Restaurant
The Cally
112-114 Fairy St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
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112-114 Fairy St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
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Book NowAbout The Cally
The Cally delivers unpretentious country pub hospitality in the heart of Warrnambool with generous classics, live sports, and genuine warmth. Patrons treat it as their go-to outpost for hearty roasts, Aussie pizzas, and honest banter. Diners with coeliac disease can dig into a golden parma without hesitation—fried in dedicated clean oil inside its own fryer. When dining in isn't an option, locals grab prepared family trays of lasagna straight from the kitchen.
- Dedicated Gluten-Free Fryer: Gluten-free parmigianas are cooked in a dedicated fryer with separate oil to prevent cross-contamination for coeliac diners.
- Take-Home Family Trays: The kitchen prepares multi-portion take-home trays of lasagna and seafood pie alongside normal bistro counter service.
- Easygoing Group Hospitality: Staff readily accommodate walk-in sports groups, families with dogs in the beer garden, and mothers' groups.
What's On at The Cally
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Guests Choose The Cally
Discover why locals and travellers choose The Cally for generous pub dining, genuine hospitality, and versatile group care.
Dedicated Gluten-Free Fryer Care
The kitchen provides dedicated coeliac preparation, ensuring favourites like chicken parmas are fried safely without cross-contamination.
Cooked in seperate oil in a seperate fryer. Great for Coeliacs.
Patrick Cook Convenient Take-Home Family Trays
Guests can take home multi-serve prepared dishes like house lasagna and family seafood pies alongside regular bistro dining.
grab a tray of their delicious lasagne to take home to feed the family
Liz Salathiel Hospitality That Feels Like Home
Staff and management take pride in welcoming newcomers and travellers with authentic, personal warmth.
A big shout out to Jo,Lucas and the rest of the staff for making us feel like locals you can't beat genuine hospitality
Brent bullen Thoughtful Family & Pet Care
The team readily adapts indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure family members with special needs and pets feel completely comfortable.
he even opened the beer garden for us as it was raining. We came back the next day as my daughter felt so comfortable and happy
Ali Janders Walk-In Group Flexibility
Bistro staff effortlessly rearrange tables to fit walk-in groups and hungry athletic teams without hesitation.
the kind staff (sorry didn’t catch his name) moved tables to accommodate us all. Shout out to the chefs we all had wonderful big meals
Jenelle R Dedicated Space for Parents & Kids
Dedicated meeting spaces allow mothers' groups and families with young children room to gather and unwind comfortably.
they allow us to use the meeting room so the kids can run around, just an all round great place
Courtney
Most popular items
Signature pub classics and take-home family favourites
Gluten free parma
Great Gluten free parma. Cooked in seperate oil in a seperate fryer. Great for Coeliacs.
Patrick Cook Lasagne tray
grab a tray of their delicious lasagne to take home to feed the family.... its the best!! 😋
Liz Salathiel Roast of the day
Roast of the day was my pick, veggies cooked perfectly, and lamb moist with a tasty gravy.
Michael Porter Seafood family pie
Recently I ordered a seafood family pie which was outstanding.
Stephen Timms
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and kitchen practices observed at The Cally
Dedicated Gluten-Free Frying
For diners with coeliac requirements, the kitchen prepares gluten-free parmas using a dedicated separate fryer and separate oil to prevent cross-contamination.
Take-Home Family Meal Trays
Alongside regular dining, the kitchen prepares take-home family-sized meal trays, such as multi-portion lasagne and seafood family pies, to feed households at home.
Beer Garden Opened for Family Dog Accommodation
When a family needed an outdoor space for their special-needs daughter and dog during wet weather, the owner opened up the beer garden so they could dine comfortably.
Dedicated Room Space for Mothers' Groups
For visiting mothers' group gatherings, the venue opens and sets aside a dedicated meeting room space so young children have room to move around comfortably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there safe gluten-free and coeliac options?
Yes. The kitchen caters to coeliacs with knowledgeable staff and prepares gluten-free meals—including a gluten-free parma—using separate oil in a dedicated fryer to prevent cross-contamination.
Can I get pre-made take-home family meals?
Yes. Alongside regular dine-in pub meals, The Cally prepares take-home family meal trays, such as trays of lasagna and seafood family pies, to feed the whole family.
Do I need to book a table in advance?
Yes. The Cally accepts bookings, which can be useful before peak dinner rushes, though staff also make effort to accommodate walk-ins and large spontaneous groups by moving tables when space allows.
Can I bring my dog when dining?
Yes. While dogs are not accommodated inside, the hotel features an outdoor beer garden where staff can seat families dining with pets.
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