Bexley North - Arncliffe

Nice pub. got a small casino, betting in .. friendly staff

The salt pepper calamari does not taste well. it is not crispy and tastes strange. the creamy boscaiola has saved our dinner. in the app says take it away, but when I asked for a pick-up container for the left over sweet potatoes, they said it is forbidden. plastic is not allowed. okay, but why don't you deliver for a paper container at all, I never come back here to feed.

What do you do when you 're sprung on with a public holiday and have no plans? Go to a local pub, of course! Well, not for drinking as a teetotaller but rather for the surchage-free, joyful helping of bistro food. Bexley North Hotel 's $12 lunch specials immediately caught my eye and we strolled in with food on our minds. The dimmed interior is enlivened with a casual, youthful atmosphere with chatter between the staff and rap music in the background. The kitchen is right opposite the bar and is very convenient to put in your order, buy a drink and sit back all in the same vicinity. We ordered a classic beef burger, southern fried chicken burger and a chicken schnitzel. To our surprise, the burgers were a size fit for a kid and were outmatched by the clump of unremarkable fries. Compare that to the humongous schnitzel in which everything on its plate was much more enticing than two sad little burgers. Even the colourful side salad of cherry tomatoes, tomato wedges and cucumbers was something to be envious about. In between fluffy brioche buns, each unimpressive ingredient fails to stand on its own and cohere together, resulting in weak, forgettable bites. The southern fried chicken was limp and without its distinguishable southern fried crunch. The mixed leaves on the bottom were in dire need of sauce to give purpose to its placement. So thank goodness for the spicy chilli mayo to reassure that the chicken burger is still alive and kicking. The beef burger, too, was helped along by the buttery cheddar as the single element that has an edge. Although you can see a heaping of seasoning baked into the batter, the chicken meat is utterly flavourless and can only be saved by the side of sauce. The batter is the same as the one used for the chicken burger, devoid of the tantalising grind when cutting the schnitzel and the mouthfeel. While I applaud the genial, attentive service and easygoing vibes, the food is subpar considering the hefty price tag for the regular menu. I certainly wouldn 't pay the original $19 for the size and quality of burgers I had. Perhaps the dishes are reduced for the lunch specials and I am satisfied with the bargain nonetheless, but it is a hard ask for such meagre, uninspired burgers. If you look past the unfulfilling mediocrity of the food, there is a great sense of community here that makes any outsider feel like a local. Maybe I was in the wrong mindset on approaching pub food at a hotel but don 't let the taste stop you from having a good time here!

**** good pub for a pub located in Sydney. Great staff good meals reasonable prices. Cant go wrong.

So first time at Bexley North Hotel and it was . Alot of people there for a decent meal the place is clean and more important friendly