Paulina’s Bar











Monday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Tuesday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Wednesday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Thursday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Friday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Saturday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Sunday12:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Right on the corner of Holloway and Naylor Street, Paulina’s Bar is the pub of Clyde, an unpretentious, welcoming and much-loved gathering place where regulars know the bartenders by name and travellers quickly feel part of the fold.
Established in 2016 and now owned by Shane and Christine Hilton (also behind Clyde Cinema next door) Paulina’s is built around its community. Open seven days a week, it hums with energy all-year-round, whether people are popping in for the weekly quiz night, live music on the weekend, or to catch the latest rugby game on the big screen.
The bar is expansive but always cosy, with something for every kind of catch-up, from a quick drink with mates to a casual dinner for two or ten. Out front, picnic tables spill across a sun-drenched patio, an idyllic spot for friends to gather over cold pints and enjoy Clyde’s beautiful surroundings. Inside, a mix of comfy leather armchairs, high-top tables, and polished booths make for inviting nooks to settle into for a while. While the space is sleek and modern, Paulina’s balances it out nicely with nostalgic touches like black-and-white photographs, stacks of books, and vintage furniture.
On tap you’ll find all the favourites: Speights, Emerson’s, Guinness, alongside a line-up of local wines, craft brews, and a solid list of cocktails. If you’re in for a bite, expect refined bar snacks to share like crispy squid and burrata, as well as hearty mains and the popular pizzas.
There’s nothing fancy going on here, and that’s part of its appeal. Paulina’s has that laid-back charm small towns do best, relaxed, genuine, and always a good time. And if you spot a black dog weaving through the crowd, that’s Chase, a beloved member of the staff who draws in plenty of customers. Give him a belly rub from us.
Words by Maggie Worthington & Photography by Anna Briggs
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Location
6 Naylor St, Clyde
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