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3/156-160 Crown St, Wollongong (02) 4228 8877

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    A lot of people have been asking how they can help us during COVID-19 so we have setup our online store to bring wines straight to your door!

    We have personally selected this range of wines with something to suit everyone. There will be more to come so keep an eye out for some weekly specials and new wines!

    Your support is hugely appreciated and are doing everything we can to ensure we will be back once life returns to normal.

    All wine ordered before Wednesday will be hand delivered Thursday’s & Friday’s.

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    Ryan and Annah

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    Serving Craft Beers & Quality Wines

    Navy inspired Tapas Bar & Restaurant “The Swallowed Anchor” is right in the heart of Wollongong’s CBD. It is the perfect place for a mid-week date or group booking for a night out.

    We offer a mixture of traditional and modern tapas with produce sourced from quality, local suppliers. Enjoy a range international and Australian vino with some of the best tapped craft beer around. Owned by a couple of young Navy Veterans, with 24 years service between us, we’ve tried to incorporate a little bit of our Navy life into the bar for you to experience. In Navy slang, to ‘swallow the anchor’ means to retire from the sea and settle down ashore. Check out our latest Tapas menu

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    “My passion for food has come from working with a hugely diverse range of ingredients from all over the world and cooking alongside Sailors from all different walks of life. “

    ~  Co-Founder Ryan Wilson

    Thanks for dropping by! So, a little bit about who we are and how we got here. My name is Ryan and together with my wife, Annah, we have created a little bar in the heart of Wollongong called ‘The Swallowed Anchor’.

    I was in the Navy for 14 years as Maritime Logistics Chef and Annah for 10 years in Maritime Logistics Support Operations…..READ MORE


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    Supporting Local Artists with Live Music every Saturday night. Come and enjoy a variety of local South Coast Talents.

     


     

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    • Thank you for an amazing night. And hosting the most important night my wedding night. The food was amazing the service too. I couldnt have asked for a better venue. I recommend it to anyone for birthdays, engagement parties, weddings, christmas parties, a romantic night out for 2, a girls night out or just a nice outing for lunch. Thanks again to everyone who works there
      Leaha Doughty
      Leaha Doughty
    • Took a drive down to the Gong with the inlaws and came across this little gem! Sitting on the balcony overlooking the mall with a lovely summer breeze keeping us cool - what more could you ask for!?! The owners were very friendly, welcoming and accommodating of our young children; the staff were attentive and the food was absolutely delicious. We'll be back for sure.
      Allecia Kuipers
      Allecia Kuipers
    • Absolutely delicious. First time in the Gong and stumble upon The Swallowed Anchor to escape the heat. Food was amazing, staff very friendly, great boutique beer really cannot fault. Please re-locate to Port Macquarie so i can enjoy the food daily.
      Luke Hawes
      Luke Hawes
     

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