The Grand Hotel Kiama is a historic pub on Manning Street in Kiama, on the NSW South Coast, with accommodation as well as a bar and bistro. Established in 1891, it sits about five minutes from the beach and the Kiama Blowhole, and roughly an hour and a half's drive south of Sydney. Wifi and parking are available, and the pub has several spaces for private functions.
Reviewers consistently praise the generous, well-cooked meals and the friendly bar and bistro staff, and a few describe a lively room full of locals. Ask the publican about room types and bathrooms when you enquire.
After a fun trip on The Picnic Train a group of us had a marvelous lunch today. We all thought our meals were delicious, servings were generous and the bar and restaurant staff were friendly. The fire was inviting and the old building with massive beams and exposed bricks provided an interesting talking point for us. Husband is already planning catching the regular train down another day just to have the Caesar Salad with white anchovies again! We also enjoyed the Korean chicken ribs - half of which came home for 'Ron - and the lobster roll.
Great steak selection and well cooked both times now ! Had the Rib Eye @$65 and can’t get better for the price anywhere else. Does get busy and hard to lock in a table number that’s free and stays free whilst ordering at the bar and you need a table number …
Hands down my favorite local pub! The food here is genuinely incredible, way beyond standard pub food. Everything on the menu is delicious, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Great drinks and amazing staff make it the complete package!
The best steak sandwich I've ever had! Sorry no photo as too good to waste time taking a photo. Beautifully cooked scotch fillet with yummy local sourdough bread...and a great local gin to go with it. Perfection!
Within 200 km of Kiama — for the road trippers.




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