In May 2011, Manly beer drinkers became very excited when Murray’s took over an el primo site on the Manly Beach Front. Regettably it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the venue and in less than four years, the fourth management …
Sweeney’s Rooftop – even better
One of my favourite bars in Sydney is the rooftop bar on top of Hotel Sweeney’s. It’s three blocks from work, the bistro is awesome (value for money and quality Thai) and the taps are forever changing. Tomorrow (14/1/2016) …
Drinking in Noumea – 3 Brasseurs and others
After lucking out in Mare, one of the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia (everything is shut on Sunday), we visited Noumea, where a number of attractions are shut on a Monday. I’d convinced Mrs Bladdamasta to enjoy a lunch …
Drinking Beer in Vila, Vanuatu
Your correspondent has been lucky enough to spend a day in (Port) Vila. Vila is the capital city of the Republic of Vanuatu, a nation of over 68 islands in the South Pacific. Once you’ve snorkelled and shopped, there’s …
Induction – Kieran #78
This correspondent’s last ferry journey for 2015 was a fine way to put the line under the year. All bases covered – sun, no swell, a big cruiser at CQ, an induction and a solid quorum of existing members to …
DTs – just a hue & cry!
According to Wikipedia (so it must be true), delirium tremens – aka “DTs” – is a state of confusion of rapid onset that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. I can’t imagine that any serious beer drinker would ever suffer …
Induction – Adrian #77
A solid quorum of Foundation members performed the latest induction ceremony last night. Adrian is an exceptionally well connected member of the financial services community and soon found common ground with the BotF crew. Both the silly season and boat …
Induction – Guy #76
I haven’t witnessed an induction for awhile so it’s with pleasure I induct Guy on another stunning Sydney afternoon. Guy hails from Edinburgh, Scotland and has declined the roasted chestnuts on the fast ferry just this once. Favourite drink: Coopers …
4 Pines Brookvale HQ Bar and The SG Bar’s raffle. @4PinesBeer @SpooningGoats
Back of the Ferry’s land based spiritual home has a new outlet, and it is a ripper. It’s been a long time coming, but 4 Pines have finally opened their Brookvale HQ bar. It’s very much industrial estate drinking. …
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Copping a Brisbane tip from @250beers. Saccharomyces and Hoo Ha
After my post about Tomahawk, I received a comment from Brisbane beer blogger 250 Beers. He alerted me to a couple more beer venues that are close to the Brisbane Convention Centre. Both were outstanding and like me you should …
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