Austral Hotel

Austral Hotel is a pub and steakhouse in Mackay’s CBD, positioned on the corner of Victoria and Peel Streets. The venue combines a family-friendly bistro with a dedicated Sports Bar, creating separate settings for relaxed meals, after-work drinks, live sport and casual gatherings.

The Family Bistro focuses on generous pub dining, with premium beef cuts alongside share plates, salads, seasonal dishes and familiar pub classics. The menu is designed to suit a range of tastes, with children’s meals, seniors’ options and regular specials included among the dining choices. The spacious bistro provides a relaxed setting for families, friends and everyday meals, while the venue’s focus on Queensland producers and local suppliers adds a regional touch to the offering.

The Sports Bar has a more energetic atmosphere, with three large screens showing major sporting events live. Dining with street views, a pool table, jukebox, TAB and Keno facilities gives the space plenty to do beyond the match. The drinks selection includes beer, cider, wine and spirits, making the bar suitable for a quick drink, a casual catch-up or a meal while following the game.

Steak remains a defining part of the Austral Hotel’s identity, although the broader menu makes the venue more versatile than a steakhouse alone. Different dining areas allow the hotel to cater for quiet meals, social evenings and larger occasions without losing its straightforward pub character.

Functions can be held in the Bistro or Sports Bar, with the spaces suited to birthdays, engagements, family dinners and other celebrations. Off-street parking is available for customers, adding convenience for group occasions. The central Mackay location also makes the venue a practical stop for visitors exploring the city and the wider Whitsundays region.

For a casual meal, a sports-focused gathering or a relaxed drink in a traditional hotel setting, Austral Hotel offers a mix of steakhouse dining, family bistro service and sports-bar entertainment.