September 5, 2009
Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon, after going to Little Creatures. Isn’t much to look at on the outside, but inside it is a fairly spacious, two story bar. Staff was friendly, but don’t think that they knew much about the beer. The porter, stout, and IPA were all served in the same type of glass, and unfortunately the glass was chilled, so it took a long time for it to warm up. Price was pretty average. Selection included their 4 staple beers, and at least one special. Nothing spectacular, but it is decent, and the beer isn’t too bad.

August 22, 2006
This place used to be a Fremantle icon and was the first place to brew its own beer in the West. Then a few years ago, the management alegedly spent a fortune on ’doing it up’, but it looks and feels like they spent a few grand at Ikea! Anyway, they have successfully ruined this once-great pub. Added to this, they employ the worst bar staff I have ever bought beer from who know nothing about the beer and even less about how to pull it from handpumps. So, much as I like their beers, I now stay well away from the place.

January 19, 2006
Unfortunately one of the boxes ticked is for smoking. It seems that the west hasn’t adopted the strict policies of the east and so for a non-smoker it is quite unpleasant. ad that to the LOUD thumping msic the only place to sit and anjoy a beer is to go outside. Didn’t have the food but a glance at the menu and look at the offerings seem to indicate a reasonable but not special fare on offer. The bottle shop is touted as being great but having been spoilt by the IBS in West Leederville I can’t be anything but underwhelmed. The best thing about this place is its position as it is a quck walk to great restaurants and other Freo bars.

October 4, 2005
Large brewpub, noisy but friendly, the beers I tried were excellent. Great university-style pub environment. Didn’t try the food.

October 2, 2005
Dissapointing. I visited here for the first time in over a year, and everything seemed to have gone downhill. The menu has changed, and food is nowhere near the previous quality. Beers seem bland and only a few on offer at a time now. A real shame. Still worth dropping in for a scoop through if you’re in freo. Thankfully the atmosphere is still there.

July 12, 2005
Packed out most of the time, filled with a decent mix of people, and usually loud beyond belief. Still a good place for a pint after shopping in the Freo’ markets, or sometime before!

August 19, 2004
Great, creative beers! Can’t go wrong. (Try the Chilli Beer). Oh yeh and the Bottle shop is unreal