Freshwater Brewing Co has opened the doors to Freshie Locale, a neighbourhood bar that puts a local lens on the aperitivo tradition.

Founded in 2022 by Jonny Bucknall, Andy McMurray, Tom Bruce and Brett Phillips, Freshwater Brewing Co. quickly gained a loyal following for its easy-drinking lagers and community-focused taproom. At Freshie Locale, patrons can expect to find the same laid-back community feel in a more intimate setting, with seating for 25 guests, and plans to expand to 50.

Bucknall says: “Over the past few years, we’ve loved building our place in the Northern Beaches community through events, collaborations, and beers that reflect the lifestyle here.

“Opening a bar in Freshie feels like a full-circle moment. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, just create a relaxed, feel-good space that complements what’s already in the village, with locally brewed beers, afternoon aperitifs, and food that makes you want to stay a little longer.”

Located just minutes from the beach on Lawrence Street in Freshwater, Freshie Locale was designed with the local community in mind, catering to everything from to balmy weekend sessions to post-beach catchups.

The sunlit space has been shaped by its coastal surroundings while also taking cues from the brewery’s pastel colour palette, with the team at Made by Mustard leading the creative direction. Incorporating vintage surf photography and other memorabilia, the design pays homage to the suburb’s rich surf heritage.

With a focus on freshness, the food and beverage offering breathes Northern Beaches life into the classic aperitivo moment, authentically capturing the spirit of Freshwater.

Freshwater’s latest pours are on rotation at the bar, accompanied by a curated selection of natural wines and light cocktails. With a timeless menu of fresh, simple snacks designed to see the venue through the seasons, highlights include the Freshie lobster roll, house-baked baguettes, cold cuts of meat and a selection of cheeses.

Take a look inside Freshie Locale:

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