The Drop – Mapleton Public House

A country pub is often at the heart of its community, shaped by the people who gather there, the stories shared across the table and the landscape that surrounds it. Set in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Mapleton Public House brings these elements together through seasonal dining, familiar faces and an easygoing approach to hospitality. Beyond the pub itself, there’s a connection to the land, with local produce helping shape the menu and the experience.

Housed in a historic Queenslander dating back to 1910, this much-loved local has entered a new chapter under the care of Jessica Huddart and Ben Johnston, the couple behind nearby regenerative farm, The Falls Farm. Together with acclaimed chef Cameron Matthews, they’ve created a place where the traditional Australian pub meets a genuine love of good food, thoughtful farming and the simple pleasure of bringing people together.

And the relationship between the farm and the pub is where things get particularly wholesome.

Just down the road, The Falls Farm grows an ever-changing collection of vegetables, herbs, fruit and edible flowers, many of which find their way onto the menu at Mapleton Public House. What’s growing in the garden helps shape what’s cooking in the kitchen, with familiar pub favourites sitting alongside dishes that celebrate the seasons and the people who grow our food.