Macleay River - Frederickton

Australian, Fish, Beer

Macleay River

Macleay River
3.9 / 5 (394 reviews)

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At this lively pub, the atmosphere and service shine brightly, with a friendly bartender enhancing the overall experience. While the food has received mixed reviews, the recent introduction of a new chef has elevated the menu, earning accolades for flavorful, well-presented dishes at reasonable prices, such as the highly recommended Surf & Turf. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the pool area and find the generous portion sizes impressive. However, some takeaway experiences have been marred by cold food, indicating a need for improvement in service and packaging. Overall, the establishment shows great potential, deserving of recognition.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Michael

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 394 reviews
chooka
02.02.2024

Wow, the pool table area is beautifully clean! The bartender was a lovely lady—she was friendly and engaging with the customers, truly a credit to the pub. The customer service here is top-notch. As for the food, oh my goodness! It was absolutely delicious—well presented, full of flavor, fresh, and reasonably priced. Hats off to the chef and the young cook! Thank you for the warm smile; it really made my day visiting your establishment. Cheers to everyone—definitely a big 5 stars from me!

rebekah-and-aysia
02.02.2024

One of the historic buildings in Frederickton, NSW, as noted on the informative sign at the Macleay River Playground!

chris-nowlan
02.02.2024

We enjoyed a wonderful meal and were served by a lovely young lady. Thank you, everyone!

michael-daly-firefig
17.04.2024

We picked up two takeout meals this evening and arrived just five minutes from home. Upon opening the plastic bag, we found our meals served on bare cardboard and cold. While the food was well-cooked and tasted excellent, we were disappointed by the temperature. If you could improve your containers and ensure the food stays hot, we might consider coming back. Unfortunately, the service just isn't acceptable. It seems our meals were prepared long before the time we were given for pickup. Other restaurants manage to serve hot takeout, so we hope you can enhance your service as well.

michael-daly-restaur-1
17.04.2024

This evening, we picked up two takeout meals right on schedule, just five minutes from home. However, when we opened the plastic bag, we discovered that our meals were served on plain cardboard and were completely cold. While the food was well-cooked and tasted great, it was disappointing to find it at such a low temperature. If you could improve your container choices and ensure the food is served hot, we might consider returning. Unfortunately, this experience was not satisfactory. It seemed like our meals had been prepared well before our designated pickup time. Other establishments manage to provide hot takeout, so it’s clear that your service needs significant improvement.

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