Historic Pubs East - Bathurst Region Tourism

Visit a Pub to the East

Pints to Past – Historic Pubs Eastern Trail

Take a trip out to the east of Bathurst where the rolling hills of the O’Connell plains open to the heartland of Bathurst’s agricultural heritage.

With only an hour of travel time this itinerary will take you across the eastern plains of Bathurst Visiting three Iconic Pubs. The O’Connell Hotel (Est 1865) located in the National Trust Recognised Village of O’Connell, the Tarana Hotel (Est 1873) right in the centre of the historic railway town of Tarana, and the Hotel Alexander Rydal Pub (Est 1914) known for it’s authentic country hospitality.

The itinerary isn’t just about the pubs through, there are plenty of places to stop along the way. If you are traveling on a weekend stop into the Bathurst Grange Distillery (Est 1823) which over it’s long 200 years of operation as a farmstead, has been visited by many famous characters including Brett Whiteley and Charles Darwin.

Take a break at Flat Rock Picnic Area and explore the river or soak up the views from Evan’s Crown Nature Reserve. Make the most of a weekend drive by detouring to Mayfield Garden.

Bathurst Grange Distillery

Bathurst's newest distillery makes gin with local ingredients for flavours you can only find here. Book a tasting tour.

Mayfield Garden

Inspired by the great gardens of Europe, Mayfield Garden has to be seen to be believed. Open all year round for a great family day out.

Renzaglia Wines

This little vineyard on the outskirts of Bathurst makes hand picked, hand crafted, award winning wines. Visit for a tasting today.

Winburndale Wines

Winburndale Vineyard and winery is family owned and run. Our boutique vineyard is located in the Central Ranges of NSW, near the locality of Glanmire, and about 15 minutes east of Bathurst.

Bathurst Tours

Traveling with a group? Looking for a knowledgeable tour guide or simply a designated driver? Bathurst Tours is a great local company who can help you make the most of your visits out to our historic hotels and pubs. Whether you want a private tour following along the Pints to Past itineraries or if you would like jump onto one of their regular Barrels Mash and Stills Producers tours, Bathurst tours can help you!