The bar service and drinks are absolutely wonderful…read more As someone more accustomed to drinking spirits at home than in bars, I was a bit nervous on what I could order. I did as much research online as I could about the cocktails that were made here and whether or not I'd be able to have them (allergies and dietary restrictions). Initially I went in thinking that I'd only be able to order 2 types of drinks (a margarita and a mojito) since they were both rum-based, which at the moment is the only type of spirit I can consume without having to deal with angry red splotches on my face and arms (vodka and whiskey just don't agree with my skin I suppose). But the bartender asked me what types of alcohols I preferred, so that he could make me something that I could have without worrying about substituting ingredients from certain menu items. He was able to make me 2 Sailor Jerry rums over ice and I can't quite remember what the other ingredients were, but I'm pretty sure there was cinnamon, lemon/lime juice, and something else which tasted amazing!!! I then proceeded to try the mojito, which was SO beautifully prepared, and tasted just as great as it looked. Something about lime (and mint) in drinks makes my tastebuds extra happy. And I'm not one to usually like drinks with any sort of fizz in them, but this mojito was just, I've found myself saying it a lot in this review, beautiful. And lastly the margarita. I almost felt sad drinking out of the glass because the presentation seemed so intricate and aesthetically pleasing! Again, outstanding craftmanship by the bartender. The sips I took of the drink coupled with the salted rim of the glass were an adventure. I finished the entire drink in 15 minutes (while saving a sip for my partner to try) but at no point in that time was I able to figure out what that intriguing and delicious taste combination reminded me of. It tasted so familiar yet so new to me. Fantastic. Out of all four drinks I had, I can't say that any one of them is better than the other, but the Sailor Jerry mix definitely made it's way into one of my favorite drinks I've ever had in my life, no joke. I was a bit too tipsy to properly look for the bartender who made these drinks for me, but if I could've found him I'd like to thank and compliment him on his craftmanship!

A local favorite with good food and atmosphere this place is fine to take the kids to and also a…read morelarge group of people the staff are helpful and the beer selection is wide

Reasonably priced pub food. Quick and friendly service. Upstairs is a more "intimate setting",…read morehowever when there music playing downstairs, there's no escaping it. Opposite Penrith Station, Bus and Taxi ranks, so Public Transport is your best option!

The Fat Cow Bistro is one of the best pubs I've eaten at. The food is consistently good, and I've…read moreeaten here a lot. The prices are great, and even better if you get the daily specials. My favourite - the Pasta Prima Vera. Lots of flavour, lots of veggies and well cooked pasta. Lots of standard pub fare, too. Their schnitzels are big, tasty and relatively cheap. I don't really have anything bad to say about the establishment. The staff are friendly and it's kept clean. The only cons: Some of the patrons are gross, aaaaaaand Penrith.

Authentic place with great traditional food. The staff is…read morevery welcoming. Smaller portion are available which is a good thing. You can find a good choice of local beer, the waiter spontaneously made us try some. A lovely address with a lovely atmosphere.

Blaxland Tavern, like most taverns/pubs in any suburb, anywhere, is frequented by the alcoholics of…read moresaid suburb. They can get unruly sometimes, but usually they just keep to themselves. Their disheveled, unkempt presence does nothing to add to the atmosphere of the establishment, however. On a Friday or Saturday night, Blaxland Tavern can get a little busy, so be prepared for it to get rowdy. On the bright side, the drinks are cheap, the staff is friendly and appropriately apologetic about their patrons' behaviour when it needs to be apologised for, and it's a nice place to relax before 5pm on any given day.

Food service ambience the character and atmosphere of a place…read more "the relaxed ambience of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests"

Food was terrible and the server sweared at me food was raw and the waiter spat on it after u…read morecomplained. 1/10 would never go again, waiter didn't speak English only Cantonese