spread eagle hotel

came for a parmi night and had the meat lovers parmagiana - boy was i surprised at how huge it was - but i guess being a pub meal this is often the case. the parma was pretty good (chicken could have been a bit more moist) but this was made up by the oozey melted cheese on-top. i was glad that i opted for only salad on the side as the goliath parma was overwhelming - but suitable for anyone with a serious appetite. 

i didn't drink or really stay too long as i was pretty hungover when i came here (to be honest) but i recall the ambience being pretty cool - your average pub atmosphere.

packed on a cold and wet saturday night, the atmosphere was lively and noisy even, as the footy was on. service was incredibly charming and attentive, and we were quickly settled in and ready to feast.

started off with the mac & cheese croquettes. cheesy on the inside and crispy on the outside, it was a good start to the night. 

for mains, we had the parma, beef cheek and the pork belly. the parma was just alright; i would have liked the chicken to be a bit more moist. the beef cheek, on the other hand, did not have any issue with moistness; it was succulent and full of flavour. the beef cheek sat on top of a bed of black garlic mash, which had lent a lovely earthy flavour to the dish.

now, the pork belly. it was simply amazing. that crackling is the stuff that dreams are made of. may i also add that this piggy had the perfect ratio of crispy crackling, thin layer of fat beneath the crackling and oh so tender meat. the rhubarb, and kohlrabi and kale remoulade did wonders to cut through the richness of the pork. could have done without the matcha crumb though. it did nothing to add to the flavour or the texture of the meal.

a delicious meal that left us feeling very full and satisfied indeed.

3.5

we visited spread eagle hotel for a late sunday lunch and trivia. of course being a pub, you can’t go wrong with a veal schnitzel and mash. the serving was quite generous (although tbh, we may have slightly over ordered on the snacks). the mash was soft and fluffy, full of flavour. i could have eaten a whole bowl. i also really liked the pickled cabbage that came with it, a bit tangy which freshened up the dish. we ordered mac and cheese which was okay but not as soft and cheesy as i hoped it would be. all in all, solid pub with good food and service and great atmosphere.

had my first meal here on a recommendation, and was not dissapointed, italian specials for $20 with glass of wine. great tasting food, friendly and professional service. will definitely be back again.

i haven't had drinks here, but i've grabbed an early dinner. the gnocchi was my dish of choice. it's a bit expensive for a pub meal but pretty hearty and decent flavour. it's a tomato potato base topped with lots of cheese (which makes anything better). staff were pretty nice as well.

really enjoyed my meal here.

order the lamb shoulder and it was so tender you could shred it with a fork. flavours were delicious.

the mint gel, sheep's feta and dates worked really well with the lamb.

the pappadelle came with plenty of cheese.

nice pub with friendly staff and patrons.

we went for an early sunday evening dinner and the place was very busy, so best to book.
the dining area is it the rear of the reasonably small pub and it was very loud.
there are different good value daily specials, regular main meals and share plates on offer.
our meals were great. i had the caramalised pork belly bao buns (a generous serve of 3) and the prawn and chicken spring rolls. the spring rolls were full of meaty filling and wrapped in a light pastry.
both were fabulous and generous in size. these two share plated were sufficient for me for dinner and in fact, i donated some to my companions.
others enjoyed the spicy parma with salsa and plenty of salad and chips.
extra points for a good kids menu, our little diner companion had a little steak and chips.
it was good to be able to pay for your own items at the end.

awesome beer battered fries, friendly staff and amazing pasta. really nice local pub. not one of the chains, so pretty great food. sorry, no pictures. sunday is parma day - $16. really moist and well cooked.

this pub is always pretty packed, particularly on a weds for their $18 steak night (note $3 extra for gravy/sauce - a bit cheeky compared to other steak nights around!) also, coming with chips should be an option. upstairs is quite warm in summer. we shared the slow-cooked lamb with grain salad & the gnocchi. surprise to see the gnocchi pink (but lovely soft pillows gf!) could have had more pea purée & maybe more greens to break it up. lamb was good. for $33 i expected it to be bigger..staff a friendly.

a bit different from your regular pub. very dining oriented on the inside with tall cushioned chairs around the tables- but the service was much more laid back and reserved. we ordered the steak and everyone was quite happy with it.

was pleasantly surprised by the food here. ordered the kfc chicken for entree and steak for main. was very happy with food. place is basically a pub though so very noisy with drinking crowd on friday evening. oh and we had the shared meat platter which was great too. left very full.

great pub food! you will never be disappointed and yes, i can vouch for that :). unless, you go when tigers are touted to win the premiership in which case it would be hard to step in to this fantasist pub to even get a drink.

pretty ordinary vibe, nice setup but nothing spectacular, a huge negative with pints on the expensive end, ~ $11. pretty nice smoko/outdoor area. on the night, televisions displayed some random canoeing event.

food was delicious. the portion of kid meal ($12) was bigger than the twice cooked pork belly ($30). but i wouldn't regret having the pork belly because it was cooked to perfection, the succulent moist pork with light crispy crackling.

enjoyable night

lovely food with creative sauce and sides, friendly service, great value. we have thoroughly enjoyed it and certainly would love to come back again!