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The Esplanade Hotel

A reborn pub just back from the foreshore with a beer garden and kids’ playground.

Tomas Telegramma

December 17, 2025

The Esplanade Hotel in Queenscliff, reborn under Australian Venue Co, has an upgraded beer garden and kids’ play area. — 1 / 8The Esplanade Hotel in Queenscliff, reborn under Australian Venue Co, has an upgraded beer garden and kids’ play area.Supplied

Oysters by the ocean. — 2 / 8Oysters by the ocean.Supplied

Outside the Queenscliff pub. — 3 / 8Outside the Queenscliff pub.Supplied

A classic pub feed. — 4 / 8A classic pub feed.Supplied

Plenty of seating in the new courtyard. — 5 / 8Plenty of seating in the new courtyard.Supplied

There’s also a pool table. — 6 / 8There’s also a pool table.Supplied

Cajun fried chicken burger. — 7 / 8Cajun fried chicken burger.Supplied

A kids’ playground adds to the appeal. — 8 / 8A kids’ playground adds to the appeal.Supplied

The Esplanade Hotel

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Not far from the foreshore, Queenscliff Brewhouse has been reborn by hospo mega-group Australian Venue Co. It’s had its original name reinstated while the new, nautical-inspired look includes an upgraded beer garden and kids’ play area. The weekday happy hour offers $5 pots, and if you caught the ferry over from Sorrento, flash your Searoad Ferries ticket to get 10 per cent off your bill.

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Tomas Telegramma is a food, drinks and culture writer.

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