Grabbed some dinner here and overall a great time. The seating was a bit chaotic as there was very…read morelimited bar seating and the entire restaurant was filled. We were lucky to grab a small corner when we got there and luckily some seats opened up 15 min later that we were able to grab. Was able to place our order at the bar. Drinks came out pretty quickly but food was a little slower to come out. Everything tasted great though!

While in Sydney, we visited the Fortune of War restaurant and bar connected to the hotel. Ordering…read moretakes place via a QR Code at the table or from the counter. We opted for an outdoor table with a view of the Rocks shopping area and pathways. We had beers and chips (fries). The Stonewood IPA was terrific, and the fries were the best we had in Sydney. Regarding the service, it was very good. This was a great spot to visit to relax and people watch.

I visited this establishment on a food tour a few weeks ago and wished I could have stayed longer…read moreor tried other things. I requested the lemon lime bitter beverage as part of the tour and I quite enjoyed it. Tasted like an extreme version of 7-Up. Trinity had an old school divey vibe that was interesting. If I'd had more time, I'd have stuck around to find out more. Maybe next time.

Shockingly good food. I don't know what I expected but not kale, pumpkin and fennel salad. I felt…read morelike it was too much fennel, but it all disappeared quickly. Lots of beer, cider and wine options and they have trivia on more than one night. Nice looking outside area but I've only been upstairs which is nice as well.

Honestly, I wasn't all that impressed with this particular pub, but then again I suspect that this…read moreparticular pub is probably not trying to appeal to people like me. I guess it is because I found it to be a little fancier than what I tend to appreciate when it comes to such place. Okay, the service was nice, but really, when it came to the atmosphere, it honestly wasn't all that great. Since there are some rather decent pubs in and around North Sydney, this is a place I'd certainly pass by in the future.

Had a nice lunch here. It does get very busy - it appears…read moreto start at 12pm on the dot! So if you can start lunch earlier I'd recommend it. We had a table of 12 seated in front of us (we were 2) so it was quite loud. Menu is limited - I had the steak sandwich and my friend had the roasted pumpkin and chicken salad. Steak sandwich was good - a lot of bread but a nice amount of steak too. Lots of onions, so make sure you grab a mint on your way out! Not a cheap lunch but it's nice to sit down - I can see why it's a good place for a business lunch. I sat inside, but if I returned I'd have a glass on wine on the patio outside. Would recommend and will return.

Yeah, this is probably one of the better places in Kings Cross, which honestly, isn't really saying…read moremuch. Mind you, it is pretty much one of those backpacker nightspots, which is what Kings Cross has really become these days. I have been here a few times, and it does have a pretty decent upstairs area. The downstairs area isn't all that bad as well. Mind you, as I mentioned, it does happen to be Kings Cross, so it is probably best to be avoided - there are much better places in Sydney to visit.

Saw the sign outside for the special of the day: curry. I love curry. My fiance loves curry. We…read morelove trying new restaurants so we walked in. Ordered the curry and some grilled halloumi. Visually, the curry was disappointing. As far as taste, it didn't taste bad but it wasn't good either. I swear I remember they advertised it as the best curry you'll ever have. That's definitely not true, but I doubt the sign was meant to be taken literally. I don't think you can really mess up halloumi, so that was as good as expected. The inside decor is nice from what I could tell (it's really dark in there at night!). The bathrooms are clean. This place wasn't particularly memorable. I think they probably get a lot of tourist traffic.

This really wasn't one of my favourite Surry Hills pubs, but then again with the number to choose…read morefrom as I have mentioned a number of times, the bar has been set pretty high. Still, it was a rather pleasant, and quiet, place to grab a drink, particularly since it was a Friday night when I passed through here. Like a lot of the pubs down here, there were some pretty nice beers on tap, and the staff were nice as well, however it really wasn't a favourite.

I'm on the fence about this one. I may need to try again to say which way that experience pushes…read moreme. There were seven of us for lunch today. There was not an abnormal wait to get our food. I had a delicious Cesar salad. Those who ordered a favorite kale with fig salad complained there was excessive dressing today compared to other days. The decor is a bit bi-polar. The front of the pub is your typical dark area with small tables. I much preferred the back that was filled with large communal tables and lots of light. The staff member who took our order at the bar then delivered our order. He complained of how busy it was and seemed annoyed. He could use some hospitality training.

my absolute favourite cafe in sydney!! food, service, and atmosphere is so perfect. right by the…read morebeach too.

Blackwood Pantry Cronulla has long been one of those Insta worthy cafes that not only looks good,…read morebut tastes it too. The cafe can be found on a side street, Surf Ln laneway and you be dining with relaxed beach goers, families doing brunch and those with their pooch companions. There's plenty of seating there for small and larger groups. The venue is bright and open and you'll feel comfortable. The menu is certainly broad and you'll find your favourites like a bacon and egg roll, but also plenty of unique dishes too. We loved the truffled chilli scrambled eggs, served on toasted sourdough with mushy peas, lemon whipped goats cheese, cucumber, mint, crispy shallots & truffled chilli sauce. A really decent sized serving too. For the Avo on toast dish, we opted for the gluten free bread w/ zaatar, lemon olive oil, Meredith goats cheese, pickled beetroot & fresh mint. Another great dish was green goddess salad made with cos lettuce, smashed pea hummus, whipped goat cheese, green capsicum, olives, cucumber, sprouted beans & lentils, fresh basil, toasted pumpkin seeds & za'atar and the green goddess dressing. I wanted some protein and the waitress recommended I add the Sarah's Day skewers as they're nicely marinated. Good suggestion, for my already great salad had that extra flavour burst. For drinks, there's beers, wine, cocktails, smoothies and of course coffee. We enjoyed our experience and look forward to trying the Bondi store too.

Great renovation !!!! As a regular at the London Hotel, it was a sweet surprise to see the back…read morearea has been renovated. The first thing you see is the space - totally opened up the area but shame you can't see into the kitchen anymore. There are now high communal tables to eat at, low communal tables and a couple of pinball machines !! The food is consistently good here and what I like about this place is if something is working for them food wise, they don't go all 'SURPRISE' on your ass by changing the menu too often (although now that I think about it, there were some new items on the blackboard hmm the quinoa salad and the tacos???). The staff though can be hit or miss - the other night was a MISS unfortunately, but this certainly won't stop me from coming here and it shouldn't stop you either !! Give it a go for a really laid back casual school night out !!

Nestled in a quiet street in Paddington just off the bustling Oxford Street, The London is one of…read moremy favourite pubs in the area. Whether you're there for the big screen to watch whatever match might be on, or just there to chill out and have a couple of beers, this is an ideal venue. The front bar area has a number of high tables with stalls while out the back there is a small garden area and another indoor area - this one with low tables and seats. The pizzas are pretty damn good here too, my most recent outing there seeing me try the prawn and chorizo ($22) - didn't need any help finishing it (and not because I'm a fat b*stard). They're a bit pricey, but nevermind, they're good! As long as you like your thin and crispy pizzas. There's plenty of other menu choices if you're not in a carb mood. I'd highly recommend this as an establishment to pop into if you're in the area!

Chimi churi cafè in Chatswood is the most instagrammable cafès we have come across. The owners,…read morepreviously of Local Embassy in Pyrmont have brought their game to the north. The cafè is hidden in the back streets but despite this, the cafe is very popular, which shows their food is bringing in a crowd. The cafe has a cool set up, with a number of indoor and outdoor tables, there are also a couple of communal tables. As you walk in there is a large mural painted on the wall of an interesting character, with a tweaked moustache which is a reflection of the interesting and quirky menu on offer. Then, a range of visually appealing plates started to arrive at the table for us to photograph and share. The signature being the black benedict which is a soft shell crab burger with squid ink hollandaise. The bun, a black brioche which gets its colour from charcoal. This dish is not only visually appealing, but also very tasty and unlike any burger we have tried before. For bacon lovers the 'lick my bacon' is right up your alley. A thick cut bacon steak, cue Homer Simpson drooling mmmmm bacon. This served on a freshly baked red striped croissant with a has brown and haloumi and a side 100% Canadian Maple Syrup. Need I say more? Other notable breakfast options were the Chimi Churi eggs. Poached eggs, labneh, chilli oil, Chimichuri dukkah sauce and freshly baked artisan bread. Keep an eye out for the Cola Bowl which will be a new addition to the menu. A tasty yogurt bowl served with toasted granola, fruit and for a bit of a twist a cola syrup drizzled on top. The lunch menu may not be as grammable, but tasty and had some healthy options available. The stuffed calamari with a bit of South American flair. This dish with a nice flavour combination of chicken mince, chorizo, chimichuri salsa with a tasty parsnip and beetroot cream. The seared tuna, another healthy option served with a pineapple salsa and nicely plated too. The lunch menu is not at all healthy, with Chimi Churi doing a decent mac and cheese with triple cheese pork and bacon. The fried chicken bites were also very more-ish and the seasoned chips that came with the chicken, unbelievably tasty. They also have some great options for those with a sweet tooth. The nutella french toast, nice and fluffy with fairy floss a mini jar of nutella and served with some fresh fruit. The pannacotta another beautifully plated dish, very photogenic. A nice sweet finish a textural dish with the smoothness of the pannacotta, the macadamia crumb, a airy sponge, sauced with the berry coulis. As mentioned one of the most grammable cafes we have been to. The owners are perfectionists and the menu is well balanced with something for everyone. The food is not only very photogenic, the food is also tasty. Worth travelling to Chatswood to try some cool dishes and to get some great shots for your instagram feed.

I really like this place. Out of the way from the main part of Chatswood, it is a nice cafe…read more Problem is it is in the middle of a business area - so some people don't like the surrounding area. However, ignoring that, this cafe is awesome. Firstly, the coffee here is good. Not the best cafe you'll get but good enough to get a second cup. Which I did. It is a little bit lighter, so if you like a darker brew, might want to order a double shot - just a warning. The finest thing about this cafe is the food. Now, it is slightly on the 'smaller' portion side. But it is quite good. Everything we order was extremely tasty. And the staff here are extremely helpful and friendly.