The first timber version of the hotel was built around 1840 but it tragically burnt down in the early 1890s. The story goes that the ladies of the community were fed up with their men spending too much time at the pub, so they torched it!

The original timber building was replaced with the stone building in 1880 and it is still standing proudly today. In 1880 the hotel became a rail head (where a railway line ends). In the old days, it used to be a 3-week trip from here to Sydney but suddenly the railway line arrived and the trip became less than 24 hours.

Back then, there were more than 3,500 people living here whereas numbers have now dwindled to just 180. Fire seems to be a recurring theme at The Royal because in 1930, a travelling salesman left a candle next to a window and the curtains caught alight. But just as the fabled phoenix arises from the ashes, so too does the Royal Hotel Capertee.

The hotel nowadays has been lovingly refurbished by the owners and was recently leased.It is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists for lunch and dinner and cold drink on their way to Mudgee, Lithgow and the Bylong Valley.

The Royal Hotel features 5 coal fires, huge beer garden, indoor and outdoor dining areas, childrens play area, secure dog run, camping and RV friendly (no facilities in the camping area however) and a friendly atmosphere.

The hotel is open:
MON 11AM – 8PM
TUE CLOSED
WED CLOSED
THU 11AM – 8PM
FRI 11AM – 10PM
SAT 11AM – 10PM
SUN 11AM – 4PM

Function packages are available and group bookings are welcome.

Rooms are pub style and shared bathrooms.

Contact Details

Address: 67 Castlereagh Highway, Capertee NSW 2846
Phone: (02) 5820 0988
Website: royalhotelcapertee.com.au
email: royalhotelcapertee@gmail.com