Live on Delwood Beach, Manly. Highlight of the day is generally the half hour on the back of the Ferry where the big issues are worked through. Have lived in Beijing, NW Fairlight, Brisbane, Cleveland, South Kensington (SW7), PNG and Sydney. Love sport, beer, bars and the insular peninsula.
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Drinking in the Hunter – The Bulga Tavern
I’m always looking for different ways to get my Hunter Valley weekender, particularly if there is something fortuitous to visit on the way. The Putty Road has always intrigued me and now that there is new pub at Bulga – …
Induction – Rob #102
This correspondent goes way back with our latest inductee. 20 years gone past now. A long time fan of Back of the Ferry, first time fellow voyager. One of the worst scullers I’ve seen, but can always be counted on …
Drinking in Sydney – The Squire’s Landing, beer with a view
There can’t be too many brewpubs in the world with a better view that The Squire’s Landing. Level 33 in Singapore comes to mind, but they don’t have the expanse of floor to ceiling views that Squire’s Landing provides views …
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T 3 1/2 is back and white knuckle ferry rides
Flights between Melbourne and Sydney were thrown into chaos yesterday with Sydney being belted by a “once in a century” storm. (Seems to be a more than the occasional “once in a century” weather event lately, but that’s another story). …
Induction – Richard #100
Not sure how we came to talking to Richard, but a shared interest of shit tinned beer from Mr Liquor probably has much to do with it. Over the years we’ve discussed Japan, kids, beer and just generally blathered on. …
Drinking in Manly – The Blind Barrel
As summer rapidly approaches, Manly has been hit by a Tsunami of new bars and restaurants. It is just about impossible to keep up. Above the relatively old Queen Chow, Sake and El Camino Cantina opened on the weekend. The …
Drinking in Manly – Hawkesbury Brewing Co
I’m of the view that you can never have enough choice when it comes to beer, bars or breweries. So the arrival of a new beer in Manly can only be a good thing. I’d never seen or heard of …
Happy 9th anniversary to us – an enduring blog and more
The 9th of November was when Back of the Ferry graced its first social media channel. 9 years later, Back of the Ferry continues to blather about beer and wonderful places to drink beer. Whilst our digital appearances have become …
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It’s not all beer and skittles…
It was with some sadness that I read a message in my Facebook Feed that announced the closure of Merchant Brewing Co. Whilst the craft brewing scene is one of bonhomie and positivity, it must be bloody hard. The trajectory …
Drinking in The Hunter – in praise of the Hunter Beer Co’s ploughmans
This correspondent’s favourite Hunter beer venue is the Hunter Beer Co in Nukulba. You almost always get at least one @Untappd unique (This visit yielded four!), and there always a longneck on special for takeaway. They’ll fill up growlers as …
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