Name: Mr Henderson
Location: Sandgate
Vibe: Easy going, relaxed, no pretensions. Great for a Sunday session.
Punters: Mid 30's up. Locals channeling their inner suburban hipster. Parents escaping their kids for the night.
Size: Long and narrow with a decent courtyard out the back where food trucks pull up to feed the weekend crowd. Sometimes they even have pies from the legendary Goat Pie Guy.
Decor: Mr Henderson was the local boot maker for 50 years and ran his shop from here. Light & bright, clean lines, minimalist design, polished concrete & exposed brick. Lush potted greenery to soften things up.
Music: Nothing of note.
Specialises in: Beer (both on tap and by the bottle). A huge range. There's wine too.
Do Try: Beers of the World including Mythos (Greece), Negra Modelo (Mexico), Moa (NZ), Clare Valley Bullseye (Australia)
Insider Tip: You can BYO food to Mr Henderson so bring along your fave bar snacks or plates to match what you'll be drinking. Don't feel limited to a bag of chips as you can even bring takeaway from local restaurants. Don't be shy! read more