History · 6 June 2026
The Grand Hotel Monto since 1929
The Grand was established in 1929, and the heritage building has carried the town's stories ever since. The cow head, windmill and trees in our logo aren't decoration - they're Monto and the North Burnett: cattle country, big skies and a tight community.
We're slowly turning the timeline wall inside the pub into a proper history page so locals, travellers and family of past owners can find it online. If you have old photos or stories of the Grand, we'd love to hear from you.
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Local news18 July 2026
We're on the hunt for our next Cook/Chef
Great food, good people, a legendary country pub - and a kitchen you can make your own. The Grand is looking for its next Cook/Chef to be part of the revival.
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Renovation diary30 July 2026
Reno diary: wires everywhere, connections nowhere
The reno rolls on. A maze of CCTV cabling, the pool table back in place and the kitchen taking shape - here's the latest from inside the Grand.
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Something good is brewing at the Grand
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