Our History
Early Days
Joseph Blackmore is the man credited with opening the pub. He was granted a license for the Family Hotel on September 6 1898, and the following day the taps were turning for patrons and they've been turning since.
1898
Family Hotel
The Railway Hotel was not always known by that name though, the pub we all know and love started life as the Family Hotel all the way back in 1898.
1913
Railway Hotel
Of the two pubs in town, the Railway seemed to be the preference of the locals, the main bar was also busy, filled with avid sports fans tuned in on the black and white television there was also lots of punting on the horses, between beers.
2021
The Millthorpe Hotel
We look forward to providing a new space whilst respecting this timeless heritage-listed establishment which started back in 1898 as The Family Hotel with Joseph Blackmore.
Fast forward to the year 2021 and the hotel has officially changed hands.
From 1898 the Taps were turning, and we will continue this legacy as the Millthorpe Hotel! So Pop in for a beer or a chat. We would love to see you!
The Village
About Millthorpe
Millthorpe is a historic village set amidst gently rolling hills, with two historic pubs, surviving from four that had traded at the height of the town’s prosperity in the early 1900s.
The village is classified by the National Trust and, because it’s not on a main thoroughfare, has managed to avoid overdevelopment. Millthorpe has retained a 19th century charm, and, with its craft stores, cafes, and quirky shops, is well worth a weekend drive.