Okay, so this is where it gets a little confusing. Sure, a crowded bar is probably really good of…read morethe owners, but it also means that I don't get to sit down anyway, or move about with any dignity, but should I really knock of points for my inconvenice. I guess not, but still, it is a little annoying. Of course, I could just go down to the bar that's a little less crowded and is just down the road, if there was one. Okay, it's a nice bar, but a little tight, and difficult to maneauver around.

Finally a bar in Freshwater Village. Not just any bar a small bar right next to Marilynas Pizza…read more Catering to those who don't want a pub but do want a drink they offer two off tap beers and several more bottled, they also have cocktails and jugs. The food is pretty standard pub snack variety with meat and cheese, chips with aioli, meat ball etc. A great place for a comfortable atmosphere when having a casual drink and catch up with some friends - this is set to be the new local in the Suburb.

Okay, being in the Northern Beaches part of Sydney means that this isn't one of the easiest pubs to…read moreget to, though being on a main road does help. I didn't think that the pub was all that bad, though in a way there wasn't all that much to make it stand out (which seems to be a constant theme where I'm concerned). There is a nice outdoor area, but once again, not one that really grabbed my imagination.

Large pub set off a busy main road. It would be easy to miss, as this section of Brookvale is…read moresomething you'd normally be driving through as quickly as possible. But it was renovated earlier this year, and the expansive pub inside doesn't look too bad. There's a sports bar and smoking area up front, and large bistro/drinking/beer garden areas out the back. Inside is a bit too dark for my tastes; a skylight would go a long way. But the drinks selection is decent, and is the food menu. They've got one of those cook-your-own-steak grills if you don't mind doing that. We stopped in for a Sunday lunch and found it relaxing. Good service, not too packed, nice clean toilets, shaded seats outside. All of this would normally add up to a 3-star review for me, but my lunch easily tips it up to a 4-star. For I had here, at the Brookvale Hotel, the best burger of my five years in Australia. It was thick, coarsely-ground, blackened, well-seasoned meat, with crisp, fresh toppings, delicious spicy sauce, and a springy brioche bun. It was an amazing, sensational hamburger.

This is another one of those pubs that aren't the easiest to get to, yet it still had some charm…read moreabout it. I probably shouldn't call it a Manly Pub, or even a beach side pub, though in a way it did have some charm about it that made me think that it was quite okay. Actually, I guess it was the outdoor area that did it to an extent, though it also had a nice feel about it inside. The staff were pretty good, and the place was quite relaxing, though it really isn't one of the best that I've visited.

We ordered the GIANT seafood platter, the 1kg bowl of mussels and a spinach salad with orange,…read morecashews and tomato to share amongst four people. When the platter was served it looked AMAZING!!! There was a mix of fresh seafood - oysters, balmain bugs and prawns, as well as cooked seafood including a mountain of calamari, battered fish, battered prawns and a huge bowl of chips... it was served with a huge amount of fresh fruits including mango, pineapple, watermelon, orange, strawberries, raspberries, passionfruit, blueberries, honeydew melon... basically everything!! The other dish - the mussels - were delicious!! There is a choice of a tomato based sauce or a creamy white wine sauce for them... we chose the tomato - it was great, and served with a baguette for dipping. The salad was the only average dish, as I think it was outshined by the other dishes but all in all the meal was GREAT and I would definitely recommend this place!! I would also like to point out how welcoming and attentive the staff were!!! - GREAT service for us!

Chill Bar is a Dee Why Beach institution; whether it be dinner and drinks with the girls,…read moregigglyexcited first dates or a family day at the beach, none of the above are complete without a visit to Chill Bar. The ice cream store has all the classics - rum 'n' raisin, hazlenut and chocolate are all very well represented, while it also offers innovative and sometimes bizarre choices, like Red Bull. Really? In addition to the scoops of the good stuff, you can also purchase your fave flavour in a tub to take home! The boys behind the counter are all young and good looking, and ALWAYS keen for a chat about soccer (NB - girls, don't try and bluff your way through that one. They're good!) While the inside is a bit dated and tired, the picturesque Dee Why Beach, Ocean Pool or Park all make nearby ideal ice cream eating places!

Best ice creams in Dee Why, the restaurants must hate you as, they can't sell desert because…read moregetting ice creams at the Chill bar Thank guys keep up the good work Cheers Rowan

Cafe/restaurant on Dee Why Beach. Nice relaxed vibe. Live music on Sunday arvo. Great cocktails and…read morefood.

I had a great time playing here! Big room with lots of tables and room. The dealers and players…read morewere friendly and there was lots of banter at our table. I would recommend spending some time in this room if you're in the area.

The Star casino has been reviewed plenty of times and the poker room is just another part of that,…read morebut as most poker players know, the poker room is completely separate from the main gaming floor! The Star Poker Room (aka Big Game Poker) was opened in late 2009 which finally moved the few poker tables out of the hubbub of main room and up into its own large room. You'll know when you're getting nearer as the noise of vocal (read: annoying) players blends with clinking of chips to form a poker orchestra. Tables are opened (generally) depending on the demand for a particular game - $80-200 NLH ($2/$1 blinds) and $200-500 NHL (unsure of blinds - never had that much money on me!) are the most popular, and you may have to wait a while to get a seat at the $80-200 game, but they have plenty of space so if they have enough dealers, they'll try and start more games. Obviously, your playing against other players, so the casino isn't taking all your money, but to make sure that it makes a bit of cash off you, they charge $5 at the top of each hour (and if you start some point during it, they'll charge you accordingly) and they take a 10% from each hand, up to a maximum of $8 (that's the $80-200 game, not sure about others). The games themselves...all my experiences have come at the smaller $80-200 game and it can be a wildly varying experience! If you're into playing a sensible, well-thought out game of poker, then this probably isn't for you - too many players who play the smaller games, just throw many at it and don't really pay much attention to anything else, which can be a little annoying, but have a couple of drinks and get in their mindset and you should be fine! They also hold weekly tournaments as well as some bigger, international competitions, so keep an eye out on the website for those!