This was actually a pretty good pub. A hidden gem if you will. Yeah, it's not that easy to get to,…read morebeing hidden in the backstreets of Annandale, but I guess that is what I liked about it - it was out of the way, quiet, and rather relaxed. You could say that it is a local pub, but it is one of those local pubs that are pretty cool. Oh, and they had some nice beers on tap as well, which always grabs my attention.

I couldn't have been more wrong. There is no soul. There is no heart. There are just burgers and…read moresome year 12 graduates serving you at the bar. I weep for what it once was. Burgers are great, but they've ruined this venue beyond the pale.

I would say that this pub has had a pretty nice face lift, but then again I haven't been here…read morebefore the renovations. In fact this was the first time I have ever been in this part of Sydney. However, the pub was actually really nice, and it had a really good vibe about the place. The staff were friendly, the interior décor quite lovely, and the fact that they had a great selection of beers on tap was also a bonus. I'd certainly come back here again.

The North Annandale Hotel on the corner of Johnston and Booth street is a nice little pub that's…read morepopular with the locals. Actually it's not that little. There's plenty of places to find a seat but depending when you go, that may prove quite difficult. It's popular with the big sporting events but on an average night you should be able to choose between the main bar area and the enclosed beer garden out back. There's a couple of other small spots to choose from but these seem most popular. There is a nice bistro and a pretty good bottle shop next door if you need to grab something to take away. And if you fancy yourself on the pokies then you'll find a machine or two to try your luck too.

This is one of those pubs that I really didn't mind all that much, though being out in the suburbs…read moredoes mean that I wouldn't expect anything all that fancy here. However, despite that, it really wasn't all that bad, even though the beer selection wasn't all that great, and the outdoor area was basically set aside for the smokers. Yet this pub did have a nice charm about it, even though it probably isn't one that I would go out of my way to visit.

I like Bankstown hotel. Very good service, good food, as well…read more Very good prices too. I have main had dinner at BH. I highly recommend Bankstown hotel.

Cronulla is a gem of an area, with endless beaches, storefront shopping, sizeable promenades,…read morerestaurants, nightlife and so on. I'm also told by locals that it's rapidly changing and expanding. Surprisingly, there are only about 3 hotels in the immediate area so I ended up choosing Quest somewhat by default. The signage was a bit hard to find. Quest actually occupies about 2 floors of a 12 (or so) story apartment building. I eventually found the sign, but parking was also difficult to figure out and needed to be directed by front desk. Tip: parking entrance is on Elouera Rd, and is underground. It shares parking with Northies bar and that sign is easier to locate. But once we settled it, we really enjoyed our room. Front desk throughout our 2 night stay were always very helpful and friendly. It was a nice large room, and the bed was really comfortable - a detail that isn't small when you're staying in a hotel. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Cronulla. Anything you're looking for in Cronulla is within a short walk. Before arrival, I hadn't looked into the fact that the train station is only a few minute walk away. No real regrets from renting a car I suppose, but we always took the train when we were going into Sydney. Much easier, cheaper (when considering parking in Sydney) and perhaps only a few minutes longer for the trip itself. I mentioned Northies earlier, which is a very large pub on the lowest floor. I never heard it during the day, but we stayed on a weekend and it music was extremely loud and transferred to our room since we were right above it. Fortunately, they turn it off either right at midnight and both evenings we had barely returned to our room, so it didn't really affect us. With that in mind, I won't let it affect the rating, but anyone looking to stay here should keep that in mind and enquire with the hotel about it. I can't speak to weeknights. There's also a small gym available and a pool - though it was under maintenance when we stayed (and it was only Spring). Overall, a really pleasant stay. From the sounds of it, they may be facing more competition with the area increasingly becoming more popular lots of construction taking place. Regardless, a good choice so long as you don't plan on going to bed before midnight on weekends.

It was a bit of a hike to get to this pub from the railway station, but it was eventually worth it…read more I guess this is more one of those places that is best reached by car, and is probably more a local pub than otherwise. However, that doesn't mean that it is a bad pub. In fact, it was quite the opposite. The atmosphere was great, and very relaxing as well. In fact, when I was here, they happened to have some live music out in the beer garden, and the beer garden, while small, was also quite charming. Oh, and the service, yeah, the service was also pretty good as well.

The Australian Hotel has been family owned since it was built in 1891 but it was recently acquired…read moreand the new owner has spent a considerable amount of money making it the place to visit in the Windsor area. From new decor to a fully surfaced car park the pub is gleaming. The Alfredo area has been extended and paved with new furniture and a wonderful location to sit on a warm summer's day. The interior is now more plush and relaxing making it inviting to family and friends. The outside of the heritage hotel is attractive but a journey inside is well worth your time.

So we arrived after a long drive from Canberra, to a beautiful gardened gravel drive way. We are…read moremet at the door by the friendly staff who sit us down in the lounge and take are breakfast order. Then led to our room that has a view of the blue mountains worth dying for, a spa bath and a large bed. The whole room is decked out in a colonial style that matches the area and the age of the building. Then we are offered free champagne so we can relax before dinner. Lots of games, books, games in the lounge area and free port and sherry. Ab-sol-ute-ly fantastic.

I was in Sydney for business, and Circular Quay had been my cocoon. It's a bit hard for me to get…read moreout of this comfort zone unless there are solid reasons or motivation. This time, my old friend, who is a local, invited me to The Vic On The Park for dinner. Through the street filled with lots of Mom 'n Pops shops on Enmore Rd, I arrived at the destination. It looks like an ordinary pub, but it has a patio in the back and even a basketball court! Wasting no time, I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and a pint of beer. They had a pretty extensive list of craft beer. The chicken schnitzel was a bit different from what I usually eat. It was covered with ham and smothered with tomato sauce, somewhat leaning toward Chicken Parmesan. I guess the breading makes it more Chicken Schnitzel than others? But besides this little fuss, it tasted as good as it looked. Juicy-Inside-Crispy-Outside was perfect despite being endangered of getting soggy by the tomato sauce. A bit of a stretch from where I usually stay, but it's definitely a great place to be with locals instead of tourists.

Woah! This pub was awesome. It doesn't look like much from the front, but wander out into the…read morecarpark and you will discover that they have converted it into a basketball court, and they have plenty of outdoor seating as well. But that wasn't the only thing that made this pub awesome, particularly since I don't play basketball. There was a good selection of craft beers, it wasn't all that crowded, and even better, there was some great works of art decorating the walls. It is a little hard to find, being in the backstreets, but it is an awesome pub nonetheless.

The Hornsby Inn is an interesting throwback to a different era--part pub,(bar), part bistro, and…read morepart hotel. Previously I reviewed the hotel aspect. This review is about the bistro. Today there is a karaoke event going on in the bar in the next room. Add about 2000 starlings outside trying to settle for the night and it's very noisy. Other times I have walked through and it's very quiet. They have some interesting menu items but what is on the website is more extensive than what is actually offered. No veggie nachos, for example. They have beef nachos but you can't take the beef off because it's all mixed together already. I ordered the nachos anyway, figuring I could separate the beef, which I was able to do partially. I liked the dish over all. There was a goodly pile of chips with the beef mixture, guac and sour cream. I would have liked more beans. The tomato bits and jalapeños added flavor. With the addition of a draw of Tooey's it was a tasty meal. The place wasn't busy and the staff wear masks as do customers. There's a sign on the door that says you must be vaccinated to come in, but I don't know if they check it.

I really wasn't all that impressed with this place. I guess it was because it was basically your…read morestandard suburban pub. In fact I'd go as far as calling it a shopping centre pub, namely because it is pretty close to the local shopping centre, though it isn't strictly a part of it. However, they really didn't have a great selection of beers, and the atmosphere wasn't all the best either. However, the staff were nice.