The conditions were so plappy that we didn't even check the surf. We just went home.
Today's post isn't about that though, it's about a Yorkes establishment that's been around long before I started going there in '93: Rhino's Tavern.
As you can see from the headline below, Rhino's Tavern is now closed and scheduled for demolition.
I can be sentimental at times. And this is a sad time.
Rhino's, while no oil painting, was a warm place where camping surfers would often pop in to buy provisions (at the attached store), or stay in the evening for a meal and/or a drink.
The meals, while simplish, were always hearty and the service was personal. There was no fakeness, no pretencion, and I loved it that way.
Rhino's Tavern satellite photo
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Surfing photos and paintings adorned the walls and many of the staff were recognised local surfers. You could relate to them and they could relate to you.
Now Rhino's is no more. It succumb to the newer, more modern and more professional (and more cold) Marion Bay Tavern just down the road. And I suspect most are okay with that. After all, who doesn't like progress?
But I for one will miss Rhinos, and will to this day prefer going there for a meal post surf.
Rhino's Tavern street view
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