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Dining in clubs and pubs – where did the prawn cocktail and chicken parma go?

Date Posted: 03-04-2008

Most of us have got a favourite watering hole, a place you can go where the bar staff know what you mean when you say “the usual, thanks” and the food is (generally) cheap and cheerful. But with the emergence of “gastro pubs”, the average bangers and mash or chicken parma has been given a glam makeover that has taken the quality of pub-grub up more than a mere notch. Australia’s registered clubs are also pulling up their knee socks when it comes to dining. Ever since the indoor smoking ban was introduced, the clubs are looking at new ways to attract people to their venues. Club chefs are moving away from the dried-up roast in the bain-marie and looking towards more stylised gourmet fare when it comes to feeding the punters. But what do you think about this? Do you prefer the tasty schnitzels of days gone by or do you think smarter food in pubs and clubs is the way forward? And most importantly, where do you head to when the urge for club or pub grub strikes?

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Sarah Robinson said...

If you're after some great tasting food, plenty of variety & something a little more enjoyable but still in a pub atmosphere head to the Alroy Tavern Plumpton NSW...highly recommend!!!

08-04-2008

Polly Taie said...

Genghis Khan Mongolian BBQ in King Street Wharf, Lime Street,Sydney - never full but you will be when you leave!!

08-04-2008

Larissa Paton said...

I love going to the local pub for some grub! However, even the Stafford Tavern, in Brisbane's North charges upwards of $35 for a steak, which was far from tender. At that price, you would expect a good quality steak. You can't walk out of a pub now without spending $80 for 2 main meals, a kiddies meal, a wine and a beer. Madness.

09-04-2008

ROCKINDOC said...

While there is a cafeteria queue to get it, Tigers(Balmain) RL Club at Rozelle offers the long-established roast, FNC (fist 'n chips)etc. Vegetables/sides, while sitting in the usual display case metal bins, are continually replenished. You can actually taste the food -=- things have not been boiled or fried to death. A la carte offerings also excellent.

13-04-2008

Linda McRae said...

Schnitzel or T-bone, veg and gravy can still be found on the on the local pub menu. However , the public is becoming more discerning and pub grub choices are now including fare to satisfy a more developed palate , including the “healthy choice option” ! Along with the new “gastro fare” comes the gastro price which is usually on par or just slightly below restaurant prices. Whilst realising that it costs around the same amount to produce “ A Shallow fried Muscovy duck breast topped with a caramelized vinegar fig sauce, served on a roasted kumera and pontiac potato gallette” in both establishments, I prefer to eat mine without the local cricket or football team cheering in the background at the widescreen T.V

25-04-2008

stacey elliott said...

there is nothing better than a beef parmy... whenever i go to a pub, i can't go past one... the brittania roundabout pub in adelaide has $8.50 on wednesdays, and a free soft drink or beer with it... and let me say they are huge & delicious and come with chips/salad & hot bread roll.... thanks guys, now i feel like one now...

15-05-2008

Jackie McMillan said...

Club Swans in Kings Cross walks the fine line between being a good bistro (with all the classics, like Beef & Guinness Pie, Beef Burgers, Steak and Chips) plus a little bit of a modern twist. There's nothing over $25, and from Monday to Friday they do a $14 Rump Steak with a beer or wine.

What's even more exciting is that there's a real chef in that bistro! His Raspberry and White Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding was great; and his Lyonnaise Potatoes are unmatched in my book.

15-05-2008

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