Proudfoots By The River

Proudfoots' official history page traces the Simpson Street boathouse back to Thomas Proudfoot's late-1800s jetty licence and the boathouse business that followed, then notes later council restoration and current use as Proudfoots By The River. The site identifies the venue at 2 Simpson Street in Warrnambool, describes on-water dining with Hopkins River views, native Australian and local-produce menu influences, outdoor pet-friendly balcony seating, restaurant bookings and function use. Treat it as a heritage dining and small-function stop rather than a general Hopkins River duplicate; confirm opening hours, kitchen times, booking availability, balcony weather exposure, event access and any function-room conditions before planning around it.