Very impressed, we came here with reasonable expectations that have been far exceeded. Good food,…read morefriendly service and nice fitout

I have seen this placed being renovated for a few months, and finally walked in! AND WOW! What a…read moreplace! The old venue is completely gone and the new venue is amazing. Huge beer garden, front verandah and great sports bar. Apparently the bistro opens at the end of Jan, looking forward to trying the food! Definitely the nicest place in Kingsgrove.

Although it looks much like every other TAB/bar/pub in Australia from the outside, it's actually…read morefairly well-looked-after on the inside, despite being in the heart of Auburn. Granted, it was the middle of the afternoon, so I wouldn't have expected the messy drunks to turn up in any case. The bartenders were really friendly and accommodating, flashing smiles all around, which always makes customers feel better. Their cider, by the way, is the most delicious thing I've tasted in a while. It tastes almost like really strong sparkling apple juice, and is no less intoxicating for its deliciousness, not to worry. They have two well-maintained pool tables, the cues are unbroken and unblemished (which is a rarity in pubs, I've noticed), and they don't have any balls missing! Another rarity. The premises is really clean and well-kept, as well as being air-conditioned (though not too cold.. too cold defeats the purpose a bit, doesn't it) to perfection. I like it, I would go here again for a drink if I'm in the area.

Touchdown is the downstairs bar in the Rydges Hotel at Sydney Airport. I'm not sure what is more…read moreconfusing: the fact that it is named after an American football term; or the fact that they couldn't make a basic cocktail correctly. (More on that later). The vibe here was laid back sports bar with a focus on beers, wine and simple drinks. Sadly, the beer list was short and standard (Australian macrobrews like VB, Carlton, etc.) The short food list was actually better than I expected, with a selection of apps (wings, meatballs), entrees (burgers, steak, salmon) and desserts. It was certainly enough to suit me, so I ate here for dinner and watched some local sports (continuing my increasing fascination with cricket). My burger and fries were pretty good, and just what I wanted. But after a few mediocre beers I decided to test the bar by ordering something basic. Specifically, I asked for an Old Fashioned (It's a never-ending quest). The young bartender got busy, muddling some fruit, adding sugar and bitters, before finally adding the liquor (which I couldn't see). The result tasted familiar, but strange...REALLY strange. I sipped slowly, but it never got any better. After about 15 minutes, the bartender proudly showed me the single malt scotch he made it with... [Insert Forehead Slap here]. No wonder it tasted strange - This drink is made with Rye or Bourbon only; and what a waste of a single malt! Dear management- you might want to think about training your bartenders to do something more than pour wine and beer.

For a vegetarian the menu options are limited. So I am used to that however most places will adapt…read moremeal options to cater for a vegetarian option. This place charges for any swaps. So a vegetarian burger can be more expensive than the meat/fish/chicken option which is ludicrous. The food is OK. The service is OK. Wine by the glass is expensive. Sadly I was short changed after paying for desert but they did acknowledge it and give the correct change once I returned to the cashier.

Awesome food, best ive had in the innerwest in a long time, definitely would go there again.read more

I have been and still am a frequent visitor to the Ashfield Hotel, sometimes on a daily basis…read more I would like to commend the staff members currently employed at the Hotel. I can't say enough about the great job they do. You have the most amazing staff members, Trisha, Dream, Apple, Katie, Channy, Myskina and Pitcha who are such attentive, well-mannered girls who go over and beyond for patrons and they emit such a welcoming and comfortable vibe to anyone entering the hotel which, I think is significantly important for patrons. I refer to them as "my children". Any patron who enters the Hotel is automatically greeted with a smile and acknowledgement of presence. They are aware of what certain patrons normally drink and have that drink brought to them within seconds. That is not the norm in other places which I have frequented. The girls are always on the go in keeping patrons' drinks flowing without the need to ask, the surrounds are constantly being cleaned and kept impeccably tidy in and around the entire areas of the Hotel. I would also like to give a shout out to Matt, Gerard, David and Petronius. These boys do an amazing job, always checking on other staff members ensuring the smooth running and operations within the Hotel are maintained and patrons are comfortable. On a more important note, my greatest thanks must go to the Security Guard, Mo. Such precision in security. I have witnessed his diplomacy in the terrible situations where he can calm the angriest person. It is quite obvious he takes his work seriously and implements it diligently. He is always checking on patrons in all areas of the Hotel especially in the gaming section. Overall, The Ashfield has come a long way in the last couple of years. It feels like a second home. This is a place I would not give up for another. I have no hesitation in recommending the Ashfield Hotel to anyone wanting a great experience and fantastic service.

I came for the Schnitzel…read more For some reason I had a craving for smashed fried Chicken. It's nothing to do with my heritage, believe me.... I mean Wikipedia reckons that Chicken is more readily available in Australia than Veal and that's why we make Chicken ones.. Edit please! . I just wanted a Schnitty or a Parmi. The Ashfield Hotel provided. A Parmi. Double the fist! I mean the thing was bigger than 2 of my hands. 1 point It was delicately fried to perfection. 1 point. It was beautifully cooked inside. 1 point It had bottled Parmigiana sauce. 1/2 point The cheese was great. 1 point. 4.5 aint bad. I like to measure a pub's gastronomical efforts by the cut of their Sniz (tautology intended) and this was O.K by me. The beer was a let down though. I had to take back my 2nd Cooper's Pale ale because it tasted like VB. Easy mistake to make I guess... they're both green taps.... and they were next to each other..... Oh never mind, the Barman was nice enough about it to give me a new one. They do have a cocktail happy hour at some stage, either Thurs or Friday, but you'll wait a while to get it made. Undergoing some sort of reno to accommodate smokers/pokie addicts but dont let that put you off. The food is not bad. Attracts a lot of people who wear Hi-Vis garments. If you don't mind a tradie or two. This is the pub for you.

Now, this is one of those pubs that I could spend quite a lot of time at if I happened to live in…read morethe area that is. I guess the porch really did it for me - one of those newer pubs that deliberately created a porch where patrons could sit at with a beer in hand and either chat, or read a book if they are like me. The other thing is that they also had a decent selection of beers on tap, and that is always going to win me over.

Rocksia in Arncliff is a posh place for bar food and drinks. It later turns into more of a night…read moreclub atmosphere which I'm not sure is so family friendly, but for dinner its just fine. This is a counter order and pick up kind of joint so don't expect full service. In fact I would say the service in all is pretty mediocre. We experienced rude wait staff and was miss- rung up for our bill. However, to Rocksia's credit the manager did come over to offer a free drink to my BF's Aunt which helped to ease the hard feelings. The EATS...HUGE portions. I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and chips and had enough to take home for lunch the next day. Another plus is that Rocksia does promotions like saving your receipt vouchers for the next time you come, 2 for 1 meals. All in all a pretty decent joint and good value.

Now, this was one awesome pub. Well, at first it didn't seem to be the case, particularly when I…read morewandered into the front bar and it basically looked like your typical sports bar, however, when I made my way out the back I discovered an awesome beer garden. In fact more than that, there were some great other bars in this establishment, as well as a gallery. Oh, and the paintings on the walls outside were pretty awesome. This was one great pub.

Heard good things about this place so I came here for their $10 Lunch special on Monday's and…read moreTuesdays. You can get a burger with fries ranging from cheeseburger, vegan burger, to fried chicken burger and a few others. The fit out is pretty cool, large outdoor area and chill vibe and staff. Food came out rather quick, I thought $10 was a great deal so I ordered a fried chicken burger and Bushwick burger. Bushwick burger is beef, cheese, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato sauce, on an nyc style. Hold up, what's an NYC style bun? I've spent a lot of time in New York City and have never heard of such a thing...NYC style pizza sure. NYC style bun? This is some faux BS trying to win customers in an attempt to seem more authentic methinks... Anyway, the fried chicken burger was great, definitely up there with the best in Sydney, comparable to Mary's, Pub Life (prior to the new one,) and Pinbone. The Bushwick burger on the other hand was OK. It seriously just tasted like a Whopper from Hungry Jack's. Not a bad thing...but nothing special either, because if I wanted an imitation of something I would have just gone to the original. Will have to come back to try the cheeseburger. Chicken is 4.5/5 Bushwick is 3/5

I always like it here. You order at counter, they give you a number then it's brought out to you…read more Service is quick. During Covid you need to book but some lunchtimes are not that busy and can sit anywhere.

Meh. The usual local pub/tavern that does the usual with the usual crowd so really nothing spesh…read morehere. The food looked impressive but too bad it came out cold and really did not match description. The medium rare steak was pretty much fully cooked and the crumbed lamb cutlets was pretty much just crumbs and no cutlet. Food took ages to arrive which was bad especially when you're hungry and 80% of the patrons were there to get pissed than filled. No more again.

This place is fantastic…read more It's a teeny tiny wine bar with a spectacular retro feel. It's all sumptuous vintage, plush antique chairs upstairs, a book case and vinyl records you can play. And of course great wine, and also friendly staff and patrons. Perfection.

We truly had a great experience here. The owner alex was very accommodating and welcoming. You…read morecould tell he truly enjoying making sure everybody was happy. We walked in as two guys from Californian and a Canadian and left feeling like we had been going there for years and was a local. Thanks guys!! Much love from San Francisco!! Oh and try the Ruben it will change your life lol Max Www.maxehrman.com @maxehrman