Our Story
Before the Waterfront had crowds, it had a tavern.
One of the first through the door
Ferrymans opened in 1989 — one of the first tenants at the V&A Waterfront, pouring pints on Dock Road when the harbour precinct was still finding its feet. [PLACEHOLDER — founding anecdotes from the client would make this sing.]
The building tells the story itself. The tavern sits in the old Locomotive Shed, a working relic of the docks, and the timber, brick and brass inside have been earning their patina ever since.
An Irish pub, done properly
The recipe hasn’t changed: traditional Irish pub fare, Guinness poured with patience, a draught range that takes up serious bar space, and live bands that get the whole floor singing.
It’s a proper local in the middle of a world landmark — the kind of room where dockworkers, regulars, families and travellers have always shared tables.
Family room, not just a bar room
Ferrymans has always been family friendly. There’s a kids’ play area, a Little Leprechauns menu for the under-12s, and garden seating for slow afternoons — first come, first served.
Upstairs is where table bookings live; downstairs and the garden keep the come-as-you-are spirit of the original tavern.
“[PLACEHOLDER — a line from the owner or a long-serving staff member makes this page. One sentence about what the tavern means to them.]”
Down the years
- 1989
- Ferrymans opens its doors on Dock Road as one of the V&A Waterfront’s first tenants.
- [PLACEHOLDER]
- First live band takes the floor. [PLACEHOLDER — confirm milestones worth telling]
- Today
- Still pouring, still playing, still the original Waterfront Irish tavern.