Hear ye, hear ye. Bondi has landed a new, classic British pub just in time for the long, warm summer ahead. The Beekeeper has opened on Hall Street, in the heritage-listed Fellworth Flats, bringing British nostalgia and cosy, inviting energy to the beachside. The Beekeeper is an ode to the Northern English heritage of owners Ben Campbell and Brendan Darcy. The boys behind the Northern Hospitality group are well-versed in operating welcoming and lively spaces, with their much-loved dive bar Chuck Trailer's recently expanding to a second location in Sydney's CBD. The boys want their new venue to serve as a hub of community activity where people can gather over a Guinness and some classic pub fare. Head Chef Kevin Davis intends to bring a taste of his English roots to Bondi, serving dishes such as scotch eggs, fish and chips, Ploughman's Lunches, and traditional Sunday roasts, accompanied by all the usual trimmings. There will be steak sandwiches, gammon and eggs, a Cumberland pinwheel with mash and chicken chop, which will take any English expats right back to their roots. In strong contention for Bondi's best happy hour, running Monday through Friday from 4 to 6pm, you can grab house beers from $6, house wines from $7, spritzes from $10 and Tommy Margaritas for $16. In addition to these damn good deals, check out the Thinkin' Drinks mini cocktail menu that is available all day, featuring mini martinis and negronis for just $10 — now that's adorable and affordable. Ben and Brendan explain, "The name The Beekeeper is a nod to Manchester's worker bee — a symbol of hard work, resilience, and community. We want The Beekeeper to be the heart of Bondi, a place where locals can drop in for a pint, a roast, or a cheeky cocktail and always feel at home." Images: Supplied.
