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!

I don't drink whiskey at all - can't even get it past my nose. But when I walked past this place it…read morejust looked awesome and I wanted to go in and have a drink. They have all sorts of stuff hanging off the walls that just screams out American / blokes bar. There's a wall full of US number plates, lumberjack saws, guitars, and of course - the heads of a few dead animals. The owner / bartender Scott was really friendly and didn't care at all when I said that I prefer red wine over scotch. He has a bit of everything on the menu and aside from whiskey from all over the world they have a good cocktail menu as well. So I got a red wine and as people filtered into the bar I saw people ordering cider, beer, wine, and everything in between. So don't be put off if like me you don't drink whiskey - its a great small bar in the main street of Orange.

Old world charm is one way to describe this hotel. The solid dark brown woodwork is displayed in…read morethe bar, windows and tables. Coming into town you know you can get a decent feed at a reasonable price at this hotel. Country folk from neighbouring towns often eat at this hotel because of the good food and the friendly atmosphere. The $10 specials are large and impressive. Also loved how the waitress said "Would you like salad or vegetables with the fish and chips... There is no extra cost ?" It is a great meeting spot, a place for a large staff gathering or just for two people. Oh, the beer is cold too!!

Highly recommended this amazing hotel. Ten dollar specials are wonderful and they have crumbled…read moresteak on weekends which is delicious The meals are all large and there is no way you could go home hungry. Special range of desserts also available Plenty of seating and parking in a central part of town

If you're from Sydney the garden of this place is very similar to The Winery in Surry Hills. Great…read moreplace, great food and great local wines by the glass. I can see that it would get really busy and with a few different areas and buildings in which to eat I can see why other Yelpers have said to specify which part of the venue you want when making a booking. As it wasn't too busy I just hung out in the garden and only one part of the venue had been reserved on the night. I only tried the chorizo plate and a glass of wine as I'd already eaten down the road at Percy's. The chorizo was dressed in a mustard aioli with honey and coriander had just the right mix of sweet and spicy - definitely recommend it. The staff were happy and really helpful as well.

Birthday dinner was spent here with big sister and her husfriend. Sister had booked ahead…read more(thankfully) as it was quite busy, despite the chilly weather. The venue has an array of seating areas including the cosy bar area with the open fire and magnificent bar; the outdoor garden and the extension garden that is quite open (see photo) and which has open fire pits surrounded by bench seating in the colder weather. We shared a variety of small plates and each of them was noteworthy. If it's on the menu, I find it hard to bypass a scallop, so the seared scallops on the cauliflower puree were music to my eyes and magic on my tongue! We also had the delightfully spicy buffalo wings, the sliders of the day (Cajun chook) and the prawns. They were all delicious. Sis and I had a lychee martini each, which was a perfect offset to the spice in the Cajun and the buffalo wings. B-I-L ordered a wine from the fairly extensive menu by the glass. Showcasing the local wines, naturally, this spot seems to tick a lot of boxes. I was quite surprised by the other reviews as I found the service quite sufficient on the night and the food was certainly value for $ and perfectly presented. Judging by the quantity of prestige 4WD's spinning around town, Orange is a spot for the posh weekend jaunts. Bookings are probably recommended. But please note my additional tip.

Nice music, helpful staff and great wine…read more Chicken with camembert was tasty, lamb shacks were also nice. There's a downstairs section, which we didn't visit, but the back section was quite modern, and the beer garden also seemed nice.

From the owner: Take the time to enjoy one of Dubbo's finest Hotels, with an atmosphere like no other the Milestone…read moreis sure to impress. The Milestone Hotel is located on the corner of Macquarie & Bultje streets, in the heart of Dubbo's thriving CBD. Built in 1881, our heritage listed building has undergone extensive renovations so that while maintaining the building's historic charm, we offer our guests the best in modern, comfortable surroundings.

Sydneyesc but in Orange!…read more This great little bar and grill is the perfect place to go if you'd like quality food (of tapas style) with nice surroundings. Good portion sizes for 2-4 people per share plate and a good selection of wine. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and lamb skewers!! Also can't go past the curly fries & aioli - very yummy! Cost? 2 small starters, 2 share plates and 2 drinks totaled $64. I'll be back!!

Wednesday lunch was pretty quiet early on. However, my server was excellent, and came to take my…read moreorder at the table rather than wait for me to come to the bar. Fresh beers from 4 Pines were delicious, and the Lamb & Chorizo wrap looked nice and was well cooked (with cool curly fries!), but there was significant gristle in the meat chunks. Couldn't tell if it was from the lamb or the chorizo - tasty enough, but would be improved if more of the gristle was trimmed out first. I've heard great things of some of the other dishes, so intend to come back when next in Orange, to give the place another try.

This was our first return visit, and had some wonderful weather to experience this restaurant…read moreoutside. The front verandah gives you a great view of coming and going on Dubbo's main business street. As was the case our first visit at the peak of summer, the food servings are very generous. Consider a sharing serve initially and then see how it goes. The beer battered chips are fantastic. Drinks include many craft beer options and, though relatively pricey, are served up with all the information you need and a friendly attitude from the staff. Background music plays all day, and I recommend this restaurant for lunch (as that's when we have visited).

Great way to enter the establishment, side alley with blues tunes blaring on outside speaker. Good…read morebeer selection, minimal lunch choices but not really an issue. I got the Reuben, far from traditional but tasty none the less. But SORT OUT THE AIR CON, ie don't have the back roller door open! It was stinking hot, but they tried to fix when we brought it up. Great theme, and early days yet, let's see how they go as they mature

Cheap drinks and very good tasting beer, footy on the TV and good cheap feed will definitely returnread more

From the owner: The DESC has 3 great venues and 8 function rooms to set the standard for enjoyment, entertainment…read moreand leisure.