A TOUR OF CQ PUBS AND CLUBS
BEST DAM PUB IN VALLEY
LOVED BY THE LOCALS
LOCATED 41 kilometres west of Mackay in the Pioneer Valley, the Kinchant Waters Pub overlooks the Kinchant Dam. Lessee Sharon King is two years into managing the pub. The highlight of running a country pub like Kinchant Waters was the people. “The small local crew we get here all the time have become like family. We also get a lot of campervan tourists that return for visits,” she said. Not long ago Ms King’s partner Adam Chivers joined her in running the pub. It’s been a good fit, she does all the book keeping and he does handiwork and maintenance. “We’re a good partnership, surprisingly!” Ms King said.
atmosphere and regulars that come in night after night for a meal,” she said. By far the most popular item on the menu is the chicken parmigana. “We do a lot of parmies every night,” she said. One weekly event that draws in a crowd is the Monday night Texas Hold’em poker competition, which starts at 7.30pm. Since the pub reopened in 2017 it has gone from strength to strength. Locals often tell her how much the pub has changed since the Beazleys started running it. “They’ve really brought a spark to the place,” she said. Follow Mirani Hotel on Facebook for daily specials and event notifications.
Coldest beer in the Valley!
Wednesday Steak Night Friday Fish n Chips Sunday Roast of the Day
Under NEW Management
$15 Daily Lunch Specials!
STAY AND PLAY! Licensed bar, cabins and camping & caravan sites available
DIFFERENT DINNER SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT
LUNCH 7 days a week 12pm-2pm DINNER Wed-Sat 6pm-8pm
Courtesy bus available!
Homemade pies and sausage rolls on weekends. Available for parties, functions and family days out!
OPEN 7 DAYS UNTIL LATE For bookings or enquiries call
Ph. 07 4959 1163
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9 Alexandra St, Mirani Qld
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They’ve decided its something they want to continue doing together for many years to come. According to her, the favourite item on the menu are the chicken parmies and she said, “People are always surprised we have oysters and that they are so big.” With a relaxing vibe and a great view of the dam it’s the perfect place to unwind with mates after a day on the water. Just watch out for Dollar the goose who has been known to judge patrons on arrival. You may get a ‘honk’ or a hug, depending on his mood. Open for lunch seven days a week, noon-2pm. Open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday, 6-8pm.
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A LITTLE over two years ago, Tina and Jason ‘Buzz’ Beazley became the new owners of the Mirani Hotel. They came across the hotel while driving up to Eungella and thought it was a great location. “A family member had just bought a block out that way, and we just saw it and couldn't believe it was shut,” Mr Beazley said. “I said to my cousin if we buy it will you help us run it, and we went from there.” Mirani Hotel is a traditional country pub, filled with locals, laughs and great food. “We are packed for dinner most nights,” night manager Julie Noonan said. “We have a great