A trip to Gladesville to visit friends and a hitherto unexplored brewery meant a ride on a different back of the ferry. The F5 travels under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Gladesville Bridge and the 30 minute voyage to …
Block ‘n Tackle Brewery – 11 years strong
A recent visit to the Central Coast gave the opportunity for a visit to Block ‘n Tackle Brewery at Kincumber. Block ‘n Tackle celebrated its 10th birthday in April 2025 and it is great to see a regional brewery surviving …
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 …
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 …
Taphouse Sydney – some top shelf China.
Over the years I’ve been going to the Swans with a bunch of mates. For the last two years, I’ve been a season ticket holder and the pre-game venue has either been Arthur’s Pizza or the Imperial. Yesterday the Swans …
#AirportDrinking at its worst
Travellers catching planes at Terminal 2 of Sydney Airport were able to enjoy a Coopers near gate 40 or even an occasional unique at Beer Deluxe. Both are now gone, and the only option for those not accessing the Virgin …
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