Great $10 pub lunch. 200g rump steak with chips and salad cooked just goes way you would expect…read morefrom a country pub. Delicious. Clean and friendly but cold decor.

In a city full of soulless TAB-illuminated meat markets, Terrace Bar is a breath of fresh air…read more A social experiment of sorts, Terrace Bar is the debut product of Newcastle's "small bar movement" and boy have they shown us what we've been missing. Set up in a faux-derelict manner (behind the bar is the only modern aspect to the place), it owes a lot to Melbourne's hipster-chic scene, from the boutique beer selection to the fantastic DJ sets and impromptu dance floor. The atmosphere is great, friends and completely without any of the confrontational attitudes that plague... well.. just a bout every other bar in Newcastle. Only minus is that the license is only til midnight. The host live gigs and other performances in the small venue upstairs and also have a rooftop beer garden (as I said: "Melbourne") which is now open from lunchtimes at the weekends throughout the Summer. Only open Thursday-Sunday, this is a fantastic addition to the city and hopefully it will thrive.

A hidden hot spot in the heart of Newcastle. I've never been before and walked right passed it. A…read moretruly deceptive entrance. I'm not a fan of dark places which seems to be a trend with drinking venues. However, taking the stairs to the top completely changes the atmosphere. Downstairs you'd think they would go out of business but upstairs is where the people are. Back down by the bar was a dj playing great music with enough space for an impromptu dance. Not my type of place but I can appreciate what they are trying to achieve here.

Great atmosphere in the pub/taproom…read more We kicked off our weekend in the Hunter Valley with a stop here. The beer was very good. The Slacked Magpie was off the charts. One of the best beers I have had in quite sometime. It was considered a Vanilla Milk Porter. Very tasty. Other beers we had were good as well. Service was friendly and entertaining. Beer went well with the food we had at the adjoining restaurant that is part of the resort.

Great beer and brewery in Hunter Valley! I came here as part of a Hunter Valley wine tour with…read moreKangarrific tours, and I'm so glad we did! I'm not that big of a beer fan, but I am always eager to try new brews! They have 10 beers on tap, and my friend and I tried the ginger and citrus beer and the glitter beer. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and I can see this place being THE place to be on a night out with friends. The staff were great and answered any questions we had. The beer and atmosphere were both great, and I can definitely see myself hanging out with friends here!

Our deal for our night at The Tuscany Estates included a 3-course dinner and a full breakfast…read more Great deal, except that the restaurant for dinner was closed. We were sent to this on-site bar and the manager kindly agreed to honor the deal and let us pick the 3 courses we each wanted. We shared bruschetta and an antipasto plate which was all yummy. The men ordered the steak dinners which were huge. My friend got the spaghetti with prawns, which wasn't very special, and the large prawns had an odd taste and texture. I ordered the fish of the day, barramundi, and it came with a coleslaw type salad and crispy chips. It was yummy. We ended with desserts of tiramisu and poached pears, also yummy. The service was friendly and accommodating, with the staff checking in with us frequently to make sure we were doing ok. The ambiance was beautiful, with fantastic views of the nearby vineyards.

We really enjoyed this place. The food was more gastropub vs bar fare which is what we expected in…read morewine country. The service was good but food came out slow. Who has Momos on the menu? They were a big hit! Our charcuterie board was interesting with pates and meats (surprise no cheese), but delicious just the same. The beef cheeks were tender, they melted in your mouth. A good date night experience.

An Irish Pub in a NSW country town ..... what a happy place ..... the bar was well stocked with…read moremany beers that you would like plus the Irish favorites ..... wooden floor boards ..... chiseled stone walls in places ..... Long church seats in other places ..... a well looked after and respected pool table ...... a chilled and friendly guy behind the bar ..... it had that warm and welcoming feeling as you entered this little Irish escape. I really enjoyed my stay and plan on coming back .... I will drink more and even try the yummy food that kept passing my way. It looks like it may be one of Mudgee's favorite places to be.

As a comfortable venue for drinks at any time of day, this place is the bees knees…read more We recently tried a special wine and food night on November's Black Friday. Big night of multiple courses and accompanying wines from a local winemaker. The place needs to learn a lot from the experience, as there was so much left to chance and uncertainty. Patrons arrived at all different times with different ideas of what was happening and when. Staff were no better informed. Good intentions; God-awful execution! Non-function meals at the bistro are OK, though I would recommend choosing the house specialty dishes to get a consistent picture of what this place wants to feature.

Great bartenders, good wine. Definitely recommend the Viking pizza - jalapeños and the bbq sauce…read moremade for a delicious pizza. And an AMAZING view from the patio area.

From the owner: Archibald Hotel is a vibrant go-to venue for the locals of the mountains and a rewarding day trip…read morefor city folk. The Archibald Hotel was named for Archibald Bell, who opened the way through to Mount Tomah, and provides Restaurant quality foods, peaceful location, breathtaking views of Sydney, in all, history fused with modern dining and relaxation. Archibald Hotel is nestled up high along Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights offering panoramic views across the hills and down to Sydney, giving gastro pub classics a contemporary make-over, Archibald Hotel makes the most of surrounding fresh produce by incorporating local ingredients into the menu. With a spectacular outdoor eating area where you can sit back and relax with a drink or two, and a spacious interior emanating warmth for those who prefer indoor comforts. Archibald Hotel is the ideal place for your next family dinner, party or work function. Go on, you deserve it!

We usually come here quite often and enjoy a cheap,tasty feed but not tonight. My dad was FURIOUS…read morewhen they removed the king avocado schnitzel off the menu. We ordered Steak,Pizza and Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken had a side of hollandaise and it was disgusting. Steak came out cold and slightly over cooked,can you blame them tho? we did wait an extra 40 minutes after the pizza and chicken had came out,we had to ask someone to retrieve the steak,who knows how long it would of taken if we didn't ask. Plus the service was horrible. Meals came out 25 minutes apart minimum even tho we ordered at the same time. Staff is lovely though,We cannot remember the name of the red haired bloke who said goodbye on the way out but he is by far the nicest member of the ob. Hoping this review can help them benefit for the better. #bringbackthekingavoschnitzel

I stopped in with my boyfriend for a little snack before the drive back to Sydney. We got a bowl of…read morechips and two midi James Lashes for $20. You order at one bar and then pick up your food at another. It's very DIY here, no servers. The atmosphere is very much child-friendly-pub style, with a playground and even a jump house for kids (not sure if that's always there or if we came on a good day). Lots of families were around, parents having drinks while their kids chased each other outside. The wedges we got came in a huge bowl. We got a much bigger serving than I expected, which was nice since it ended up being dinner. The service wasn't bad but it wasn't super friendly. There isn't anything terrible about this place, but there isn't anything really great about it either.