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The Kelso Hotel - A True Bathurst Icon Since 1860

For over 165 years, the Kelso has been welcoming travellers between Sydney and the Central West with great food, cold drinks, and comfortable accommodation.

Open daily from 10am, you can unwind with a drink in the bar, share a meal in our spacious, family-friendly dining room (complete with a kids’ playground), or soak up the sunshine on the verandah.

Looking for a night out? Our weekly Trivia Night is always a hit with locals and visitors alike.

Our bistro menu serves up all your pub favourites alongside seasonal dishes and creative weekly specials crafted by our chef. With a great line-up of weekday Lunch Specials, it’s no wonder The Kelso is a popular spot for locals throughout the week.

And if you’re not ready to head home, why not stay the night? We offer 12 comfortable ensuite rooms starting from just $95. 

Plate with French fries, breaded fried fish fillet garnished with green herbs, side salad with drizzled dressing, and a small bowl of dark gravy on a wooden table.

Eat

Discover delicious meals at our Bistro

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Connect

Kick back while the kids enjoy our playground, or join in on our weekly Trivia Night

Exterior view of The Kelso Hotel, a building with signs advertising VIP lounge, kids playground, stables, and motel rooms, with a police vehicle parked nearby and a traffic light at the intersection.

Stay

Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our cosy ensuite rooms

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Enjoy exclusive offers and perks — just ask one of our friendly staff to sign you up today.

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Who’s hungry?! Tonight our chef is serving up a hearty 350gm T-Bone with all the trimmings: crispy tallow potatoes, asparagus, onion leaf, carrot purée & a dollop of Texan butter! All this flavour for just $39!
✨ Thursday at The Kelso ✨ Enjoy our $20 Rump Steak with chips & salad for dinner, then stay for Trivia Night from 6:30pm. Good food, good company, and a little friendly competition — the perfect Thursday night out!
💡🧠 Trivia Jackpot Question is $600 TONIGHT! 🧠💡 Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the jackpot question? Join us at the Kelso Hotel from 6:30pm and put your knowledge to the test.
Tonight from 6pm — dig into our juicy Kelso Burger or Chicken Burger for just $15, or level up with our epic Steak Sandwich for $20. Big flavours, even better value. 🍔🥪🔥
🧠🍻 Brains & Blunders is back tonight! Join us from 6:30pm for our twisted take on trivia – where smart meets silly. Come early, grab a $20 rump special and get ready for a night of laughs, surprises, and a load of prizes up for grabs! 🎉
Lunch plans? Swing by and grab one of our specials — just $15, Monday to Friday!
Dinner plans? Sorted. Our specials are big on taste and easy on the wallet – come see what all the fuss is about! 😋🍴
Game 3 is on tomorrow night – and so is your last shot at $100! 🏉💰 Pick the winning team and the exact final score to WIN a $100 Kelso voucher. Then join us to cheer on the Blues and catch every moment live! 💙 Drop your prediction in the com

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