In October 2022, Anglers Tavern was submerged in the Maribyrnong River after heavy flooding. And after being closed for 21 months, it’s finally reopening, rising from the waters with a refreshing new space and brand new menu.
“This pub has been a huge part of the neighbourhood and surrounding suburbs for years and we’ve kept them front of mind throughout the process,” said Venue Manager Christian Mendez. “The new light, bright and modernised feel has something for everyone, and we’re really excited to be able to welcome everyone back to it!”
This community pub will open to the public on Thursday July 18.
Anglers Tavern
The entire bistro space has been rejuvenated. Look forward to a bright and family-friendly space, with nods to its boating history dotted throughout the area, with tones of blue and warm woods. There’s also an outdoor beer garden, complete with picnic tables, river views, market umbrellas and astro turf.
Children will have lots to do in the Kids Quarters. This dedicated space features an outdoor playground, interactive scrabble wall, iPad station, bikes & trikes and giant noughts and crosses. There’s also a neighbouring kids’ reading room.
Meanwhile, the Sports Bar will keep you in the loop with all of the latest matches on supersized screens.
Level one has been transformed into a purpose-built functions space, complete with two separate bars, an AV system and a kitchen.
But enough about the space, what about the food? Look forward to a delightful new menu of share plates, pizzas and pub classics. Tuck into woodfired flatbread with house-made dips, then feast on a chicken parma, steak sandwich, potato gnocchi, burgers and more.
If you love seafood, opt for a classic prawn roll, or indulge in their Anglers Seafood Tower, which is stacked with salt & pepper squid, baked green lip mussels, oysters, chilled tiger prawns, blue swimmer crab and beer battered fish, along with chips and salad. As for pizza, you’ll find all the favourites, like margherita and double pepperoni.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with some tasty desserts, like sticky toffee pudding, as well as a giant soft-serve wall.
Special events
Anglers Tavern will celebrate their reopening with a Locals Launch Weekend from August 2 to 4. Look forward to fun activities, like face painting, as well as music and drink specials.
There will also be a new line-up of weekly entertainment, with Trivia Night on Wednesdays, DJs on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8pm and RnB Fridays from 8pm. Meanwhile, Sundays will have live acoustic tunes from 2pm, and entertainment for the kids from 12pm to 3pm.