We’ve met some terrific people over the years out the Back of the Ferry. Some meetings are planned and some are organic. Des is in the latter category. Des loves his ferry trips and loves a trip to Manly and …
The Manly Pavilion Precinct – it is a thing
So we’ve already got the Brookvale Arts District and whatever the name is for the Felons Complex (Felon’s World?) – and now we have the Manly Pavilion Precinct. The Espy has been around for awhile and the Manly Pavilion is …
2 Halfs
I’m getting lazy when I’m in Sydney and tend to stay close to Manly and Brookvale. Which means I am losing touch of what is going on in other parts of Sydney. Alexandria has become a mini-Marrickville with at least …
Surfers Brewery – in the heart of it all
Review of Surfers Brewery on the Gold Coast
Drinking in Hobart – no shortage of options
I love Hobart. I had access to a car and was able to get out of the city for the first time and explore the Tasman Peninsula. Absolutely fabulous scenery and history. Very keen to get back there. I also …
Pub Wow and other places to drink at Pantai Kerewei
I’ve spent the last seven days on the Indonesian island of Sumba, which is an hour’s flight east from Bali. 12 university mates on a surf trip staying a property up above Kerewei Beach. I’m not a surfer – I …
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PSA – 4 Pines Hefeweizen is back on
A service we provide our readers is letting you know when 4 Pines unleashes their Hefeweizen. It is unleashed. That is all.
Hoppy Dumpling – craft beer and dumplings. Heaven
The Hoppy Dumpling has turned one. Congratulations. A Back of the Ferry reader tipped me off to this gem of a place in Russell Street, Melbourne. You are very much spoilt for choice for Chinese Food in Melbourne. Whether it …
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Induction – Danny #171
Sydney turned on a cracker for an induction. I’ve had a few out the Back with Danny over the years and I thought he’d already been inducted. No problem – let’s get it done tonight. Favourite Beverage: Hazy IPA Favourite …
PSA – Long Neck Brewery just Long Neck
Check out the photo carefully. Regrettably, the Long Neck Brewery is now just Long Neck. Apparently, the brewer upped and left and is now running Limestone Coast Brewing in the northern Perth suburb of Malaga. Over the journey, Long Neck …
Induction – Levi #170
A pretty special induction this one. The first to occur on the inductee’s actual 18th birthday and a cast of inductees turned up to celebrate a wonderful milestone. The weather gods smiled upon this ceremony and we enjoyed the warmest …
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