BotF inductee #26 has long extolled the delights of the Back of the Ferry to his mate Steve. So much so, that Steve decided to “Enough of hearing about it. Let’s do it”. And boy oh boy, didn’t Sydney turn …
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Vale the Bavarian Manly
For pretty much as long as this blog has been going the Bavarian at Manly has been a fixture. Over the years it has been the occasional source of some pretty good German brewed uniques, particularly during OktoberFest. After a …
A land grab that Donald Trump would envy – Felons Manly
Felons Manly has taken over the Manly Wharf Hotel site – and boy o boy – have they shaken things up! In the days of the Manly Wharf Bar the public walkway between the indoor pub and the wharf pub …
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Induction – Owen #166
This is an induction to which I’ve been looking forward doing from a long time and it is another 2nd generation ceremony. This might be the first induction supervised by a father and a godfather. I’ve known Owen for twenty …
Induction – Karlee #165
The last of our Christmas party inductees is Karlee, who has had previous stints working with #1, #3 and #13 yet continues to work with us. Only kidding. We’re lovely. Favourite beverage: Raspberry gin Favourite sport to spectate: Soccer Area …
Induction – Laura #164
Laura is a resident of Queensland via Victoria and the UK. #1 has been fortunate to travel with Laura in both states and enjoy her banter. An infrequent visitor to Sydney, Laura was delighted about the fortuitous coincidence of an …
Induction – Orlando #162
It is funny how work Christmas parties I organise often end up in Manly. Fortuitous™ I guess. And a great opportunity to induct a few workmates. Orlando is the 6th second generation inductee on to the Back of the Ferry. …
Celebrating checking in 10,000 unique beers
Back of the Ferry started off as a beer blog in November of 2009. Drinking on the back of the Manly Ferry has been a week day past time for commuters since the 80s and illiards and I joined pommy_ch …
Another new name for the venue under 4 Pines OG
4 Pines Brew Pub is where it all began for the 4 Pines empire. Even though they are now owned by Asahi, Back of the Ferry still regards the OG venue as its spiritual home. The 4 Pines team haven’t …
Induction – Leanne #156
The last but not least of our inductees was Leanne – a very enthusiastic participant. She’s heard plenty from her boss, who alas could not join the festivities – but she was in safe hands with two of the four …
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