Only been for two Superbowls, sadly does get the atmosphere happening, but a good clean bar, good…read moreservice, but if you are going for the Superbowl do your research, hopefully, next year they will add some sparkle to the event. Wings are great, so too the wine list, I may need to visit on a regular weekend, and check it out as it looks like it deserves 5 stars.

The best service I have ever had in a restaurant. There was a slight mix up in our order, nothing…read moreto earth shattering. The apologies flowed and without us asking or complaining we were offered complimentary desserts. We didn't take them up on this as we were full. So we left The food was excellent. My steak was super tender and the salad fresh. Can't wait to go back

I have to admit that I really didn't like this pub. Okay, maybe it is just that I am a snob, but…read morereally, there didn't really seem to be all that much of an atmosphere. Look, the service wasn't too bad, but it really just didn't have the pub atmosphere that I tend to like, particularly with the rather limited number of beers that they had on tap, something that does happen to stand out in my mind. Yeah, I'm not really a fan.

There's motorway cafe food and sadly even worse there's slack, piss poor and lazy pub food. This…read moreplace owns the gold award for the latter. The nachos on the menu suggests yummy edible fresh ingredients but the fact is everything in here is out of a bottle or a pack. This is shit food at its worst. do not come here

There really isn't all that much to complain about this pub, though the fact that I am opening this…read morereview with the word 'complain' probably also suggests that there isn't all that much about it that really appeals to me either. Well, as it turns out, no, there wasn't really all that much that did appeal to me, except for the upstairs area, which I only discovered after I had finished my beer. Okay, there isn't all that much upstairs either, except for the balcony, but then again the view from the balcony isn't all that great either. I guess I'll just leave it at that, though the staff were okay.

First things first: the signs out front saying $7.90 steaks are out of date, the steaks are now…read more$9.90. That makes me sound like a mad tightass, but in the interests of factual correctness, you know, someone has to point out these things. Maybe send a glassie out there with a Sharpie to turn the 7 into a 9 or something. And look, the steak you get for that price is damn good, it's a juicy 300g Porterhouse on a bed of mash with your choice of sauce (pepper. Always pepper.) And that's available 7 days a week. There's heaps more on the menu - my friends had the Atlantic salmon on a beautifully arranged bed of delicate salad and radish and a cheek of lemon. But I'm a man and I eat steak I was okay with her having this amazing looking fish. It's a pretty lively place, gets loud with younguns and oldies and everything in between. Youngies hit the $5 drink specials. Five bucks. Can't beat that to spend your Maccas wages.

Ohhh, but old father time has a way of fixing things…read more I live about a minute away from the Northbridge Hotel but never went there because, well - how to put this - it was a wretched hive of scum and villainy (thanks, Star Wars!) Weird old men betting ion the horses and, well, folks whose eyes didn't exactly look in the same direction, if you catch my drift. And I think you do. But now. Now! The Northbridge Hotel got a cool-over in every sense of the word. The menu kicks A (A stands for ass. Yep.), they're trying different stuff like chicken wing Wednesdays (which I believe their sister bar The Fringe in Paddo also do) and the interior is now a place that I'd want to hang out in. There's still a big focus on the nags, with TV screens and a TAB catering perfectly to those people who love a flutter, casual or otherwise. And look, I have to mention the hot chips. Such chips. Piping hot, heaped on the plate, with some kind of cajun spice rub and a bowl of what I can only assume is chilli mayonnaise hand-delivered by whatever Greek god is in charge of condiments.

Super Friday lunch spot. Well priced pub meals, cold drinks and friendly service. Pub looks newly…read morerenovated and is a nice place to spend an afternoon. Recommended!

This is a pretty cool bar, and is actually one of those bars that I accidentally discovered while…read morewandering around this part of Sydney (though don't ask me why I was wondering around this part of Sydney, because, well, I haven't been there before). It has a bit of a country and/or western feel about it, though it does have some good beers on tap. I guess the only thing that did put me off was the lack of sizes they had for their beers - namely pints only. Still, it's a pretty relaxing bar.

Excellent local craft beer and cocktail bar serving delicious burgers…read more With six craft beer taps and a great bottle/can list you can find a beer for any taste. If you are unsure, just ask the staff. Not a beer drinker, no problem, plenty of cocktails and wine on offer. They have a great selection of local spirits as well. Food wise, the 'Mac Daddy' burger is an personal favorite. If you don't want a burger, they have pizza from the local favorite 'Marilynas'. Definitely recommended for a friendly and delicious night out.

5 stars on the view and atmosphere of this restaurant. However I have had a few issues here…read more The first time me and my friend came across it it was a week night and we had not made a booking. However a seat was found for us and although it was not next to the window overlooking the harbour, those were booked, it was totally understandable and our spot was still nice. We ordered a paella for two which was large and very nice and high quality. We also ordered cocktails which were very nice and of the average, expensive cocktail price. They were presented nicely and seemed quite strong which I like; money's worth. We ordered a dessert which was delicious and plated very well. As it's such an expensive restaurant the desserts seem to be all small but very rich. Upon such a good meal I booked again for a future date. A week prior to the event I rang up to confirm my reservation next to the window. After a long long phone call and an employee raising their voice to the fact that someone had already reserved the table and trying to secure me a different spot, we came to the agreement someone had spelt my name wrong on the reservation sheet. Expecting this to be fixed, I showed up to The Deck early to my booking so I enjoyed a few cocktails at the bar. Me and my friend made our way to dinner only to be told the table was reserved by someone else. The worker did not speak perfect English and had some difficulty pronouncing my name thus thinking the one on the sheet was different. It took a long time to settle the problem, she left for a period of time and came back and eventually I was able to show her that it was my name spelt slightly wrong. We sat down half an hour late to dinner and I was pretty annoyed but I still got my seat so it was okay. We were first waited on by a young woman on what seemed to be her first shift so I didn't mind that she was a little slow to use her equipment and needed assistance. However the main waiter we had seemed slightly rude and bored. He treated an elder couple next to us very well and spoke to them politely and made general conversation with them. However me and my friend are both only 18 and while we were polite and respectable he treated us in a complete different matter, with a monotone voice and not looking up from recording our stuff. For such a nice place I expected better and equal service. We had to get up and walk to the bar to ask for second servings of wine as no one came to serve us. The food was very nice quality though, we were both satisfied and too full for any dessert. The menu is very minimal and it was going through go changes when we came so only a few selections were available. While on the costly side it's a nice place to treat yourself.

A favourite place for enjoying a glass of wine and food to share whilst watching the ferries go by…read moreon the Harbour. Whilst located just inside the entrance of Lunar Park, it has a strict adults only policy so is a lovely spot to escape the noise and hustle of the Park. We stumbled upon it by accident and now go back on a regular basis. Have yet to eat in the restaurant because the bar has a good selection of snacks to share at reasonably prices. My favourites are the Tapas plate and pulled pork sandwich.

Hubby and I were waiting on the ferry when we spotted 4 Pines Brewing Company. We naturally headed…read moreover for a pint. We found an open table on the upstairs outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of Manly Wharf. The bar staff took our order and poured our beers quickly. This location was perfect for an afternoon beer!

It's #thurstythursday and #throwbackthursday and I'm reminiscing about visiting my first brewery in…read moreAustralia. I was on an 8hr layover in Sydney on my way to Perth and decided to venture out to Manly via the harbor water taxi. It was in the middle of a hellacious rainstorm, so the ferry ride was definitely "lively". 4Pines Brewpub was the closest brewery to the quay, so I made a run for it and was greeted with a nice beer selection (did a flight #natch ), friendly staff, ample seating (w/a view), and respite from the storm. It was a great way to say g'day to beer in Oz! Definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in that neck of the woods DownUnder as it is super convenient to the Corso which takes you to Manly Beach. The Draught Kölsch 4.6% The American Amber Ale 5.1% The ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 5.4% The Irish Dry Stout 5.1%

Really good pub food. Tasty and huge servings! Old school…read morepub atmosphere. Service can be busy but it's ok.

Nice Aussie hotel. Good for pub food and some beers with mates. The food was average, but it was…read morea lovely fun spot. The service has taken on the post Covid ways. Scan the QR and order your own. I miss interacting with wait staff otherwise this would have been a 4 star. I would say...amazing average pub food! Ok sir a quick night and a few beers!

I used to frequent this place when we lived in Sydney and I am pleased to say it has continued to…read moredeliver good experience to this day. Many of the restaurants and bars that opened in this area shut down but not this one. Good choice of drinks including craft beers, cocktails and wine. Food here is also quite decent and they have a tapas menu plus other bigger items as well. Service is very friendly and quick and prices are also quite ok. The bar has a lovely ambience and well suited to a romantic evening out. I love coming here and will more than likely return :-)

Hey beauty when the mood gets you down, your bottom lip's near dragging on the ground...then get…read moreyourself down to Firefly and grab yourself a Splice of Heaven beer inspired by Australia's other favourite ice cream (and possibly Dave Dobbyn but I'm not sure what he tastes like). They also have a Holdin Hay Time beer, both by Moon Dog. What a delight for a Friday night after a tough day at work. Firefly is one of the original Sydney small bars, from back when we were still referring to them as Wine Bars (what dorks we were) and it has been consistently good, outliving places along this strip like White Hart and Blue Plate. The food is share style with generous servings and the drinks list is impressive. I recommend the salt and pepper squid, pork sliders, zucchini chips. They say you should get 3 plates for two people, 5 plates for 3. This formula will leave you uncomfortably full. You can book ahead and they do have time limits on the tables but we were over and nobody seemed to care so they obviously manage their system well. It can get hot inside in the warmer months so a table outside is recommended. Now if you excuse me I'm going to get back to singing the unofficial New Zealand anthem and reminiscing about those beers.

'The Public' has entered the Cammeray fray - Cammeray is arguably one of the most 'secretly…read moreaffluent' suburbs in Sydney, and also manages to breed a slightly fickle, but incredibly loyal bunch of customers. I'm not entirely sure where exactly 'The Public' sits. There's a surprising amount of turnover on the miller street strip, with restaurants changing hands far too often. As you first enter you find yourself deliberating - is it a pub? Is it a vegan joint? Maybe it's a bar for ladies? Turns out it's a Greek food inspired taverna/restaurant - still not sure what the honeycomb feature wall and vegetation growing out of odd places has to do with this theme, but luckily the whole thing is appealing to the eye - despite being a little discombobulating (I've finally found a use for that word!) The lightly polished timber and white walls gives it a really nice 'air' - it's a terrific space, and with the turquoise colour blended in, you find yourself in the mood for salad, or fresh juice, or avocado - something light. However the menu is heavy on the beers, meats, burgers, sausages and cheeses - of which I truly love, but wasn't expecting. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. The tastiest item was the grilled cheese - I guess that's saying something? We ordered a plethora of entrees and share plates, none of which were memorable unfortunately, except the grilled cheese! The burgers were the biggest cause of upset though. I ordered the pulled lamb burger with grilled haloumi and hommus - it sounded delicious, but really failed to deliver. The lamb was dull, the haloumi was borderline tasteless (not sure how they managed that) - the whole thing was just a bit of a miss. I'd suggest Turkish bread as well - the brioche buns are too heavy for this style of burger. I really wanted to like this place, but sadly with so many excellent options around I can't see myself coming back for more.

The Belgian Epoque is dead, long live the Public…read more Owned by James and Will Christopher, brothers who also own nearby Laneway Cafe and Ms Miller, the Public is a light, bright Bauhaus interpretation of a traditional pub. There's stool seats under high tables and self-serve areas at the front, "to encourage socialisation," James told me the other day. Seats and a small raised area suitable for small gatherings at the rear (Public takes corporate bookings). A strong Greek-fusion theme runs through the menu, which ensures the brothers won't cannibalise the Spanish-inspired Ms Miller a few doors down. Lamb meatballs, taramasalata and other Mediterranean delicacies adorn the menu. There's a capable selection of beers drawn from the same distributor who supplies Cotton Thief about 7 minutes away in Cremorne, but TBF Cammeray Craft 30 seconds north on foot on the other side of the street does small brews better. Hopefully the Public will open a few taps to boutique beer makers on rotation. A thing that made the old Belgian so great was you could retire to it when you missed your bus (the stop is right outside). Ever since it closed more than a year ago I've had to be on time to appointments - but not any more! "Oh, dash it, I missed the bus! Oh, well, nothing for it but to get a brew, pull up a stool at the window and watch the people shoot past for 15 minutes until the next bus." Weekends put a new spin on the term 'pub crawl' as hipsters and late-blooming gen xers prove that having young kids in tow is no excuse to crimp your social life. Just watch out for those three-wheeler baby joggers, they're killers on the ankles as you filter past with a tray of schooners.