Apollo Bay Hotel reveals stunning $1.2M beer garden makeover, open just in time for summer holidays
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01.01.2024

Apollo Bay Hotel reveals stunning $1.2M beer garden makeover, open just in time for summer holidays

Words by Staff Writer

Iconic Great Ocean Road pub is set to wow locals and holidaymakers with fresh outdoor experience this December.

In a spectacular celebration of summer vibes, the Apollo Bay Hotel is welcoming patrons to its newly renovated beer garden, reopening late December, following an impressive $1.2 million facelift.

Nestled in the heart of Apollo Bay, this iconic venue, affectionately known as the A-Bay Hotel, promises a revitalised coastal aesthetic and a spacious haven for coastal visitors to soak up the sun.

Apollo Bay Hotel

  • The Apollo Bay Hotel has undergone a $1.2 million facelift.
  • The renovation reveal will be accompanied by a perfectly timed Citrus Summer activation that will see guests enjoy florals to relax under, fresh local seafood, mid-afternoon gelato cart, Mussel Monday Madness and live music sessions.
  • The new Beer Garden at the Apollo Bay Hotel opened its doors on Friday, 22nd December.

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

Venue Manager Sean Fuston, a proud local, is eager to showcase the revitalised space to the community and visitors alike. “We wanted to create a space that’s both for our community and passers-by, working with an extremely local set of trades to bring this outdoor space to life has been a great experience. We can’t wait to see it thrive this summer and for many more to come.”

Accompanying the grand unveiling of the beer garden is a delectable new menu tailored for beach-to-bar dining throughout the day. The menu features classic pub favourites such as parmas, burgers, steaks, share plates, and salads. Seafood lovers can also indulge in under-the-sea delights like Coal Roasted Rock Lobster served with herbed garlic butter, chips, and salad, or the Fisherman’s Platter, an epic ensemble of whole king prawns, rock oysters, raw tuna, pickled Portarlington mussels, half shell backed scallop, salt and pepper squid, Turkish bread, and an array of condiments. We’re already drooling, this sounds so good!

 

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To mark the momentous occasion, the Apollo Bay Hotel is launching a Citrus Summer activation, promising patrons an immersive experience with florals providing a relaxing ambiance (and Insta-worthy backgrounds); alfresco dining in the newly minted beer garden, featuring a selection of fresh local seafood accompanied by zesty Lemon Drop Mojitos or a refreshing can of Minus 196; live music sessions every Sunday from 2pm and limited edition cooler bags available for patrons to take home a six-pack.

Real highlights arrive with the daily mid-afternoon gelato cart serving citrus-infused flavours, and the Minus 196 Mussel Monday Madness, kicking off at 3pm every week

A-Bay Hotel has been a long-standing favourite for those seeking family-friendly fun and a laid-back coastal atmosphere. The addition of this enchanting outdoor space ensures that its charm will endure.

The Apollo Bay Hotel is destined to be the must-visit spot this summer. For more details, visit Apollo Bay Hotel.

Apollo Bay Hotel is located at 56 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay.