By Jess Baker
As several states across the nation tighten lockdown restrictions, it is more important than ever to support local.
That is the message second-generation pub licensee Naomi Day wants people to hear.
Naomi and her husband Stephen have been running the Ballandean Tavern for three years in December, during which time they have encountered drought, bushfires, and Covid-19.
Ordinarily, at this time of the year, the pub would be full of visitors from Brisbane and interstate.
But unfortunately, right now, that isn’t the case.
“We’ve got no tourists and it’s usually tourist season,” Naomi said.
“It’s usually our busiest time but it’s really quiet.”
Naomi said many of Ballandean Tavern’s regular local customers had continued to frequent the pub, stopping by for a meal and a drink after a busy day of work or tinkering at home.
“We really need more of that,” she said.
Conveniently located a short 20-minute drive from Stanthorpe’s CBD, Ballandean Tavern offers a place to relax and refuel.
Patrons will find plenty of hearty pub classics the whole family will enjoy, as well as daily specials.
Stop by the Ballandean Tavern at 1 St Judes Lane on the corner of Eukey Road in Ballandean and enjoy lunch, dinner, or a cold brew.
The pub is open seven days of the week. For more information, contact the friendly staff on 07 4684 1044.
