I've found out that pubs in Australia seem to be a step up from the pubs I go to in the US. The…read moreCommercial Hotel in Morpeth did not disappoint! Friendly atmosphere, live music, good beer and food made for a fun afternoon. Good selection of tasty beers brewed onsite! You can get a paddle of beer (four large tasters) for $15. These were not the small tasters I've had in the states. Live music the entire time we were there. Seemed there were a bunch of locals sitting around the table playing different instruments. I don't think they ever took a break. Food was great and reasonably priced. I had a T-bone with a tasty pepper gravy, along with salad and chips. It was very tasty. We were thing about getting dessert but the kitchen was closed by the time we were done. (They close for a little while between lunch and dinner) It was busy the entire time we were there. Fun atmosphere and good drinks and food makes the Commercial Hotel a great place to stop.

Hotel in the heart of Morpeth! Open til 6am wow! probably not the best thing the night before a…read morefriends wedding I got a charcuterie plate with prosciutto, salami, fetta, Olives, bread and beetroots. Hubby got a steak, chips and veges. My friend got a beautifully prepared rocket, walnut and prawn salad. Nice meals all round. Prices are reasonable. Good area upstairs to sit, that is warm and quaint. A range of starters and mains and desserts too. Check it out in when in morpe

Great bartenders, good wine. Definitely recommend the Viking pizza - jalapeños and the bbq sauce…read moremade for a delicious pizza. And an AMAZING view from the patio area.

From the owner: Archibald Hotel is a vibrant go-to venue for the locals of the mountains and a rewarding day trip…read morefor city folk. The Archibald Hotel was named for Archibald Bell, who opened the way through to Mount Tomah, and provides Restaurant quality foods, peaceful location, breathtaking views of Sydney, in all, history fused with modern dining and relaxation. Archibald Hotel is nestled up high along Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights offering panoramic views across the hills and down to Sydney, giving gastro pub classics a contemporary make-over, Archibald Hotel makes the most of surrounding fresh produce by incorporating local ingredients into the menu. With a spectacular outdoor eating area where you can sit back and relax with a drink or two, and a spacious interior emanating warmth for those who prefer indoor comforts. Archibald Hotel is the ideal place for your next family dinner, party or work function. Go on, you deserve it!

Lovely food and ambience. The 1st time I visited the service was really really really slow but…read morebecause the food was so good, I wanted to give it another go - and I'm pleased I did. Maybe it was a glitch that night. Staff are very courteous and cheerful.

Went here for Sunday lunch a few weeks ago. My parents thoroughly enjoyed their sunday lunches from…read morethe set menu. However, being vegetarian and not liking the sound of the vegetarian choice on the set menu (strawberry kebab?) I decided to opt for a dish from the a-la-carte. The dish was well presented but incredibly salty, like the lid had come off the salt or something. I had to drink several glasses of water to quench my thirst after eating the meal. The second problem is that I opted for a pudding from the set menu list as this was the only pudding menu presented to us. On receiving the bill the pudding I ate had been marked down at 5.99, although this price was not listed on the menu we received. Surely not listing prices on the menu is an issue for trading standards? I did not expect to receive the pudding at the set menu price as I did not opt for the set menu. However, I thought that 5.99 was very steep for sticky toffee pudding bringing my total 2 course lunch to over 17 pound. All in all not good value for money and I will not be returning.

We usually come here quite often and enjoy a cheap,tasty feed but not tonight. My dad was FURIOUS…read morewhen they removed the king avocado schnitzel off the menu. We ordered Steak,Pizza and Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken had a side of hollandaise and it was disgusting. Steak came out cold and slightly over cooked,can you blame them tho? we did wait an extra 40 minutes after the pizza and chicken had came out,we had to ask someone to retrieve the steak,who knows how long it would of taken if we didn't ask. Plus the service was horrible. Meals came out 25 minutes apart minimum even tho we ordered at the same time. Staff is lovely though,We cannot remember the name of the red haired bloke who said goodbye on the way out but he is by far the nicest member of the ob. Hoping this review can help them benefit for the better. #bringbackthekingavoschnitzel

I stopped in with my boyfriend for a little snack before the drive back to Sydney. We got a bowl of…read morechips and two midi James Lashes for $20. You order at one bar and then pick up your food at another. It's very DIY here, no servers. The atmosphere is very much child-friendly-pub style, with a playground and even a jump house for kids (not sure if that's always there or if we came on a good day). Lots of families were around, parents having drinks while their kids chased each other outside. The wedges we got came in a huge bowl. We got a much bigger serving than I expected, which was nice since it ended up being dinner. The service wasn't bad but it wasn't super friendly. There isn't anything terrible about this place, but there isn't anything really great about it either.

This pub was heaps cool. In fact it was so cool that I came back a second time, but that probably…read morehas more to do with me having accidentally left my book at the previous place I was at. Still, this has one of those really grungy feels about it, which surprised me in a town like Newcastle. Then again, I probably shouldn't be all that surprised with Newcastle changing and all that. Also, they had some pretty awesome beers on tap as well, which is always going to grab my attention.

Oh heyyyyy cray cray hipster bar in downtown Newy…read more I was in town for a bucks weekend and staying just around the corner. This place has just reopened and they're all about beer and dude food. The front bar has tons of character and there's literally one meellion beer specials up on the wall, as well as $30 punch bowls (normally $50) on Saturday nights. Plus $6 Tecates, ask them to make you a lagerita, you'll love it, trust me, or your money back (you won't get your money back, I just made that up, but you should totally try one they're great). In the back there's an eatery / bistro area with a menu heavy in burgers and hot dogs and parmies and schnitties and everything fried and American and good in this world. Anything fried chicken is seriously great. I had the southern fried chicken burger with fat fluffy chips and I've never been so happy. There's a pool table, too, and when everyone gets loose the bar turns into an impromptu dance floor. It's a ton of good clean beery fun.

It looks as if the further out from the city you go the better the pub accomodation becomes. Well,…read moreI can only describe it based upon this one particular pub, but I have to say that I was really impressed. The rooms were comfortable, and I got a really good nights sleep. Okay, checkin was a bit annoying, but that was because I ended up here pretty early, and they don't do check-in until the afternoon. Still, the pub was pretty nice, the service excellent, and the rooms really comfortable.

The best cheesy sweet chilli bread, my steak was great and cooked perfectly, staff are very…read morefriendly, have been back again already. Dining area was very good with the green roof (jasmines etc)

Hey all. Dropped into the sunken monkey.. Headed to the…read morerestaurant went to the little bar for drinks the bar girl couldn't handle a 6 order drink from the guy before us so she sent us to the front bar. Girl in from front bar was great! Went back o restaurant to buy a slider and chips to share with my daughter was told the slider was as round as a 50c Peice !!!! Wtf! Need up buying two cheese burgers we couldn't eat!!! Hey chef: do a google search on sliders!! Your tiny burgers are a joke not a slider! Other wise burger was good

This pub certainly doesn't feel like a local pub, namely because it tries to capture the semi-rural…read moreatmosphere of Windsor. It feels a lot like one of those pubs that appeals to the daytripper up here, particularly with the architecture, and of course of lovely beer garden down near the river. It is a nice pub, and it certainly has a lot of atmosphere about it, and in fact, feels that it is the original pub from up this way. The other thing that stands out is that it does have a nice selection of beers as well though the service, well, it wasn't the best, but it was still good.

I've only been here for a beer a few times and each time service was quick and we found somewhere…read moreto sit. The bar staff have always been friendly and helpful. An old pub by Australian standards. The high water mark of the 1867 flood is marked on the outside wall of the pub. The only thing that I didn't like was the massive cloud of smoke I had to walk through and stand in on the verandah when it started pouring. I'm not sure on the food but may try it sometime.

Great atmosphere in the pub/taproom…read more We kicked off our weekend in the Hunter Valley with a stop here. The beer was very good. The Slacked Magpie was off the charts. One of the best beers I have had in quite sometime. It was considered a Vanilla Milk Porter. Very tasty. Other beers we had were good as well. Service was friendly and entertaining. Beer went well with the food we had at the adjoining restaurant that is part of the resort.

Great beer and brewery in Hunter Valley! I came here as part of a Hunter Valley wine tour with…read moreKangarrific tours, and I'm so glad we did! I'm not that big of a beer fan, but I am always eager to try new brews! They have 10 beers on tap, and my friend and I tried the ginger and citrus beer and the glitter beer. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and I can see this place being THE place to be on a night out with friends. The staff were great and answered any questions we had. The beer and atmosphere were both great, and I can definitely see myself hanging out with friends here!

The chicken schnitzel is terrible. The dining room is too…read moreloud to hold a conversation thanks to the echoing ceiling. The bar staff are rude, as if your presence annoys them.

The place to go in Maitland. A great local spot with good food and drinks. They also have a well…read morestocked bottlo.