A laidback suburban watering hole that welcomes walk-ins on two and four legs.
This Bayswater bar-come-wine-store, opened in 2019, has matured gracefully. While it’s changed hands since the early days, it’s fully embedded as a neighbourhood joint that easily draws custom from surrounding ‘burbs. The bones of the century-old former billiards hall are set against fresh neon and a laidback vibe. With a fluid attitude to the drinks lists, it’s always worth asking ‘what’s good’ and entering into a fruitful to and fro with your server. There’s no wine wankery here and while you’ll find international choice and a good few labels from over East, their West Australian selection throws up some good finds. If you’re all about drinking local, look for Swan Valley and Perth Hills winemakers such as Chouette, Local Weirdos and Chalari. The taps here are also locally focussed, rotating the likes of Found, Rocky Ridge and Artisan Brewing. The menu is centred around Neapolitan sourdough pizza, while other plates take a Med-leaning inspiration, albeit eclectic – hummus and octopus with pine nuts takes you towards the Levant though the addition of chimichurri crosses continents.
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