A good-natured Margaret River drinking spot that borrows from the past to create a bar that feels very now. There’s a sniff of the old-time saloon about this friendly bar on Margs’ main street. Might be the retro italic font on the facade or the Country Women’s Association-style wallpaper. Could be the wine barrel tables, the ‘gone fishin’ signage, or the pinball machine in the back. But what isn’t old-fashioned is the service, or the shiny drinks. The former is affable and approachable, while the latter is a livewire list of classic and gently tweaked cocktails, a locally stacked taplist, and an energetic collection of interesting wines – mostly Australian with the odd European wildcard. Martini options in particular deserve a languid look before making any sudden moves. Choose from six styles, including 2024’s big martini main character: the golden yellow Alaska.
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