Epping Plaza Hotel - Pub Near Me in VIC

We have recently been to EPH, we hadn't been in years... food was delicious 😋
1st time I had the chicken burger 10/10, and last Thursday we had the fisherman's basket special, it all tasted good but looked like it has just been thrown on the plate- presentation is everything..room for improvement in the kitchen.
Played the pokies, however one lady who apparently couldn't understand me ( no English) was playing at least 4 machines - I asked her if I could play one as the venue was busy but she told me "I only play one" and clearly she wasn't! I addressed this with a female staff member who did go and speak with her, however she wasn't made to give up any of her four machines, I approached a different staff member who told me they can't stop them... why can't you?? And the banging on the machines and staff just walk past and ignore it. I believe staff need to be paying more attention and less time chatting together..
One working, unsure of his name.. he was a star, working everywhere, rushed but still very polite, well done ??'?🏻

Had really good porterhouse.... Got some profit from the Pokies.. The night manager was really nice, the way he talked to customer good guy.. I think his name was Rosen if I'm not wrong good staff.. coming back soon again??'?

Everythings algood but too that orange hair skinny worker something else mate social distancing trying to get in my face trying to flirt in front of my wife was not on! Came to play pokies not try get with ya mate) be considerate with those and there partners! You can call it insecure! But I have some respect ,and yes I felt uncomfortable when you kept coming to me or around my machine I would of told you but I didn't want to get blamed or kicked out,if I wanted help withy machine I would of asked !

We often attend the EPH and cannot speak more highly of the team here, always consistently amazing, we are always welcomed, the food is always amazing, fast & of highest quality, it has never been wrong and I'd say we have attended 50+ times, the team are always consistent in their approach, welcoming, calm & collected, even if the venue is bursting with customers, you always get the same thing here which is extremely rare & something they should be proud of!

Love this venue, not like a pub, not noisy at all really pleasant eating area. Snacks and main meals are very generous and well presented. Will be going again.