The Mcivor Restaurant Bar - Bendigo

I visited this pub last weekend and had a mixed experience. I was looking to have some drinks and food, but was surprised to see a baby in a cot next to the bar... read more I visited this pub last weekend and had a mixed experience. I was looking to have some drinks and food, but was surprised to see a baby in a cot next to the bar. It seemed like a permanent setup for a staff member or owner, rather than childcare. While I don't have children myself, I can't help but question the appropriateness of bringing a baby to a pub on a weekend night. The staff were friendly, which was a positive, but the parma was overcooked and dry. Additionally, I found the parking situation to be confusing. Overall, I left feeling like this may not have been the best choice for a night out.

This restaurant has been under new management for 2 weeks. We found the staff and owners to be very friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 meals from the kitchen th... read more This restaurant has been under new management for 2 weeks. We found the staff and owners to be very friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 meals from the kitchen that were delicious! The steak was amazing and the chicken with basil and feta was amazing. We will definitely be back next time.

I ordered a basic chicken parmesan and waited for almost an hour for it to arrive. When it finally came, it was burnt. The waitress apologized and brought her m... read more I ordered a basic chicken parmesan and waited for almost an hour for it to arrive. When it finally came, it was burnt. The waitress apologized and brought her manager over to address the issue. I felt sorry for her as she seemed embarrassed, but the meal was indeed terrible. Another customer at a nearby table also complained about her food, and the manager had to address her as well. It seems that the chef doesn't care about the quality of the food, and the owner must be crazy to keep him on staff. I appreciated the free garlic bread offered by the manager, but it didn't make up for the awful meal.