Wesley Anne
Editorial
One of the first bars to create a scene in Northcote was the peculiarly named Wesley Anne, not so peculiar when you hear it bagged its name from the former Wesley Church that houses it. There are some distinct advantages being in a building that has a birthdate of 1854 rather than some anonymous barn - you get stoned-lined walls, towering regal high ceilings and a venue dripping with a beautiful ambience. Imagine a candle lit wooden bar with crosses behind it in homage to its former status - plus booths with wooden tables fitted out with heavy velvet drapes for dinner with friends, or to have a deep and meaningful late night confessional. The big open fire makes it doubly atmospheric and warm in winter. Check out the enormous beer garden outside, again with an open fire.
Entertainment wise, there are live bands on about five days per week in the bandroom. There's an eclectic mix performing against a lush backdrop of velvet red curtains from triple bill indie band nights, soothing acoustic acts, to a Ukulele festival!
The innovative modern Oz restaurant menu is packed full of creative goodies and in plentiful servings; beer wise you'll get Coopers Sparkling Ale, Victoria Bitter and Corona, while the wine list is pretty extensive and again, keeping it real, is pretty good value for money unlike other bars where you have to hock your Granny for a decent bottle of wine.
Lollie Barr, September 2010
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September 17, 2009
The Wesley Anne is one of my favourite places in Northcote. There's something about the converted old church, the obscure German beers and the risotto. Mmmm, the risotto! The Wesley Anne has a great homely feel about it. Kinda handy as it's just down the road from home. I'm looking forward to enjoying some lazy afternoons in the beer garden this summer.
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