We have all heard of the mechanical bucking bulls that get around some of the Country’n'Western themed pubs but this has to be seen to be believed- a full rodeo at the pub, complete with cattle, horses and cowboys! – I’m not kidding! Rockhampton not far from the central cost of Queensland in Australia is the country’s beef capital so there’s no better place for rodeo action- and why not at the pub. The pub once owned by 2008 Australian of the Year and country superstar Lee Kernaghan and not only features some of the region’s best beer and steaks it has a huge undercover arena where bull riding, rodeos and even some pretty big music entertainers perform. First licensed in 1878 the 130 year old pub can seat around 2000 for the rodeos, making it one of regional Queensland’s biggest undercover arenas. The venue also has gift shop, great steakhouse, gaming machines, a poker room and four bars featuring ice cold XXXX beer and of course Queensland’s favorite rum Bundy. The Great Western Hotel is one of the most unique pubs in Australia, if not the world and should be on everyone’s visiting list next time in Queensland Australia.
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Official Site: www.greatwesternhotel.com.au
on Jun 24th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
You silly man, Lee Kernaghan has not owned The Great Western Hotel for years! He got out because Rockhampton sucked so much.
on Jun 24th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
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on Jul 2nd, 2008 at 9:10 am
It would be much better if they paraded cows through and you got to pick with one you wanted to eat. Then you could choose which cut of meat you wanted as well.
Hey they do it with lobster……