Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel

About Us

Holgate Brewhouse is a family owned 100% independent craft-brewing company, cranking out classic beer styles on our microbrewing plant in Woodend - 45 minutes north of Melbourne in the central highlands of Victoria.

A visit to Holgate Brewhouse at Keatings Hotel is the best way to get intimate with the eight Holgate draught beers or even better stay the night upstairs in our fully refurbished stylish accommodation and enjoy a fabulous restaurant meal, beers and local wines.

The Beers

Our beers are all traditionally brewed, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. We just use four ingredients - malt, hops, yeast and pure Macedon Ranges water. Our Real Ales are served from Beer Engines fully imported from England - these babies pump up the ale from the cellar in the time honoured tradition.

We have a 'Tasting Paddle' available where you get a 90ml sample of all the Holgate beers to try before deciding on your favourite! Or arrange a brewery tour in conjunction with an accommodation package.

Accommodation

This grand old hotel has been stylishly refurbished and developed to house 10 modern rooms, each with own ensuite and Queen size beds. Enjoy a bed and breakfast with fantastic view across the village of Woodend or onto Mt Macedon. Enquire about our dinner, bed and breakfast packages.

Bar and Lounge

Relax and kick-back in the friendly atmosphere of our cosy bar and lounge and enjoy the eight Holgate draught beers, a superb local wine list, Byron Bay grown coffee, newspapers and great views across the village of Woodend and a friendly and warm atmosphere. Live music most Friday nights.

Restaurant

Check out our restaurant and outdoor dining courtyard - offering modern Australian menu including house-made breads, cakes and platters of local produce. Many of the dishes, including our popular Beef and Ale pie, are cooked using the Holgate beer.