Duxton - Canberra

An unexceptional breakfast with coffee that was one of the worst in town. So, so disappointed. Have given this potentially fantastic venue two chances now havin... read more An unexceptional breakfast with coffee that was one of the worst in town. So, so disappointed. Have given this potentially fantastic venue two chances now having tried dinner last week... had to go and ask for service from one of the 5 staff having a confab behind the bar. We were one out of two tables dining (same this morning). Won't be back.

Is it a ringing endorsement of a pub when its best features are its drinks and hot chips ? I thought their Haloumi burger came deconstructed due to the the ingr... read more Is it a ringing endorsement of a pub when its best features are its drinks and hot chips ? I thought their Haloumi burger came deconstructed due to the the ingredients falling out everywhere when picked up. Soggy mayo soaked salad mix just added to the mess. Chunky chewy haloumi just could not be eaten in the same mouthful with gooey itsy-bitsy salad bits. Dish served did not match description in the menu or I would have passed. Hot chips that accompanied the meal was the best part of the meal - piping hot, crunchy on outside, tender inside with the right amount of salting. Seems like they have a high turnover of chips so quality is good. Lesson learned. Pubs are not good for vegetarians or vegan - unless you want to feast on hot chips and nuts

For just a pub to visit and have a drink it is ok. However we went for a meal and found the food terrible, not normally fussy eaters, we both couldn't eat our m... read more For just a pub to visit and have a drink it is ok. However we went for a meal and found the food terrible, not normally fussy eaters, we both couldn't eat our meals and abandoned them. Perhaps we should have stuck with pub staples like burgers or pizza for a less disappointing experience.

Staff were rude. Rushed us off our table at 9 o’clock just so they could clean it. Suggested our pre booked table of 12 could just find some space in the packed... read more Staff were rude. Rushed us off our table at 9 o’clock just so they could clean it. Suggested our pre booked table of 12 could just find some space in the packed bar space. Food was fine although drinks do feel as if you need to pay with a kidney or a liver. Don’t go here if you want good service or reasonably priced drinks.

If for dinner, a beautiful place, but loudly through the bar next door. The pizza was great and my son loved his burger. good service. read more If for dinner, a beautiful place, but loudly through the bar next door. The pizza was great and my son loved his burger. good service.