Dan Murphy’s

Yes, Dan Murphy’s is a chain franchise with branches all across the nation. But let us not disparage the chain system: having a convenient, affordable, and accessible outlet for the purchase of alcoholic beverages is one of the wonders of modern life. Lest you forget, switch to either HBO’s Boardwalk Empire or the Beer Baron episode of The Simpsons to recall the horrors and inconvenience of the Prohibition era. Speakeasies are a great idea, but alcohol and secrecy are poor bedfellows.
With this in mind, the folks at Dan Murphy’s have established a monolithic compound of beer, wine, and spirits at the crossroads of Liverpool Road and The Boulevard, right at the part where Strathfield and Enfield combine to become an amorphous area. Strenfield? Anyway. The selection is enormous, to the point that it can make a decision difficult. The staff generally have two cents to offer if you’re standing perplexed and wondering that can of Tecate is going to be delicious or not. For your convenience, there is a small carpark outside along with shopping carts to expedite the safe carriage of your precious supply to your transport of choice. The carpark can be quite full on a weekend, so be wary of this if you’re running late to your final destination.
It might be the grizzled old man on the logos or it might be the consistent value, but either way, Dan Murphy’s has inspired a loyal cadre customers. In fact, last Christmas saw a fake «family and friends» discount voucher circulated, breaking the hearts of many festive revellers and leading to a pronounced sense of bitterness amongst our office. Even without a magical coupon, there are plenty of good deals to be had and if you’re restocking for a big event/​Saturday night/​Monday at the office, functions and tastes of all sizes should find solace here.