DRINK UP: The Gov

2 July 2014 | 5:10 pm | Staff Writer

Answered By: Ryan Winter
 
What's your bar's specialty drink?
We love our beer at The Gov. And we love SA so we stock the full Coopers range. You can also find Lobethal Brewery, Little Creatures and Moo Brew amongst the staples on tap. We offer a beer and music matching every week and we've never had any complaints.
 
What drink turns you off?
Is that a trick question?
 
What makes your bar different?
If you just bandwagon on trends, then get stuffed, because we don't do that crap. We do food, drink and live music. We have six bars at The Gov, two stages for live entertainment, a restaurant, a beer garden, a balcony for functions and NO BLOODY POKIES. You'll find live music here every night we're open, most of it for free in our Front Bar. And if you don't like live music, that's ok, we'll convert you.
 
Who will I meet at your bar?
All manner of good people.
 
What's the design/atmosphere of your bar?
On the walls you'll find signed pictures and posters from some of the amazing artists who have performed here over the years. In the Front Bar, there are musical instruments all over the place which are played at least three times a week. Check out our restaurant's gallery, sit by the open fires in winter, drink in the beer garden in the summer, watch local music in the Front Bar or pack in to catch touring bands in our venue.
 
Who is pouring at your bar and what makes them special?
Our bar staff are all living legends around here. They know all our regulars by name, they love to hear a good story and they'll make sure you're never without beverage. If the night is quiet, they'll have a drink with you when they knock off and if there's a gig on they'll sing along at the top of their voices while they pour because if you work at The Gov, music is your chosen way of life.
 
Best hangover cure?
Australian music, live, no DJs.