Port Welshpool’s waterfront has found its pulse again. What was once a derelict shell is now a cheerful pub, reborn in 2024 under new owners Adam and Michelle Thorn alongside AFL great Justin Leppitsch and his wife, Christie. Whether you’re here for drinks in the courtyard with views of the historic Long Jetty or a game of pool, the menu by chef Kim Beaton – who began her career in this very kitchen – is the main draw.

Expect elevated staples such as crisp fish and chips, vegetarian lasagne and chicken schnitzel and gravy. Footy tipping, spin-the-wheel competitions and weekly menu specials (including a seafood chowder beloved by locals), provide plenty of reasons to keep coming back.

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