If you are looking for a picturesque bistro, bar, beer garden or function room near Essendon, look no further than Anglers Tavern.

Located along the stunning Maribyrnong River, the venue is the perfect backdrop for your next gathering.You can eat, drink and play at Anglers Tavern, which is open every day of the week for your enjoyment.

Its iconic bistro has something great for every age and taste - from traditional pub meals, sophisticated seafood and meats, to special meals for the kids and seniors.

There is never a dull moment at the Anglers Tavern bistro, with the experienced chefs cooking tasty dishes inspired by countries all around the world - from India, Italy, Greece, England and more!Conveniently located near popular ascot vale pubs and Essendon bars, why not try something new today and visit Anglers Tavern?

Its extensive drinks menu which boasts a variety of spirits, wines, cocktails and local, international and craft beers is bound to impress, and even includes delicious non-alcoholic beverages.

You can be assured that everyone is welcome at Anglers Tavern.The main bar also provides contemporary TAB facilities accompanied by big screens so that you can conveniently place your bets while watching live sports and sipping on your favourite drink.You will always have something to look forward to at Anglers Tavern, whether it’s dancing to live music or the weekly resident DJs, attending 888 poker tournaments or testing your knowledge at quizmeisters trivia nights!Anglers Tavern is also an ideal riverside kitchen and events venue, providing a tailored experience for you and your attendees.

Prime location looks fabulous, the Anglers Tavern stands imperiously alongside the mighty Maribyrnong River and covers a vast area.The fortunes of the Anglers have tended to fluctuate over the journey but now that all parts are completed and functioning, the pub has become very much the go to in the inner North/West.The split level pub has four prime operating areas- upstairs (basically road level) for functions/birthdays corporate with 3 rooms to choose from.Downstairs, all new and modern with glistening polished timber a plenty, has two main areas-bistro and TAB (no pokies) with a wonderful bar servicing both areas.

(Grab a seat alongside the window when dining and enjoy the serenity of the river.The pub triumphs at the rear with its massive and new beer garden and maximises the views.

Plenty of space, smart and comfortable, the time spent there will evaporate.

On weekends the pub really goes into overdrive attracting people from near and far.The food offering doesn’t stray from a well worn path and should please most palates.

I liked the fact that its wine prices are reasonable with sufficient glass/bottle pricing in the $9pg//$42 range.

(Just a small memo to the Anglers and other pubs – please keep pricing up to date on website – it is a frustration even though it may only be out $1/$2).All in all the Anglers provides a good, steady package of hospitality.

In January 2020, everyone was optimistic about seeing the future clearly (get it?)

and making grand plans for the year ahead.

Celebrations, graduations, stag parties, anniversaries, name it, everyone was in a more heightened mood for celebration in such an attractive sounding year.

2020.So attractive that a never-known virus quickly made 2020 its year, spreading disease and chaos across the nation and the world.

Halting physical operations, filling up hospitals, shutting down social hotspots, such as bistros, bars, clubs, and restaurants dampened the spirits of millions of Australians, not to mention affecting the livelihood and businesses of countless people across all industries.Not too long, we realised a lot of simple pleasures we took for granted.

Walking around without a mask, hugging friends and family, going out for beers with your best mates, and taking your significant other on a beautiful date with a fantastic meal in a place with great ambience.The pandemic is far from over, but we have been resilient and we are slowly recovering.

Allow me to answer this with a series of rhetorical questions of my own!Where else will you find a riverside bistro & bar that showcases 30 ice cold beer taps, featuring a selection of local, craft, and international products?Anglers Tavern boasts a vast and fantastic range of Australian brewed beer on tap, from Coopers Pale Ale and Beez Neez Wheat Bear, to 4 Pines Amber Ale and White Rabbit Dark Ale.

Relax with the Endless Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley, or be transported to New Zealand with the Oyster Bay Rosé.

Whatever your poison, Anglers Tavern is your one stop bar for all your refreshment needs.For a gorgeous environment, where else will you find a spacious establishment, with an idyllic view of the Maribyrnong river, a dog friendly beer garden, AND easy parking?Anglers Tavern has hit the jackpot with such a fantastic location.

This picturesque and tranquil locale has given birth to a bistro & bar that’s cosy during the week and charmingly energetic on the weekends.

Making for a welcoming atmosphere everyday!“Sure, I get it.

Anglers is a riverside paradise.” - I imagine you’re saying right now - “But I have a loving family, I can’t just leave them at home while I spoil myself at the Tavern!”Who says you have to leave them?