Honestly, I really didn't think all that much of this place, though it probably had something to do…read morewith the location than anything else. Honestly, it really is little more than one of those suburban pubs which, other than a bistro, really only has a VIP Lounge and a TAB. As such, it really doesn't come across as one of those places that I would spend a huge amount of time frequenting. Also, they generally only have the standard beers on tap.

Super appreciative of the plant based options scattered throughout the menu. Makes it much easier…read moreto pick a pub for the family when there are things we can eat!

The pub food continues to impress me in Australia. The commercial hotel is quite a large venue with…read moreplenty of different place to sit and relax. There is a courtyard with two levels of seating and at least two different rooms inside. As others have said, they do seem to cater to smokers, but we were able to find a spot that was pretty much smoke free in the courtyard. It was quite busy as we arrive about 5:30 and there were a lot of locals that appeared to have just gotten off work and were enjoying drinks. It is near/in the CBD close to the train station. They have copper beer tanks which are supposed to be filled with fresh Carlton Draught beer directly from the brewery. I tried it, and it didn't seem to maker the beer any better. Maybe it does taste different, but I could not tell. They did have a good beer selection overall. What seems to be somewhat typical in the area, we ordered at the bar, and were give a buzzer to let us know when our food was ready. We then went and picked it up from the counter along with utensils. We had the Crispy Skin Pork Belly and the Crab ravioli Both were very tasty and exceeded our expectations. The only reason They get 4 instead of 5 stars is the smoking and that we didn't really finds a designated non-smoking area. I'd go there again.

I guess the one thing that I really loved about this pub was the tudor style building that it was…read morein. Okay, it could have been a bit of a gimmick, but it certainly didn't look all that new, though I suspect it isn't because it was built back during the tudor dynasty (for obvious reasons). However, even though this pub lacked the one thing that entices me, that is a good beer selection, there is still a pretty good reason why I didn't mind this place, and that was the beer garden - it was nice, despite the fact that it happened to be populated by the smokers.

Terry steakhouse was terrible. Waited 40mins for our steak and was told they misplace our order…read more Steak came out chewy as hell. Sorry never had such bad service and steak in a while. Will not come back again..

Located at the Crossroads between the Hume Highway and Camden Valley Way, the Crossroads is an…read moreexcellent, high-quality venue for food, beverages, and just all-round pub. More stylish than a standard regular pub, it boasts a great menu covering all the classic pub staples and some more restaurant quality meals. Whilst the cost of living currently means nothing is cheap, Crossroads is perhaps a little more expensive than your average fare, but the high quality and freshness of the meals mean that it's worth the few dollars extra. The bar has a good range of macro beers that one expects but also hosts Balter XPA and Stone and Wood for those who enjoy a more flavourful beer choice. As a regular of the Thursday night trivia, I've never had a bad experience at the Crossroads. Good food, good beer, friendly staff. Always a good time had. As a local resident, it's my go-to pub in the area.

Decor is very nice! The food we chose (Steak) was cooked really well, however the Italian food was…read morejust ok but overall a pleasant experience.

One of my favorite places to chill. Great priced drinks. Friendly service. Respect for our diggers…read more The food is always good wether it be in the cafe or restaurant

Parramatta RSL Club is a great, inexpensive venue for food, entertainment and drinks…read more They have shows in the auditorium and Turbo Trivia on a Tuesday night which starts at 7:30 pm. Turbo Trivia is hosted by the notorious drag queen Portia Turbo. It's always good for a laugh and it packs out. Be sure to get there early to secure a table. There also is a Board Gamers meetup group that meets on a Monday night to play board games. Check meetup.com and search for the group Game Lovers for more information. The club also has a restaurant with Asian and Aussie cuisine which is reasonably priced. Discounts if you're a member. There is also a cafe who's serves coffee, tea and cakes. There is also a outdoors smokers area, snooker tables, pokie machines etc. Membership is cheap and also gives you access to the Castle Hill RSL Club for discounts for food and drinks, which is owned by the same people. Membership at Castle Hill RSL costs about $80 a year so having this access is a great bonus.

Basement brewhouse located in Bankstown Sports Club is probably one of my new favourite spots for a…read morecatch up with friends with epic boards and drinks to share, it's the perfect spot to hang! Pictured here is the: Brewhouse Sharing Board with a premium selection of salumi, including San Daniele Prosciutto, Salami Norcia, Cacciatorini, Capocollo and Pancetta. 'Brewhouse Cheese Board' serves 3-4 adults, with a variety of gourmet cheeses served with guava paste, dried organic muscatels, Nigella Barossa Bark and gluten free Larder and Co. sea salt wafers. Boozy Shake - Hokey Pokey Baileys Shake.

This is a great place inside of Bankstown Sports Club. Despite being underground this restaurant…read moredoesn't feel claustrophobic or cramped at all. Modern, comfortable, clean and well presented. Most, if not every drink, is on tap. Beer, wine, cocktails. Just one pull of a lever and BOOM there is the cocktail you're ordered. Their burgers are master pieces of beef and bun, with three different styles of bun to choose from, including a potato bun. On their dining boards you'll be presented with your burger, fries, sauces, and a slice of pickle which looks like a murder victim which has been thrown out of little car. The only issue I had here was deciding what to order, you know you've found something good when everything on the menu sounds great. The food didn't take long to reach us and the staff where very polite.

So straight after my first elite event I drove here to visit friends!…read more Friday night had a relaxed vibe with a live duo act singing old school rock with their trusty guitars - great voices! Where the locals meet the workers for Friday night schooners! Massive outdoor beer garden as well as a Tab area for those who want to bet and also thy have dj's on Saturdays in the gasworks bar. All in all a good night to catch up with mates .

Okay I only ever been to this place once but sometime once is enough to say that I really liked the…read moreplace. It's not quite in the Parramatta town centre, but when I passed by (and dropped in for a drink) there were a fair few people here. Mind you, I got in before the hordes of teachers descended upon the place since the bartender told me that this was the goto place for end of term drinks. The beer garden was awesome, and the staff really friendly. They also have a nightclub that starts up around 9:00 pm, though I was a little too early for that (and I'm probably getting a bit too old for nightclubs these days anyway, though I still enjoy the odd dance). It's a great little pub, and certainly had a really nice atmosphere.

Parramatta keeps growing upwards & outwards at an amazing rate but while there is plenty of great…read morerestaurants, cafes & enough bars that you'll never go thirsty it has been missing small bars that you expect in urban metropolis areas and now after much talk the wait is finally over. Uncle Kurt's is a tiny one room cocktail dive bar in a back alley under a multistorey carpark just across from the old Parramatta Mall not far from the old Roxy. They've gone with a New York theme with heavily graffitied walls, hip hop beats & deli style sandwiches, meats & jaffles. The cocktail list is split into 3 sections of classics, modern & creamy all coming in a shade under $20 a pop created by genuine experienced mixologists. If cocktails aren't your go they also have a mixture of craft beers, a variety of wine & of course straight up spirits. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable & happy to help.

I have always walked past this place since it first opened and tonight I finally went in after…read morework. Oh my I loved it. Tried out a cocktail called the "first date" very worth it. The people the music the food and the drinks are awesome! Must try this place if you wanna have a good cocktail and a small bit to eat. Had the Reuben sandwich and gosh I could have another one it was that good. They are open late but it was a saturday night till midnight and kitchen closed at like 11:30pm but I dont know about the other nights are like. Anyway totally worth it.

Honestly, the beer selection as this place isn't really all that great. In fact it is probably one…read moreof those pubs that I would end up avoiding, if it wasn't for the fact that the service was outstanding. They were really welcoming, and made me feel really relaxed as I sat down to enjoy my beer. Look, the pub itself isn't all that flash, and it could easily be considered an old man's pub, but the friendly welcoming that I received really left something in me about this place.

We checked out the restaurants on either side of the street and this place won as it was the only…read moreplace with the door shut as it is about 40 outside. The aircon worked and the lemon lime and bitters was prepared in a wierd way but was still good. BUT, on the ground floor there are only three low tables but plenty of bar tables. I am not athletic enough for a bar chair so it too a couple of goes before I mounted it. Plenty of TVs show the racing if you have a bet. Only sport was the replay of the NRL. There are no visible machines so I think you could bring in kids but I wouldn't as the locals who inhabit the bar are loud and the vocab leaves a lot to be desired.

I've only been here for lunch but I've done that enough times that I really should add a review…read more The Crown was totally refurbished recently having changed names from the old One World Sports Bar. Its a basic bar with a big pokies area at the back, nightclub upstairs, and dining area at the front with bi fold windows opening out onto Church Street. The lunch special is really what draws me in veery time. For $12 you can get a range of meals with a beer - that's pretty good value even among all the Church St restaurants competing for the lunch crowds attention. I usually grab the steak and blue cheese sauce with salad and chips. Its a decent size meal and the blue cheese sauce is amazing. Just a hint though - order your steak a bit more cooked what what you would usually order. I like rare to medium so I order medium. They tend to under cook them a bit. The only downside is that you can't swap the beer for another drink and a glass of coke is about $4 so you may as well enjoy the beer! But that aside its a great lunch spot and for $12 for a meal and a beer you can't go wrong!