The Stables Whitford is a country pub with a story to tell. The heritage-listed building on Whitford Wharf Road spent its earlier life as Whitford's general store before being reborn in 2019 as a relaxed local pub — one that pairs a laid-back country atmosphere with the service and fare that modern hospitality has to offer.
In the kitchen, the chefs build their menu around seasonal ingredients sourced from local and specialty suppliers. Expect classic pub dishes with a modern twist, with traditional pub favourites sitting alongside modern bistro-style plates, and a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options so everyone at the table is covered. A regularly updated specials board keeps things fresh, and the menu is also available for takeaway.
The bar holds a diverse range of local wines, exciting imports, a solid assortment of beers and classic cocktails. Beyond food and drink, there's live sport on the big screens, a pub quiz with prizes up for grabs, tasting nights and other special events, plus an elegantly designed interior and expansive deck that make it a natural fit for birthdays, celebrations and corporate functions.
Whether it's a family meal, a catch-up with friends or a venue for a party, The Stables Whitford is positioned as your local country pub — open Monday to Friday from 12 pm and from 11 am on weekends, and always looking forward to welcoming you.
There are pubs you drop into on a whim, and there are pubs that feel like they belong to the village they sit in. The Stables Whitford manages to be both. The heritage-listed building at 1 Whitford Wharf Road spent its earlier life as Whitford's general store before being reborn in 2019 as the country pub that welcomes locals and visitors today. The character of the old building remains, but inside it's modern hospitality: a laid-back room, warm service, and a kitchen and bar that take their craft seriously.
The pub's own description sums up the ambition — 'your local country pub in Whitford', serving local fresh cuisine for everyone. It's a place designed for family meals, catch-ups with friends and birthday celebrations alike, with an events calendar that keeps the room lively well beyond the weekend.
The 2019 transformation gave Whitford something new while keeping something old. The idea was simple: hold on to the easy-going, everyone's-welcome spirit of a rural local, then back it up with the food, drink and service standards of modern hospitality. The result is a pub that blends a relaxed country atmosphere with real polish — in a building with a story regulars love to tell.
The kitchen is where The Stables earns its keep. The chefs work with seasonal ingredients sourced from local and specialty suppliers, and the menu centres on classic pub dishes with a modern twist. Traditional pub favourites share the card with modern bistro-style plates, and there's a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options so nobody at the table misses out.
Alongside the main menu, the specials board is regularly updated with new offerings — always worth a glance before you order. And if you'd rather eat at home, the menu is available for takeaway through the pub's online ordering system.
The drinks list is built to match the kitchen: a diverse range of local wines, exciting imports, a solid assortment of beers and a lineup of classic cocktails. Value on food and beverages is offered daily, so a casual weeknight visit doesn't need to be a splurge.
There's plenty to do while you're here, too. Large screens show live sport, the pub quiz gives teams a shot at winning prizes, and tasting nights and other special events appear on the calendar through the year — the What's On page is the place to check what's coming up.
When the occasion is bigger than a table for four, The Stables opens up as a venue. An elegantly designed interior, an expansive deck and flexible function packages make it a natural fit for birthday parties, celebrations and corporate gatherings, with the team helping shape the event around the space.
The Stables Whitford sits at 1 Whitford Wharf Road, Whitford 2571. It opens Monday to Friday from 12 pm until late, and from 11 am on Saturday and Sunday. Holiday hours differ — the pub closes on 25–26 December and 1 January, runs standard hours for the rest of the holiday period, and may vary its hours on 24 and 31 December.
Tables can be requested through the booking form on the website, and spots around special events are limited, so it pays to secure a reservation ahead of busy occasions. Enquiries can be made by phone on 09-530 8866 or by emailing [email protected]. For news, promos and event updates, the pub runs a mailing list and shares regularly on Facebook and Instagram.