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07/06/2026
Winter is the perfect excuse to leave the cooking to someone else 🍽️
A warm meal, a drink in hand and a table full of good company - that’s what pub dining is all about.
Great food, Good Times.
04/06/2026
Friday night fish & chips… elevated. ✅
Golden crispy battered fish, chunky chips, fresh salad and house-made tartare, plated up pub-style and ready to kick off the weekend right. 🍻
02/06/2026
A good pub has a few things:
✔ Friendly faces
✔ Cold drinks
✔ A meal worth coming back for
We can handle that!
31/05/2026
Fresh from the kitchen and ready to go 🍴
Simple, fresh and exactly what you feel like after a long day. Good pub meals never go out of style!
31/05/2026
Sundays = Free Pool 🎱
Round up your mates, grab a drink and hit the table.
No bookings, no cost — just good times all day.
29/05/2026
Friday afternoon mood:
“Let’s just go to the pub.”
Honestly, we support that decision.
27/05/2026
Not every great night needs a special occasion.
Sometimes it’s just good company, a cold drink and your favourite pub meal at the end of the day.
27/05/2026
💰 Members Day every Wednesday at Castello’s Cardinia 💰
Be here and you could take home your share of some serious cash prizes — it’s that easy.
Not a member? No stress. Chat to our team and sign up today — it’s completely free.
Your name could be the next one called… 👀
24/05/2026
Some people come for the parmi.
Some come for the steak.
Some just come so they don’t have to cook.
No judgement here 😉
21/05/2026
What’s your poison tonight? 🥃
Tag the person shouting first round 👇🏼
20/05/2026
Always the hardest decision…
“What side would you like?” 🍽️
Chips & salad or veg?
What’s your pick? Drop your vote below 👇🏼
17/05/2026
Let someone else do the cooking tonight 😉
14/05/2026
Friday night, feed the troops 🍽️
Something for everyone, around the table.
Great food. Good times.
14/05/2026
Escape to the tropics with this month’s featured cocktail at Cardinia Hotel 🍍🌊🍸
Introducing the Tropical Lagoon - a refreshing mix of Smirnoff vodka, Blue Curacao, lime juice, pineapple juice and soda water, finished with a fresh citrus slice.
13/05/2026
Parma kind of night? 👀
You know where to find us - Cardinia Hotel 🍻
12/05/2026
Congratulations to our Mother’s Day lunchtime raffle winners, Caroline & Maureen 🎉💐
We hope you both enjoy your prize, and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Mother’s Day at Cardinia Hotel ❤️
08/05/2026
Looking for a spot the whole family will love? 👨👩👧👦
Cardinia Hotel has you covered.
✔️ Indoor & outdoor play areas
✔️ Kids menu
✔️ Plenty of space to relax
While the kids stay entertained, you can sit back and enjoy a great meal.
07/05/2026
Our Pappardelle Pork Shank special is available now!
Slow-braised pork shank, gently cooked with aromatic carrot and onion, tossed through a rich Napoli sauce, then finished with crispy fried sage and parmesan.
Deep, hearty, and packed with flavour - this one won’t disappoint.
06/05/2026
Our Lamb Bricks are bringing serious comfort-food energy to Castello's Cardinia Hotel 🤤
48hr slow-cooked lamb shoulder, pulled and pressed into crispy bricks, served with creamy mash, broccolini, green beans and finished with rich red wine gravy.
Perfect weather for it, really 🍷
Address
108 Princes Highway
Pakenham, VIC
3810
To get to the pub and restaurant located on Princes Highway in Melbourne, you can take public transport via train or bus. Take the train to Cardinia Road Station and from there catch a bus that runs along Princes Highway. Alternatively, you can drive and park your car at the parking lot located off Princes Highway. The location is easily accessible by road as it is located on Princes Highway, one of Melbourne's major highways.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 4am |
| Tuesday |
10am - 4am |
| Wednesday |
10am - 4am |
| Thursday |
10am - 4am |
| Friday |
10am - 4am |
| Saturday |
10am - 4am |
| Sunday |
10am - 4am |
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What people say
Castello's Cardinia Hotel is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel has undergone an extensive renovation in 2021, resulting in a spacious Family Kitchen with an indoor play area, sports bar, and lounge bar. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the dedicated bar menu, TAB facilities, and sporting action on two ultra-large screens. Meanwhile, children are well taken care of with an expansive indoor/outdoor play area, special kids' menu, and regular giveaways to keep them excited. The hotel's large booking policies apply, so it's best to contact the venue directly for further details. Overall, Castello's Cardinia Hotel is a fantastic pub and family-style restaurant that offers something for everyone.
