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The Beekeepers Inn

Goldfields Beekeeper's Inn fully licensed Cafe

Mouth-watering Spanish Breakfast Bruschetta; this dish uses a variety of local produce including ‘Akehurst’ Sourdough, ‘Murrungundy’ Pistachio dukkah and ‘Aunty Rinns’ free range eggs with Goldfields very own honey balsamic reduction tied with chorizo and heirloom tomatoes.

Housed in the old Cobb & Co Inn (Built in 1859) Built originally as a Hotel then a changing station for Cobb & Co, heading west to Bourke. Head chef Kaitlyn Baker cooks up a storm of seasonal, fresh and vibrant dishes. The breakfast menu has something to suit everyone, whether that be a classic eggs Benedict or a hunger bustin' Beekeepers Big Breakfast.

Offering modern Australian Cuisine and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers where possible, the team cook/bake everything on site. The team were recently awarded with ‘F.O.O.D. weeks Recipe of the Year’ for their Honey Panna Cotta.

Whether you are after a quick bite, a takeaway coffee or a long brunch - The Beekeepers Inn is the perfect place to start your day. Community favourites include ‘fish and chips for Grant’, Chilli Sin Carne (pictured) and their delicious fresh scones.

With weekly Chef’s specials and 1859 Beer brewed on site, what more could you possibly want? Wine maybe…? They have that sorted too, with an extensive range of local Orange, Bathurst and regional wines to compliment your meal.

Explore the establishment and wander the grounds, you’ll find eight varieties of in-season Goldfields honey to enjoy, the space is also home to Goldfields famous live bee display, to which you can view the bees through the glass window.

The Beekeeper’s Inn situated midway between Bathurst and Orange on the Mitchell Highway (2319 Mitchell Highway, Vittoria) is a must visit for Antique buffs and those with an interest in days gone by.

Head to their website and enjoy free honey recipes or keep up with the team through Facebook ‘Beekeeper’s Inn Café’ and Instagram ‘beekeepersinn’.

Open Wednesday to Sunday - 8am - 4pm and available for Weddings and functions please contact the team on 6368 7382. Every last Sunday of the month enjoy live music in the beer garden, bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and good tunes!


Head Chef, Kaitie Baker

“I’ve been cooking for about 10 years, I started off as a Kitchen Hand and I ended up taking on an apprenticeship. I worked at a few places in Bathurst before making my way to The Beekeeper’s Inn in the third year of my apprenticeship and I’ve been here ever since (this is my seventh year working here), I absolutely love this place and the family I work for, they are all so welcoming.

The Central West is so amazing for fresh local ingredients, here I have access to so much of it, being in the middle of Orange and Bathurst and the honey has been such an incredible thing to be able to have on hand and use.”