Touring is thirsty work!.
The Federal Hotel in Toowoomba has been the main dining and accommodation choice for us when we stay in Toowoomba. This time is was for dining only, we enjoyed relaxing and having a few drinks before dinner which was top notch. So it was a score of 5 stars from us. Mrs Thirsty’s expression when …
A visit to Brisbane to see family our newborn grandson and celebrate our other grandson’s birthday coincided with a shooting competition at BISC. So we decided to stay in Brisbane for 5 nights and check out some of the local bars and restaurants. So many choices Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside The Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside …
Gilhooleys is a fairly decent Irish themed pub and restaurant located in the Brisbane CBD. Opening in Albert Street in 1994 it has been a staple dining spot for many over those years. I actually thought it had closed like many other dining and drinking venues since COVID. So it was pleasantly surprising to find …
Felons Brewing Co. is located on Howard Smith Wharves and is under Story Bridge on the banks of the Brisbane River. It is possibly the best situated microbrewery in Brisbane being on a prime waterfront position. The brewery is in a huge corrugated iron shed that has a wide covered verandah running alongside river. Overall …
The Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside is ideally located close to the Oaks Brisbane Aurora Suites so it’s a great spot to relax with a few drinks or settle in and have a meal. One thing that would ne nice is to see it have a greater range of English ales and lagers. It is after …
When we lived in Rockhampton our favourite Thai restaurant was Thai Tanee in Denham Street, Rockhampton. Once we relocated to the coast it was more of a “chore” to drive there. The owner and staff were great do interact with and we visited often enough for them to know our orders without asking us. Fortunately, …
If we’re going to stop for some adult refreshments in Monto the Albert Hotel is our preferred option. There’s something about the place that retains it’s country pub charm. Their pizzas and steak sandwiches are fantastic and well worth ordering. Overall 5/5 Location 5/5 Menu 5/5 Value 5/5
Which Craft Beer located in the shopping precinct of Albany Creek Marketplace has a selection of 30 different craft taps of brews available. There is a beer for nearly every taste and palate, so drop in and check it out. Take a taxi or Uber and enjoy the selection of beers available. Ranging from lights …
Great locations and a great range of food it was fairly busy the night we went in early January and the food was great. I give it a 3 for value as no one came back to the table and asked if we wanted anything else or would like to order more drinks. Aside from …
Even though we have a Grill’d in Rockhampton it’s not a place we ever stopped at. too many other choices I guess. So during our trip to Brisbane to pick up the “Inga the Bavarian Beauty” we stayed at the Eatons Hill Hotel. With a few eating choice close by we ventured to Grill’d and …