The TOP 10 BEST Conference & Function Venues in Rock Forest NSW

The iconic Hotel Dudley in Bathurst is the perfect place to stop, relax and play, with something on offer for everyone here! Featuring a newly refurbished family-friendly bistro, Hotel Dudley is also home to a drive-thru bottleshop, TAB, KENO and VIP lounge as well as function rooms, children’s playground, beer garden and traditional long bar. A popular meeting spot for residents and visitors alike, Hotel Dudley offers country style meals and great value all in a convenient central Bathurst location - drop by for a meal, drink, catch up with friends or even host your next event here, you won’t be disappointed!

Established in 1928, the Bathurst RSL Club is an integral part of the Bathurst community. With more than 15,000 members, we are a social hub where people can gather for a wonderful meal and great entertainment in a warm and friendly environment. We’re very proud of our exceptional service to our members and the community and we are committed to making everyone who walks through our doors feel welcome. With thousands of dollars donated each year to local sporting clubs, arts organisations, events and charities, the Bathurst RSL really is the heart of the community.

Formerly known as The Carrington Bathurst, KeyStone est. 1889 is a beautiful heritage building located in the heart of the CBD and is the perfect venue to host your next event. ​Our Victorian-era theatre, with a fully licenced bar and courtyard, is the perfect space for wedding receptions, concerts, and theatre shows, while our mezzanine and private meeting spaces are great for corporate events, meetings, and workshops. ​Our friendly team provides personalised top-shelf service, including catering from our on-site chef, bar services, sound, and lighting, event ticketing, marketing, and design. To enquire about holding your next event at KeyStone est. 1889, or to book a tour please get in touch.

Refurbished in January 2019, locally owned and operated by Heath Smith, and Boston the Pub Pug, the Victoria Bathurst offers something for the whole crew. It is the ultimate hub for food, drink, arts, music, events & accommodation in the Central West. She’s an old pub, with old pub features, yet with a modern touch that’s not hell bent on being a smug hipster hangout. In either of the dining rooms and in the front bar, the walls are adorned in imagery conjured up by local artists. Smug hipsters are actually welcome. Karen’s are not. The Victoria is part-pub, restaurant, gallery, live music venue & boutique hotel. Each section of The Victoria has its own distinct style. The Victoria’s Publican Heath, is a chef by trade so you know the food on offer is top notch. Menu items consist of high quality starters and share snacks, the very popular Queenie’s Classics, right through to restaurant quality fair. The Vic also caters for Vegans and Crossfitters so You’ll have no issues spotting them, they’ll let you know they are about. Assist you celiac’s in your war on gluten. Upstairs from the pub, The Victoria houses 19 freshly renovated rooms that range from your lock stock single room and TV, all the way up to your Family sized room with all amenities, additional foldout couch and ensuite, all with room service. Little Alberts is a roomy, yet intimate live music joint with it’s own front door access that is custom made for live entertainment, private functions and all sorts of get-together. Sporting it’s own bar, this room has featured some of this countries finest musicians, featuring both original artists and tribute performances honouring some of history’s greatest works. Suss out the pubs socials to find out about any upcoming performances. The Backyard is the kid and dog friendly yard out the back of the pub. It’s a beaut hangout for you, your mates, your dogs and your family to have a couple cheeky lunchtime drinks and a top feed.

A family-friendly hotel, offering quality food & beverages with that country town atmosphere. Newly appointed 7 cabins for accommodation with many configurations to suit singles, couples, or large groups that are serviced. Also, there are rooms above the pub if that is what you are looking for! Large function room which can be closed off for private functions if requested and the ability to have bands/music with a pool table if required. Food can be catered for if requested and organised prior by our locally renowned chef Andrew ‘RED’ Thompson. Bistro is open Monday to Saturday 6.30 to 8 pm offering great priced a la carte menu & daily boards specials. Homemade pizza's available daily.

The Lion of Waterloo is classic country pub dated to 1841. Today Lion of Waterloo remains charming with delicious food, beer garden, open fire in winter. It can also cater for many functions