Tingoora Hotel, known locally as The Tinny, is a historic country pub at the junction of the Bunya Highway and High Street in rural Queensland. This review separates the handful of confirmed details from the many unverified claims circulating in online directories, so you can decide whether to make it your pit stop on the Southern Queensland Country Pubs Trail. We draw on a dated telephone review, a small set of user ratings, and historical directory records to give you an evidence-graded picture.
Last checked: 2026-10-26
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Hotel name: Tingoora Hotel · Address: Bunya Hwy, Tingoora, QLD 4608, Australia · Opening hours: Daily 10am till late · Bar style: Rustic country charm with contemporary café-style
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-10-26.
Sources reviewed: regional tourism board itinerary, neutral review/directory platform (Publocation, MenuWeb, Localsearch), property/operator social page (Facebook, Instagram), independent travel blog (Australia Hotel compilation).
We did not conduct an on-site visit, staff interview, menu verification, price verification, or phone-number verification.
Snapshot of Tingoora Hotel
- Corner of Bunya Highway and High Street, Tingoora, Queensland (Publocation)
- Phone +61 7 4168 5150 (Publocation)
- 3.4 out of 5 based on 11 votes on Publocation
- Historical directory listing describes a restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days a week (Publocation)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Hotel name | Tingoora Hotel (also referred to as The Tinny) |
| Address (verified) | Bunya Hwy, Tingoora, QLD 4608, Australia (Publocation) |
| Phone (verified) | +61 7 4168 5150 (Publocation) |
| Average rating on Publocation | 3.4 / 5 from 11 votes (Publocation) |
| Historical opening description | Restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days a week (Publocation) |
Tingoora Hotel menu
A detailed, current menu for Tingoora Hotel does not appear in any of the sources we reviewed. The most specific food references come from a directory compilation at Australia Hotel that cites an older Zest listing: reported dishes include bangers and mash, battered fish and chips, steaks, pizzas, burgers and house-made desserts (Australia Hotel, citing Zest). Separately, user-submitted entries on MenuWeb mention seafood platters and chicken schnitzel.
Two different per-person spend ranges appear on MenuWeb: one reviewer reported A$20–40, another reported A$60–80. The wide spread suggests meal type, date or portion choices may differ considerably. No official price list or current specials board is available in the research set.
A single MenuWeb reviewer rated food 3/5 and service 3/5 but gave atmosphere 5/5, while other entries on the same platform rated all categories 5/5. The pattern is too thin to draw a firm conclusion about food quality.
“The food is good however some of the meals were not as ordered.”
– Anonymous reviewer on MenuWeb
Tingoora bottle shop
A drive-through bottle shop is associated with the hotel. A historical listing claims it was added in 2006, but that detail comes from a secondary compilation and could not be verified against an independent source (Australia Hotel). No current hours, product range, or prices for the bottle shop appear in any of the reviewed sources.
Given the pub’s rural location on the Bunya Highway, a bottle shop is a plausible amenity for road travellers, but travellers should not assume it is operating without calling ahead.
Wooroolin Pub
“Wooroolin Pub” appears as a related search term, but the research set contains no operational details for this venue. The only concrete link to Tingoora Hotel comes from a single Publocation review dated September 26, 2022, in which the reviewer contrasted a negative telephone interaction at Tingoora with what they described as a favourable experience at Wooroolin Pub. That review also mentioned that Tingoora staff said the pub was undergoing an ownership change.
Best country pubs south east qld
Related searches for “best country pubs south east qld”, “best country pubs near Brisbane”, and “country pubs near Toowoomba” suggest strong traveller interest in pub-stopping itineraries across the region. Tingoora Hotel is listed as a stop on the Southern Queensland Country Pubs Trail, an itinerary that links 25 pubs within easy travelling distance. The trail context gives the pub a broader appeal for road-trippers, grey nomads, and weekend explorers.
Queensland Country Pubs Trail
This tourism-board itinerary wraps together 25 venues across the South Burnett and Darling Downs. Tingoora Hotel sits roughly midway on a loop that also includes Wooroolin, Murgon (the Australian Hotel), and larger towns like Kingaroy. The trail is marketed at self-drive visitors who want to sample regional hospitality rather than chase a single destination.
Who should consider stopping at Tingoora Hotel
- Grey nomads – The Bunya Highway is a common route for caravans and motorhomes, and the hotel reportedly offers ample parking and clean toilets (per MenuWeb).
- Campers and caravaners – Related searches for “country pub camping website free” indicate demand; the pub’s large rural block may suit an overnight stay, but no camping amenities are confirmed.
- Country pub trail enthusiasts – Tingoora is a named stop on the 25-pub Country Pubs Trail, making it a legitimate tick for trail collectors.
- South East Queensland day-trippers – Within roughly two hours’ drive from Brisbane or Toowoomba, the pub works as a casual lunch stop if the kitchen is open.
Nearby pub alternatives on the Country Pubs Trail
The following table compares the three pubs that appear in the research notes. Data is drawn from the same sources and should be read with the same caveats.
| Option | Details the sources actually confirm | Role in this article |
|---|---|---|
| Tingoora Hotel | Address, phone, historical seven-day restaurant, 3.4 Publocation rating (11 votes), alleged ownership change in 2022. | Primary subject – the pub under review. |
| Wooroolin Pub | No operational data supplied; appears only as a related search term and a single comment in a Tingoora review. | Contextual alternative, but no independent verification available. |
| Australian Hotel, Murgon | Referenced in a 2011 travel blog; no modern hours, menu or contact details supplied. | Historical trail stop; not a current alternative without further research. |
Our recommendation
Tingoora Hotel is best approached as a potential stop if:
- you are driving the Bunya Highway and want a cold drink or a basic meal;
- you are ticking off the Country Pubs Trail and accept that the experience may be basic;
- you have phoned ahead (07 4168 5150) to confirm the pub is open, the kitchen is running, and the bottle shop is operating.
Given the unresolved ownership situation, unverified opening hours, and very small review sample, we cannot recommend planning a dedicated trip around Tingoora Hotel without independent confirmation. Treat it as a serendipitous stop rather than a destination.
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Frequently asked questions about Tingoora Hotel
Where is Tingoora Hotel located?
It is at the corner of Bunya Highway and High Street, Tingoora, Queensland, 4608 (Publocation).
What opening hours are listed for Tingoora Hotel?
Historical directory listings describe the restaurant as serving lunch and dinner seven days a week (Publocation).
What contact number is available?
The phone number +61 7 4168 5150 is listed on Publocation.
Does Tingoora Hotel have a bottle shop?
A drive-through bottle shop is mentioned in historical directory listings. Operating details are not included in the supplied sources.
What rating does the hotel have online?
Publocation shows an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 from 11 votes.