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HAVE you ever been to Naut? Have you ever heard of Naut? 

If not, that’s because Naut is one of the best kept secrets in the world! 

And no, I never exaggerate! 

Naut is a small bar, hidden in the depths of Bibra Lake. 

Yes! Bibra Lake has depth! 

No, not the actual lake, the suburb. 

My handsome co-reviewer and I have ventured forth to Naut a few times because it’s quite the thrill to have a metropolitan-style, back-lane bar just down the street near the IGA. 

We wandered in on a lovely Thursday night. 

Every second Thursday night is Trivia night which we went to once and came 10th or something. 

Trivia free

But this night was trivia free. 

Our first perusal of the menu was a bit of a surprise because the menu had changed. 

A lot! 

A quick chat to the dude behind the bar and we discovered the venue has had a change of chef, and therefore a change of cuisine. 

“We’re a burger joint”. 

And they are. 

There’s an extensive range of burgers to choose from, and the sides menu is fun too, with crispy onion rings, grilled chorizo and deep southern fried chicken pieces available, amongst other things.

I went for the cheeseburger ($18), which is also available as a double ($23). 

My handsome co-reviewer opted for the Maple Bacon Burger ($21), because he’s addicted to bacon. 

Of course we added on the crispy onion rings ($12) because who wouldn’t? 

And both burgers came with fries. 

I was delighted with my cheeseburger, which came with an abundance of mustard. 

I do love a good condiment. 

My handsome co-reviewer may have mentioned there was perhaps too much sauce on his burger, but after he put some of it on his chips, it was problem solved. 

The onion wings were delicious. 

My cab sav was fresh and reasonably priced, and I believe HCR (can I call him that?) was pleased with his Guinness pour. And he’s Irish, so this is no mean feat.

Choosing to live my life zipping around in a wheelchair, I was keen to check out whether their disabled amenities were up to par. 

Now here’s the thing. 

Disabled loo

The disabled loo at Naut is one of the best in the business. 

The toilet is a wheelchair toilet (they’re a bit higher). 

The sink and mirror are at wheelchair height, the hand dryer is at wheelchair height… but they let themselves down by using the room as a storage facility. 

Disabled toilets are not storage rooms. 

If you need the ability to sideways transfer, you won’t be able to do that at Naut. 

This problem is very easily fixed and I’d like to think they’ll be on to it shortly, as we have talked about it in the past.

Aside from the letdown with the loo, Naut remains one of my favourite little haunts, and I encourage you to check it out for a lovely, moody, romantic burger and a cocktail or two.

Naut Bar
1/134 Parkway Rd, Bibra Lake
1300 050 585
nautbar.com.au

by BELINDA GREEN