HISTORY
In 1885, Thomas Proudfoot applied for a jetty licence near the river mouth with the intention to establish a boating business. In 1900, shortly after the boathouse was built, Thomas died suddenly at the age of 44, leaving behind his wife Catherine and their two children, Ivy and Bruce.
Catherine continued to operate the boathouse tearooms and accommodation for over 30 years, before transferring the licence to her son Bruce.
In 1939, the licence was then transferred to Thomas’ granddaughter Ena Hunt, who operated with the business with her husband under the name Hunts Boathouse until 1979.
During the 1980s, the licence was held by the Wearne family, before the Warrnambool City Council purchased the building in the 1990s. Restoration works were ordered and an additional building was added to house rowing facilities and a function room.
Today, Proudfoots Boathouse is one of the most historic and recognisable buildings in the Warrnambool region and is known for it’s unique dining experience as Proudfoots By The River. Offering a menu heavily influenced by Native Australian ingredients it is sure to impress.
CONTACT US
Contact the team at Proudfoots by the River
PHONE / ADDRESS
2 Simpson St Warrnambool 3280 VIC
info@proudfoots.com.au
OPENING HOURS
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11am - 3.30pm | 5.30pm - late
Thursday 11am - 3.30pm | 5.30pm - late
Friday 11am - 3.30pm | 5.30pm - late
Saturday 11am - 3.30pm | 5.30pm - late
Sunday 11am - 3.30pm
KITCHEN OPEN
Lunch 12-2pm
Dinner 6pm-8pm
*BOOKINGS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED
as we unfortunately, cannot always accept walk ins