This was actually a pretty good pub. A hidden gem if you will. Yeah, it's not that easy to get to,…read morebeing hidden in the backstreets of Annandale, but I guess that is what I liked about it - it was out of the way, quiet, and rather relaxed. You could say that it is a local pub, but it is one of those local pubs that are pretty cool. Oh, and they had some nice beers on tap as well, which always grabs my attention.

The Dale. The 90's soundtrack of my early 20's…read more It's undergone a complete transformation. Where the stage once proudly stood the wall has been knocked down for an expanded dining area, the dingy lighting replaced with hipster bulbs... but it's not all bad, they have a pool table and $4 happy hour! Another bonus is there's no little kids running rampant like at The Empire, well at least not any of the times I've been there anyway. I live 2 streets away from the Annandale so I guess you could say it's my local. We've eaten there quite a few times since the revamp and have to admit the quality of the food has gotten a hell of a lot better compared to when they first re-opened. Last Friday while waiting for the Mrs to finish work I took advantage of the $4 beers. $4 Happy Hour is only between 5pm - 7pm so be prepared to pay an extra $1.50 on your basic schooner after that, which is still pretty decent for Sydney. She ended up joining me for some dinner, I had the Country Chicken Burger while she had the Fun Guy Toastie. Pretty tasty stuff. I also highly recommend the Shnitty, all pubs do a Chicken Schnitzel but the Annandale does it especially well. As if we weren't stuffed enough we also indulged in dessert. Mrs must of been in a fun mood 'cause she ordered the "Fun Day" chocolate waffle sundae while I ordered "The Cookie Monster". If you haven't tried the desserts here yet, do yourself a favour... I was totally surprised how good they were!

Reasonable Pub, but the food is TERRIBLE. its a shame because there are very few places on the…read morenorth shore, that is the only reason they get away with it. ordered a medium rare steak, and whilst it did come out medium rare, it was the dryest, toughest steak I have eaten at a pub. They must be buying sub grade beef as I ate the fries and salad, then literally took the steak home and gave it to my dog.

The Greengate Hotel in Killara is one of Sydney's great pubs. Originally opened in 1832, this…read moreheritage listed site is a must visit. A top spot to enjoy a beverage, with many different spaces to suit any occasion. The hotel includes a number of bar areas and outdoor spaces, perfect for those sunny days and you can even bring your dog. The Greengate Hotel is also home to one of our favourite pub dining spots, the Greengate Terrace.The Greengate Terrace is an elegant and stylish dining space, with the charm of the old building retained. The room is filled with natural light from the many windows and doors that look out to the terrace, which also has plenty of seating. The service is more upmarket than most pubs, with table service on offer, which is a refreshing change from buzzer service you usually see at a pub. There is also a fully stocked bar with some enticing cocktails and a quality wine list, craft beer and premium spirits.The food at Greengate Terrace is also of a high standard, utilising quality produce which is enhanced by the culinary skills of the kitchen staff.The starters are simple with the natural ingredients highlighted. The half dozen Sydney Rock Oysters are plump, with a creamy texture and these were very enjoyable, served fresh with a champagne vinaigrette which provided a nice contrast.There are are a number of small plates that can be shared if you so please. The trio of Mooloolaba grilled butterflied king prawns with butter and herbs were the pick of the day, a good size and possessing a nice charred seafood flavour. For a vegetarian option, the asparagus dish is refreshing. With the asparagus both grilled and shaved, served with slithers of grapefruit, rocket and tonburi (which is known as Japanese field caviar). This dish is prepared super well, with a pretty plating.When ordering mains, there are plenty of pub classics to choose from like fish and chips, pasta, roast chicken breast, slow cooked lamb, pan fried Barramundi and a few different cuts of steak. It is much classier than you often find in a pub. We enjoyed the beautiful Barramundi which had a crispy skin flaky flesh, served with broccolini and a silky kimizu, a Japanese egg and vinegar sauce, similar to bernaise. The Barramundi was simple, yet elegant and perfectly prepared. We also ordered the 5+ Wagyu rump from the specials menu, the steak cooked as ordered at medium rare and it melted in the mouth. This was served with french fries and an incredibly tasty truffle butter. Definitely one of the better steaks we have enjoyed. There are also a range of sides and enticing desserts if you are super hungry.We really enjoyed our visit to the Greengate, it is definitely on our return list. A great spot if you are in the area and worthy of a stop on the way up the coast or on the return. Thanks to the Greengate Terrace for the hospitality and to Vandal and Co for the invite.

Amazing staff and vibrant atmosphere…read more Come up here regularly for some dinner and drinks. I love all the staff they are always smiling and super friendly! Food is good quality and pretty reasonably priced for a hotel! Only reason I didn't give it an over the top 5 star rating was because they don't have a big buck machine or pool table!

Depending upon your age group, the Hillside Hotel can be heaven or hell…read more After a recent visit on a Saturday night, we discovered two things: we were no longer 18 (the place was packed with young adults and the noise was ferocious) and the name change - it used to be the Hillside Tavern. It appeared to be a big hit with the younger crowd, there was a line to get in at the back near the carpark, I don't know what the front was like. I could say I long for the time it was the tavern, nice and quiet and plenty of room. It's current metamorphisis into a hot spot seems to be working and I haven't seen any reports in the local paper saying that there has been trouble.

Good food at good prices. Good atmosphere and great on sundays for lunch. Friendly staff with no…read moretroubles.

We're staying in family room. The room is very clean and neat. Sumptuous breakfast included in…read morethis reasonable price. Friendly motel staffs. And friendly kitchen staffs. Perfectly fine stays in this place during winter too. Room have gas heater. Location surrounded with good places to find yummy food. It is just 10mins drive to the Three Sisters

We were able to find a good price on agoda.com that had a Queen Bed and full "Australian Country…read moreHot Breakfast" ($12/person value). This was the first time staying at a motel in Sydney, but it came with a mini-fridge, hot water kettle, toaster, microwave and serving ware for two. On check-in with the friendly Aussie reception, we received a pint a of milk for our tea. Free milk? Even if we are out in the mountains, this is a civilized place ;) Oh and the hot breakfast was amazing. Motels in the States are quite different, but to be fair, the room prices were much closer to a lower end hotel. Make sure to ask about WiFi password, and how to turn on the electric blanket before reception closes. It was unseasonable chilly, and were too lazy to figure out night reception, but luckily we got the radiator to work. FYI, the phone didn't connect to anything, but we (typical Americans) had a good laugh at the STD line sign. Turns out STD stands for the state run telephone service. Definitely recommended!

I've only been here for after work drinks a few times as it's close to my office but this is a…read moretypical corporate hotel. There are too many staff on shift just standing around looking bored and it makes the whole experience very uncomfortable. They aren't all that eager to help either. Don't expect any of them to know anything about their menu or wine list either. The outdoor balcony space is a nice place to have a wine or two.

Came here after a nightmare at a local inn nearby, so this place was amazing compared to the shit…read morehole I got myself into previously. Free parking in the lot, HUGE lot. Receptionist was very helpful and patient while helping me check in, I had a handful of questions and she was able to answer them all very nicely. She upgraded me to a room with a complimentary balcony even though I literally booked the room 10 mins before I showed up, she even remembered my name when I ran into her in the lobby again the next day, and greeted me very politely. Made me feel very welcomed. They have a counter full of useful tourist information, providing places to go, and things to do, perfect for self traveling tourists/visitors. Safety feature: (can also be a hassle, but I would rather be safe than sorry), in order to go up to guest suites, you need to swipe your room key to use the elevator. Decent sized room, very clean & neat. Chair and table for relaxation on the patio ready for you already, decent sized bathroom, with tub and shower. The only thing that bothered me resulting in -1 star is the AC unit in the room, when it starts operating its pretty loud and in the middle of the night, can sound like someone is entering the room, and also, it seems to be always idling with hot air blowing out. Good place, probably will return for future visits.

Plenty of potential, but fails in the execution of the little things that would justify the rack…read morerate and claim to being a "boutique" hotel. A number of obvious maintenance items were evident in our room. Things were addressed once I mentioned them, but really should have been noticed before. King size beds are lovely, although the sealed under blankets lead to sweating and sticking to the bed overnight. If a hotel promises services in their compendium (wines and reception hours, for example), then they should be abided to, or guests informed otherwise.

Oh, I know, we were meant to be getting bags of ice and heading straight back to the wedding venue…read more5 mins outside of Katoomba but you can't walk past a classic slice of Australiana like this one and not toddle inside for a beer, a pie, and a flutter in exactly that order. It didn't disappoint. Old weather-eaten tradies in hi-vis propped up the bar talking about their missing teeth, the matronly woman behind the taps was almost certainly called Beryl, and Tooheys New was like $4.50 a jar or something similarly great. It's old, it's careworn, it's dripping with history and the blue mountains and everything great about this great land. Not a lot of women in here though.

Wow...... It's like stepping back into the 80's. this pub works and does just what you would want…read more..... as long as you don't want something that's up to date or even similar to most pubs but then again, we are not in the city anymore Dorothy !!! Any Hotel that had a pool table these days gets my vote .... so the fact this one has two .... gets two stars just for that. After spending the night before at Leura ..... at the Alexandria Hotel ..... it's kind of hard to believe that they are both owned by the same family. One the crown in the area ..... the other the poor alternative. On a positive note .... not everything has to be brand new, up to date ...... it just has to work, serve cold beer and ok meals ..... which it does. Give it a go ..... nothing to loose except maybe a few hours on the pool table.