The Settlers’ Story

Settlers Tavern, or ‘The Tav’ as it’s affectionately referred to by locals, was built as a haven for Margaret River’s emerging surf culture in the 1970’s. Local legends now rub elbows with a widely eclectic mix of world class winemakers, winery crew, locals and their families and travellers from around the world.

Rob and Karen Gough have owned and run Settlers for the past 18 years. They thought that Margaret River was a very special place and have poured their passions for food, wine and music into the Tav. Offering great family friendly hospitality, a premium wine list with over 600 wines, 16 beers on tap and a diverse menu full of fresh and local ingredients, sure to have something pleasing for everyone. Passionate about their community, Settlers supports local musicians, local schools and sporting clubs, numerous charities and sponsor many worthwhile causes.

Community

The local community is very important to us and we are always honoured to support local causes.

Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service – Settlers run various fundraisers throughout the year to support the local firies, and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region.

Margaret River Primary School – Settlers Tavern have supported the local schools music department for over 15 years by raising money and matching dollar for dollar to provide musical instruments for our future rockstars!

Gold Sponsors to the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Gold Sponsors to River Angels Margaret River.

Gold Sponsors Margaret River Boardriders “Surf Classic”.

Sustainability

Our restaurant strives to be eco and avoids single-use plastic in our kitchen and front of house.
We use glass and reusable plastic cups for water, plant-based fully compostable take-away coffee cups, cardboard containers and provide paper / bio bags for purchases. We use 100% recycled paper for menus. Environmentally friendly napkins, bathroom paper and towels; degradable garbage bags and environmentally friendly cleaning products and bathroom soap. We recycle cardboard and glass.
We have not sold plastic water bottles since 2004 and we have not used plastic straws since 2010. We re-use (up-cycle) wine bottles for the filtered Margaret River water.
You can purchase ‘IT’S NOT PLASTIC’ 100% Eco friendly, vegan, plant based 500ml reusable bottles of Spring Water to takeaway. No plastic bags/takeaway containers, eco napkins and glass polishing cloths.

We are dedicated to being green and to minimising our carbon footprint. We believe we can make a difference by using bio-degradable and compostable straws, water cups and take-away coffee cups. We use 100% recycled paper for menus, bathroom paper and towels. We use bio-degradable garbage bags and we recycle cardboard and glass bottles into hired recycle bins. We are dedicated being the best environmentally friendly venue, we can be.