Our Story Begins In 1860
Lawson Park Hotel is the historical pride and joy of the Mudgee community and home of the award winning bistro "The Red Heifer". Our guests are invited to discover and enjoy the beauty of "The Lawson", with an experience that encompasses; a warm welcome, charming country service, fresh local produce and wine, and live local entertainment.
Our bistro is dedicated to delivering fresh quality meals to all the family. You can still experience the magic of cooking your own steak, gathered around our famous indoor Aussie BBQ too or simply cosy up by one of our fireplaces with a local red.
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The Lawson Park Hotel boasts a heritage Main Bar, separate Sports Bar, a beautiful Beer Garden and secure children’s play area (visible from the Beer Garden). Our large restaurant made famous for our Australian style salads and indoor BBQ, for guests who like to cook their own meat. Our daily specials are popular amongst the locals and are available 7 days a week.
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Located on historic Church Street in Mudgee in the central tablelands of NSW, the Lawson Park Hotel was built in 1860 and retains much of its heritage appeal and certainly delivers on country hospitality. We have function and private dining areas, with outside catering options also available.
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Amenities include;
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• Live Entertainment • Pool Table • Kids Outdoor Play Area • Jukebox • Raffles • Sports Bar • Fox Sports • TAB • Gaming Room • Keno • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Parking • Indoor BBQ • Bistro
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What they said;
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5 star TripAdvisor review...
"Fantastic steaks!!! - We come here once a year and each seems to getter better, great atmosphere, not too noisy, normally cook own own steaks, but decided to spend a few more dollars to get the in house chef to cook. Ordered 6 different steaks with different levels of cooking, all perfect, tender and flavoursome, all delivered at the same time, with a huge local wine selection to choose from, when in Mudgee do yourself a favour and have a meal at the Red Heifer!!"
Highlights
Best Chicken Schnitty by Qantas Insider
Chicken schnitzel is a staple on any good pub menu – but the perfect schnitty is a little harder to find. From a classic crust to a panko crumb or parmigiana twist, Qantas found the best, right around the country and we are at the top of the list!
Check out The Red Heifer Bistro featured in Qantas Travel Insiders 'Best Chicken Schnitzels'
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AHA Award For Excellence Finalist
In 2017 we made it is as finalists into 3 AHA awards including; best meal under $15, best casual dining and
country region chef of the year! We are super proud of our achievement and the effort of all our staff here at The Lawson!
www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/5041312/brulando-in-the-mix-for-chef-of-the-year/?cs=1485
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AHA Award For Excellence Winner
In 2018 The Red Heifer won the AHA NSW Awards For Excellence Country Chef Of The Year
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Wedding Of The Week​​
Kane & Adrienne's love story at The Lawson Park Hotel,
featured as a double page spread in the Sunday Telegraph as the wedding of the week.
A well deserved article from one of the most spectacular weddings in Mudgee in 2017.
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