Would really have loved to have given this pub more but whenever I have tummy issues the day after eating somewhere I cannot justify it.
One thing I don't get is that places like this are trying to pass off British pubs but seriously we don't live in 1960 any more there is no need for old crappy tables and a wooden bar with random stuff on the wall.
Saying that I do like the vibe of the place, it is not too sporty and it is not too douche ridden, so you get a mix of people here minus the hipsters because it is the Esplanade and they can not get across the financial district unless there is a full moon or a jobs fair that day.
A bonus is the two dart boards as you come in. Makes for interesting boozed up competitions. Being a pretty good darts player this is an easy way for me to win a drink.
Okay so down to the menu, on appearance its pretty good and has some of the best food ever, fish & chips, bangers & mash and Sheppard's pie. I tried the bangers & mash and did not bother reading the description below.
The sausages - there were only two and they were German bratwurst sausages
The mash - was more lumpy than an Ikea pillow and did not have much taste and lacked butter
The gravy - not enough of it and was not the best tasting gravy ever
My friend had the cheeseburger, she demolished it but I forgot to ask how it was, because I am kind of selfish like that. It did look good though.
The drinks selection was pretty good, and the service was probably the good thing here. We did come after work so expect finding a table a toughy. If you get bored of the scenery go next door via the wash room area into the Spaghetti factory and walk around like a tourist in a fairground.