Glenrock Hotel at Googong Opens Its Doors

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November 12, 2026

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Googong’s new major pub has officially opened. The Glenrock Hotel has opened it’s doors as of today!

A new place to gather, right here in Googong

The $25 million Glenrock Hotel gives our community of more than 9,000 residents a major hub to eat, drink and catch up without leaving town. Positioned on Glenrock Drive overlooking Bunyip Park and the lake, it adds a new social hub to Googong’s established town centre.

What’s on offer at the Glenrock?

The two-storey venue can host more than 700 patrons and features:

A 400-seat family bistro
An Asian restaurant
A dedicated sports bar
An outdoor beer garden
A kids’ play space
Private function rooms for up to 400 guests

Delivered by local publicans

The hotel has been delivered by regional publicans Anthony and Sandy McDonald, who also run Queanbeyan’s Royal Hotel. It builds on the significant town centre infrastructure delivered by Googong Township as part of the broader Googong Central precicnt.

“It’s been a long time coming, and we know plenty of locals have been eagerly waiting for this day too. Sandy and I have put a lot of ourselves into The Glenrock, so to finally welcome everyone in is pretty special,” Mr McDonald said.

“We want this pub to feel like an extension of your lounge room. Somewhere you feel comfortable bringing the kids for dinner or dropping in for a beer and staying longer than you planned because you’ve bumped into someone you know.

“We’ve got a beautiful outlook, but it’s the people who’ll give this pub its character. We can’t wait to get to know our locals and see The Glenrock become part of their everyday lives.”

Another milestone for an established community

Googong Development Director Glen Frew said the opening is a demonstration of the thriving community’s continued growth.

“Googong already enjoys fantastic local amenities, and the arrival of the Glenrock Hotel takes that to another level,” Mr Frew said.

“This outstanding hospitality venue embodies the energy and lifestyle of our growing township. It complements our established town centre by offering residents a destination for a family bistro dinner, watching the footy or celebrating major milestones, while giving the wider region another great reason to visit Googong.”

What it means for local community

Josh from the Googong Hogs Community Sports Club said: “For the Googong Hogs, having a venue like this in town creates new opportunities for our members, families and the broader community to connect. It’s a great addition to Googong and something we’re really excited to see open.”