Ohhh, but old father time has a way of fixing things…read more I live about a minute away from the Northbridge Hotel but never went there because, well - how to put this - it was a wretched hive of scum and villainy (thanks, Star Wars!) Weird old men betting ion the horses and, well, folks whose eyes didn't exactly look in the same direction, if you catch my drift. And I think you do. But now. Now! The Northbridge Hotel got a cool-over in every sense of the word. The menu kicks A (A stands for ass. Yep.), they're trying different stuff like chicken wing Wednesdays (which I believe their sister bar The Fringe in Paddo also do) and the interior is now a place that I'd want to hang out in. There's still a big focus on the nags, with TV screens and a TAB catering perfectly to those people who love a flutter, casual or otherwise. And look, I have to mention the hot chips. Such chips. Piping hot, heaped on the plate, with some kind of cajun spice rub and a bowl of what I can only assume is chilli mayonnaise hand-delivered by whatever Greek god is in charge of condiments.

Super Friday lunch spot. Well priced pub meals, cold drinks and friendly service. Pub looks newly…read morerenovated and is a nice place to spend an afternoon. Recommended!

Good pub food at very reasonable prices. We ordered 2 steaks and a couple glasses of wine. Generous…read moreportions and tasty.

Not a bad pub for a catch up the calamari and salad is a great dish, value for money, friendly…read morestaff and good sized booths to sit and relax. Decor is ok but was not my type of theme, overall worth popping into.

I went to the Commodore hotel on Saturday for a family lunch and it did not disappoint, the pizza I…read morehad was spot on we all agreed our meals were good. The staff were polite and friendly. Great atmosphere and the newly renovated decor was amazing. This will be our go to place for family events.

Dreadful food, used to be great, the fish and chips were woeful, awful frozen fish with anaemic…read morecold shoestring fries. The expensive salmon dish was over cooked and the wine list was very pricey. We used to come here when the fish and chips came in a wooden tray with a cute little bottle of vinegar. The only good thing about this pub nowadays is that you can bring your dog, having said that she wasn't too impressed either.

A great selection of beers. A good place to socialise over an ale or 2. They had several beers I…read morelike on tap. Many places have none. The outside patio was a good spot to sit.

Trendy pub and lively especially over weekends . Can be noisy in the evenings especially over…read moreweekends but then everyone is having fun. They have a quiet dining area upstairs but with a limited menu , however service is quick.

What a fun spot in Sydney! Super cool vibe and everyone on the staff that we encountered were…read moreawesome! Beer was good. We got tasters, and loved the darker brews, and others were good. The Aussie Beef Pie is what got my wife excited about visiting, and it was really great! I had the Tikka Massala and it was super tasty. It was a bit thinner that I'd have liked, but flavors and heat were spot on. This place is an absolute winner!

The Lord Nelson Brewery has your typical Australian pub on the ground floor but a very nice…read morerestaurant upstairs with great food served at able with white table cloths. We had dark Old Admiral beer and spaghetti with Australian blue crab, and the barramundi filet. Both were great. Go for unexpectedly non-pub like meal in The Rocks.

Quiet (even peaceful), spacious and friendly. This was my first impression of The Union. I was…read morethere on a Monday afternoon for lunch and sat outside away from the business folk and the cricket watching business meetings. The outdoors particularly offers a variety of seating arrangements - patio style stone circle table, black lounge chairs, pub garden benches, café style - there's probably a spot to suit every mood or need. Free wifi available which makes it great for casual business meetings, those staying in the hotel or freelances needing a 'third' place to work. Prices are not cheap but not over the top either.I had a Caesar salad with chicken for $20. The portion was small but enough for lunch and the chicken was quality breast chicken. I was satisfied but wasn't exceptional. My dining partners had burgers - fresh buns, perfectly cooked chicken ($15) and Wagyu beef ($15). For the gluten intolerant there are gluten free pizza bases available and the salads of course but no GF bread. My pick for desert is the Hazelnut and Nougat Ice Cream Terrine with fresh strawberries ($12). Toilets are clean, stylish but dark. High chairs for kids and despite being a pub if you sit outside on quiet day it the garden area is quite a good place to take kids. No grass mind you. Wine starts at $6/glass and goes up to $285 for a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage.

From the owner: Incorporating a sophisticated Parisian style, the Union Hotel has added a new dynamic social…read moreexperience to the heart of North Sydney. Le Bistro is a chic Parisian Bistro at the hotel open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Located downstairs, with its informal yet stylish ambiance, Le Bistro offers affordable, superb traditional French cuisine in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Le Bistro is the ideal spot to dine with friends as there are a variety of dishes to share. Private Function Rooms The Union Hotel offers amazing versatility and the pleasant staff have the ability to cater to an array of various functions. The private function rooms and courtyard areas are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, wedding receptions, and other celebratory moments on a small or grand scale.

Why doesn't Chatswood have any cool bars? Like, it's growing. Exploding, almost. Nobody but oil…read morebarons and foreign princes can afford property here now. But there's no small bars, and no late-night nightlife. Mike Baird, what have you done here? And why doesn't anyone know about it? Anyway, that's clearly a digression. This place bucks the no-bar trend, in fact it's the only place worth drinking in Chatty. (Chelsea Hotel and The Orchard are both soulless). It's *gasp* trendy, if I can say that and not sound like a dag. Probably too late for that. Ah well. There's craft beers you've never heard of and a thoughtful wine list and creative (and affordable!) cocktails and lots of different places to sit depending on whether you're on a date, a corporate lunch, or a catch-up with an old friend that likes playing pool. Magical trees covered in fairy lights welcome you, there's couches, and fun outdoor areas. Come. Drink. Liven Chatswood up with the sound of your laughter and Viking-like merry-making.

Good times great place. Highly recommended! The funky…read moreatmosphere is only topped by the yummy food.