Willie the Boatman

In a quiet residential area, you will find a number of signs taking you through a path through some out-of-order toilets before turning into a dark alley between some closed workshops. Continue down the or turn back? Fight your fears and head into the darkness and you shall be rewarded with a well-hidden brewery bar that is a super chilled place to de-stress over a few beers. You will enter through some roller garage door, to discover a shrine of alcohol with some cozy booth seats. There is a good collection of beers here, all very well priced.

Let’s begin, This place brings back a lot of memories. All the retro game classics are here, and we even played a few rounds. I honestly felt like a kid again 😀. It was like going back in time. It reminded me of being a little kid standing next to the corner shop playing a few arcade games back in the day. That nostalgic feeling really hit. We actually weren’t planning to go here at all. We were just driving past, saw that it was open, and decided to jump in and check it out. I’m really glad we took the chance because it turned out to be a great surprise. We didn’t even know this place existed. The atmosphere is relaxed, and before we knew it about 40 minutes had passed without us even noticing because we were having so much fun😄. They also sell alcoholic drinks / none alcoholic drinks, so if you plan to go with a group of mates you can sit down, have a couple of drinks, and take turns playing some games while hanging out. It’s also great to see something like this brought back to the area because there really isn’t anything else like it nearby. It looked like they had a pie warmer there, but it was empty when we went. If they ever plan on putting pies in there, I’d definitely recommend Garlos Pies or Vili's Pies — that would go perfectly with the place. And just a fun suggestion for the owners — maybe add a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade machine. That one lets four players play at the same time and would be perfect for friends or families. The opening times are pretty good as well. On weekends they open from 12 pm till late, and on two days during the week they open from 4 pm till late. I’d recommend anyone to check it out — families, friends, groups, whoever. If you enjoy retro games, you’re going to have a blast. It’s literally like stepping into a time machine… like going back to the future😉… but to the past. Sorry, classic dad joke. 😂, Go check it out — every visit helps keep these classic machines alive!

We recently held our wedding at this unique venue and had a tremendous experience and a fabulous event. Pat and the team were supportive right from our initial conversations and put together a solution to meet our expectations. They made sure that everything ran smoothly and that all of our guests had a great time, as well as working closely with all of our other suppliers to provide a seamless experience. The venue is unique and has a great atmosphere and the team at Willie's made it feel like a celebration with friends. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Hamish gave us an excellent tour and the tastings were a delightful array of flavours and the back stories added character to our visit. A quality experience we recommend to all discerning drinkers seeking to understand the craftsmanship that goes into a great beer experience

Okay - if you’re looking for a really fun space, with personality, an incredible team & just to have a damn good time… I couldn’t recommend WTB anymore! I recently photographed Tayah & Charlottes wedding ceremony & drinks reception at the incredible spot and it truly blew me away. I can’t wait to be back here again soon. Charlotte Fraser Photography