With the discovery of copper in Cobar in 1870, the surrounding district was known as ‘copper country’. Copper was discovered in Mount Hope in 1873 by a shepherd on Coan Downs Station.
Nowadays, Mount Hope is known for its welcoming pub positioned ‘along the way’ and its interesting topography, with hills rising out of the landscape. Take a moment to wander around this inviting outback town. You’ll soon discover a pub with accommodation, a community hall and a rest break area featuring a book exchange – evidence of a community-minded little town.
Mount Hope Pubs
Take a pub crawl through history.
Visit Mount Hope along these Pub Routes. Discover more routes and pub history.
Attractions
Royal Hotel – The Royal Hotel at Mount Hope (1883) is a family-friendly pub located along the Kidman Way between Hillston and Cobar. Be sure to stop in for great outback food and hospitality. Enjoy a meal, a drink and a sunset in the new beer garden area. Refresh after the drive and watch a game at the bar or pick up a pool cue in the next room. Accommodation is available on site.
History lives inside these pub walls, the keen historian will pick up interesting features such as the 1800s Chinese laundry stove, the original concrete bar, the bluestone cellar and original wide entrance hallway. See the Pubs & Breweries of Mount Hope for more pub history intros once thriving mining town