Merinda Village Hotel

21/10/2026

Merinda Village Hotel!
Where all the staff know your order! 🍻

21/10/2026

You can't get fresher then this!

Meet the Fisherman 🎣🐟
Grunter is our bowen local fisherman who delivers his fresh caught local fish to our door so all our patrons can enjoy local, fresh, quality seafood!

Including our $25 Friday Fish Special - Red Throat Emperor, caught by Grunter!

13/10/2026

Bad news: you’ll have to keep those vocal cords on ice a little longer. 🤣
Good News: Youll have another great night to talk about! 💃

Karaoke is taking a little detour this month, no karaoke this Friday. We’re pushing it back to Friday 30th October, and trust us… there’s a good reason. 👻🎃

We’re turning it into one monster night at Merinda.

Prizes for best dressed, FREE PARMYS FOR A YEAR for the best social post! (The boss has gone crazy! 🤪)
$25 dinner specials!!! Honestly what more could we do!

So practise your Whitney, dust off your best costume and round up the crew. You’ve got an extra couple of weeks to convince yourself you can hit that high note.

Friday 30 October.
Halloween Karaoke at Merinda.
It’ll be worth the wait. 🍻🎤👻

See you at the pub.

04/10/2026

Our fridge is bursting and something's gotta give 🍹

We've got way too many Brookvale Union and Absolut Vodka & Sprite cans, so they're going cheap.

🍺 In the bar - $8.50 a can, all flavours
🛒 Bottleshop - any 6 Brookvale Union for $25 (mix and match)
🛒 Bottleshop - Absolut Vodka & Sprite 4-pack for $20

Lemon Lime Bitters, Red Pub Soda, Pineapple Coconut or Passionfruit... grab your favourite or try the lot.

Perfect for the long weekend, the boat or a few cold ones on the deck. Once they're gone, they're gone.

See you at the pub.

18+ only. Please drink responsibly.

03/10/2026

Grand Final Sunday at the pub 🏉

Roosters v Knights tomorrow night, with the Broncos and Roosters going round again in the women's.

Champ reckons he's been a Knights fan all season. We're not so sure... last year he was all Broncos. We think he just goes for whoever's playing Manly. 😜

The kitchen will be firing all day, serving up food the whole town is secretly talking about. Come hungry, because Grand Final footy deserves a proper feed.

Cold b**rs and every screen live and loud. The Merry Linda shuttle bus is running too, so you can leave the car at home. Give us a call on (07) 4785 2293 to grab a seat.

NRL kicks off 6:30pm our time, but we'll be here all day. Grab the crew and come on down. See you at the pub.

23/09/2026

🏉❤️🖤 BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE BOWEN SEAGULLS UNDER 9s! 🏉❤️🖤
Bowen Seagulls Rugby League

A huge congratulations to the Under 9s Bowen Seagulls teams who competed in the Paul Bowman Challenge in Proserpine over the weekend! 👏🔥

It was fantastic to see the young Seagulls out there giving it their all, having fun and representing Bowen with plenty of enthusiasm and team spirit. 🏉💪

We were proud to be sponsors of the Bowen Seagulls for this event and love being able to support our local juniors and the next generation of footy players. 🙌

Well done to all the players, coaches, volunteers and families who made the weekend happen.

Go the Seagulls 🏉❤️🖤

16/09/2026

KARAOKE THIS WEEK!! 🎤🎙
Round up your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for a massive night of laughs, cold drinks, and some seriously questionable singing.

The fun kicks off from 6.30pm!

Tag your mates, and get ready to have some Fun!!

10/09/2026

THE BOSS IS BACK… AND SO ARE FRIDAYS AT MERINDA!

You beauty! Friday arvos are officially back, and we’re kicking things off with a cracking night tonight

MICHAEL CRUMP | FROM 5:30PM
Michael will be taking over the Front Bar with his acoustic tunes. After years of rhythm guitar, writing songs and picking the best covers for bands all over QLD, Michael finally went solo in 2019, and we reckon he’s bloody good at it!

FRESH LOCAL REEF FISH & CHIPS | $25
We’re pulling out the big guns with fresh, locally caught reef fish, cooked up by our Chef Glenn and served with chips. Local, fresh and bloody delicious!

SUPER SPECIALS FROM 4PM
And dont forget the Courtesy bus to get you home safely

So round up your mates, finish work and come have a few with us.
Friday’s are back and we’re bloody ready for it!

09/09/2026

We are so pleased to be a part of Bowen Tourism & Business. They really are a credit to Bowen and the visitors that come to town!

WELCOME TO A NEW MEMBER
We have welcomed Merinda Village Hotel as a new member of Bowen Tourism and Business.
It is a country pub with a 48-room motel with real charm and a laid-back b**r garden that begs you to stay for a cold one. Just off the Bruce Highway, they offer comfy, air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming vibe for travellers passing through, tourists exploring the region, and workforce crews on local projects. They dish up hearty home-style meals and run a drive-through
bottle shop for convenience, with free camping and RV/caravan parking
available for those looking to stop in for a night or two. Whether you need a quick cold b**r, a great feed, a comfy bed, or a fully catered stay with heavy vehicle parking, you will find it all.