Jenn R.
Yelp
Generally staying further towards the Augusta end of the Margaret River region, Busselton was never really a go-to place for me and although I always wanted to check out Occy's when it was there - I just never quite made it. Since it's moved to Dunsborough, I've managed to check it out a few times and it's such a fabulous addition to the area.
The set-out is incredibly well done. The trees and the lights make you feel away from it all, which is pretty darn impressive considering you're essentially overlooking a carpark. It's quite impressive. The staff are friendly and casual, which is also impressive given how popular it can be.
They have 18 beers on tap all up, a combination of their own brews (Irish Red is a favourite) and guest taps. As driver, I enjoyed having a schooner of a Pirate Life mid-strength.
The food here is also spot-on. My husband and made a DIY tapas night and the only disappointment is that we couldn't finish it all. The food was superb. The chicken wings were spicy in a "with spices" kinda way and quite novel for "BBQ Wings" - they remind me a little of Bivouac's fried chicken), The BBQ sauce and mayo drizzle finishing them off. The mackerel arancini were fabulous. Crispy and light and fluffy. No stodgy risotto leftovers here. The fried calamari was as their sign claimed - the best in town. The only slight issue was that it came in a chinese takeout box and the ones inside go soggy pretty quick. The batter was so delicate and crisp that it was a shame - but still good.The Asian flavours in the sauce and accompanying salad a perfect match. Finally, we just had some fries.
It's been a while since I've had such a good food at a pub. I'd definitely recommend this place for beers, food and atmosphere.