In 2023, the team behind Frog’s Hollow Saloon took over custodianship of The Alliance Hotel in Spring Hill, wasting no time bringing the heritage-listed 1880s icon but to peak operational capacity. The crew has overhauled the bar offering and reshaped the menu to boot. The Alliance’s menu now features classic pub-style mains and game meats. The latter section features snacks like kangaroo tartare with onion and bean puree served on toasted brioche, and New Orleans-style fried crocodile bites with lemon mayo, followed by larger serves of Venetian-style duck ragu served with pappardelle, butterflied whole quail, grilled wild venison tenderloins and slow-cooked rabbit stew. The Alliance’s specialist bar, The Whiskey Warren, dispenses drams of some of Australia’s finest whiskies, while the front bar is where you’ll find all of your favourite brews (including XXXX Gold and Guinness) alongside wines and a tight list of cocktails riffing on familiar classics.
