Local Knowledge!

The Royal Exhibition Hotel 

Sydney

On a warm Autumns evening the sun just peeking through the clouds I ventured out with a couple of friends to a well know local Hotel for a couple of drinks and of course dinner in Sydney’s CBD! The Royal Exhibition Hotel known to many locals is perfectly positioned for everyone needs. Right next to Prince Alfred Park and a stone throw away from Central Station there really was no excuse to decline the invite.

Check the train times here:

http://www.sydneytrains.info/timetables/

  

Situating ourselves upstairs in the Cocktail Terrace Beer Garden upstairs we settled in for the night. The boy's watching the NRL previews and the ladies lounging, catching up and gossiping. 

I spent some time perusing the menu- particularly the drinks menu. Quite a variety of beverages were on offer, from creative cocktails and well as an international wine list and beer list and of course coffee. I opted for a watermelon cocktail With the ice blended and a mint to the side it was a good kick start to the evening. 

  

For the main meals I ordered The Peri Peri Chicken Burger with the rest opting for chicken snitzel - The house special. The place was pretty quiet besides the pokies and bar area down stairs. Having the Terrace all to ourselves meant that table service was on the house. Straight away I loved that the burger was on a sour dough bun with the sauce and fillings stacked to the top. This burger was true to its name, House made spicy mayo sauce, cheese, tomato, Peri Peri chicken, spanish onions and lettuce served with a generous pile of hot chips. The chips were surprisingly impressive, although chicken salt always helps! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Snitzel was also delicious, covered in Diane sauce and stacked high full of chips.

As we relaxed in the beer garden after our meal a musician began to perform. Not only is The Royal Exhibition Hotel an excelled dining spot for families, mates and gatherings but the outdoor setting, the huge wine, beer and food list and the location makes for a perfect place for catches.  Definatly a place I will be revisiting soon. 

Overall Rating:

4/5 Stars

Recommendation:

 Best enjoyed with atmosphere. Bring a bunch of Friends down, enjoy the sunset over Prince Alfred Park and catch up over a few Cocktails

Services: 

3 Bars, All including Cocktail service's 

Bistro

Vip Lounge 

Terrace

Beer Garden 

Location: 

86-88 Chalmers Street (Opposite Central Railway Station)

Hours: 

Thursday:10am–4am

Friday10am–6am

Saturday9am–5am

Sunday10am–10pm

Monday10am–4am

Tuesday10am–4am

Wednesday10am–4am

Price: $10 to $36

Check Out The Menu: http://www.royalexhibition.com.au/

Moreee Toooooo Commmeeee:

Lauren

Sunday Brunchin'

The Grounds of Alexandria
St Aleandria

It was a fine Sunday morning and a catch up with the folks was in order. With my parents being huge garden enthusiasts, I thought I’d take them to a beautiful café sanctuary hidden within the heart of Inner Sydney. It goes by the name of The Grounds of Alexandria.

As soon as you step into the Grounds, you’re taken into a garden of paradise filled with beautiful greenery, florals, adorable small animals, and most importantly, delicious food, made fresh from produce picked straight from the Ground’s very own little garden.

The place is busy on a Sunday morning, filled with families and small groups of chirpy people, excited to get their Grounds fix. Despite the half an hour wait for a table, we were kept busy and calmed by the peaceful surroundings (and different dessert stalls that filled the space).

The menu is jam packed with seasonally driven dishes, using the freshest and finest ingredients. The Grounds are also known for their rich and aromatic coffee, created and brewed, again by the very own Grounds team.

Fresh food and good coffee? What more can you want on a Sunday morning?

Once we were given a table, we ordered the breakfast burger, their signature avocado toast, the brekkie board with freshly squeezed juices and coffee on the side.

As we munched through all the food, you can taste the high-quality and freshness of every single dish. It was absolutely delicious. We devoured all the components of the plate and enjoyed it even more with the beautiful picture perfect surroundings.

We loved the atmosphere and fresh food this place created, the only downfall was how crowded it was and the wait for a table. But that just means it’s an opportunity for the Grounds to expand and open more beautiful little cafes in Sydney, right? We hope so.

Overall Rating:
4/5 Stars

Recommendation:
Beautiful venue with fresh and delicious food. Great coffee. However, visit if you're only willing to wait!
 

Services: 

Breakfast
Lunch
Table Service

Address: 
7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria NSW 2015

Hours: 

Friday	7am–9:30pm
Saturday	7:30am–11pm
Sunday	7:30am–11pm
Monday	7am–9:30pm
Tuesday	7am–9:30pm
Wednesday	7am–9:30pm
Thursday	7am–9:30pm

Price range:

$5 - $25

Check Out The Menu:
http://thegrounds.com.au/

More deliciousness to come, stay tuned!

Khai