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Gardner's Inn

255 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath, New South Wales 2785, Australia
(02) 4787 8347
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Ranked #12 of 20 restaurants in Blackheath
Most recent review
- 8 May 2013
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Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Have eaten here several times - as recently as last Sunday. Always consistently good pub fare. Pot pies are really good, and the choice of steaks are great value. Beats my local in the Hills district hands down.

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Friendly service and great food in a beautiful old building and small but nice beer garden, the Wagyu Burger was delicious. Love the way they have converted a part of the building into a gallery, its a clever use of the space and adds extra appeal to the already beautiful decor.

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Sydney, Australia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We have been before and enjoyed it, but this time the food was average, expensive and service pretty non-existent.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

We thought we'd avoid theTVs inside, but then had to deal with the smokers outside. The tables were not cleaned off, the menu was unimaginative, lots of fried food, and the service was poor, but it was the only place open Jan. 1st.

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Frome, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

I was delighted to eat in this restaurant on my first night in Australia. I have watched loads of Australian films and I felt like I was in a movie - Crocodile Dundee or something like that. The staff were welcoming and although the menu is not vast there was something for everyone. I had Barramundi which was awesome as... More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

The pub is missing something. maybe it's the lack of windows or decent outdoor areas. Pretty pricey too, especially the wine, however the food is far better than that from the other pub in town (The New Ivanhoe).

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Sydney, Australia
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12 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

We had our evening meal at Gardner's Inn. While the decor is looking rather shabby (it looks like there are renovations happening, slowly) the food was reasonably priced and very tasty. I had an excellent eye fillet which was cooked just how I ordered & my friend had bangers & mash which she enjoyed also. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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Senior Contributor
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19 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012 via mobile

They have the tastiest pies ever! The first time I was told to buy one I was very hesitant of the price and complained a bit saying "better be a good pie". Then I tasted it. Amazing! Then I bought another. Lol I suspect the pies are from the bakery opposite the doctors surgery cos they have the tastiest pies... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Went here for dinner and had to send the vegetarian eggplant dish back to the kitchen as it was still frozen. Waited 20 minutes for another one which was still cold! Fish was very small and very overpriced. Wait staff young and experienced and couldn't care less. We weren't the only customers complaning. Would recommend that you definately give it... More

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Sydney
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

We've been here for two good meals twice before, and so returned for a third time. It was very disappointing. The lamb shanks (which was one, singular) was like a rubber mallet, swimming in a soup bowl sized slop of gravy, mash and peas. $26! It looked completely unappetising and the presentation was awful. How could it be slopped up... More

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