Whether you want to enjoy a good meal, kick back with some drinks or take in a gig, there’s only one place to be – Tanswells Hotel, the best pub in Beechworth. Fine food, functions, fun gigs and two levels of different dining areas, Tanswells has historically been one of the most popular pubs in Beechworth.
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WELCOME TO
Pictured: Jim Mosely, latter proprieter of Tanswell’s.
it’s all happening
at Tanswells
From a historic bar that once played host to the infamous bushranger Harry Power, to one of Beechworth’s oldest music spaces, an upstairs deck with stunning views across town, and with live gigs every weekend 173-year-old building has something for everyone.
Every visit brings something different.
gigs
The first Friday of every month means Torpedoes! Come have a dance to their vintage 1950s-era rock 'n' roll, blues and more!
Ships Piano are the butter for your dry ear toast and they’re making the trip up to Beechworth! Join them at Tanswell’s on Saturday 5 September.
Ships Piano’s live show is a mix of jangly overdriven guitars, frenetic drums and slinky bass lines with a bit of cheeky banter thrown in. Free in the front bar, with support from Sitting Giant!
Home of Wonder Mountain | 2026 SOLD OUT
From gold-rush history to contemporary beats, Tanswells has always been a place for people to gather, celebrate and make memories. Today, the historic hotel is home to Wonder Mountain, a boutique music and arts festival born from the creative community behind Strawberry Fields. Each year, the festival transforms Tanswells and its historic spaces into a vibrant weekend of live music, DJs, art, dancing and good times — adding another chapter to the long and colourful story of this much-loved Beechworth pub.
More info at wondermountain.com.au
Wonder Mountain’s 2026 Tanswells Takeover culminates with the one and only C.W. Stoneking playing his ethereal down home, backwood, folk blues and roots tunes! Performing with his band in the Tanswells back room.
Also playing on the evening are local and total legends Bad Knees and folk punk pop-noir rockers Fenn Wilson and the Weather plus DJ Jane Doe.
Jamswells is the freewheeling & fun jam night held on 3rd Thursday of every month at Tanswells Hotel in Beechworth! For makers and lovers of music, and everyone in between!
The NOWA NOWAS are a brand new swampy rock 'n' roll band from Melbourne featuring explosive original tunes!
Featuring: Lauren Lime on drums, Jeff Hooker on bass, Yolanda De Rose on guitar, and Pange DeBauche on vocals.
G_Tano is a Melbourne-based multicultural band blending old-school funk, acid jazz, Mediterranean fusion and Hendrix-inspired psychedelia into a genre-defying sound.
Formed in mid-2022, the band is the organic result of an ongoing musical exchange between seasoned musicians from Italy, Indonesia, Chile, Panama, Korea and Australia, each bringing their cultural roots and musical philosophies to the music.
Their debut album "Read the Room" (2025) captures the live energy and cross-cultural fusion the band is known for: a heartfelt manifesto of unity through rhythm.
Multi-award-winning Naarm/Melbourne-via-Belgium indie artist Romanie is hitting the road in celebration of her acclaimed sophomore album It's Not That Funny, which landed #14 in the AUS album ARIA charts and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. It's Not That Funny asks what it means to keep going when life feels overwhelming.
This tour is Romanie's answer: an invitation to make something together.
At the heart of each show is a creative experiment in collaboration. Prior to the show, Romanie and her support Human Noise will write a brand new song together in the space during the day. On the night they'll perform it for the very first time at the end of the support set: raw, unfinished, or perhaps something unexpectedly beautiful. It's a celebration of vulnerability, community and the joy of creating without perfection, so come early to watch the support act and afterwards witness the cowritten song in its very first form.
Joined by her band, Romanie will then perform songs from It's Not That Funny, her most emotionally direct and sonically ambitious record to date. Every show is built around connection: between artists, between songs and, most importantly, between the people in the room. Because while It's Not That Funny was born from navigating life's darkest moments, this tour is about discovering we don't have to navigate them alone.
Hugo Race returns after collaborative albums with Steve Kilbey (Speed of the Stars ‘While Italy Dreamed’), Michelangelo Russo (‘100 Years’) and Gianni Maroccolo (‘The Vigil’, winner of the prestigious Premio Ciampi Speciale) with I Made It All Up For You, an epic album with his Italian band Fatalists - existential songwriting framed by the band's fusion of roots, electronica, Italian soundtracks and desert rock.
“Fatalists recorded the basic tracks at the floating studio on the Puccini lake an hour out of Florence - Giovanni Ferrario (Scisma, PJ Harvey) on guitars and synth, Francesco Giampaoli (Sacri Cuori/Brutture Moderne) on bass and Diego Sapignoli (Sacri Cuori) on percussion. Jennifer Charles (singer of Elysian Fields) graces this album on the songs I Collide and Broken Love, the lyrics co-written by author/designer Alannah Hill. A lot of joy and pain and reflection went into the making of this album and I hope that comes across. I made it all up for you..."
Disassociating On The Travelator is the second collaborative EP from Melbourne/Naarm songwriters Winter McQuinn & Acacia Pip.
Blending indie folk, jangle pop and folk-emo with understated, emotionally rich songwriting, the four-track release reflects on memory, contemporary life and the quiet search for meaning in everyday moments. Recorded with Liam "Snowy" Halliwell at Bakehouse Studios, the EP will be released by Third Eye Stimuli Records on October 16 as a special double EP edition alongside Recently I've Been Missing The Colour Green, bringing both releases to vinyl and CD for the first time.
The release follows a busy year for both artists. Winter McQuinn recently toured his third solo album throughout Australia, North America and Europe, sharing stages with Stella Donnelly, Sylvie (US), Kacy & Clayton (CA) and Glyders (US), alongside appearances at Berlin Folk Festival and New Colossus Festival in New York. Meanwhile, Acacia Pip toured nationally with Pinch Points, supporting legendary punk band Descendents on their Australian tour.
Winter McQuinn & Acacia Pip will celebrate the release of Disassociating On The Travelator with a 13-date Australian and Aotearoa/New Zealand tour throughout October, November and December.
Country music lovers, prepare yourselves for the Australian debut tour of STERLING DRAKE this October.
Hailing from Montana, Sterling writes songs steeped in the landscapes, traditions and people of the American West. His blend of country, folk and Americana is built on honest storytelling, rich melodies and a deep connection to place, earning him appearances at AmericanaFest, Under the Big Sky and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
With his debut full-length The Shape I'm In released in 2025, Sterling has emerged as one of the new and exciting voices in American roots music, crafting songs that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.
From Brisbane all the way down the East Coast, come and get to know Sterling Drake this October. BUY TICKETS
other events
First Thursday of the Month / Upstairs or in the band room / From 7:30pm / $10 entry
Sing songs, make friends and enjoy a beer
Pub Choir brings people together for a fun, relaxed night of singing, laughter and good times. No experience needed — just turn up, join in and have a sing!
First Sunday of the Month
Front Bar / From 3pm
Open Mic Sundays at Tanswells Hotel give local and emerging musicians the chance to take the stage, try something new and share their music with a friendly crowd.
Grab a drink, settle in and enjoy an afternoon of live tunes in the Front Bar. Whether you’re picking up the mic or cheering from the sidelines, everyone’s welcome.
Every Second Tuesday
Back Band Room / Free Entry
Put your general knowledge to the test at Tanswells Trivia - a little bit cheeky, a lot of laughs and always a good night out!
Join us every second Tuesday of the month in the Back Band Room. Grab a feed, bring a team or jump in and join a table — everyone’s welcome.
With free entry, loads of prizes and plenty of laughs along the way, you’ll be in good company with Lex, The Prof and Dangerous Dave.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Tickets $89
Explore the playful world of Gel plate printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn simple techniques using layers, texture and colour to create a beautiful collection of unique prints and greeting cards, while exploring sustainable artmaking practices using botanicals, recycled goods and found materials. Materials and equipment provided.
First Thursday of the Month
Back Band Room / Free Entry
Jamswells is Tanswells Hotel’s regular community jam session and open music night, bringing local musicians and music lovers together for a relaxed night of live music, good company and a bit of fun.
Originally established way back in the 1970’s as the Free and Sleezy, the next generation of local muso’s and singers now carry the torch with Jamswells, a monthly semi curated jam session space where they support local, emerging and retired musicians, giving everyone a chance to get up, play, sing, collaborate and share their love of live music. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, just starting out or simply there to listen and enjoy, Jamswells is all about keeping live music alive and kicking.
FUNCTION & EVENTS
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From birthday parties to corporate events, intimate dinners to unique wedding spaces and much more, Tanswells is your ideal event venue. Talk to our team to explore how we can customise our venue to meet your specific needs.