Walcha Taphouse

We stopped by this awesome little gem of a place today for a late lunch. Great food (shared the love with hubby) and a glass of wine, then a G&T to top it all off. Excellent!

Incredible little find - great food and selection of drinks. Excellent hospitality.

Such a surprising and fantastic find on s rain interrupted journey.A great selection of beer and spirits with well presented plates to match.And the proprietor is fantastic too.

What a little gem this was! From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a great night. The owner, Sean, is so friendly and welcoming and we had no hesitation in taking on his recommendations for our tasting plates. The deep fried pickles are a must! He recommended beers and liqueurs for hubby to try while I stuck to a lovely shiraz and then whiskey from Aberdeen. I would love to retuen again and support this lovely man and his business

Stopped by for a quick bite and a drink and was surprised at how perfect everything was! Extensive drink menu, delicious food, friendly service and alfresco dining option.10/10

After arriving in Walcha late afternoon, we were uncertain what the town might offer in the way of food. Of course there’s the pubs, but we were over pub fare and thought we would venture into the heart of the picturesque town to see what it could offer.It seemed that most eateries were cafe style, with burgers and fries etc..., but the we spied the “Taphouse”. Uncertain and inquisitive, we, we were perusing the online menu, when approached by a local who had nothing but high praise for the establishment.From the moment we stepped inside we were made to feel welcome by the host (Sean). The attention to detail and quality of the fittings and fixtures are evident. The minimalist approach to clean white walls, quality chairs and beautiful oak tables add to the modern feel. The owners have even put in sound boards to eliminate the echo which is evident in some more expensive city restaurants with hard floors.The menu is not over complex offering a wide enough variety to tempt most palates, with an extensive drinks list, including a long list of gins, liqueurs and beers, including their own in-house brew. As a non drinker, I was impressed with their offering of Australian mineral waters from a Victorian spring (Hepburn) All too often I find that it’s overly sweet sugary offerings which one can only take in small amounts, but these were perfect.Uncertain as to what we might expect, we decided on “fried pickles” for starters and a “Share the love” sampler plate for 2, which offers a taste the cured meats, rillet, cheeses, Sicilian olives, sourdough bread, crackers, prosciutto and terrine.We didn’t have long to wait for the first taste treat to arrive. The fried pickles are a taste treat sensation, but were well advised to give them a minute as the inside might be too hot.These crunchy morsels with the sweet tang of pickles were a fabulous way to kick off what was to come.When the mains arrived it was a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. Fresh ingredients, presented on a large platter with warm olives in a bowl. The quality is fantastic and reasonably priced for such a wonderful experience in food.The owners (Sean) and (Holly) have a true interest in getting to know and understand their patrons and offer a true country hospitality, taking time to chat and share their passion for what they do.Living in the inner part of Melbourne, we have an abundance of choice for food, but I would gladly drive to this beautiful part of the country to experience the food, the people and welcome that we experienced.Those that know me well will know that my favorite word in the English language is “Serendipity” and this find was definitely one of those experiences.We will be back!

Deliciously warm and inviting! The food, beer and wine were outstanding, as was the atmosphere and service.What a cracking little gem Walcha holds in it's heart of town!Congratulations Sean & Holly, so well done !

Just been to the taphouse in walcha. What an unexpected surprise. If you come to walcha you need to go for a beer or rhree like me. Owner, Sean, is very hospitable and the locals are great. Will be going again before I leave walcha.

An excellent find on a trip from Newcastle to Armidale. Sean loves his beers and was happy to oblige my curiosity, while the food was great and beers were well priced and crafty. Well worth checking out!