1. We went back on a Monday to try the "Pub Classics". After we had run the dog, we went to the North Port for lunch at about 1400hrs. As would be expected , there were only a couple of people in the front bar. Having the opportunity to look around the bar when empty just reinforced , for me, how well the past refurbishment had been done and how nicely finished it all was. We had the hamburger and fish and chips, not normal menu items for us, and they were very nice and tasty - and the "special" price made them good value for money. The lone barman was friendly, engaging and helpful. More people came in later during the afternoon. We had a great afternoon chatting and drinking too much and went home on the tram.! It all was a nice way to do it.
2.We have been to the North Port pub twice, on a Saturday and Sunday a week apart, for the roast. The pub location is great, for us anyway. We can tram it there with our dog, run him on the adjacent leash free park alongside the 109 tram line and then he can come in to the front bar of the pub and sleep under the table while we have lunch. The roast is not traditional as there is no Yorkshire pudding, brown gravy or cauliflower and broccoli . My wife really likes it but I am a bit indifferent. At $25 it just value for money, although the serving is generous.
I think that this is a peoples pub with kids, ladies groups, horse gamblers, footy friends etc., there on the two occasions we visited. So, it has a comfortable atmosphere. It is quite a different feel to the more upmarket pub directly opposite across the tram line. The facility is clean and tidy and well presented. We are going back again during the week to try the "Pub Classics," specials between 12 and 4pm. I have deliberately not offered a view on the service as the jury is still out and I see that other reviewers have found the service to be very good. See less
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