I absolutely loved the atmosphere and design of this place; one huge, airy room full of comfortable…read morecouches and tasteful decor with large open windows adjoins an expansive deck overlooking a small lake. I was planning to eat so probably should have chosen a table, but on the overcast day it was impossible to pass up being cosy on one of the couches. I sat down and began reading through the menu. It took me a very long time to decide what to have but eventually I did and proudly walked to the bar to place my order. I am not sure if this is the usual practice but I waited a while for someone to come and take my order before realising that perhaps this was what was expected of me, so either that is the norm or the service was a bit slow that day. When I did place my order the girl informed me that she had forgotten to mention the special; the 200g rump steak with salad and chips was available for just $10. My decision making process and gourmet options went down the drain as I decided I couldn't go past such a bargain. It was very enjoyable sitting, enjoying my food as the wind howled outside and the clouds threatened to pour down. I highly recommend this place, particularly if you're after a nice location and pleasant surroundings.

Took 1and a1/2 to get a pizza and Palme which wasn't the best had other people served before us…read morethat wasn't good so not to happy good music though

Good selection of craft beers and cider, only, which what the bench is…read moreYou can order food from Italian restaurant next door or other restaurants near by or bring food with you Trendy cool small bar. Had guy playing guitar in amongst people small enough to do this acoustically last we were there Nice

Visit the Bench in Cleveland it's a haven for great craft brews and will be served with friendly…read moreand welcoming greetings. If you are not sure what to have why not ask one of the wonderful bar staff for a taste test (chances are it will be one of the owners...for that personal touch). I highly recommend the tasting paddle for an all round tasting experience. The team knows what's good and what works to tempt your palate. You can trust their advice. At the Bench they value quality vs quantity and will have limited edition runs of the best beers around. You'll need to be quick for these. I recommend the Stone and Wood for those who normally like a mainstream drop, this is a great little conversion piece. But for those who want a little more adventure the Mornington "Brown" is a winner (it's my pick anyway...this week) :) Food is available from local restaurants who can deliver to you directly at the Bench and menus are available. Look out for speciality beer and food pairing nights as well for a real treat. So much more in this wonderful venue, like them on Facebook and subscribe to their news and blogs. Hope to see you there soon. Cheers :)

This was a rather nice pub with some rather friendly staff, though it certainly isn't one of my…read morefavourites in the area. In a way it is more like a fancy restaurant, or at least the bistro out the back was, where I decided to go and grab a drink. The service was pretty good though, and the beer selection was okay, though not necessarily all that fantastic. Still, it was a nice pub, and being close to the railway station certainly helped as well.

Unfriendly and rude staff. Sent email 3 weeks ago which was ignored concerning lost property. Their…read moretoilets including their new ones are gross and vandalised.

This is the worst place I've eaten at in a while everyone says the service is so bad here but I…read morehave been waiting one an half hours for an entree!! This place smells like a bird sh*t and assh*le everywhere. They play the sh*test Australian music ever, the dude actually sound like a full on weasel. Can you actually play modern music around here we're not all old people!!! Please I beg you do not go to this place I highly recommend the capella bar Tavern instead which has the best service and steaks. For your time and I hope you read this well please take my review into consideration. If you staff or anyone sees this please improve your pub.

My wife and I both ordered medium to well done steaks. Hers was over done and tough to chew. Mine…read morewas barely not bleeding on the plate. We ordered at the same time. Never again. Good atmosphere, but way overpriced for badly prepared food.

I'd been waiting for my next inter-state trip to Queensland to finally come visit this brewery and…read moreI was not disappointed! The brewery is located in an industrial park about 25-30mins drive outside of Brisbane CBD (approx. $50 cab ride or $40 UberX oneway). We were pleasantly surprised to find the brewery buzzing when we arrived, a game of Cornhole underway in the front outdoor area, tables filled with beer paddles & a food truck (Puerto Taco) churning out delicious tacos to make sure we had a stomach lining while we tasted all their delicious beer. The inside bar/brewery/seating area is cozy, tables adorned with lamps made from old ten pin bowling pins, a games area upstairs as well as other board games to master at your tables while you drink. The bar itself has plenty of taps meaning they can have plenty of rotating beers on show and also keep a decent bottle list for dine-in or takeaway too. And of course this leads me to their beer, I was already a fan before I arrived but Bacchus put out some really creative & interesting craft beers, meaning you'll more than likely find something to drink whether you're a beer snob, beer n00b or non-beer drinker (everyone has to try the Lamington Dark Ale, the nose alone will sweep you away to Lamington-land :p).

Not only is the beer awesome the staff are just as nice. If you can't find a beer here that you…read morelike then if you stick to your xxxx. We live in the Northside but for sure will be back here again. Awesome times!!

Food is way over priced for the quality. Nothing on my plate was cooked properly or made sense…read moretogether on the plate. Got the steak with prawns and calamari. Steak was over cooked and tough, prawns were served in a disgusting creamy sauce and calamari had no bite and tasted like it was from the freezer. Also bought a vodka and lemonade which was $8, didn't get any vodka in it at all. I watched the bar tender pour a shot from vodka bottle which mu have been water. Over all not impressed and would never return. Shame as atmosphere was good.

Really great spot for a Sunday lunch. Good food amazing views and service is ok too. Entertainment…read moreis often really good.

Okay, this is basically a suburban pub, so I really wasn't expecting all that much. Yet, even…read morethough it is somewhat suburban, it was still rather nice, and the service was pretty good. The beer selection really wasn't all that great, but that was something to be expected. However, it wasn't particularly crowded, especially considering the time of year when I ended up here. In a way, it is still a nice and relaxing pub in which to have a nice beer.

I am quite amazed by the negative reviews of previous customers. Perhaps the management has taken…read morenotice of the comments and seriously lifted their game, or perhaps being a backwoodsie pensioner crow eater I have low expectations, but my experience was amazing. The staff were jovial, chatty and very eager to please. The meals came out expediently well portioned and despite the fact that Coopers was not available, the drinks choices were above our expectations.