Showing posts with label Bars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bars. Show all posts

Jester Seeds, Newtown

Posted by ConsumeMe / 18:51 / Comments: (0)

Atmosphere: The atmosphere in Jester is great. It is very small bar, with a cosy and comfortable feel. The lighting is warm, the furniture is comfortable and quirky and the staff are friendly! Overall I would rank the atmosphere at jester 5 bottles out of 5.

Drinks/Food: The menu at Jesters is short, however well reputed. There is a reasonably wide selection drinks offering delicious ranges such as Rekorderlig Ciders which are always a favorite of mine! Overall  rate the food and drinks 4 out of 5.

Affordability: Whilst the cocktails at Jesters are pretty expensive if you flick through the menu you'll find a number of affordable drinks and foods! With entree style foods starting at around $5 and wines available for $7 I rank the affordability 4 out of 5 bottles!
Location: Jesters is located towards the top end of King street in Newtown (127 king street), approximately a 10 minute walk from the station. Whilst it's not in the heart of King street the slight seclusion of this bar suits the atmosphere! I rate the location 4 out of 5 bottles.
Interior Design: The interior design of the bar is fantastic! The old lounges and stools, accompanied by the dark woody feel give the bar a wonderfully relaxed and quirky mentality! I rate it 4 out of 5 bottles!
Overall judgement: Overall I think that Jesters is a great place to catch up for a relaxed drink with a friend (or a small group), the atmosphere is fantastic and the staff very friendly so overall I would rate the Jester Seed 9 out of 10 bottles!

-Katie

Labels:

Beach Road Hotel - Bondi Beach

Posted by ConsumeMe / 15:42 / Comments: (0)
Atmosphere: Given that there was an AFL Grand Final, an important Rugby World Cup match between Scotland and England, and several other football games happening, the atmosphere at the Beach Road Hotel was exciting, with crazed sports fans practically bouncing off the walls. The large crowd fit well into the large bar spaces, and the people, the bartenders and other staff were all extremely friendly and personable. I would rate the atmosphere at 5 bottles out of 5.
Drinks/Food: There is a large dining area and the meals did look great, but i personally didn't eat there, but this is the link to the Bistro information on their webpage http://beachroadbondi.com.au/bistro/. The Drinks were generously poured and the rate was a bit over $20 for three beers. Overall I would rate the drinks at 4 bottles our of 5.
Location: The Beach Road Hotel is located 71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach. Its a very large, square, white and yellow hotel, extremely hard to miss. Its very close to the beach so a great place to go for some lunch, dinner, or a few drinks after a day at the beach. However, it was a little confusing to get to directly from the station, so i would rate the location at 3 bottles out of 5.
Interior Design: There were three bar spaces and a dining area on the first level all well spaced and simply designed with wooden furnishings. The outside bar space was decked out with benches and bar stools, with a simple water feature along the back wall and several small trees throughout. Better lighting would have been appreciated outside as it was practically pitch black by around seven. The inside had both a simple bar near the dining area and a sports bar with a DJ and multiple TV screens and pool tables. The upstairs was a little more artsy, bicycles hanging from the ceiling etc. and without the same excited atmosphere as downstairs, but appealing nonetheless. I would rate the interior design at 4 bottles out of 5.

Overall judgement: Overall the bar was an enjoyable and relaxed environment, a great place to chill out and enjoy a few beers. The friendly and excited atmosphere made the hotel even more appealing and the simplicity of the lay out made it all the more accessible. Overall i would rate the Beach Road Hotel at 4 bottles out of 5.

-Tina

Labels:

Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee

Posted by ConsumeMe / 13:05 / Comments: (0)
Atmosphere: As i went to the Coogee Bay Hotel on a Sunday afternoon, on one of the first beachworthy days of the season, the atmosphere was light hearted, relaxed and fun in the pub/restaurant. It was a mix of sports fans tuning in to the rugby world cup, and chilled beach-goers. Overall i would rate the atmosphere at 4 bottles out of 5.
Drinks/Food and Affordability: The food, traditional pub food, was around the $20 mark, give or take depending on the item chosen. The food itself tasted fairly good, but was nothing special. Even for pub food it was fairly mediocre. I would rate the food at 2 plates out of 5. The drinks, however, were of much greater value. One jug of super-dry was about $17, around $5 or $6 for a beer. I would rate the drinks at 3 bottles out of 5.
Location: Directly opposite Coogee Beach the Hotel is accessible, easy to find and fairly easy to get to. Bus services operate from the city train stations, and stop almost directly outside the hotel. Parking in Coogee can either be paid for in the car-park at the beach or in one of the many free 2hour locations in the surrounding streets. Overall i would rate the location at 4 bottles out of 5.
Interior Design: It was almost overflowing with happy beach-goers, but the large outdoor seating area and numerous indoor bar sections managed to scatter the crowd for a more easygoing spread. The furniture was all wooden, and it was a very simplistic bar design. Very beachy and simple, and accessible design scheme. I would rate the interior design at 3 out of 5.
Overall judgement: It was an enjoyable afternoon, simple but with a great atmosphere. For a sunday afternoon it was incredibly lively, showing that the hotel is open and entertaining through the entire weekend. If you're looking for somewhere to relax, drink and hang out with your mates, then the Coogee Bay Hotel will do just fine! Overall I would rate it at 3 bottles out of 5.

-Tina
Labels: ,

The Oaks Hotel - Neutral Bay

Posted by ConsumeMe / 17:04 / Comments: (0)

Atmosphere: The atmosphere at The Oaks is fantastic for a lazy summer afternoon. The Oaks is full of young families and friends catching up for a lunch of a drink in the courtyard. I would suggesting heading hear on a Sunday afternoon with a group of friends for a drink or a bite to eat! I give the Oaks 3 bottles out of 5 for atmosphere.
Drinks/Food: There is a large selection of foods available at The Oaks - IF you're willing to cook your own. If not then the selection is rather slim. If you're feeling a bit lazy (as I was) I would suggest ordering a mixture of entrees and sharing! Overall I give The Oaks 2 bottles out of 5 primarily because I would go to the supermarket if I wanted to cook my own food!
Affordability: As a university student I would rate the affordability of The Oaks quite poorly, with meals costing upwards of $20 (even the cook your own!). However, given the area it is in, the price is somewhat understandable. As such I give The Oaks 2 bottles out of 5.
Location: The Oaks hotel sits right in the heart of the Neutral bay shops with plenty of parking to be found, making it pretty convenient for drivers! However, there isn't much in the way of public transport so I would give it 3 bottles out of a possible 5!
Interior Design: The interior of The Oaks is your standard pub, however outside in the courtyard sits a lovely Oak tree surrounded by Christmas lights - creating a warm and cosy feeling. Overall I'd rate the design 3 bottles out of 5.

Overall judgement: Overall I would rate The Oaks 7 bottles out of 10. Whilst the food is expensive and not overly diverse it is a great spot to catch for a drink with friends on a warm afternoon!

-Katie

Labels:

The Greengate hotel!

Posted by ConsumeMe / 17:34 / Comments: (0)
The Greengate Hotel, Killara


Atmosphere: The Greengate Hotel is great place to come in the summer with a big group of friends. However, over the winter the Greengate quitens down and is probably better for a quite drink and a game of pool. Overall, I would rank the atmosphere at the Greengate hotel 2 bottles out of 5.
Drinks/Food: The food available at the Greengate is your standard pub grub including chicken parmigana and a selection of burgers. However, they do branch out a little bit and offers some additional options including Chicken Fahitas, Pizzas and Lamb shanks. Drinks at the Greengate are also cheap and there is plant of options. So overall I would rank the drinks and food 3 bottles out of 5.
Affordability:Whilst the drinks are relatively cheap, the food is expensive for what you would pay elsewhere. Mains range from $15-$25 which seems a bit pricey compared to usual pub prices. Overall I rate the affordability at 2 bottles out of 5
Location:The Greengate is located just a few minutes walk from either Killara or Gordon station and is very easy to get to. Overall I'd rank the location at 4 bottles out of 5
Interior Design: In terms of interior design the Greengate knows what it is and wholey embraces the 'Pub' feel. Nothing to spectacular but that's okay. I would rank the interior design at 2 bottles out of 5

Overall judgement: The Greengate is at its best on a Wednesday night, brimming with young adults and uni students especially over the summer. Overall I would suggests it's a good option for catching up with friends over a drink or a game of pool. I rank the Greengate at 6 bottles out of 10 for my overall judgement!

-Katie

Labels: