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.

I ate here with a large group including 3 children. Children are not usually my bag but these ones…read morewere fun and well behaved, so I made an exception. Looking through the menu I could NOT take my eyes off the following "Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken Breast with Mashed Potato and Veggies". Holy Food God. I ordered it and the serving was so big, enough for two people for sure... I ate the whole thing. I'm not much of a food photo taker, but I needed to record the awesomeness that was this meal. The view here is lovely and the drinks are cheap, so why oh why did I mark this only 4 out of 5? Well my friends who have children ordered the childrens meal which comes with ice cream. They asked for the ice cream about an hour after dinner, and were told that there was no ice cream left. We'd only been able to control the kids with the promise of ice cream. The girl did not seem to care and offered us the dessert menu. There was nothing offered to replace the ice cream either. Other than that I think the place was great.

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There's a feeling you get when you step into a venue that just works. It's a certain je ne sais…read morequoi, something you can't quite put your finger on but it just makes perfect sense. Reviver is one such venue. Situated on the main road of Gosford, this quiet little cocktail bar adds some real Melbourne-Paris-Portland charm to the Central Coast. The deep red wall set opposite the beautiful exposed sandstone bricks of this resurrected funeral home captures the quirky, satisfying class of the place. And the cocktails, my god, the cocktails. I'm quite partial to the Airmail and (when it's available) the Aviation, but you can't go past a Corpse Reviver, the bar's signature drink. With a satisfying menu of nibblies, and a huge range of classic cocktails, Reviver is a great evening out for a drink, a think and a conversation. Be sure to be cashed up, the drinks are excellent but they're not cheap - this is not the place to get hammered (though Tommy's Margarita packs a punch!) Absolutely worth a visit for the connoisseur of cocktails, or if you're looking for somewhere to relax and unwind after a day at work.

Finally Gosford's first classic cocktail bar. Great drinks made the way they should be combined…read morewith excellent service by real people who just love their cocktails. The stories told by the owners are always amusing, and always true from their many travels around the world visiting cocktail bars. The people you meet are eclectic bunch but very interesting. You never know who you are going to sit beside. It's unique, it's funky. It brings a new meaning to My Third Place. Try it for yourself. Ask for the Corpse Reviver at least once.

To close out Sydney's Vivid week of techno light explosion, a group of us caught up on the sky…read moreterrace. Providing spectacular views of the city the sky terrace is a must go-to spot. Although most of the vivid lights were kept out of view we got to lounge on neon light up seats and oversized Lego pieces. Caught a technicolored light up suite display the blast of final fireworks and the harbour bridge display. We also landed on some 2 for 1 drink tickets so sipping bubbly was in order. This was my second time at the terrace, the first being a quick meet up spot before a hens do. I highly recommend for tourists and locals because the view is excellent and the space is huge-perfect for big groups! Plus, if you get bored you can always gamble!!!

Sky Terrace at The Star overlooks the Sydney City and Harbour. A large outdoor lounges and tables…read more Located on Level 3, you will need to take the escalators towards Marquee and continue one level up. They have a Moet Chandon tent, a full service bar, food tents and areas that you are able to gamble as well. DJ's on most nights. The only thing that worries me, is that if it rains there is only a limited area that has cover, so that does not leave much room for everyone. Great place to have drinks on a lazy sat and sunday on a sunny day as it would be a spectacular sunset.

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Rhonda's bar and restaurant is back open! It is a newly revamped venue in the heart of the Central…read moreCoast, close to the Crowne Plaza hotel, Terrigal. It is a top destination to visit for a weekend or easy enough to head up for the day. The restaurant itself is a large fresh bright open space, beautifully styled in a Hampton's style decking and furniture and the decor is apt for the area. Rhondas also has a rooftop bar with ocean views. This makes Rhonda's the perfect spot for a bite and some beverages whilst enjoying the sea breeze and stunning view. Rhonda's has extremely personable staff, good vibes and a great playlist. You would find this a great venue for afternoon drinks, dinner or even a party with friends. The bar is well stocked, so take your pick of a craft beer, wine or a cocktail. With a cocktail menu designed by Quynh Nguyen one of Sydney's finest cocktail curators, you will find many a great drink and in particular, they have some original cocktails that are a must. The 'Garibaldi Punch' made using four pillars gin, campari orange, marmalade and rosemary bitters was a great gin based cocktail. The 'Rosetta' was savoury tasting cocktail of campo de encanto pisco, fino sherry, strawberry cherry tomato, rose and basil and was beautiful mix of flavours. We also enjoyed Rhonda's take on an old fashioned, called the 'Sicilian Godfather', this choc orange cocktail consisted of monkey shoulders whisky, drambuie, solerno, blood orange, balsamic, choc bitters and it was a quality version of the old fashioned food. We thoroughly recommend visiting and catching up with friends for a drink or two here. Food wise, you'll find authentic Italian, served is made using premium quality local ingredients and the menu offering antipasto, wood fired pizza and pasta made from scratch. The Antipasto share board will get you in the mood for your dining experience. The array of delights includes a mix of quality cured meats including; salami casalingo, brescaola and Parma ham. There is also light a creamy buratta, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, zucchini and fresh grissini bread. Other entrees include foccaia, olives, king prawns or bruschetta. Perfect to accompany your cocktail or glass of wine. Rhonda's have a range of tomato and white base woodfired thin crust pizza, made using wholemeal flour, a great option to share or enjoy your own. The 'La Diavola' is always a go to and did not disappoint, topped with buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni, Sopressa, chilli and rocket. There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you prefer chicken, mushroom or the classic margherita. Cooked in the authentic Italian way in the wood fired rotary oven. The pastas are made from scratch, using Stagioni flour and these are produced into classic combinations with phenomenal flavour. We loved the squid ink fettuccine, served on a vibrant blue glazed plate and was one that pleased all diners. The dish was very inviting with a delicious tomato based sauce, cherry tomatoes, a generous serving of sweet spanner crab meat and topped with fresh basil. Gnocchi is another go to, this dish was comforting with its pillow like dumplings, served with cubes of tender porkbelly and porcini, in a rich well balanced parma ham broth with truffle oil. Writing this post has me salivating about the flavours of this dish over and over again. To finish, we made room for dessert inspired by the nutella ravioli. With a crisp fried outer shell and then there is an explosion of nutella when you bite into it. A berry coulis cutting through the richness of the nutella and the vanilla ice cream complementing this dessert. They also have gelato made in house using seasonal flavours. As an added bonus they have a $12 Pasta special on Saturday 12noon till 5pm and $12 Pizza special on Sunday from 12noon till 8pm. The food here is outstanding and perfectly apt for the clientele and location by the sea. We thoroughly recommend for you to head out of Sydney to visit the beautiful beach of Terrigal on the central coast and be sure to pop into Rhonda's.

This is the most amazing new nightspot in sydney, Great…read morelive jazz bands and the best DJ's that play old records of some real classics Craig the owner and barman is out of this world this place is going to do really well. Hidden just off the main street of Marrickville up a few flights of stairs you walk in to a awesome bar with the roof painted with a huge Kama sutra mural and tin roof tiles and leather lounges. Licensed to 3am with great wines and boutique beers on tap.

Jazz hands... What an eclectic, eccentric and too cool for…read moreyou, place this is. LazyBones is about as underground as you can get on the second level. It's a Jazz club with live acts every night, its a bar lounge. It's sophisticated dark and intimate. " Once you're inside Step back", says the purple haired door mistress with the voice activated LED t shirt, "and look up". Apparently painted by a famous Sydney artist, there is a huge mural on the ceiling. The place was pumping on Friday night. Jimmy Vargas and Mia Mortal (say it slowly... ) Vargas like a Brian Ferry look-a-like is apparently a self titled 'Croonoir' from San Francisco's cabaret. Mia Mortal has been sashaying the burlesque scene for the past 25 years. The show was a stunner. The Owner Craig was at the door when we walked in, he told us he'd moved up from Melbourne, and had been running clubs like Lazybones for years. He said "If it's not underground, I'm not interested" I liked his Moxie, and I had to concur. The hipster scene seems finally on it's knees with the clientele here being an over 30s crowd. I admit, I felt very relaxed. I even saw a member of a well known Sydney rock band here. If you want to stay ahead of the game? Say Hello to sophisticated class! Lazybones you're doing it right. $10 on the door gets you entry. Wine and Beer are priced reasonably, cocktails at $18 seemed a little pricey, but it looked like top shelf liquor. The menu, while I didnt try it, featured "Bunny Chow" with pick your own topping for around $12 as I recall. There were also Samosas and curries. It's very loud on a Friday night, Adults only. Good for date night or a chilled out trip into sin alley.

Over the years I've had the pleasure of enjoying fun nights at several different Karaoke bars and…read morenever did they fail to disappoint. However, Replay Karaoke in particular had outstanding customer service by Allan and his team who not only made the night reach its climax but also gave my friends and I a slice of social comfort and peace. Normally I shop from bar to bar but due to this one particular experience I am now looking forward to my immediate return to enjoy the night once again. Thank you Allan and your team for being such great hosts.

From the owner: Our venue offers Karaoke rooms for hire, where you and your friends and family can come and enjoy a…read moreprivate room to sing, eat, drink and party.

The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.