We had a pleasant evening meal at this spacious and popular pub / tavern on Darwin’s busy Waterfront precinct. It’s been around since 2012 when the Waterfront district swung into operation.
In many respects it’s a traditional pub, albeit with a modern and spacious interior...with three bar areas, a gaming lounge, and numerous large screens for showing current sporting fixtures. However, its pleasant outlook, with views across the wave pool and swimming complex from the wide deck area, adds to the conviviality of the pub. The pub serves a variety of craft beers, wines and cocktails, and has a comprehensive menu of traditional pub fare as well as more contemporary dishes. The menu includes a variety of shared platters, pizzas, burgers, salads, grilled steaks, mains such as seafood linguini, bangers and mash, and mushroom risotto. The pub also has a ‘Seniors’ menu, with some of the mains listed considerably cheaper, though I assume the portions would be much smaller.
We sat outside on the covered deck area overlooking the wave pool. It was a pleasant spot, sufficiently removed from loud music and throbbing screens. The meals we chose were the tempura fish and chips, and the traditional chicken parmigiana. Both meals were delivered fairly promptly. Whilst not haute cuisine by any means, both dishes were fresh, tasty, and more than ample proportion-wise. The meals came with a serve of mixed rocket salad.
Overall, we enjoyed the food, the relaxed atmosphere, and the convivial ambiance. The tavern a ten minute walk from Darwin’s city centre, in the heart of the Waterfront precinct, overlooking the wave pool. We'd certainly return for a meal of the opportunity to revisit Darwin arises.More
