Overview
Last Wednesday, the lower north shore's Mosman Rowers club was forced to close after a fire partially destroyed the century-old building. But, in good news, the venue has opened its cafe back up for business as of today, Monday, April 8.
In just a number of days, the club has made emergency repairs, and the second-level 100-seat cafe Archie Bear — where the fire started — has resumed service. It's currently serving classic bacon and egg roll and green breakfast bowls, and will switch to plates of Sydney rock oysters, baby squid and antipasto plates as the lunch menu kicks in.
The Rowers Bar, which is located one level up, won't reopen until 4pm this Friday, April 12. To make up for it, Archie Bear will remain open for dinner service all this week. Come Saturday, both levels will resume normal operating hours, with Archie Bear open from 7.30am–3.30pm Monday to Wednesday, and for dinner as well Thursday to Sunday. The Rowers Bar opens from 4pm Monday to Friday, with the addition of lunch from midday on weekends.
The fire started in the fireplace in Archie Bear early on Wednesday, March 3, and, while it was quickly contained by several crews and trucks, it forced the closure of the historic venue. All this after it had reopened under the Bird & Bear Group just last month. Locals will be pleased to see the venue reopen so quickly.
Mosman Rowers is located at 3 Centenary Drive, Mosman. Archie Bear will be open from 7.30am–late all this week, while The Rowers Bar will open from 4pm on Friday. Normal operating hours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, April 13.