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Dry Dock Hotel

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7.5

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90 College St
Balmain NSW 2041

Phone (02) 9555 1306

 

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Dry Dock Hotel Details

90 College St
Balmain NSW 2041
Phone (02) 9555 1306

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Cuisine

Modern Australian

Opening Hours

Mon-Sat 10am-midnight; Sun Noon- 9pm

 




Overall Rating              7.5  
 
Food / Drinks                7.9  
Ambience                7.7  
Service                6.6  
Value                7.8  

 

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Overall             Average
Food / Drinks 7 Ambience 8 Service 2 Value 6

 

We used to love going to this local pub....cheap meals, fast service and friendly. Unfortunately our last couple of experiences there have been very disappointing with very long waits for our meals and increased prices. The food is still fine and it's possible to get a quiet table if you want to talk. However, the new management needs to be careful that in their efforts to make the place more upmarket, they don't alienate existing customers.
 
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cazzam  -   See my reviews 9reviews, 04 December 2007
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Overall             Average
Food / Drinks 5 Ambience 5 Service 6 Value 6

 

I must admit after reading the other reviews I was rather disappointed when we ate here on Saturday. I had the mussels cooked in an over peppered white wine sauce and served with 1 piece of sliced white bread. My partner had a very full flavoured lamb shank that for twenty dollars was served with just chips and no veg or salad.

The wine list was equally unimpressive and failed to note any of the years - how you could pick a 50 dollar bottle without knowing the year is beyond me. Service was brisk though - I wouldn't rush back here though; there is a lot better pub grub in the area. shame really - coz this place could be so good...
 
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Marvin Starvin  -   See my reviews 27reviews, 17 September 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food / Drinks 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

 

Had a small group of 6. went on a Sat. Night. Although I do advise going after 8pm if you'r not a fan of kids running around. Meals were brilliant, and the waitress (Nicole) was fantasic. Job well done. The place was quiet, and great for cozy night in. Keep up the good work. Will be back very soon.
 
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ducky06  -   See my reviews 10reviews, 30 May 2007
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Overall             Average
Food / Drinks 7 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 6

 

Nice pub restaurant - good steaks, although the restaurant got a bit smoky from the open grill.
 
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Spooner  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 14 March 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food / Drinks 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

 

I have been to this place with soccer-mates a few times just for a drink after training. But it was last week that I went there with my wife for dinner. A marvelous $8 scotch fillet steak, brilliant service and atmosphere!!! Highly recommended.
 
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ChilliPepper  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 09 March 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food / Drinks 8 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 8

 

If you have been to this place in the past and been disappointed (as I have) then I urge you to go back and see what this new management have done to the place. The ambience of the hotel is much improved and the food is now high quality pub food at great prices
 
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Kesh  -   See my reviews 2reviews, 19 February 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food / Drinks 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

 

Great $8 dollar steak, good wine, good value. Its a great local pub.
 
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anna_lily00  -   See my reviews 8reviews, 12 February 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food / Drinks 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

 

These Balmain pubs just blow me away. They just get better and better.
 
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cherrybomb  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 15 September 2006
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Overall             Recommended
Food / Drinks 9 Ambience 7 Service 5 Value 8

 

Attended a midweek lunch for 8 people. After a drink at the bar, went into the restaurant to find we were the only ones there, other than the one guy running the kitchen and staff behind the bar, surprising, since we went to our table around 1:30. Probably because we had to go individually to the bar to place our orders, the overall order lost the plot in terms of entrees and mains and everything came at once after a long wait. However, the food was really good and the staff were very friendly....offered tastings of wines on offer, etc. So overall, it was ok but organisation needs a bit of work. Got the feeling that the owners were new and still working things out so need to continue that work to match the excellent food.
 
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d&p  -   See my reviews 15reviews, 21 August 2006
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Overall             Below Average
Food / Drinks 5 Ambience 5 Service 1 Value 6

 

Dining area was unbearably hot. It is winter but the airconditioner was set to something ridiculous. Staff turned it off at our request however. Food was quick to arrive but plates were not cleared and I ended up doing it for our table. Not quite right in my opinion. Food was great but service could be better.
 
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misssives  -   See my reviews 15reviews, 18 July 2006
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