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Finola's Restaurant

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7.3

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Balmain Bowling Club
156 Darling St
Balmain NSW 2041

Phone (02) 9810 5100

 

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Finola's Restaurant Details

Balmain Bowling Club
156 Darling St
Balmain NSW 2041
Phone (02) 9810 5100

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Cuisine

Irish, Modern Australian

Opening Hours

Tues-Sun lunch & dinner

Serves

Lunch
Dinner

Licensed


Special Features

Bistro/Brasserie
Outdoor Dining
Wheelchair Access

 




Overall Rating              7.3  
 
Food                7.9  
Ambience                5.5  
Service                7.6  
Value                8.5  

 

Recommended based on 16 votes
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Overall             Average
Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 5 Value 5

 

Nice meals though a tad expensive for the serving. The beer is cheap and it is a unique atmosphere, worth a visit but don't know if I'd go back, maybe for the bar food.
 
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LLB  -   See my reviews 5reviews, 25 March 2008
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Overall             Average
Food 7 Ambience 5 Service 6 Value 7

 

The food far outweights the location, but then again it is a bowling club. Go if you want flavoursome food and quick services not a romantic dinner.
 
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CLW  -   See my reviews 28reviews, 20 December 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 5 Service 8 Value 9

 

I have been 3 times and every time I have eaten something different from the menu. I have yet to be disappointed. The food is all very high quality and full of flavour. Of course being in the Bowlo is not the best for ambience but the great service, cheap drinks and friendly vibe make this place a pleasure to dine. Great for a group as the menu is mixed with something for all palates.
 
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sunshine33  -   See my reviews 32reviews, 06 June 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

 

This is an exellent place with great service, have been there for the Roast nights and on a Friday. Very quick service and the food is a delight, not too much of a mixture of flavours, just good wholesome fresh tasting food. The carmelised banana tart is something else and just the right size. Finola seems to have the right idea on all portion sizes. Well worth a visit.
 
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Lovespuds  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 18 April 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

 

One of the few surviving small club bistros where the food is fresh, edible, inexpensive, and prepared with thought. Open, bright, pleasant surrounds. Alcohol from club bar is at reasonable prices.
 
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rockindoc  -   See my reviews 91reviews, 20 February 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 10

 

I eat here at least once a week. The food is often perfect always good. Menu is very reasonably pitched as is the wine (reliable as opposed to visionary). They change the menu cyclically whilst retaining their favourties. The pie is top but it is the Fillet Steak with Bearnaise which floats m boat. Would be the busiest restaurant in Balmain if everyone knew about it - lets keep it our secret.
 
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squalker  -   See my reviews 7reviews, 22 January 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 9 Value 10

 

The best value for money venue on the peninsula. The service is always friendly. The veal is a real treat and the wine list whilst not extensive, is great value.
 
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CCPatto  -   See my reviews 1review, 08 September 2006
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Overall             Recommended
Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 8

 

My partner and I have eaten here twice now and just love the food and value for money. It's well worth trying and don't be turned off by the bowling club, it's all a great experience. We loved duck tasting plate. I just wish my local club restaurant was this good!
 
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carmill  -   See my reviews 8reviews, 06 September 2006
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 10

 

Absolutely brilliant! Fantastic food and service, and you can't beat the value.
 
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kwillow  -   See my reviews 1review, 23 May 2006
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 10

 

Family friendly makes for a great night out.
 
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fin  -   See my reviews 1review, 16 May 2006
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