Meet Dean & Erin
The heart and hands behind Invergordon Bar — Dean and Erin are more than owners; they’re the soul of the place.
From pulling pints to greeting regulars by name, this duo brings their love of people, storytelling, and a proper pub vibe to everything they do. Whether you're in for a chat, a laugh, or just a good drink — you're already part of their extended pub family.
From a First Date to Docklands
Dean and Erin’s story began like many good ones — over a drink, a laugh, and a shared love for hospitality. They met, hit it off, and pretty soon they weren’t just a couple — they were a team. A few years (and plenty of pints) later, they tied the knot in January 2007.
Over the years, they built a life around connection — raising their family, running businesses, and keeping people at the heart of everything they do. Opening Invergordon Bar wasn’t just a business move. It was a passion project rooted in heritage, community, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome.
With deep ties to Scotland and a love for Melbourne, they’ve created something rare in Docklands — a bar that feels like home, even if you’re a thousand miles from it. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, Dean and Erin are here to say hi, have a laugh, and make sure your pint’s poured just right.
Why Invergordon?
The bar isn’t just named after a place — it’s named after a legacy. Dean’s grandparents, Norman and Thelma, lived in Invergordon, Scotland. That town — with its coastal charm, strong community spirit, and love of a good drink — became more than a memory. It became a compass.
Norman and Thelma’s influence led Dean to live in Invergordon himself — a chapter that shaped the way he sees people, pubs, and what a local should feel like. Naming the bar after that place was a tribute: to family, to heritage, and to the power of a town that leaves its mark.
Every pour, every story, and every connection made inside Invergordon Bar ties back to them — and to the idea that a bar can be more than just a place to drink. It can be a place that remembers where it came from.
