I have been eyeing this place ever since it opened…read more
I had the opportunity just before the footy to see if it was a worthy place to become a regular at.
It was quite full and loud, mostly because of the football being about 20 minutes walk from the venue, so the crowd had the same idea as I had to grab a bite to eat before the game. However, the crowd was well behaved and were generally well-dressed, the environment was friendly, comfy and inviting.
The staff are attentive and service standards were reasonable.
The table I sat on was communal, but you have enough space to call it your own. The table has knives, forks and napkins at your disposal.
I ordered the Beef Burger and a side of chips. I wasn't expecting much, I just wanted the burger to be tasty and to my surprise, it was delicious. The interesting mix of beetroot relish, gruyere cheese and American mustard was a perfect combo. The presentation was pleasing and my first bite was nothing short of sedating. The chips were great as well. In terms of price, the burger was $12 and chips were $3.50, and I have had much worse at those prices and for what you get, it seems like they have got the price right.
What I enjoyed most about the meal was that it satisfied. I was full, not the type of full where you feel lousy, but the 'feel good' type. If that makes sense, I'm sure yelpers would understand.
You can even watch the burgers being prepared and you can see the effort and amount of care in how the burgers are cooked. It's a nice touch.
I want to try everything on the menu, but the Beef Burger is so good, I'm not sure if I can deviate to other options. I will, but the choice is hard and that's a huge credit to this establishment.
Overall, I had to give The Beer & Burger Bar high praise as it ticked every box I would have expected. When I enter a place and come out feeling satisfied that I spent money on a great experience and amazing taste, you will come back every time.
