This corner pub opened in 1853 and has spun through a dizzying variety of incarnations.
In the lead-up to The Age Good Food Guide on sale from November 19,we raise a glass to the return of the pub,in a big and welcome way.
A historical watering hole,revived.
Welcoming 170-year-old boozer.
Cold beer,air-conditioning and Australian-Chinese meals.
Seemingly unchanged over its long life,this retreat still reps kitsch cricket memorabilia and sticky carpets,and has one of the best beer gardens around.
There’s plenty going on behind this historic façade,from frothies and footy in the front bar to Peking duck and dumplings in the restaurant.
A team of young operators has brought a new look and nostalgia-fuelled tricks to The Bat& Ball Hotel.
For the AFL fan who wants more than a pie with sauce for sustenance,this corner pub offers a multitude of options.
A pint at the Packet has been a Williamstown rite of passage for generations.