The New England Hotel, Armidale NSW

Service was great and fast! The main eating area was lovely but full.

Surf and turf, cooked rare. The steak cooked perfectly. The sauce had no flavour.

Lamb ragu with house-made gnocchi. The sauce was wonderful, with very little lamb. The gnocchi was good but undercooked.

Kids cheeseburger and chips. The chips were seasoned perfectly. The meat pattie was bland, but the child did like it.

Meals came quickly and reasonably priced.
Thank you.

It's a nice looking pub and the wood fire is lovely. However, the food was terrible. The steak that was supposed to be medium rare was over cooked and close to well done, tough and covered in a ridiculous amount of pepper. The gnocchi in the lamb ragu was dry and heading for chalky. Also check your bill, as we were charged twice for a side dish.

Worst 'medium rare' steak I've ever encountered. Dry, tough, and verging on well done. I've worked with 1st year apprentices that would be ashamed to put out something like this.

Upon stepping into the charming ambiance of the New England Pub, I was immediately drawn to its cozy atmosphere, adorned with a majestic fireplace, rustic wooden decorations, and a vintage carpet that seemed to whisper tales of bygone eras. Settling in, I opted for the half rack of ribs, which turned out to be a pleasantly generous portion of eight succulent ribs. While the tenderness of the meat was undeniable, I couldn't help but feel that the flavor profile fell short of expectations. Offering only one choice of flavor may limit the culinary experience, especially when there are undoubtedly superior recipes out there. However, the affordability of the meal was a pleasant surprise, considering the portion size. As for libations, while the beer selection was satisfactory, I couldn't help but wish for a more diverse offering, perhaps including iconic European brews like Guinness to complement the pub's namesake. Overall, despite the minor culinary shortcomings, the New England Pub exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that beckons patrons to unwind and create their own memorable stories within its cozy confines.

What a fantastic pub, open fire places with an old country feel, it smelt nice with the wood burning and it was nice and warm because it was bloody cold outside, the meal was awesome I had steak chips and veg with peppercorn sauce and of course a few ice cold beers, do yourself a favour if your in Armidale call in for a meal.