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    Bitter Suite

    3.9 (40 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BITTER SUITE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Crumbed black pudding
    Owen H.

    Look at this face I know the years are showing Look at this Menu I still don't know where my appetite is going I don't know much But I know I love this place And that may be all I need to know. Luckily for the good souls here, I don't live in Brisbane but if I did, this would probably be my local. I would annoy them with my Jim Carey's cable guy level of intense custom. I normally don't start off saying how good the staff are in a place but it really was the first thing you notice here. The waiter who was on that day in particular was outstanding. Good humored and most importantly looked like he actually wanted to be there. Food was excellent AND....AND.... They knew we were sharing and did out amounts for the amount of people there without us asking. Good selection of drinks, really interesting menu. We had the plowman's, oysters and black pudding all of them excellent and fairly priced. Perfect place to sit and graze and watch the world go by. A seriously slick operation for a small pub. When I come back to Brisvegas it'll be one of the first spots I'll haul ass back to.

    Ellie W.

    Oh hello my new favie place to chill on a Saturday arvie. Quiet location; plenty of outdoor (and indoor) seating; table tops that are actually clean and not housing a pool of condensation; live acoustic music; knowledgeable, friendly barstaff, and enough craft beers to put the big breweries out of business. Bittersweet? Most definitely. Literally stumbling across this place whilst cruising along the lush streets of New Farm, the gathering of people and girl on guitar caught our eye and we knew we had to pull over and check it out. Best decision made for the day right there. This place is oozing in character - from the feature wall decorated in black and white floral, to the old classic Australian tucked-away restaurant area and the hipster-esque bar tenders and waitstaff. Beer takes pride of place here - and goes above and beyond the usual craft beer suspects - featuring tap beers from the Sunshine Coast Brewery, 4 Hearts Brewing from Ipswich and Bacchus Brewing in Brisbane (to name a few). Oh and they aren't all lagers either: there's Porter, pale ale, Kolsch, IPA and cider on tap. There is of course a red and white wine list, cocktails, Merlo coffee and an expanse of craft beers chilling in bottles in the fridge. Oh and don't forget the food menu. It's open every day from 7am, so of course there's a breakfast, lunch, tapas and a substantial dinner menu. But really, what complements a cracking beer better than a slow braised beef and stout pie, or just a good ole serve of tempura prawns with a side of honey and wheat beer mustard dipping sauce? If you like your beer, good food and friendly company; then you're sure to have a pretty sweet time here.

    Slow Cooked Lamb, $22 an absolute steal!
    Matthew S.

    New to me, but looks like a well patronised site for locals. Great gem, the perfect venue... small but well used space with ample outside seating, set in a suburban area but doesn't feel like it, limited food menu but no doubt all done well, a limited tap beer offering but all top quality (Cooper's Red and Green, where do you see that in Brisbane?), small wine list but again, quality offerings! The staff were over accommodating, and well versed on the drinks and food offerings. Was an absolute treat... Had the slow cooked lamb, and given the $22 price tag for a main meal that could easily fetch closer to the $30 mark, was value personified. It was a delight, tender, caramelised and the broad beans a nice touch. A really great venue!! For that, I thank you Bitter Suite and will see you again soon...

    Lemon meringue shake - the most delicious thing to ever pass my lips
    Peri C.

    After weeks of driving past whilst on errands and gazing wistfully at the carefree diners at this New Farm local, I finally got the chance to grab some of their delicious tucker this weekend. Located in a deceptively sleepy corner of Wellsby Street, this cafe / bar / restaurant is just meters from Merthyr Village, bus stops and the bustle of Brunswick Street. The old brick building with high ceilings has been gorgeously restored and brought to life with an eclectic mix of chandeliers and beer posters. I sampled their lunch menu, opting for the banh mi and a lemon meringue shake. The banh mi was tasty and came with fries although I may have missed out on its unique taste by requesting the pâté be removed. According to the waitstaff, the pâté is a featured flavour in that dish - so, despite being quite good, it may taste completely different if ordered as intended with the full ingredients list. The real star of my meal was the lemon meringue shake. It actually tasted like a lemon meringue tart - complete with biscuit crumbs, gooey creamy lemon curd and meringue pieces. Oh gosh, I must have slurped it down in about thirty seconds flat. If it wasn't terribly unhealthy for me, I'd make it a regular treat! Price-wise, it's pretty standard for New Farm with most mains at lunch between $18-20. If you're hunting for a bargain, there's a weekly special of a main dinner meal with wine/beer/cider for $20 and I plan to check that out ASAP!

    Kristen M.

    It was a date night with the husband and this wife is a happy one. I may be what you would consider as a craft beer connoisseur, and coming from one of the best micro-brew cities (San Diego), I'm just getting started dipping my feet into the Aussie world of craft beers. The Bitter Suite offers a nice variety, categorizing into moods and tastes. They offer about 8 selections from the barrel, which I assume is "draft on tap" in other words. While they do not list it, they do offer flights of 4 oz beer for you to sample, just pick 4 from the barrel list. The husband and I shared several options - the cheese plate with two options (they have up to 4), trio dips, lamb ribs, and cut fries with aioli. They do offer gluten-free options, just be sure to mention it to the waitress. We ended up having gf toasts in place of what they would probably serve crackers for the cheeses and dips. The brea was very nice, but I do think they could toast it a little longer. The fries with aioli is excellent for sharing. We couldn't even finish it! I'll definitely come back for the beers, drinks, and the food!

    Whole roasted cauliflower, chilli edamame and eggplant
    Alice N.

    I popped in for a catch-up lunch with my mum today (she's over from Perth. I am smiling constantly now. I'm still finding my way around New Farm so I jumped on Yelp and decided to take a chance on Bitter Suite. Good call, I'm gonna say, good call. I had a Willie Smith Cider (TAS) and mum had a dark beer from Colonial Brewing (WA). Both drinks were surprising and really enjoyable, but today the winner was the food. What did we eat, I hear you ask? Well, let me tell you! **TOP DISH** Edamame with chilli and sesame This may be the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. I'm not joking. Salty, spicy, rich and buttery. I love edamame when they're hot. Whether you go in for beers or dinner or just water, you need to order these. Breads Three types of bread with pumpkin hummus and olive oil. Yum. Yum. Yum. The flavours were really subtle and went really well with everything else we ordered. Whole cauliflower So, when you roast a whole cauliflower and cover it with cheese, it tastes like heaven. Heaven in a ramekin. Chips with aioli Standard. Thin and crispy shoestring fries with a little metal jug of aioli. (tip - dip them in the pumpkin or the cheese of the cauliflower) Eggplant Grilled and tender, I combined this with the cauliflower and I was suddenly in a vegetable medley dream. Our order was a great vegetarian exploration of the menu and I'm very keen to go back and have dinner (and maybe let go and get something meaty. I know, crazy!)

    Sandra E.

    Came here on Friday night with a group of friends that I haven't seen for ages! It was pretty cool and busy... but so glad that my friend made a reservation. The hosts and hostess were totally nice, even though they were running around trying to clear tables and cater for all the people coming in and out. We ordered drinks at the bar and they were all done well. I ordered 3 baskets of fries for everyone to share which arrived about 15 or 20 mins later. They were served with aioli sauce and 2 of them were served with salami sauce. It was totally different and a bit spicy, it was nice! In saying that they weren't finished properly because I seemed to be one of the only very hungry people. The ambience was totally chilled and it felt kinda hipster, and the music was totally cool! I'm definitely keen to come back!

    Calamari appetizer ($15)
    Sophie A.

    Bitter Suite is situated on a leafy side street in New Farm. I found the ambiance very pleasant (nice decor, appealing outdoor seating area). The service was friendly and the draft beer selection was solid. I ordered the calamari, and found it to be tasty, but small in size, and somewhat soggy.

    Cute outdoor setting, perfect for brunching
    Tabatha L.

    Went here for brunch today and was really impressed. Being vegan, it can be difficult to eat at a non vegan restaurant however they were so accommodating and took time to go through menu options with me. I ended up with a great personalised meal, can't wait to go back.

    Eggs benny with a side of baked beans

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    8 years ago

    Poor quality food. Ordered chicken parm; was dry, overbooked, bland. Would not bother eating here again. Draft beers are good, though.

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    Perfect for Breakfast. I love their Egg Benedict. Nice Area to sit with family or friends and have a coffee/ beakie

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    Review Highlights - Bitter Suite

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    Barcadia

    Barcadia

    4.4(7 reviews)
    1.8 kmBulimba
    $$

    Had read quite a number of reviews on this place so finally decided to go . First of all the…read moreservice from making the booking , to arriving , and then being seated was excellent , the food excellent as well. I had the cheese burger with fries, instead of the good old fashion tomato sauce , it was served with a relish sauce with a slight hit of chilli , its quite nice and had tasted nothing like that before. They also had large variety of wood beer on tap as well as bottles , cocktails for the ladies as well. Very nice decor as well Quite a pleasant place to sit a have a few, with friends after work.

    We visited Bulimba's latest bar on Oxford Street Barcadia (the site of the old Ahmets) on the first…read morenight that they opened to the public (about 3-4 weeks ago). It's a semi-fancy-ish bar & restaurant and only offers a wide range of drinks (of course), but also has some delicious food you must try. The menu lends itself to sharing with small & large plates on offer, but if you're feeling hungry, you can have it all for yourself. Small share plates range from $8- $22, & large share plates range from $22-$42. We highly recommend trying the Pork & beef ragu pappardelle ($24), and the pan fried house gnocchi with guanciale, lemon sage & truffled peccorino. These two dishes were so heavenly. The pork & beef ragu was so tender & full of flavour, & the Pappardelle pasta was amazing. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly;light & fluffy like clouds.The pecorino & guanciale gave the right amount of saltiness, & the beautiful addition of the lemon sage was devine! Yum, yum, yum! We also ordered a side of the sweet potato wedges with taragon aioli.This is a MUST! So tasty! Service at the time was a little mixed, but it was only their first night, & it improved as the night wore on. We love what they've done with the place, especially the Frank & Mimi mural, & some old pinball machines near the bar. We unfortunately were way too full to fit in dessert, so we will definitely be back!

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    Barcadia
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    Ambrosia & Co - Interior.

    Ambrosia & Co

    3.3(10 reviews)
    1.8 kmBulimba
    $$

    Discovered this place a few months ago and went again yesterday…read more They have an excellent homemade fig loaf served with maple butter!! Very decadent and can even be shared if you aren't feeling too greedy. The coffee is yummy and service is excellent. The moment you signal that you're ready to order (sailing a little flag on the boat which decorates the table) the waiters swoop in. It's nice because you aren't heckled or bothered like in the USA. When you are ready to order, the mast goes up and the service comes running. The restaurant is pretty loud because of the concrete floors, so I try to avoid it on the weekends or grab a table outside if at all possible. The gyros are delicious, I recommend the chicken and the vegetarian. Cheap, generous and tasty- Mediterranean done well.

    Ambrosia & Co is a bit of an oasis on busy Oxford Street. This Mediterranean cafe-come bar-come…read moregrill has a minimalist aesthetic of whites and powder blues with distinctly nautical leanings that calms the soul. We visited early one weekday morning for a lazy breakfast at the new kid on the block. I selected from a large menu which unfortunately didn't identify which dishes were gluten free. The staff were very happy to help however, and advised all of the breads could be substituted with gluten free versions so I could satisfy my toasted sandwich cravings. I opted for the Truffled Cheese Toastie with gruyere cheese and truffled salsa. It was presented on a wooden board with fresh greens and red onion to help liven it up. My beverage was aptly named "Sunshine" and contained a mixture of pineapple, orange, apple and strawberry. All up I paid $22.50 for my breakfast and was happy with the serving size and quality of everything. It was fairly quiet at that point with most of Bulimba at work, but I can imagine it getting busier on weekends or Friday afternoons for after-work drinks and food. My toastie was golden and crunchy and the truffle filling was gorgeously decadent when paired with the copious amounts of gruyere. Surprisingly I ate all of the greens and found they helped avoid getting overwhelmed with the big flavours on my plate. The juice was fresh with just the right balance between the fruits and was definitely filling for what I paid. Service was friendly and accommodating and the food arrived quickly. As we were paying our bill I noticed an array of baked goods in the front cabinet with some interesting looking gluten-free options. I think I can see at least one other visit to Ambrosia & Co in my future..

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    Ambrosia & Co - Baked goodies to go, including many gf treats!

    Baked goodies to go, including many gf treats!

    Ambrosia & Co - Avocado toast with two eggs.

    Avocado toast with two eggs.

    Ambrosia & Co - Gruyere and truffle cheese toastie (with gf bread) and Paradise juice.

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    Gruyere and truffle cheese toastie (with gf bread) and Paradise juice.

    Oxford Tap House

    Oxford Tap House

    4.2(12 reviews)
    1.7 kmBulimba
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    Thanks to Yelpers, I got to enjoy this place (along with others on Bulimba's popular Oxford St)…read more Hands down, this is our favorite among the many options. Patrons are happily packed into this small establishment, with inside and outside seating. At first you think the place is busy because they offer carefully selected craft beers on tap. But it's this and so much more; they've a full bar that allows them to feature delicious craft cocktails, and a very nice wine offering. I appreciate purveyors who have narrowed their offering so you can't make a bad decision. The staff is fantastic too. Friendly, helpful and efficient. All this gets them to 5-stars, despite my high standards, but then the food starts to arrive... Their offering of "morsels" are excellent! Presentation, check. Value, check. Quality, check. Deliciousness, star, star, star. The morsels are perfect for sharing but be warned: you won't want to share. I've tried the lineup and all impressed. Wish I could give the Oxford Tap House more stars!

    I had the pleasure of attending this venues opening on Thursday 27/Nov/2014. Even after damaging…read morestorms in the afternoon there was still an impressive turn out. The location is quite convent surrounded by many restaurants and cafes in Bulimba, if your coming from the city it is a definite stop on your night out. The interiors are quite pleasing with good lighting and plenty of wooden finishes. To the back of the venue there is two long tables for larger groups however you may need to get in quick to claim those for the evening. The exterior of the bar has floor to ceiling glass windows and a wooden deck facing the street. Unfortunately I didn't get to try the large variety of beers and cocktails as I was the designate drive for the evening I'll sure be back to try those. Thanks Dave

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    Oxford Tap House - Don't hang outside, come in!

    Don't hang outside, come in!

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    Oxford Tap House - Getting in before work finishes!

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    Getting in before work finishes!

    Southern Attitude

    Southern Attitude

    3.7(10 reviews)
    1.8 kmBulimba
    $$

    If you read nothing else of my review, read that this is a place best ventured to with a group. The…read moremenu is hearty and unless you have super-human eating ability you really won't be able to experience the best of the menu as a solo diner. Still with me? Okay let's begin. I stopped in for lunch and dined solo mid-week. Despite being school holidays it was relatively quite. This is definitely a place that needs the atmosphere of many diners to make it feel like (what I imagine) a true Honky-Donk American bar would be like. The waitresses on duty were so lovely and polite. She explained the flag system they have. Just pop the flag atop the menu holder and it signals to them you would like to ask them a question / order / ask them the meaning of life. This worked fairly well with but a handful of patrons, but I do wonder how it goes when they're at capacity. Defeating the very purpose of dining in an American-style venue, I ordered the Mad Dog Tortilla Salad - grilled chicken, mixed lettuce, smoky bacon, tomatoes, avocado, corn, beans (green), goats cheese, sour cream, house made dressing and tortilla chips. It's a hefty salad and it's probably an illusion to think it's remotely healthy, but I did figure it was more virtuous than a burger or hoagie. As far as salads go, it was filling, a good balance of all ingredients but, and this is entirely personal preference, something this robust needs to be served in a bowl not a silver platter. It's just easier eating. All in all: a solid addition to Bulimba and gives them a part of the Brisbane fixation on US-style eateries.

    Recently opened, they started 'quietly' with explosive flavours! I happened to be heading towards…read moreto cross Oxford St at the 'safe pedestrian' crossing when I noticed that the Thai spot is no longer and new seating and decor replaced it. I pursued the menu and the first thing I thought is "YES 'MURICA!" Eager to try them out, I mentioned to my DH when he was finally 'settled in' (and in the midst of removing his shoes) that I'd like to get drinks to 'celebrate.' He put back on his one shoe, and off we went! We ended up sharing a 'Southern Special' 10 Hour Braised Brisket with our chosen sweet potato fries and Bourbon glazed carrots. There's a few of those specials (it's on the second to last page of the menu, just after the BBQ page) - reasonably priced and they come with two sides. I'm not a big meat eater, but daaaammmn that brisket is fiiiinnnnne. And naturally, I came for the drinks - I got the Chipotle and Grapefruit margarita -- perfectly sea salt rimmed Mason wide-mouth jars. Yummily sweet with a nice heat at the back of the throat. I winkled my nose at my DH's choice of Long Island Iced Tea, because I was being a snob as that drink was my 'young, stupid, cheap, and often watered-down preferred drink' - but I am pleased when I tasted it -- good mix and definitely not watered down (just don't let the ice melt, k?). We also ended our meal sharing 'Mum's Milk Punch' (my original desire for one of their Chocolate Peanut Butter milkshake was denied by DH - he's looking out for me). I enjoyed looking at other people's meals, and had a giggle when I glanced at a pretty lady taking a bite out of one of their German hot dogs (...sorry, I know.) In all, we have been impressed, especially as it is a sister restaurant to La Quinta next door (we weren't terribly impressed with the food there). They have the same ordering system where when you're ready to order, put up the flag on the Longhorned cattle head at your table.

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    Southern Attitude - Root Beer Float :)

    Root Beer Float :)

    Southern Attitude
    Southern Attitude - Smoked Short Cut Beef Ribs, smokey Jack Daniels Glaze. Sides of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Glazed Onion rings and Blackened Corn :)

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    Smoked Short Cut Beef Ribs, smokey Jack Daniels Glaze. Sides of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Glazed Onion rings and Blackened Corn :)

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