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Rafferty's Tavern

1145 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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1145 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

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+61 3 5561 1888
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Rafferty's Tavern

This classic Warrnambool pub delivers hearty counter meals while a supervised indoor play area keeps the kids fully occupied. Big tables handle multi-generational family catch-ups and milestone birthdays without missing a beat, backed by a sprawling bistro menu of pub staples—from a generous chicken parma paired with thick-cut chips to slow-cooked lamb shanks and steak sandwiches piled high. Pair Diane sauce with garlic butter over steak, or round out lunch with warm sticky date pudding.

  • Supervised Kids' Play Area: A dedicated staff member monitors the indoor play equipment so adults can dine in peace.
  • Courtesy Bus Shuttle: Offers convenient local pickup and drop-off service for diners.
  • Classic Pub Value: Generous portions feature classic parmas, hearty steaks, weekly specials, and discounted senior options.
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Why Dine at Rafferty's Tavern

Everything you need for relaxed family dining, celebrations, and pub classics in Warrnambool

  • Supervised Indoor Kids Zone

    Rafferty's Tavern features an indoor playground staffed to monitor activity, allowing multi-generational families to dine in comfort.

    Loved that they had a staff member in the kids zone to avoid to much rowdiness.

    Cheryl-Lea Rippon-Dootson

  • Peaceful Family Dining

    Parents and grandparents can relax and enjoy meals and drinks while younger family members remain safely occupied in dedicated play areas.

    Food was good, service was OK but kids room was fantastic. Adults eating in peace. Love it.

    Anjie Davis

  • Patron Courtesy Shuttle Bus

    A complimentary local courtesy bus provides convenient pickup and drop-off transport directly to and from the venue.

    He picked us up with the courtesy bus with in 10 minutes-never a problem and very helpful and then dropped us home

    Ron Philp

  • Generous Portions & Value Deals

    The kitchen serves substantial classic pub portions paired with weekly deals and dedicated, value-priced seniors selections.

    We had 2 seniors meals chicken snitzel & fish dishes along with sticky date pudding. The meals were extremely generous in size & excellent price.

    Trish Smith

  • Dedicated Event & Function Spaces

    Spacious seating layouts and dedicated private function areas smoothly accommodate family milestone celebrations and group lunches.

    Held my 50 th birthday / 25 years wedding anniversary in the function room and staff were great through out the night to make it all run smooth and the food was fast out and well done

    Paul Cleaver

  • Interactive Rewards & Social Events

    Patrons enjoy engaging weekly activities alongside a free lobby loyalty kiosk featuring swiping rewards, cash draws, and raffle games.

    I think the real standout of this place is their rewards program that they offer: free to join and you earn money every time you swipe your card in the main lobby, which can be used for future purchases!

    Jessica Glynn

Guest favourites and pub staples consistently highlighted by visitors

  • Chicken Parma

    I ordered the Chicken Parma and Cream of Mushroom and Bacon Soup. (I was so hungry I forgot to take the original picture so please excuse my half eaten Parma lol). The food is super filling and delicious.

    Jessica Glynn

  • Steak Sandwich

    Steak sandwich comes with the works and combines ingredients well.

    Alex Clapp

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    We ended our meal with a warm mouth-watering sticky date pudding.

    Nitika Kandhari

  • 12 hour Smoked Brisket

    I had the 12 hour Smoked Brisket, many choice for beer.

    Dav1d Granz0w

Beyond the menu

Distinctive amenities and attentive service touches that elevate your visit

  • Staffed Kids' Play Area

    A team member attends the indoor children's area to supervise activities and keep playtime calm and safe while families dine.

  • Door-to-Door Courtesy Bus

    A dedicated tavern shuttle provides complimentary local pick-up and drop-off rides for patrons.

  • Lobby Loyalty Kiosk

    A main lobby terminal allows members to swipe cards for instant dining credits, periodic free drink or dessert vouchers, and birthday vouchers.

  • Friday Member Drawings & Games

    Members can participate in hosted Friday night events including cash draws and novelty raffle games like 'Pluck a Penguin'.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, specials, and local transport to help you plan your visit smoothly.

  • Book Ahead for Weekend Evenings

    The venue can get busy and lively on weekend nights, so secure a reservation in advance if dining with a group.

  • Plan Around Weekday Deals

    Take advantage of weekday specials and senior-friendly portions for high-value pub classics before peak weekend trade.

  • Utilise the Courtesy Bus Shuttle

    Patrons can skip driving hassles by using the venue's complimentary courtesy bus service for local pickup and drop-off.

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