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The BunGeo region is making a name for itself as a beer-lovers’ hub, says Dianne Bortoletto.

Living the good life includes relaxing with family and friends over a couple of freshly brewed beers and some good food in chill surrounds. The good news is that the region is about to get three new venues for you to do just that.

Treendale Farm Hotel

The owners behind some of WA’s iconic pubs are in the final stages of building Treendale Farm Hotel, a massive 10,000 squaremetre family-friendly venue catering for 1,000 people, set to open mid-November.

Situated on Australind’s The Promenade, Treendale Farm Hotel is designed to appeal to everyone, particularly families. Despite its name, it’s neither a farm nor a hotel, but instead, it’s a huge open-plan warehouse-style venue with long communal tables, food designed for sharing, and activities for kids.

Treendale Farm Hotel operations manager Matt Marinich said that the area is ready for a public house and a family dining venue.

“As you walk in, there’s a sports bar on the left with a TV wall, big screens as well as TAB machines, then you walk through a large alfresco area into a large open plan dining hall, like a big beer hall and that leads to a very large beer garden – there’s two beer gardens in fact, and three kids play areas,” Matt said.

“There’s one indoor play area, a small play area outside for younger children and a very large adventure playground, that pays homage to the site’s former life as a farm, featuring a seven-metre high windmill, a wooden boat, and water tank with a connecting bridge and slides for kids to burn energy.

“For bigger kids, there’s a grassy area to kick the footy or play cricket, which is surrounded by greenery and picnic tables.

“The food will be solid, reliable, consistent pub food – think pizza, burgers and pub staples including steaks and parmis.

“There are 48 taps for beer, so plenty of opportunity for us to showcase local craft beer, such as Eagle Bay, Beer Farm, among others.”

As for entertainment, Treendale Farm Hotel will go to the local community first for musicians and bands closer to the time of opening.

The good news for parents is that there will be focus on kids entertainment too with craft sessions, petting zoos, face painters and regular events planned throughout the year.

Key personnel are appointed including the venue manager, head chef and bottle shop manager, who are all currently recruiting their teams.

The Bottleshop at Treendale Farm Hotel is built big enough to cater for tradies and trucks to drive through. Like the main venue, the bottleshop is also huge and comes with a tasting corner which will host different pop up tastings by local producers of natural wines, cider, spirits and craft beer.

Treendale Farm Hotel is owned by the ‘Locals’ group, Dave Allen, a local Bunbury resident and Lawson

Douglas. Locals also owns and operates the popular Rose Hotel in Bunbury, The Exchange in Kalgoorlie and the Subiaco Hotel in Perth.

We can’t wait for Treendale Farm Hotel to swing open its doors – keep an eye on their FB page - facebook.com/ treendalefarmhotel for updates. background and his partner Megan is a chef.

“We bought the pub in August 2017, but our plan was never to run a country pub, we always wanted to turn it into a brewery,” Bruce told the

Froth Craft Bunbrewery

If you’ve ‘wandered out yonder’ up to Exmouth recently, then you’ve probably experienced award-winning brewery Froth Craft Brewery.

In exciting news, Froth brewery.”

Pete said he couldn’t believe that Bunbury didn’t have a microbrewery or producing facility.

“It’s really important that Bunbury gets its own

BREWING HAT TRICK Three new openings will propel the BunGeo up the beer charts - opposite, Froth Craft Bunbrewerym, below, Brugen and bottom, Treendale Farm Hotel.

Brugan

A new craft brewery in Wokalup, Brugan is expected to be welcoming its first patrons before Christmas.

Brugan, a modern, industrial craft microbrewery, will operate in conjunction with The Wokalup tavern on South Western Highway between Harvey and Benger.

Recently returned from Melbourne, Wheatbelt locals, Megan Hardwick and Bruce Hathway who own Brugan said that it was their dream to build a microbrewery.

Bruce, a recently qualified brewer, has a financial Harvey Waroona Reporter.

“We’re enhancing the original hotel façade, replacing the kitchen and bathroom and providing a space to brew the beer.

“Our focus will be on sessionable craft beers including lagers, pale ales and stouts. Over time we hope to get into seasonal beers and eventually even ginger beer and ciders.”

The 300-capacity brewery includes plans for a beer garden.

Follow the progress and updates on facebook.com/ BruganBrewing Craft Brewery, is gearing up for ‘Froth Craft Bunbrewery’ where the Reef Hotel once overlooked Guppy Park. It's set to be larger than the original brewery in Exmouth.

Froth Craft owner Pete Firth spoke to the Mid West Times and said it was exciting to bring something new to town.

“It’s massive to be able to bring something like this to a place that has so much going for it, like Bunbury, and to a region already that has an amazing amount of produce close by that we will be able to put into the kitchen and brewery that it can take pride in,” he said.

The venue design will include a bar, cafe, beer garden, children’s play area, and an internal pedestrian thoroughfare to allow for markets, exhibitions and performers.

At the time of writing, the build tender was close to be awarded, construction is planned to commence before Christmas and Froth Craft Bunbrewery is hoping to swing open its doors by spring 2021. Check facebook.com/ frothcraft for updates.