Australia Day @ Walkabout, Shepherds Bush

I abandoned plans to go to Waxy Oconnor’s as I heard there was a private party, and went to what is probably the most Australian place in London, Walkabout at Shepherds Bush. Walkabout is a notorious chain of Australian pubs, known to be a bit mad at the best of times, any day of the week. While Shepherds Bush is commonly known as THE place for Aussies to live in London. So combining the two with Australia Day, it was going to be special!

We arrived a bit late, about 4.30pm (most non-Aussies were shocked at how early this was), and it was already packed inside. A live Cover Band was playing loads of Aussie tunes, with a DJ filling in breaks. Everyone knew all the songs, but in true Aussie style only actually knew the chorus to each one. Even when the played the Australian Anthem it was only the first verse.

I went with my house mate and a few Japanese friends (nice introduction to real Australia for them! :)), and met many Aussies of course.

VB, Fosters, Bundy Rum, Toohey’s etc were all available. The place was so busy people were just dropping their glasses when they finished their drink, walking on more glass than floor! But very happy and friendly vibe!
Great fun.

GO AUSTRALIA!