Aspley Hotel Dining
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I have been trying a lot of the hotels and pubs around the Northside of Brisbane and comparing them to restaurants; I must say that I am very surprised at how the pubs fare.
We decided after a friend had suggested, heading down to the
Aspley Hotel for dinner.
This hotel has been around for as long as I can remember. It is situated just of Gympie Road in Aspley, on the south bound side. It is a pub that I have driven past a thousand times, and yet never felt inclined to go in and see what it was like. Well, I am glad I did.
The décor is nice with a real modern feel to it. It has one of the longest bars around with a great variety of spirits and beers and it also boasts a bistro and a sports bar menu. But the recommendation was to sample the bar menu.
My wife spotted a meal that she has not seen or sampled anywhere for a long time;
Lamb's Fry and Bacon ($15.00) on a bed of mashed potatoes, with a generous serve of gravy and a lightly toasted bread roll. It was full of flavour and melted in your mouth, just the way my wife remembered it, as a kid. However Lamb's fry isn't for everyone, me included, so I decided on, Homemade Meatloaf ($10.00);
and was not disappointed. The flavours were vibrant and texture perfect. Steamed Vegetables, gravy and toasted bread roll.
Wow, just like mum used to make.
All in all, a great meal in a great venue. Pubs are no longer the place you go to get smashed and find a fight. They are evolving into great dining and entertainment spots, check your local out, you may be surprised.
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Presentation 7/10
Taste 9/10
Service 8/10
Ambiance 7/10%%
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133952 - 2023-06-13 10:16:33