The Mill Brewery

THE VERDICT

We said hooroo to the sticky carpets, now we can say hello to some tasty craft beers because The Bendigo Hotel has began life anew as the new home to fellow Collingwood staple, The Mill Brewery.

Affectionately known as The Bendi, the pub which has been closed for too long now is now an inclusive live music venue with more beer than you can poke a stick at. The reimagined venue does it all, with a cosy front bar, a lounge with a fireplace, a pool table, the Altered Beast arcade machine (a relic making the trip down from the current venue), a dining room that transforms into a bandroom by night, and a sunny beer garden. And, best of all, bring your best mate because it’s dog-friendly, of course.

On the kitchen side of things, expect an expanded food menu by fan-favourite and current food partner Dingo Ate My Taco, perfectly complementing the atmosphere—relaxed by day, lively by night. 

The Mill Brewery beer taps is a prime focus in the newly outfitted front bar, lined with dark timber panelling and accented with deep tones of burgundy and black, creating a warmer environment by day while maintaining a dive pub vibe for gigs and late-night trade. 

Image credit: Flickr | Guy Wilkinson Photography