The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff
The venue embodies the true character of a coastal pub with an inviting atmosphere for locals, visitors, families and kids.
Overview
The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff has officially reopened with a fresh feel, a reimagined look, and a new name, following a major renovation. The venue embodies the true character of a coastal pub with warm timber decor and an inviting atmosphere for locals, visitors, families and kids.
The pub, previously called the Queenscliff Brewhouse, was established in 1879, and has been an integral part of the Queenscliff community ever since. As part of this community engagement, the team spent time with locals to understand what they considered important about the venue. Turns out that locals felt strongly about the original name being reinstated, so what was going to be dubbed The Bellarine Hotel, became The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff, once again. This is just a small example of how the pub pays respect to the community and its history.
''We are so excited to have reopened the doors of this beautiful pub," says venue manager Mitch Kovacic, "Our local legend has gotten a new lease on life, and we know our locals will love it — the buzz in the area has been awesome in the lead up to today."
The extensive transformation included a revamp of the beer garden — with native landscaping, picnic-style tables and umbrellas — and of the kids' play area, making the pub even more family-friendly than it was before. Of course, the sports bar with TV screen-lined walls, a pool table and a fireplace is the ultimate spot to catch all the rowdy game-day action.
The seasonal menu showcases fresh produce and pub classics. There's a chicken (or eggplant) parma, classic cheeseburger (or a plant-based version), schnitzels, fish and chips, steak with Diane sauce and seafood pasta. There are also harissa lamb skewers, crab and corn croquettes, spring gnocchi and tomato salad with peach and pickled onions. Check out the considerate kids' and seniors' menus too.
To celebrate the reopening of the beloved pub, The Esplanade Hotel Queenscliff will play host to Locals Weekend, from Friday, tenth, to Sunday, October 12. The huge weekend kicks off with a free first drink, followed by live music, charity raffles, giveaways and kids' entertainment.
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