With all the prohibition era styled pubs popping up around the city, The Blind Bear was long…read moreoverdue in the Shire. I love how this place does drinks - there's four taps of rotating craft beer/cider, and once they're out they tap a new flavour. They ran out of 2 beers while we were there, and a new keg was quickly tapped each time. They have cardboard signs serving as labels - an easy way to keep the signage current - and at $8-9/pint, its a great way to try different beers without damaging your wallet. For wine they only offer 1 red and 1 white each night, and those change daily. The cocktails are made with care, with a good selection of classics (martini, Manhattan) and some fruity modern conceptions as well. Food was quite good, despite some of the portions being small. The cheesesteak for $16 could easily be consumed in a few bites. The pulled pork for $16 was delicious, served between two toasted pieces of delicious bread (not the "hoagie" I was expecting, but some of the best pulled pork I've had in Australia), and a better serve than the cheesesteak. The sliders were, again, on the small side. At $4/each or 4 for $15, you'd need 4 to make a meal. I found the chicken sliders a bit bland, possibly being overpowered by the potatoes in the garlic mash. The beef sliders were much better, with a delicious pickle relish. Of course, I had to grab the wings (6 for $9 or 12 for $16) which were one of the standouts for the night. A bit sweet at first, they pack a bit of a punch with a heat that builds. The three chip options (chilli cheese fries, sweet potato wedges, and steak fries with chipotle mayo) were all pretty good. Rumour (or rather, Facebook) has it that this place does $0.50 wings and $5 hot dogs on Wednesdays - definitely worth checking out. Come early if you want a table - we managed to grab one of the last of them at 6 pm on a Saturday, and didn't see much turnover during our 3 hour stay.

Favourite bar in the Shire with the best selection of craft beers that often change. Love coming…read morehere for a casual night of drinks and a beer I won't normally have elsewhere. Their fireball apple's are the best with freshly squeezed apple juice!

Actually, I'm sort of confused as to why this place is called Northies when it happens to be…read morelocated to the south of Sydney (and you could even consider it to be the deep south, since it does happen to be the shire). Well, this pub was pretty terrible. In fact it seemed to be one of those bars that had found itself in the basement of a newer development, and was pretty forgettable. Oh, and don't expect a decent beer selection either because their isn't one. Probably best to give this place a miss.

We went to Northies regardless of the bad reviews on other review forums like Zomato and Trip…read moreAdvisor. This was a mistake... the food was all very mediocre and the restaurant/sports bar was very hard to navigate. They checked our IDs multiple times just to get in line at the bar and order food. My friend ordered a gluten free pizza (8 inch) which was significantly smaller than the normal sized ones (12 inch) regardless of it being the same price. There was a ton of red pepper flakes, but other than that, minimal flavor, very burnt crust and it came out after everyone else at the table had already finished eating. The tacos and burgers were really mediocre.

My partner and I started off with a cocktail. Ah so good! We sat outside so it was nice to people…read morewatch! We ordered 3 small plates which consisted of the yellowfin poke, the prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella and the Wagyy beef tartare. For our main plate we got battered flathead and a side of the broccolini! Wow! All dishes were were delicious! In total that was enough for 2ppl! Service was great, the host Rob was very friendly and chatted when he had a chance. Place was pretty packed by the time we left! Will indeed be back!

Lovely spot for a tapas lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Not the cheapest, but excellent food and…read moregreat service. We had to order an additional serve of the seafood taco's for everybody. And the goat cheese is just to die for. They were a little bit stingy on the crackers and we had to order more for which we were charged an additional $5. Highly recommended!

Tasty food with just the right amount of spice and booths that you could curl up and have a nap…read morein... After a few of their delicious cocktails I was at risk of never leaving the turquoise cloud like lounge!!

A great place to sample some of the best wines, where you can try a taste or a glass…read more Good selection of food as well to share with your selected glass or glasses. The team there are great & welcoming & very knowledgeable about wines. If you are from the Shire join their Facebook site & it will update you on "what's on", they have interesting & informative evenings from Wine Producers with tasting nights. Great to see something innovative like this in my beloved Sutherland Shire.

Interesting, innovative and laid-back!…read more If you're looking for a trendy wine bar in the Shire head to Beyond the Label in Miranda Westfield. The staff are knowledgeable and laid-back creating a chilled out atmosphere. The idea here is to load some cash money onto a debit card which they give to you to keep; I loaded mine up with $50 for 3 people on a lazy Saturday afternoon. There is a huge selection of wines from Chardonnay to Shiraz and many regions are on display. Grab a glass and choose your preferred wine, enter your pre-paid debit card and select whether you are after a taste, 1/2 or a full glass (prices ranging from $1.75 - $12.00 depending on size). There are also meat, cheese and snack platters on offer and we went for the big dog - $60 for meats, cheeses, unlimited bread, olives, pate, pickles and dips. The food was good though a little overpriced. We didn't end up spending all of the money on our debit card so it now acts like a gift card and can be used upon return to either sample more wines or even buy a bottle (or 2)! Great spot for a drink before a movie or an afternoon with the girls.

Great little spot overlooking North Cronulla beach. We…read moreshared the fattoush salad. burrata. smoked eggplant. crisp flat bread $19. And the wagyu pastrami sandwich. pickled cabbage. provolone. black garlic mayo. toasted sourdough loaf $17 Both absolutely delicious. Wonderful service, highly recommended. If you know and enjoy the Sealevel Restaurant in Cronulla then this is next door to Next Door Cronulla (the Allouche Family own/run both).

Amazing birthday lunch with the family. Highly recommend! Friendly staff and talented chefs. I…read moreordered the Salmon and the Waffles and they both were amazing.

Cute little burger joint right by Cronulla Beach…read more It's just steps away from the beach, so it's perfect if you want something to eat after a good swim or soakin' up the sun. The seats near the window also have a nice outdoor view & can even see the beach!

Love this place, the decor is minimal and beachy with a view of Cronulla beach. The service is…read morefriendly and warm, now to the food. Such a great menu with a huge variety of burgers, wings, tacos and cocktails. I had to order the salsa verde and Parmesan fries. WOW. So worth ordering, salty, vinegary, crispy and fresh, everything you want in fries and more. I ordered the chicken burger and the cheese burger to share. The meat in the cheese burger was so juicy and fresh covered in melted cheese accompanied by mustard, pickles, tomato sauce and aioli what more could you ask for in a burger?!? Now to the chicken burger. This was epic and by far my favourite. It came with maple bacon, slaw and cheese. The chicken was crispy and juicy and I can't wait to try it again. They also have a range of wine, shakes and cocktails.

When we decide on a night out in Cronulla, we always go to Sting Bar. The crowd is a mix of all…read moreages and they play a great variety of music. It is a great location opposite the entrance to Cronulla mall & the drinks are surprisingly affordable for a nightclub/bar. Great little venue with a big dance floor, plenty of room to sit and a good sized bar so that you don't need to wait too long for a drink. An excellent spot in the Shire for a couple of drinks, yet to have a bad night going to this place!

Great little place close to the train station. It was crowded and noisy when we got there, with…read moreseveral large parties. We dropped our bags on a table and the girl taking orders was helpful and patient with us while we made our choices. Turns out it was pizza night, all you can eat for $15. Husband was in heaven! Technically everyone at the table has to order it, but our girl let me order pasta carbonara. We got our beers and a buzzer for food pickup. The room was busy, but a bunch of tables left and staff stayed on it to clear and set the tables for new customers. Pizza was delivered and shortly after the buzzer went off. Everything was delicious! This place is well worth stopping for food and drink. It's noisy, but in a good way!

Really cool hole in the wall kind of bar. There are plenty of booths and heaps of TVs with all kind…read moreof sports to watch. The menu is very "American" I.e. wings, ribs and burgers. Although a little pricey we would definitely come back and eat here again. We had the: 1) half pork ribs in the BBQ sauce - a little dry, so ask for extra sauce 2) Mac and cheese - very tasty with bacon bits 3) chicken wings - best we have tasted out of the USA, although the blue cheese mayo dip was not so good, make sure to ask for a side of ranch. Extensive cocktail list and plenty of beer on tap. Make sure to try the Guava-Tini very nice :)

The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.