I have eaten there 4 times in the last 3 weeks, and every time the meal was great, thanks to all…read morestaff.

Very cold service, food is well you get what you pay for. More bar flys than a outback pub. I…read morewouldn't bring your family here unless you hate them.

I went here one time with my legal teachers party on the veranda one after noon and it was nice old…read morebuilding and the food was good.

Now, depending on my mood, I can be a sucker for dive bars. Don't get me wrong, I relish the…read moreopportunity to dress up and act like a lady. But sometimes it's good to get reckless and a bit silly over some beers and some really, really terrible love music. Irish Murphy's doesn't necessarily have bad music (I'm also a sucker for an accent, especially Irish) but they certainly have the collective crowd keen on getting drunk and roaring along to an inaudible and stereotypically perfect karaoke song. Maybe it's the fact that Irish Murphy's adopts an appearance actually like an Irish pub, but I can't help but have a little fondness for it. I have to search for the fondness a little but believe me, it's there. It's just an ideal place to gather around a table and sling back a few casual (or not so casual) beers and get a little messy and fun. And when you've had a few, who can't join in with the crooning and tuning of the blokes on stage? The beer's fairly cheap, the company's not half bad, and the entertainment isn't sot stale either. I'm not trying to sound begrudging here, because like I said, I do have a soft spot for Irish Murphy's. I just like to be with a larger group of people and get a little silly in the name of fun. If you're after slurry banter and Irish accents, Irish Murphy's is the place to be.

Let me start off by saying that I am not much of a drinker, and wouldn't usually review a pub,…read morethough believe that the establishment is a lot better than the existing reviews make it out to be, providing that you have the right expectations when visiting a pub. I have visited Finnigan's Chin numerous times over the past 3 years, and find the atmosphere to be pretty down to earth, the staff to be friendly and the food and drinks to be of a reasonable price and quality. Don't visit expecting really trendy pub food, though if you enjoy a good steak, Chicken Schnitzel or Bangers and Mash along with a drink, then you should leave feeling satisfied. Finnigan's Chin often does raffles around dinner time, giving you the chance to win a meat tray or a drink voucher, which can be a bit of fun. There is plenty of free parking around the establishment.

Finnigan's Chin is another one of those Irish bars that have all the stereotypical clichés like the…read moredarken wood floors, dimply it room and musty beer smell to it but there's nothing that makes it any different than the multitude of "UK" bars in Brisbane. I went there for a cheap feed with my wife one night and we both decided to get the chicken schnitzel that was a bargain for fewer than ten dollars. A couple of drinks and thirty minutes later our plates were served. The schnitzel was of a pretty standard size, the standard of what you would buy at Woolies. The salad was freshish and was heavily coated in a vinegarette. The chips were on the soggy side of crisp and I suspect had been in the hot bin for a while. I'll be honest. If I come back, I wont be ordering the same meal because I know I could have prepared the same thing better and in less time at home.

If you are looking for reliable quality, this is good place to go. Nothing spectacular, but the…read morehave good food and cold beer; what else do you need. I went on a Sunday so they were running a limited menu. Even so, I didn't walk away hungry.

A lot of fun Came here for a work lunch and it was great -…read moreservice, drinks and food. A work colleague booked for 15 and we had tables reserved in the beer garden under shade (the only down was the afternoon sun did sneak in and summer heat found us after a hour - shade was cool direct sun not). Service is a choice of the old fashion walk up and order at counter, get given a number on a stand or if you have your phone you can scan the QR code on the table pull up menu, order and pay. I did the last and had my burger in good time - bit of wait on the "Parma" for some who did counter orders but we all had food and drinks in reasonable time. Great range of beverages - what you would expect for a city pub. Finished the time with a coffee - not the worst not the best. It's near the river - on a busy street - perfect place to meet friends.

I believe this is what I would consider to be a chain pub. Okay, they aren't everywhere in the way…read morethat some chain places are, but it really doesn't stand out in the way that some pubs tend to stand out. Sure, there had a nice outdoor area on the mall, but they aren't the only one doing that, and they do have some nice beers, but honestly, this place really didn't stand out at all.

A depressing grief hole masquerading as a happening Irish bar. You walk in enjoying the warm…read moreevening and walk out contemplating ending it all. Charmless, miserable bar staff succeed in extracting the very worst case scenario of social interaction. Courtesy and professionalism is alien around these parts. You know those ridiculously sour chewy sweets you had as a kid, which would be probably be illegal today because there was something so hideously, almost chemically awful to them? A greater analogy to describe the faces of the poor doomed souls who work here, barking and grunting in place of smiles and welcomes, cannot be found. That kid who kept eating them and probably withered in a gutter somewhere, frothing sugar from the mouth and muttering lamentations, represents the regulars here. It almost has to be experienced to be believed, if you're willing to lower the bottom rung of the bar.

Paid $80 for two meals and everything was absolutely disgusting!…read more Was not worth the money one bit, so disappointed. Will never return.

Okay, while this place is strictly a whiskey bar, and I tell you what, they have a huge selection…read moreof whiskey as well, if the bar is anything to go by, they do also have options of non-whiskey drinkers like me. Yeah, basically you can get a beer here, and it is pretty decent beer as well. However, this is one of those places you come to if you like whiskey. Still, I personally quite liked the bar, since the atmosphere, and the beer, was pretty good.

Cobbler is a new comer to the bar scene in West End. A gorgeously appointed space, lit with candles…read moreand Edison globes, the sweet sounds of French Chill and Trip Hop greet you, and welcome you in. The ground floor gives way to a grand timber bar, and an impressive wall of over 175 whiskeys, with barmen greeting punters and mixing some stunning cocktails, under the gaze of the vintage penny farthing adorning the bare brick walls. Cobbler has become my favourite midweek haunt for a quick cocktail (or three) with friends, and it just does not disappoint. The staff are gifted when it comes to their craft, and are gracious in recommending a new drink, or trying a different mix of an old favourite. It's a strictly BYO Food affair, but it only adds to the charm of the space. There's an upstairs lounge with recliners, and a internal deck that overlooks the space below. With drinks named like 'The men of the night's watch', and the 'Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster' it's clear Cobbler doesn't take itself too seriously, and it leaves it up to its drinks to speak for it. Parking is a challenge, but hey, welcome to West End. If you're up for a quiet drink, or a fancy yourself a whiskey enthusiast, I challenge you to find a more enjoyable place to sip, contemplate the world, or just people watch.