A phoenix-like reinvention of the old Rusty Gull neighbourhood pub, the gray-painted clapboard facade hides a long drink-and-dine area now serving the kind of craft beers and cocktails former quaffers wouldn't even recognize. A gastropub menu of charcuterie plates and brie-infused burgers completes the transformation. Curious about the former drinkers? Peruse the wall-mounted yesteryear photos of gritty shipyard workers.


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