It seems that during the last few years the Clovelly Hotel has spent more time under renovation than not. Another major round of re-modelling, rejigging and revamping is underway, with a new residential development growing on the site of the pub’s car park. Consider yourself warned – in its current state the Cloey is but half a pub. While the grand old 1923 edifice remains a dominant landmark, there’s a reverse TARDIS effect at play – the interior has been temporarily reduced to a front bar with punters’ corner, patio and upstairs dining area. It’s still a great place to grab a cold one and catch the big game on the box. There’s just less of it. The food’s taken a dive since our last visit though – the wagyu burger is dry, the sharing plate stingy compared to the mini-feast it once was – but hopefully all will be ironed out once normality returns, some time this summer.
Price per person including drinks Up to $50
Open Mon-Fri 11am-12 midnight; Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 11am-10pm
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