Iconic Great Ocean Road Pub Launches Its Outdoor Dining Along with Summer Activation
Beloved Apollo Bay Hotel has launched its brand-new beer garden in December after a $1.2m upgrade, accompanied by a perfectly timed summer activation. The pub will be a highlight for both locals and holidaymakers this festive season and beyond.
Located in the heart of popular Apollo Bay, just steps from the sandy shoreline, the pubs new beer garden will boast a fresh coastal aesthetic and ample space for patrons to bask in the summer sun.
Venue Manager Sean Fuston is a proud long-time local and is excited to welcome all back to what is affectionately known as the A-Bay Hotel, “We wanted to create a space that’s both for our community and passers-by, working with an extremely local set of trades to bring this outdoor space to life has been a great experience. We can’t wait to see it thrive this summer and for many more to come.”
Along with the new beer garden, the popular watering-hole will launch a delicious new menu that is perfect from beach to bar any time of the day. Classic pub favourites like parmas, burgers, steaks, share plates, and salads followed by an array of seafood dishes such as the Coal Roasted Rock Lobster served with herbed garlic butter, chips and salad, and the Fisherman’s Platter with whole king prawns, rock oysters, raw tuna, jar of pickled Portarlington mussels, half shell backed scallop, salt and pepper squid, Turkish bread, and condiments to suit.
To mark the exciting opening, a pop-up Citrus Summer activation will be installed. Patrons can expect,
- Florals to relax under
- Alfresco dining in the new beer garden including a selection of fresh local seafood accompanied by a zesty Lemon Drop Mojito or favourite can of Minus 196
- Daily mid-afternoon gelato cart serving citrus flavours
- Minus 196 Mussel Monday Madness from 3pm each week
- Live music sessions on Sundays from 2pm
- Limited edition cooler bags available to take a six-pack home in
A-Bay Hotel has long been a favourite amongst those looking for family-friendly fun and a casual coastal atmosphere and the addition of its new outdoor space ensures it will continue to be. Launching in December, if there’s one stop to make this summer, it’s Apollo Bay Hotel.
Apollo Bay Hotel, 56 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay