Drum Dining - Newstead

We dined here tonight and found the experience average for the price. The standout was the octopus entree. The octopus and pickled chilli combination was really... read more We dined here tonight and found the experience average for the price. The standout was the octopus entree. The octopus and pickled chilli combination was really tasty. We didn't feel the polenta added anything to the dish. For mains, we had the steak and chicken. The steak was a good portion size and tasty, but extremely chewy; our jaws really got a workout. The sauce was nice, but salty, and the carrot puree serving with the fish was quite scarce. The chicken dish also had a general portion of meat. The asparagus was tasty too. It was also salty. The mushroom side dish was two mushrooms. It was tasty, but very simple. The wine selection by glass was poor. They charge for on tap sparkling water $4pp unlimited. Note that our glasses were never topped up, even though I had an empty glass with the main meal. That is a rip off had we known they were charging, we would have asked for refills (which should be done without us requesting it). The restaurant was not busy. The ambience was not amazing and decor average. The venue did not appear wheelchair accessible, as it had almost half a flight of stairs to enter.

We had a great time at a long lunch here. Staff were excellent, great food and generous, would highly recommend for a group function. Service: Dine in Meal type... read more We had a great time at a long lunch here. Staff were excellent, great food and generous, would highly recommend for a group function. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: A$100–120

I absolutely adore this restaurant and I really should come here more frequently. I have visited twice and both times the service and food were fantastic. They... read more I absolutely adore this restaurant and I really should come here more frequently. I have visited twice and both times the service and food were fantastic. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed in the outdoor area. The customers who frequent this establishment are also very pleasant. I highly suggest this restaurant for a casual lunch or dinner, as well as for special occasions! Service: Dine-in

It’s simple, it’s quaint, it’s local, it’s good. 4 stars because I’m always hot when I come in here idk why I think it’s just me. read more It’s simple, it’s quaint, it’s local, it’s good. 4 stars because I’m always hot when I come in here idk why I think it’s just me.

A very disappointing dining experience. Group of 5 to celebrate a birthday and it was awful. I had the crab lasagne; the most expensive dish and it was not fit... read more A very disappointing dining experience. Group of 5 to celebrate a birthday and it was awful. I had the crab lasagne; the most expensive dish and it was not fit to eat. Scarcely any crab, filled with chunks of carrot and burnt corn kernels, hardly any bisque sauce and very stodgy lasagne. My sister had duck confit and again couldn’t eat it; tough and dry. Any chef should have been embarrassed to serve these meals to guests. After complaining we didn’t pay for these 2 meals and were given 2 complimentary desserts. What a dampener for a birthday celebration.