Popular hotel Lord of the Isles has emerged as a triple finalist at the Powercor Geelong Business Excellence Awards in the categories for Sustainable Business, Family Business 2nd Generation, and Large Business 31+ Employees.
Situated in Newtown and only a punt-kick from Kardinia Park, Lord of the Isles Tavern is a family-owned pub and bistro pioneering the hospitality industry not only locally but also at a national level.
Owned and operated by the Burnett family for over 37 years currently employing 60 staff, the venue’s mission statement is simple: provide an exceptional quality experience delivered by friendly customer service through knowledgeable staff with an extensive range of wine, boutique beverages and high-quality yet affordable food from the bistro menu.
Lord of the Isles is highly decorated in prestigious accolades from the Australian Hotel Association Annual National Awards for Excellence, which draws from a field of more than 5000 venues Australia-wide. Lord of the Isles’ wins include: best bistro on multiple occasions, for both Victoria and national: best menu and wine list, Victoria; best redeveloped hotel, Victoria and national; overall hotel of the year, Victoria; and Hall of Fame inductee
Boasting a wine list with over 300 entries, 16 beers and wines on tap and an extensive bottled beer selection, Lord of the Isles stocks a beverage list to suit just about everyone’s palate.
The venue’s seasonally-released menu is designed by our chefs sourcing the highest quality ingredients to provide classic pub food and signature dishes.
The most recent renovation has created a bistro with seating for over 180 guests, a lounge room, an alfresco courtyard bar area, and a private boardroom-style dining room fronting a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled walk-in cellar.
