Kangaroo Hotel

Top choice in Victoria


A pub since 1856, the Kangaroo is a Maldon institution. Come for a meal in the beer garden, a jug of beer on a street-side table, or the lively pool table and music at weekends. Instruments lie here awaiting passing musos who want to jam.


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