Rain Bar & Restaurant

Rain rejuvenation!nIt’s been a long time since I’ve frequented Rain. It used to be my second home for Friday drinks and all manner of social get togethers. It was always a fun time. I don’t really know why or when we stopped coming, but I think it coincided with moving further away. Maybe I got barred for my impromptu dancing? Who knows. Well thank goodness we are back. Let me set the scene.nIt was a cold, dark, rainy Tuesday so I texted my Favourite Husband and told him the good news … he was taking me out. He’s a lucky man.nFirstly, the covered outside area with heaters was toasty warm and nicely private. Because despite it being the most boring day of the week, Rain was busy. Go figure. My wine was delicious, equally delicious was the server didn’t look down her nose in disdain when I asked for ice with my wine.nWe decided to go with 2 small plates on the basis that I’d sold this impromptu date as “A drink and AN entree …” You’d think he’d know better by now …nThe tuna with mezcal and lime. This was well seasoned, citrusy, creamy avocado and some texture from the radish and rice paper crisp. The portion size was generous. It was delicious. We played safe with the good old chicken liver pate with an onion jam and other delightful garnishes. We’ve tried pretty much every chicken liver pate, parfait and mousse in the bay. This was up there with the best. The presentation confused the Favourite Husband, but I think that says more about him than the kitchen. I’ll leave that there.nThese 2 dishes were so good and because I wanted a second wine we also ordered the pork belly bites. Fall apart, soft pork, beautiful coleslaw and just a delight.nThere’s enough of interest on the menu to tempt us back. Many more times. Plus I need to investigate if they still do half price cocktails when it rains. It is winter after all.

Had a lovely birthday dinner here last weekend. They had a highchair, menu and colouring pencils ready for our toddler at the table- the hospitality and inclusion for babies and toddlers is much appreciated! The atmosphere was great- busy but refined and not too loud. And of course, delicious food!

Really good food for brunch, I had the salmon salad and it was perfect price are reasonable and worth it.

Great service and food was well presented and good value look forward to returning.

Great cocktails specials, had great lamb shank & salmon. Good service. Could do with background music!

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