Australian Bush Pubs 2/e: A Celebration of Outback Australia's Iconic Watering Holes

Australian Bush Pubs 2/e: A Celebration of Outback Australia's Iconic Watering Holes
ISBN-10
1925403416
ISBN-13
9781925403411
Category
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2016-10-05
Authors
Craig Lewis, Cathy Lewis

Description

From the authors of Australias favourite bush camping and 4WD guides comes a striking review of Australias iconic bush pubs. No-one is in a better position to know which are the countrys most extraordinary bush pubs - or to write about and photograph them. Lavishly illustrated with striking and fascinating full-colour photographs, Australian Bush Pubs features an eclectic collection of the outbacks historic watering holes, including such classics as Queenslands famous Birdsville Hotel and New South Waless characterful Tilpa Hotel. The accompanying text portrays a short history of each establishment along with any unusual aspects, such as happenings, famous patrons and even ghosts! This revised edition brings up to date their stories, including the handful of pubs that have closed since the original publication.

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