Hog's Breath Marks 37 Years With Birthday Bash

Hog’s Breath's Birthday 2025. Photo supplied

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Live music, tasty bites and plenty of familiar faces will fill Hog's Breath Airlie Beach this Saturday as the venue celebrates the restaurant chain's 37th birthday alongside two years under local ownership.  

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Launched 37 years ago by entrepreneur Don Algie, Hog's Breath Cafe has grown from a single restaurant into one of Australia's most recognisable dining brands, becoming famous for its signature slow-cooked prime rib, laid-back atmosphere and cheeky sense of humour.

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This year's celebration has a bit of added significance for the Airlie Beach venue, marking two years since local owners Adam Zakharoff and JP Afflick took over the restaurant, revitalising the Hog's Breath tradition while putting their own stamp on the much-loved local favourite.

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The festivities will kick off from 5pm on Saturday at the venue's front bar on Shute Harbour Road, with local musician Kieran McCarthy providing lunchtime entertainment before the celebrations continue into the evening with more live music.

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The night should be a good mix of the old and new generations celebrating decades of success.  

“We've got Hog’s breath people all around Australia flying in for the event, so it should be a big Saturday night,” said owner of Hog’s Breath Cafe in Airlie Beach JP Afflick.  

The restaurant will be open for business, with extra snacks on offer to go along with everyone's beers.  

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“We'll also have a bunch of complimentary nibbles throughout the night in the bar there to keep everyone well-behaved,” JP said.  

“There'll be a range, from our famous prime rib to chicken wings and all other sorts of shareables.”  

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What: Hog’s Breath Cafe’s 37th birthday

When: Saturday 4th July  

Where: Hog’s Breath Cafe Airlie Beach on Shute Harbour Rd.

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