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We dined here on a busy Friday evening.The menu was great - with lots of choices and the food delicious. Excellent showcasing of local produce!We loved the reco...
read moreWent to a festival show recently and was looking for somewhere close by in the CBD to enhance the evening with a late dinner. The Federal was perfectly placed a...
read moreNous y avons dîné le 6 mai 2017. Le restaurant sauve un peu l'hôtel. On y mange correctement mais on sent que le cœur et l'envie ne sont pas forcément présentes...
read moreIt was a wet night so we were delighted to find this pub just next to the Mercure Grosvenor. I had stonegrilled steak and my wife stonegrilled vegetables, both...
read moreFood was excellent but because there was not enough staff we waited way too long fior our food. The waiter ran and ran up and down the stairs. A good restaurant...
read moreThe Federal restaurant located inside the Mercure Hotel received mixed reviews from diners. Some guests complained about the lack of service, with diners having to go down to the bar to place orders and clear their own plates, while others praised the friendly staff and delicious food. The venue was criticized for inconsistencies in pricing and dated decor, but the meals were generally well-prepared. Overall, the Federal offers a casual atmosphere with good value and fresh salads, making it a decent option for those looking for a simple yet enjoyable dining experience.
The food is simple, but nicely prepared. The wine list is small but has quality offers. The staff is beautiful. Under rated restaurant worth a visit.
Nice casual atmosphere, pork meal was tasty, well cooked with a delightful beetroot and potatoe salad, the Barra and charcoal crusted lonely prawn on a bed of c...
read moreIf you’re wanting a fun “restaurant” with free activities and marginal food, the Federal will tick those boxes. Our Full Breakfasts came out barely warm, mushro...
read moreNo variety on the menu. And the small selections on the menu were overpriced and unappealing. Ended up leaving. Dull lighting and awful decor. Overall extremely...
read moreNice staff. Beautiful chilled atmosphere very close to theatre and food easy, but delicious. White tablecloths and traditional feeling without the fullness. Gre...
read moreRenos are fantastic. Great job on the modern look and feel, my girlfriend and i thoroughly enjoyed the experience, well done!
Good time here. Was great food and renovations are nice and modern. Ideal date place and also family dining. Highly recommend checking it out!
Lovely staff. Nice chilled atmosphere very close to theatre and food simple but delicious. White table cloths and traditional feel without the stuffiness. Great...
read moreNice casual atmosphere, pork meal was tasty, well cooked with a delightful beetroot and potatoe salad, the Barra and charcoal crusted 'lonely ' prawn on a bed o...
read moreFood outstanding, staff outstanding, a most enjoyable evening. The restaurant is the perfect complement for the accommodation.