Yeah, this pub was a little better than the one just down the road, but only by a small margin…read more Sure, I have given it one more point than the one down the road, but then the base from which I was coming from that wasn't really a hard feat to achieve. They did have a nice beer garden, and some rather friendly staff as well. However, the place itself really didn't do much for me, particularly with the range of beers available, and the prices that they were charging. There really wasn't all that much of a choice, and in the end it is probably a good thing that I don't actually live in Ringwood.

My family and I had dinner at the coach, my porterhouse steak was beautiful and the mash was smooth…read moreand creamy, tasted fantastic

This place is pretty good, though it is a bit hit or miss as to when it is actually open, and can…read morealso be a little tricky to find since it is located on the second floor of an office building. However, it isn't bad, and of course it does have a real sports bar atmosphere, but that is probably because it is a sports bar. They do have a nice selection of beers, which I like, and a balcony out the back, though that is basically for the smokers. Still, I like the place, it has atmosphere.

Absolutely brilliant place, incredible food always with a great selection from the kitchen along…read morewith some kickass drinks from the bar, staff are also super friendly and accommodating! Would quite happily return!!

The Croydon Hotel, Tuesday 26-01-2016…read more This establishment was once operated by the ALH group (Woolworths Ltd) is now operated by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) group which has the Caulfield, Mornington and Sandown Racecourses and 13 hotel venues around Melbourne including this one. I had completed a shift in the kitchen with the other chefs during the previous operators, so it was interesting to observe the changes completed to the Croydon Hotel. On arrival there is a pleasant change to the exterior of the building and some simple garden beds just outside of the front door. On entering the front door there is a warmth of natural light coming from the newly renovated bistro dining room. The kitchen has been moved from the northern side of the building to the western side of the building, this has allowed for the bistro to be on one level opening up to a deck looking north allowing that great natural light into the bistro. There are two large copper tanks on the left hand side as you enter the bistro and copper tubing running to the bar in the middle of the room. This is all concerned with the association the MRC has with Carlton and United Breweries and the sale of the "Brewery Fresh" Carlton Draught. The bar is a well illuminated with a light grey marble style feature and wood paneling and wood shelving which give the bar a good grounding in the middle of room. There is the 'Trendy' feature of the plant stand in the middle of the dining room which we I questioned in the past with other establishments and will question again, why! As there is some small potted herbs waiting to grow and trying to catch some direct sun light in the middle of the dining room which they will never get. There is also a charging area on this stand for the waiters note pads that they us to obtain the orders. This I found distracting, like any other hand held device is in a dining room the glow of these mobile devises detracted from the dinning experience. The waiters note pads would have better placed near the kitchen, away from sticky fingers of the smaller inquisitive diners and then remove the plant stand to fully open up the dining room to flow the warmth around the dining room. The carpet is a slightly psychedelic patterned with yellow streaks' through it which detracts from the dining room and is not a calming effect that would be more beneficial. The Tables and chairs were a mix of light colored wood stain and some dark stained, which again mixes up the room and again, why. We dined at lunch time on Australian day with the dining room about a 3rd covered, the waiters were covering the room with efficiency, good poise when coming to the table, at tentative without being overbearing well presented in the good bistro waiter attire and good knowledge of the menu. the two meals that was ordered were the Chicken Saltimbocca and the Grilled Salmon. The Chicken Saltimbocca with pea risotto cake. This dish needed another vegetables such as an oven roasted tomato, beetroot, brocollini or similar to brighten up the dish and give some diversity. The dish needed some sauce to moisten and to carry the dish, especially after consuming the chicken I was left with the risotto, which is good green pea risotto but it was only green pea risotto. My wife had the Grilled Salmon with sweet potato puree & cherry. Again the dish needed more of the pesto as a sauce as the dish became dry by the end, there was no crispy skin on the salmon and the salmon was a little over cooked so a again dry by the finish of the dish. There was no wine list and the wine was by the glass with no bottle prices listed and when I asked the barman he was not fully across the list and prices, which was a bit disconcerting. So we decided on the Yarra Ridge - Sauvignon Blanc which was a light crisp, with citrus and floral notes which was a very good example of a Yarra Valley style of the Sauvignon Blanc. Today there were no desserts on the menu just cakes on display so the dessert was missed by us. Although there was a persistent fly in the dining room which did detracted from the experience we look for the positives in that the dining room which was still under renovations when we visited so it will be good to return to appreciate the full vision of the newly renovated Croydon Hotel and see this establishment move forward.

I dined at this hotel with my son, we both ordered porterhouse and both our meals tasted perfect,…read morethe steak was cooked just right as was the vegies and mash, it was very busy and noisy, but the staff were friendly and helpful, a very nice meal

The Warramunga Restaurant at the Waverley RSL is a really high quality restaurant. It is named…read moreafter the Royal Australian Navy destroyer that served in the Second World War and Korea. The service is excellent. The waiting staff are polite, informative and do everything they can to make your experience pleasant. The food is beautiful. I normally grab either a chicken schnitzel or the roast of the day, and they are always really well presented and taste wonderful. A bit on the expensive side (with mains starting at $23.50), but it's a great place to go with family for special occasions. Make sure you book in advance. You can now book through their website, too.

I like the Glen Waverley RSL because it's my mum and dad's favourite hang out. They LOVE it here,…read moreand they've made many friends here so I can totally understand why. Everyone is so friendly, and because a lot of the people who come here are members of the RSL, you see the same familiar faces time and time again so it feels like a tight-knit little community all on its own. As a member, you get really good discounts on drinks at the bar plus other special offers in the restaurant like a free meal in the restaurant on your birthday. There's also a coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine and a biscuit jar that you can help yourself to for free. This is right next to the pokies machines so it must be to help keep everyone's sugar levels up whilst they're gambling their savings away. Apparently they put on quite a New Year's Eve event here as well. Good times. I just think this place is cool for taking care of my folks and making them happy.

I had a very disappointing experience at Mitcham Hotel on 20 September 2025. A staff member…read more(Millie) was unnecessarily aggressive toward my friend and later shouted at me when I tried to calm things down. When I asked to speak to a manager, another staff member (Alanah) claimed she was a manager but was dismissive and laughed with the staff involved, which felt very unprofessional.

I went there with Emina for Lunch this afternoon and I had the Glazier's Steak Sandwich with Chips…read moreand a Raspberry Lemonade to drink. Emina had the Caesar Salad with Chicken and a glass of water. There was gristle in the steak so the manager offered me a $2 refund but I would avoid buying the Glazier's Steak Sandwich unless you want gristle.

Turn up for the movies a little too early? Did your movie end earlier than you wanted your evening…read moreto? Are you being dragged to a movie you know isn't going to be any good without at least a couple of drinks in you? This is your place. It's just across from the cinemas, so it's got a pretty decent location. The bar staff are pretty friendly, and you rarely have to wait long to get a drink. There is plenty of seating to sit down and have a quiet one with a few mates. There's plenty of pokies too, if that's your thing. I won $20 a few weeks ago there. The décor is pretty normal suburban pub style. In a nutshell, it's pretty relaxed, comfortable, convenient if you're going to the cinema, and most importantly, the beer is cold.

Having only been in here after midnight when it's pretty empty, and having only ever ordered tea, I…read moredon't have much to say on the place for normal daytime people. At that sort of time, it's quite surreal. The bar looks and feels as if it's open at 5pm on a Wednesday afternoon, yet it's getting to the wee hours. Very strange. I would have described it as a sports bar. Perhaps this is because I've never actually been in one, so seeing a large number of men all camped inside watching the soccer at 1am on a Monday morning is a pretty good indicator to me. It gets definite props for being open at said time. I like to run away from my house and go on late night adventures, and unfortunately my only option for food/drink at that time of night is McDonalds. Nice to know there is somewhere I can go for a quiet sit down chat and a cup of tea/cider if I'm awake. I don't think the staff are especially cluey (but then again, I'm spoilt by city bars). The decor reminds me of an airport waiting lounge and there's a huge emphasis on the gambling. It's still a nice place to pop in to, though, and to forget the world outside for a little while.

Yeah, this pub wasn't too bad, and I do have to admit that it is somewhat better than some of the…read moreother Zagames pubs that I have visited. I guess the fact that they had a nice beer on tap did change my opinion about the place. They also have a courtyard in the middle of the pub, but that is basically for the smokers, so I probably wouldn't consider it to be anything like a beer garden as such. Still, this is basically just a fairly tacky pub with pokie machines, a sports bar, and a rather large bistro. Yeah, it really isn't something that stands out, but as I suggested, it is better than some of the other ones I've been too.

Boronia's mega bistro/bar/gambling house is a large complex on the corner of 2 main roads, and…read moreoffers a place where you can drink, eat and play the pokies until the wee hours. If you're after a meal for a large group, Zagames has the space and staff to ensure everyone is happy, with an up market and open take on traditional bistro dining. The menu changes often, serving pub staples and specialty items alike, and taking one look around the room will tell you that this is the place where locals like to take the kids and still eat a decent meal. To the side of the bistro area is a kid's room, where you can let them play while you have a drink after tea in peace, or if it's your scene, head into the pokies to throw your money down the drain. Zagames in Boronia is open until 4am every night, showing the locals love for late night gambling and drinking. You can get food in the bar area, with pub grub like chips and toasted sandwiches served late into the night.

Great to take the family with a good kids play area, meals are usually descent, I normally have the…read morepizza as it is more in my price range, other items can be a bit expensive. Coffee is not a strong point, stick to alcohol if not driving. Because there are so many kids running around screaming as they do, it can get very noisy to the point you have to shout to be heard at times. Plenty of TV screens around and they have pokies if that is your thing. Open from 8:00am till 4:00am every day. I recommend it if you can put up with the noise, otherwise book a table well away from the kids play area and you will be fine.

Come here often when i can. Have had plenty of coffees and…read morethey been great. Toasties are delicious and varieties are good to choose from is great. Had some food and drinks from their sports menu and you have great choices to cater for everyone, entree to full meal and i think the price is reasonable. The atmosphere is great, friendly staff and place is clean and tidy. The place is split into sections and you have outdoor section too. Has a sports bar which is great and friendly environment. Would gladly tell people to come here.