The Old Brewery
Editorial
Mounts Bay Road in Perth is one of those drives I never tire of. With the Swan River on one side and the bush-covered cliffs of Kings Park on the other, it's a beautiful part of the city. It is on this very road that you'll find the historic Old Swan Brewery. Originally built in 1877, the building was restored in 2001 and now houses a mix of luxury apartments, offices and a couple of superb restaurants. One of these fine eateries is The Old Brewery, aptly named and known for its fine grills which feature the very best cuts of Australian beef. A contemporary dining area offers guests sensational views of the Swan River and the city skyline beyond while they peruse the menu comparing marble scores of each grill option.
That's right meat-lovers - The Old Brewery is so serious about serving best quality steaks that the menu explains what marbling means before grading most of the steaks. There are also a wide variety of other dishes on the menu but I'm going to focus primarily on the grill section. Firstly, there are a number of cuts of meat to choose from ranging in size and styles such as T-bone, rump, scotch fillet, eye fillet and sirloin; it just depends how hungry you are and how much you want to spend. Each cut features details of its origins and feeding regime such as the 300-plus-day Black Angus from Grangers Valley (NSW) or the 400-plus-day grain-fed Wagyu beef from Joanna Plains (WA). Select your steak, sauce and sides and wait patiently for what may become your most memorable grill experience ever. Just don't let your memories be shrouded by the wincing face of your vegetarian date - take a stockman instead.
Karen Bilsby, February 2009
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