- DISCOVER - SELL ( Gold Coin Entry per Adult goes to Local Community Groups ) Sat 9 - Sun 10 July Opens 10am in Winter
Sat 13 - Sun 14 August Sat 10 - Sun 11 September Sat 8 - Sun 9 October Sat 12 - Sun 13 November Sat 10 - Sun 11 December
OPEN ALL WEEKEND FRIDAY 10AM - 9PM SATURDAY 9AM - 9PM SUNDAY 9AM - 8PM
What a great place to find in historic St Albans after a picturesque drive .
The building has been recently renovated , however , still retains that lovely country charm .
Staff are friendly and accommodating , with a good variety of simple dishes , beautifully prepared and served .
There is inside and outside seating in a pleasant and comfortable rural setting , and free wifi if you need to stay connected to the outside world .
They have the best coffee in town ( so they have been told ), and are open for breakfast , lunch and dinner all weekend , with fresh bread , pastries and a selection of freshly sliced meats , cheeses and other deli items available .
Bacon and egg rolls are on the menu in the morning as well as croissants and
29 Bulga St , St Albans Ph : 02 4568 2078 hello @ thepickledwombat . com . au
Cafe , Deli , Wine Bar and Restaurant
freshly made scones . Their afternoon menu features tasty sandwiches , shared plates and light snacks , as well as pizzas after 3pm .
The wine list is short but carefully selected , with a great range of very reasonable options . A must to try is the grazing platter , featuring their most popular deli items !
So why not enjoy a meal by the fire or an afternoon drink on the balcony – even the kids will be happy , playing a Pac-Man in the outside games room . Open Weekends ONLY Friday 10am – 9pm , Saturday 9am - 9pm , Sunday 9am - 8pm 29 Bulga Street St Albans Phone 0245 682 078 Email hello @ thepickledwombat . com . au
2 WHARF STREET , ST ALBANS Via the Webbs Creek Ferry - 21km down sealed & scenic St Albans Road
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Fun and adventure for the family ...
Opens 10am in Winter . Gold Coin Donation per Adult Entry goes to local community groups
A great day out for all - a 4 minute carferry ride is exciting for the kids and then a scenic 20km drive down St Albans Road where you will see a great outdoor market , plus an awesome new kids ’ park and the convict-era Settlers Arms Inn .
St Albans Village Market features the talented producers and craftspeople living and working around the Macdonald Valley , plus carefully selected visiting stallholders . There ’ s a whole lot to see and do ! You will find an amazing array of produce , locally crafted timber outdoor furniture , bird feeders & grazing boards , new and recycled fashion and accessories , home and gift wares , arts and craft , jewellery , plants , health , wellness , gourmet foods and more . Here is a sample of our stallholders : Geoffrey ’ s Plants , Bushtucker Babies , Omni Health Source , St Albans Nut Co , Pear Tree Cottage Farm , Sheing Farm , Urbino Ag Pecan Pies & Ice Cream , Cosy Nook Farm , Hawkesbury Juice Co , OMG Donuts , The Pesky Bee BBQ , Rob ’ s Backyard BBQ Pizzas , Mini Halo Donuts , Luke Kelly Art , Lyrebird Gully Studio , Art by Sorna , Cedar Lodge Homewares , Belicious Foods , OMG Donuts , and Cheriss Health Emporium . These and more will be at either or both market days . There is also a coffee van each day .
The first 20 coffees each day are always free for the early birds .
Arms Inn
ST ALBANS , MACDONALD VALLEY • ESTABLISHED 1836 The Settlers Arms Inn is built from convict - hewn sandstone . Surrounded by mountains , it nestles alongside the Macdonald River within the tiny village of St . Albans , the heart of the Macdonald Valley .
Australian Country Cuisine • Two private dining areas • Special events up to 70 people Special rates for bus groups • Open fireplaces • Live entertainment most Sundays in the garden Tennis & bushwalking within the vacinity • Closed Mon & Tues . Open 7 days in school holidays
Accommodation : Four garden rooms with reverse cycle airconditioning , ensuite and Foxtel
1 WHARF STREET , ST ALBANS • RESERVATIONS 02 4568 2111 settlersarms @ bigpond . com www . settlersarms . com . au
Music and fun at Settlers Arms Inn
THE SETTLERS FIVE – FRIDAY 22TH , SATURDAY 23TH & SUNDAY 24TH JULY
The weekend of Friday 22nd to 24th of July will be full of music from the Settlers Band who play over dinner on Friday night , and Saturday and Sunday during lunch .
Band member Graham Black said , “ The Settlers Band named themselves after the St Albans Settlers Arms Inn because they just love the fun and laid-back unique vibe of this little part of heaven .”
The band play all genres of wellknown music such as rock , pop , swing , blues , folk , jazz , and even Irish stuff with a multitude of instruments . They often have requests or have a guest join them for a few extra tunes for added spice .
Band members come from the Central Coast and Newcastle areas and feature Greg Frohlich on keyboard , his brother Martin on mandolin , fiddle , recorder and guitar , Graham Black on banjo , guitar and harmonica , Roger Sherack on percussion , whip , and didge and the fifth wheel is Peter Schillert on trumpet , trombone and guitar . All sing and enjoy the casual vibe and getting the audience involved .
The Settlers Arms Inn is a favourite spot for those looking for an interesting but short-day trip . Car clubs love the drive and destination so there are usually groups of Porsches , Jags , Minis or bikes lined up , while the travellers spoil themselves with the super food and enjoy the live music .
Outside the heritage inn there are other interesting things to see such as magnificent peacocks with their beautiful fan tails , foraging chickens , old vintage cars , an ex-war jeep and more .
The Settlers Band play their three gigs at St Albans about once a month . See them at their gig !
UPCOMING DATES 22nd - 24th July 2nd - 4th September
The Settlers Band outside the historic Settlers Arms Inn .
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