Hotel Ponsonby

Hotel Ponsonby always has great cocktails and drinks, in the past we have had great food too but the Sunday roast has came in well below expectations for the second time now.nThe lamb is dry and quite fatty, the veges are crispy but lack any flavour and the Yorkshire pudding was so rock hard and also lacking flavor.nGreat service from the bar staff and awesome margarita tonight, just a shame about the food.

Delicious lunch, pictured is the octopus, ceviche and pate. Staff were excellent and the pub was dog friendly inside. The dog loved the pate as you can tell.

Some beautiful dishes & excellent cocktails This place is, however, a difficult mix of relaxed & posh - expensive yet lacking in the comfort & service I would expect for the price. You should book a table in the dining room for proper table service. The pub area for cocktails is decent for drinks & snacks. The service is ok but when busy you can endure long waits. The decor is nice - it’s colonial in character. The cocktails are on the sweet side for my liking in general, but the bartender is a gem if you approach her with preferences. Extremely knowledgeable in wine also. I would come here regularly if the prices were lower or the service, seating & amenities were impeccable.

I have some mixed feelings about this restaurant that I would like to express. Let's start with the positive aspects:nnPros:n- The restaurant provides a pleasant environment and offers a memorable experience. I particularly enjoyed the nostalgic vibes and the well-executed decorations.n- The staff members were satisfactory, although they could improve in terms of proactively informing customers about the daily specials that are not listed on the menu.nnNow, moving on to the negatives:nnCons:n- Despite the appealing presentation, the taste of the food did not live up to my expectations. It seemed more appetizing than it actually turned out to be.n- The mushrooms dish, in particular, had a rancid taste which was quite disappointing.n- The burger was average, lacking any exceptional flavors or distinguishing features.n- Even the water had a strange fishy taste, which made me question whether it was due to the water source or the glasses not being adequately cleaned.nnOverall, while the restaurant had its positive aspects, the underwhelming taste of the food and the presence of some unsatisfactory elements left me somewhat disappointed.

Delicious food and drinks in a hip and classy environment. The focaccia bread is dynamite! The grilled dishes were all be very tasty. The pumpkin is a sleeper and deserves more attention. All perfectly seasoned. Service was on point. Came here around 3pm on a Friday and it was already bustling with patrons sipping on drinks. Very cool spot to have drinks and/or a bite to eat.

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