The Australia Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Great, quirky atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was great too, a proper pub vibe that you'd expect of a Saturday evening."
• "Nice bright atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere is very relaxing and even locals seem to be taking in the vibes too."
• "Warm friendly atmosphere, the staff made us feel welcome."
• "The atmosphere is informal. The decor is faux industrial a la hipster."
• "Don't be dissuaded from the exterior view, the interior is spot on. Quirky wall art and excellent beers."

Cons:

• "Looks a wee dingy pub."
• "Lack of atmosphere."
• "The place smelled like a chemical factory."
• "It's a bit warm in their, with ceiling mounted heating plates cooking your head from above."
• "On sat night it was too noisy to chat easily over dinner so maybe not a good choice for a quiet romantic meal."
• "Not that exciting just like a smaller version of a weatherspoon pub."
• "This place needs a good clean a new chef and redecoration its food is very poor."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff at the bar were friendly."
• "The staff were young, polite and able to advise on the menu."
• "Friendly helpful staff, comfy seating."
• "All the staff were friendly and attentive."
• "The waiting staff are really friendly, attentive and nothing is too much of a hassle."
• "Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful."
• "The staff were really fantastic, friendly, a breath of fresh air, they made the place."

Cons:

• "Serving staff were inattentive at best."
• "We arrived at 7.30pm on Sunday 25 June for a pint of Purple Moose after a very long day's walk to be told by an unfriendly young barman that he was not serving anymore and was closing the pub."
• "However, from our experience when food is being served its a nightmare to get a table."
• "Staff attitudes and response to complaints could have been better."
• "Person behind the bar wasn't very helpful, just said that management didn't changed info on the website."
• "Staff asked if we had any issued and we told them about the steak they said sorry and walked off not do you want a new one or it recooking."
• "I told one of the staff that we weren't happy, but no one seemed to care."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Great food, great grog, great service, what's not to like!"
• "Food was equally pleasing with decent portions and well priced."
• "Food usual pub grub menu but was very good; tasty, nice portion sizes and very reasonably priced."
• "Really nice service, great food (especially the chips), good drinks."
• "Food was great and the selection of Purple Moose ales was excellent!"
• "The food is made with high quality, not as in French cuisine, rather with fresh ingredients and well cut meat."
• "The food was amazing, freshly made and full of flavour."