Why doesn't Chatswood have any cool bars? Like, it's growing. Exploding, almost. Nobody but oil…read morebarons and foreign princes can afford property here now. But there's no small bars, and no late-night nightlife. Mike Baird, what have you done here? And why doesn't anyone know about it? Anyway, that's clearly a digression. This place bucks the no-bar trend, in fact it's the only place worth drinking in Chatty. (Chelsea Hotel and The Orchard are both soulless). It's *gasp* trendy, if I can say that and not sound like a dag. Probably too late for that. Ah well. There's craft beers you've never heard of and a thoughtful wine list and creative (and affordable!) cocktails and lots of different places to sit depending on whether you're on a date, a corporate lunch, or a catch-up with an old friend that likes playing pool. Magical trees covered in fairy lights welcome you, there's couches, and fun outdoor areas. Come. Drink. Liven Chatswood up with the sound of your laughter and Viking-like merry-making.

Good times great place. Highly recommended! The funky…read moreatmosphere is only topped by the yummy food.

We live locally and go here regularly. The menu is short and as a wine bar majors on dishes that…read moreyou can share. But the chef is great and the quality of the food absolutely outstanding. Try the lamb shoulder.

Missed going for a year or so because of wine bar name, nothing wrong with a wine bar if that's…read morewhat you're looking for. Finally visited after learning they also served food, and the food was very good, interesting without being too clever, very tasty and priced fairly. Servings well proportioned, perhaps a little small if you're looking to satisfy a rugby player or two (best send them across the highway to the Pymble Pub). And of course the wines were very good. Very friendly host and team. Great addition to eating options in the area.

Oh this is soooo cool!!' Across from the train station!! Really a neat place, creative decor and…read morevery clean and very pleasant help. Just stopped in for coffee, and it is quite good plus drinking a cappuccino with cool jazz playing is my idea of a perfect way to start (or end) my day. The menu is diverse and by the smells coming out of the kitchen they do their own baking, wished I lived close by!!!! Sadly Las Vegas is to far away~

Upper North Shore. New Liquour Licencing laws. A smart…read moreLawyer who obviously knows both. Voila ! Kiplings ! The old garage site near the station at Turrumurra is now a very neat bar and small plate food joint. Service is per young people who have somehow been imbued with a sense of service, pride, and fun. How does a lawyer do THAT ? Food - absolutely fantastic ! Crab on toast, quail lolipops, octopus, prawns, mushroom and truffle tarts, the food is brought out fast and it is very very good, and this is the first night! I think the younger north shore people will find the cost acceptable if not areyouserious cheap. At tonight's setting there was an even mix, perhaps 60:40 oldies : youngies. The space has been done brilliantly, I only wish they had left the outside looking like a garage but that might have been pushing it a bit. There's a long way to go for the UNS but this is a huge step in the right direction. Finally.

This is a buzzy place situated in an atrium behind the old post office in Gordon. A bar with a wide…read morearray of wines and beers, and an eclectic mix of food all with fun names. Sitting there with friends it was still quite easy to hold a conversation even though the place was busy. The service was fast, friendly and efficient, with the owners coming around at one point making sure everything was ok. The food was tapas like with share plates or slightly larger main meals. It is not an extensive menu but certainly enough variety to suite most tastes although a little light on vegetarian options. The various menu items we ordered were beautifully presented and very tasty. My only criticism would be that the size of the dishes were small considering the prices charged. Overall this is a great place to come to with a crowd, great atmosphere.

Wow! The food was amazing, the service was top notch and the ambiance was just lovely…read more I cannot believe I haven't been to this place before, such a hidden gem. Such unusual flavours mashed together, flavours that only a pregnant women would crave. But they work! I couldn't fault a thing. I will be back, and I may wear the temporary cockatoo tattoo for the 10% off! What a great gimmic! Love it

It's a pretty good bar with not much competition in the area (the Ranch is pretty bad)…read more Obviously being inside a university the crowd is predominantly uni students, which can be a good or bad thing depending on whether you are a uni student or not...

Perfect for those of us working in Macquarie Park who want a Friday lunch break with a beer and…read moresome fresh air. Ubar is (not surprisingly) the bar at Macquarie University. They have heaps of outdoor (though mostly covered) seating, cheap drinks, and a bunch of cheap food choices. It's a great way to bust out of a stuffy corporate park environment for those of us who don't work in the CBD. Two points of caution: 1. Don't order from the Asian food place on the top level where the bar is. It's terrible Order from the burger place on the other side of the stairs, or from the food hall downstairs, and bring it up. 2. If you're middle-aged don't perve on the uni students. You will look sad.

A great place for an after work drink, gathering or just to chill out. The meals and drink…read moreselection is extensive. Service is usually good. If the lines are long at the main bar in the ground level try the inside bar.

This place is one of my favs. Great service from the staff. If you are alergic or on a strict…read moredietary req. They can make whatever you want just to provide good cust experience. Every time i go its awesome!

Not worth your money :(. The burgers are WET. Really really…read moregross :(. We added waffle fries to our meals, but it never said they would be DRENCHED in sweet chilli sauce. Genuinely disgusting.

They have happy hour but it's very unclear what the prices are and what's on it. It runs from 4-6p…read more The bartender said it's a gamble which ones come up. They were clear on beer though- the ones on either end- but I don't drink beer so I don't care. I ordered the Paraíso cocktail first, not on special, then a margarita, not on special also a glass of rosé wine also, not on special. The sign says- wine, beer, cocktails. The margarita was good but took 15 minutes, I think the one guy was newer and didn't know where things were. The staff was very pleasant but again, I only came because of happy hour and it being next door to my hotel.

Update 9 months later - went back for a specific night and ti see if anything had changed as the…read morelocations is convenient. This is the first time we have tried it again since the review below. Seems not much has changed and in fact has become more about what the manager wants rather than their patrons - you know, the people that put money in your POS. No real change to the wine list - dreadful options and very limited beer and alternate options downstairs. There is more upstairs but should I really have to walk upstairs every time I want to get a drink? The day we went, the sport on the TV is determined by what the manager wants to watch - even if the groups sitting in the area are all asking for a specific game. There was literally no one left sitting in front of the main screen, instead all huddled around a small screen inside. Broke up our group. Service rating down - this has NOTHING to do with the staff behind the bar who are delightful working the best they can with what they are given. This downgrade is purely a reflection of the service of the owners / managers and consideration of their patrons.

This pub was a bit of a hike from the local railway station, though it actually seemed to be one of…read morethe only pubs in the local area. Look, it wasn't too bad, though I did find it rather difficult to find the entrance. In fact, it seemed to have been built in favour of people with cars as opposed to people on foot. However, it did have a nice beer garden and a good selection of beers, so I guess I can't be too harsh on it.

This is such a rubbish venue. Poor service, rude staff, awful food, overpriced drinks. Against…read morebetter judgement went there tonight to meet a group of friends. Was carded at the door - I'm a middle aged woman in my mid 50s! - they were serious, had to take my driver's licence out of my wallet so they could check the expiry date. This is positively the worst pub in Sydney plus it's seriously overpriced for the food that they serve. And usually a poor response to customs queries.

I came here for a relaxed lunch with my sister and left with a disgruntled tummy due to the…read moreover-ladened/excessive taste of the dishes. Don't get me wrong. This restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and the waiters are generally very very nice. However, the food was just not up to par with the prices. We ordered a pizza crust that wasn't actually a pizza crust, it was basically a plain pizza (anyone can just google what the dish pizza crust is suppose to be), a scampi risotto that tasted like the proportions of the ingredients involved were x50 in ratio and a blue crab pappardelle. My pappardelle was so bad I don't even know how to explain it. Imagine, a dish so swamped in sauce that a pasta dish, that had once probably had the garnishes and original flavors of a blue crab pappardelle, tasted like 5 sticks of butter. I have had this dish at various locations throughout Sydney's dining scene--from low end to high end-- and never have I tasted such a poor version of the dish. If this type of flavoring is your style, however, then this place is very very compatible for you!

While only opened maybe 6 months ago, we've become regulars very quickly. Food is fantastic and we…read morehaven't had anything from the menu that we wouldn't have again. The staff are great with friends and family alike. Our 2 year old even walks right up to the table we sit nearly every time. Very much recommended if you're looking for great Italian food in the area. The mussles are to DIE FOR!