Anglers Tavern

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Partystar Review

With the interior mainly concerned with bistro and TAB operations, the key to the Anglers Tavern is the large outdoor area, which can go ballistic on hot summer days with its fantastic views of the river. There's actually a small public bar downstairs to the left, offering all the smoke filled comforts and clinking of pot glasses that many cherish. Head through the front door, however, and you enter a territory of function and bistro areas - perfect for the family or romantic night out. A special Oyster Bar serves beer with oysters and features records for most dozens eaten - a list which oddly enough Merv Hughes kept popping up on.

Being the megacomplex that it is, there is always some life here. Make sure to reserve that table on the weekends if dining.

Outdoor Area / Beer Garden

The Anglers Tavern has a massive beer garden running off the main area, half of which is covered and heated if necessary meaning it is still good value in winter. Friday nights and Sunday afternoons are particularly popular. Simply fantastic in the summer, often with bands and the like. During autumn, spring and summer the sun shines all day long in the beer garden.

Simon Woodhouse

Readers' Reviews

The Anglers is the place to be on a summer afternoon for "Moonee Valley drifters". Sitting right on the Maribyrnong river, there is a relaxed, laid back feel to the place. It's always packed in there with an odd mix of people (a huge amount of 'too cool for school' uni folk alongside families with young kids), and you're bound to run into at least a few people you know (especially if you go to other locals such as Jimmy Rowe's).

The beer garden (out the back, throughout the bistro) is the place to be for the young'uns, but there is however a lack of seating to cope with the huge crowds, so unless you get there early or are very lucky, you may spend the whole night standing.

The Angler's shuts pretty early, but it's a great place to meet up with friends on a Sunday afternoon for a brew. There always seems to be a lot of tall people there but they may be because Bulldogs player Luke Darcy's father owns the place and many a footballer drops in the a few quiet ones.

Overall, a nice place!

Liz, West Brunswick, 02/03

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