured their spot to celebrate Dad with us.

Didn't get a lunch or dinner slot? Don't worry - Breakfast still has a few spots available! Treat Dad to an incredible morning spread and start his special day off right.

Breakfast tables are filling up fast, so snap up the last remaining spots while you can!

03/09/2026

🔥 Introducing the Ultimate Craving Crusher: THE MEGA PARMA! 🔥

Got a massive appetite? We’ve got the answer. We’re taking pub classic comfort to an absolute whole new level.

Here’s what’s landing on your plate:
🐔 400g Golden Chicken Schnitzel (Yes, nearly half a kilo of pure goodness!)
🍅 Rich Parma Sauce
🍖 Double the meat: Premium Ham and Crispy Bacon
🧀 Loaded high with melted, bubbly Mozzarella
🍟 Served with a side of seasoned Potato Wedges & a fresh Garden Salad

Whether you're tackling it solo or sharing with a mate, this monster is built to satisfy.

📍 Available for a limited time only!

02/09/2026

Parenting win: A relaxing pub dinner while the kids are completely entertained! 🎈🎨🍔

Bring the whole family down to the Wheelers Hill Hotel for FREE Kids' Entertainment every Wednesday Night! While you sit back, enjoy a hot meal, and soak up the views, the little ones will be busy having a blast.

✨ Free entertainment for the kids (Face painting or Balloon twisting)

🧸 Stadium 1 Indoor Playground open as always

🍕 Delicious Kids Menu with all their favorites

31/08/2026

$25 PARMA NIGHT IS ON TONIGHT! 🧀🔥

Start your week right at Wheelers Hill Hotel! From 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM every Monday, grab any of our specialty parmas served with crispy chips and fresh salad for just $25.

Which one are you choosing?
Bare-naked N**e (Classic Schnitzel)
The classic Traditional or tropical Hawaiian
Fiery Mexican with salsa, jalapeños, avocado & corn chips
Spicy Godfather with hot salami, capsicum & chilli
Loaded Outback with bacon, egg & caramelised onion

✨ Take it up a notch: Top yours with Onion Rings, Salt & Pepper Calamari, or Creamy Garlic Prawns! 🍤🧅

30/08/2026

Father’s Day at Wheelers Hill Hotel! 🏆👑

Dad called... he said he doesn't want another pair of socks. He wants bacon. 🥓🍳

Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with a hearty breakfast at the Wheelers Hill Hotel! Start his day right with great food, cold drinks, and the best views in the South East.

Tables fill up fast every Father’s Day - secure your family’s spot today!

https://www.wheelershillhotel.com.au/book-a-table

28/08/2026

Want to become Dad's favorite?
This Father’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to score the ultimate Outdoor Kitchen bundle, fully loaded with Carlton Draught and valued at over $5,000!

28/08/2026

FINALS FOOTY IS HERE! 🏉🔥

The home home-and-away season is done, and the real battle begins this weekend!

Catch every tackle, goal, and huge moment live and loud on the big screens

✨ Classic parmas, steaks & cold drinks
🧸 Play area open for the kids

27/08/2026

At long last footy finals has arrived. Spend $20 and scratch win with the pub+ app. You could win big and find yourself at the Jack Daniels distillery in Tennessee✈️Not a pub+ member? Download the app now for your shot at winning one of over 30,000 prizes

Address

871-881 Ferntree Gully Road
Wheelers Hill, VIC
3150

The venue is located on Ferntree Gully Road in Wheelers Hill. If you're coming by public transport, take the train to Glen Waverley Station and catch the bus towards Rowville. Get off at the intersection of Jells Road and Ferntree Gully Road, then cross the road and walk towards the east for about 5 minutes.

If you're driving, head south-east on Ferntree Gully Road until you reach the intersection with Jells Road. You will find parking available in front of the venue or in nearby streets.

Opening Hours

Monday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Tuesday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Wednesday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Thursday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Friday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Saturday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am
Sunday	12am - 4am
	10am - 12am

Website

https://www.wheelershillhotel.com.au/?utm_source=facebook_yext&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=book-a-table

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What people say

Wheelers Hill Hotel is the perfect place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The pub is known for its delicious pub classics, including great quality steaks, fish and chips, and vegetarian options. The staff are always happy to cater to dietary requirements, with vegan and gluten-free options available. The bar offers a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, expertly crafted by skilled bartenders. Sports fans will love the live sport on offer, including AFL, NRL, Rugby, Boxing, Cricket, NBA, Soccer & more. As an added bonus, Wheelers Hill Hotel is the Official Home of UFC and broadcasts every PPV. With versatile function spaces available for group sizes and tailored packages to suit your requirements, it's the perfect venue for any occasion. The hotel also boasts beautiful views and a kids playground - making it the ideal spot for families to relax and enjoy all their pub favourites and more!

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