I ate hear in May 08. I thought the specials were great value, not many places you can get a good steak for $7. I have paid $30+ for the same plenty of times.
Service was fast for a busy bustling place & the beer went down well. If you're looking for fine dining keep away, but if you're after great value & a busy atmosphere...give this pub a go.
I visited this pub during the day late last year (2007) and experienced the rudest service ever. The bar staff would be engaged in conversation with each other and not show any manners at all ie no please, thank you or even eye contact. Plonking the change on the counter seem to be the done thing here too. Waiting for a tip perhaps? please!
I can understand the concept of leaving this pub "old school" but it's just dirty and needs a good clean up. But more importantly the staff need to be taught some basic manners/customer service skills.
Had the misfortune to spend an evening here a few nights ago. Doormen seem incapable of communicating in English (or any other language for that matter). They watch you buy a drink then decide at drop of a hat to throw you out for having had too much to drink. Saw comments on another website describing them as inconsistent and drunk with power. Couldn't agree more.
The Pyrmont Bridge Hotel is very simple and is a no fuss establishment which can cater for a variety of people. While it could do with a makeover and style overhaul, this pub is famous for it's grotty nights where you are sucked in and spat out at 5am.
The drinks are reasonably priced and the bistro has a typical pub menu. It has a $6 section, which isn't bad value for a lasagne with garlic bread and salad or a steak with mash.
This pub has little balconies that is nice to sit and have a quient drink on a sunny afternoon and offer an alternative to the noise inside the pub.
The staff are friendly enough without crowding. As I recently went on quiet afternoon, I didn't have too much interation with the staff but from previous times, I have had no trouble.
While there are other venues in Pyrmont that offer lusher interiors, tastier menues and more 'beautiful people', I believe it is nice to be able to come to a place that is honest and will always welcome you back.
This is such a good place to go. You can turn up in your joggers or dressed up ready to hit the town. We have had the $6 meals loads and they are great value - small but fresh and tasty and if the peri-peri chicken ever appears on the $6 list again, I will be the first in line. We have had much fun from the juke-box and TAB in there and it's a relaxed, friendly environment!