Joe's Waterhole Hotel — Best Pub Sunshine Coast — Live Music

There’s so much more at Joes Waterhole

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Joe’s Waterhole and enjoy its country style hospitality. Spend your time dining in bistro, playing pool, have a drink in the beer garden or watch your favourite sporting event on the big screens. Joes offers a variety options to keep you entertained. Come in and enjoy the friendly hospitality of Joes Waterhole Hotel, opposite the famous Eumundi markets.

Our History

There is a lot of history and family tradition at Joe’s Waterhole Hotel. This historic hotel as it stands today was once the Commercial, which was rebuilt in 1926 after a fire swept through Eumundi in 1924. In 1962 Joe Whiting took over ownership when he swapped his sugar-cane farm in Maroochydore for the hotel. It became known colloquially as Joe’s Waterhole and was officially renamed in 1987.

Joe Whiting was a boxer and had a name as a practical joker. The glass still hangs from the ceiling of the public bar where it was originally placed ‘to catch the drips’! Joe also coined the phrase “Free Beer Tomorrow” and as everyone knows, tomorrow never comes. We do, however, give away plenty of country hospitality.

Joe and his wife Lucy ran the pub for 20 years until an accident which left him a quadriplegic. In 1982 their son Ray took over and was still running the show until recently when the hotel went under the hammer, closing the book on 43 years of Whiting family history.

Along with the friendly staff who stayed on, the new owner Brett Lewis is keen to maintain the current atmosphere of Joe's, including the high standard of entertainment that Joe's has become famous for.

In 2005 Brett Lewis and his family bought the hotel and all family members currently work in the hotel. As it turns out his youngest son in training is also named Joe.

We look forward to welcoming you.

What's at Joe's

Bottleshop

Let our staff help you pick a nice bottle of wine or drop in for a quick Drive thru option at our Thirsty Camel bottle shop. We offer weekly specials; generous variety liquor and wines at great valued prices and gift vouchers.

Open Monday to Sunday - 10am to late

Gaming Room

Unwind in rustic style gaming lounge bar while you have fun and play our latest gaming machines or a spot of keno or watch latest sporting event on our large screens. Joes is the only place in Eumundi that offers TAB facilities and loads of TVs to watch the horses. While at Joes we promote responsible gaming. The information provided on this page is not intended for persons under 18 years of age or excluded persons.

Bistro / Kids Playroom

Joe's Bar and Grill is located out the back of Joes Waterhole. Joes focuses on fresh seasonal menu based on an old fashion pub style cuisine. Our chefs do daily modern Australian specials. Our aim is to use fresh local ingredients to provide the best quality meals at affordable prices.

Joe's Bar and Grill bistro offers all day dining in a friendly family environment in the heart of Eumundi. Joes Waterhole has recently renovated the bistro, kids' space and grassed beer garden. Bring your pet and your family to unwind, relax and enjoy in our charming atmosphere.

Testimony

“ Just home from 2 nights staying at Joe's Waterhole...what a gem to find! Accommodations in our "over pub" 2 bedroom apartment were wonderful.... the gorgeous bar staff, Trish and Karen, were the greatest and kept our drinks flowing, food at the restaurant was amazing, and this was the best spot to stay if you want to walk across the road to check out Eumundi Markets! We had a fantastic weekend and hope to return again soon! ”
— Heidi

“ We called into Eumundi thinking we would just grab a snack as we had our puppy with us. Decided to check out Joe's up the back in the beer garden where our puppy could sit with us. Well wow!!! The food was sensational!!!!!! Potions generous, cooked to perfection. Prices great!!! The staff were friendly but not overbearing. Recommend definitely!!! ”

— Nadene Connolly

“ Perfect spot to stay if visiting Eumundi! Great host who was very kind and considerate of my elderly mum; very clean room with all amenities and some additional touches to make it feel like home. Great place to eat - we were unable to finish any meal due to the size of the portion, but delicious just the same. ”
— Kim

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Free beer tomorrow.

There’s so much more at Joes Waterhole

Our History