I love me some country pub. A place with utes out the front…read moreand a kitchen full of schnitties. With locals propping up the bar and the footy on TV, at any time of day or night. This is my first time in Parkes and the 4hr drive took us 7 because of fog and traffic and accidents, and we were hungry fed up and car weary by the time we crawled into town at 9pm. Straight to the Raily, where the World's Biggest Chicken Parmy awaited me, I chose Spanish flavour with pepperoni and feta and olives and this thing is about the size and weight of a brick, when it landed in front of me I was so happy I could have screamed, but my mouth got real busy all of a sudden. Beers are five bucks or thereabouts, there's a diverse Friday night crowd of farmers and yokels and young pretty girls getting some pre-game in before hitting the town's only nightclub, it's a veritable cavalcade of people watching. Pub lyf yo.

Tried this place after reading Benjamin B's review about the 'Chicken parmeys as big as a brick'…read moreand he certainly wasn't kidding! The railway hotel was on the edge of town and of course on the railway line. It's a smallish pub but is certainly more modern and edgy than any of the other pubs in town. The staff are all young, theres funky artwork on the walls, drink coasters are all artwork, schooner glasses sponsored by local businesses, and there is something different on every night. But that aside - I came to try the parmie and it didn't disappoint! I ended up coming here twice during the week I was in Parkes. Once to try the Spanish parmey and once for the Mexican parmey. Both were massive and loaded with toppings. They're all around the $17 mark which includes your choice of any 2 sides. The sides were fries, mash, veggies, salad and some others I can't recall. The chicken parmeys are definitely the highlight of this place. $5 schooners aren't bad either! If you're in Parkes heading out to see 'The Dish' is one of those must do things. I reckon a parmey at the Railway Hotel should be second on that list!

In Parkes for the Parkes Elvis Festival and need a hearty breakfast before hitting the road back…read morehome. Great service, and a big plate of all the best breakfast hits.

I've had breakfast and several lunches here, love the food, staff is friendly and it a old…read morefashioned cafe with a Chinese if you want it twist, a iconic cafe in Parkes

Dropped in for a quick meal with the family. Had some gluten free options and found some more when…read moreI asked. Food was better than expected (for a country town with limited choices). I enjoyed fettuccini Siciliana, with loads of chorizo, olives, anchovies and cheese. Others had crispy skin salmon, lamb risotto and a pizza. All were satisfied. Food could use less salt though. Rated four stars for Parkes (would rate three stars in Sydney) Hey, good enough to back up for their breakfast tomorrow.

The food is exquisite and atmosphere is warm and friendly, staff are always super friendlyread more

This maybe the only milk bar in town? Well, it was the only one we could find open on a Monday…read morenight. The shop is large and clean. Seating would be nice on the outside as the air con just wasn't in the race with the fryers. Most people do take away but there was one fellow eating in. The food is what you would expect, mostly fried. The people cooking and serving behind the counter are very nice. There were plenty of regulars dropping in for their dinner and a quick chat. The place definitely meets a need in Parkes.