Sir Joseph Banks Hotel

Thought I'd give this place another go as I live local and am craving a good pub meal, but it's sadly still below average. Schnitzels are tiny, staff don't seem to know what they're doing, no salt and pepper on the tables, and the waitress said they have no mustard? For a pub? What the? Thought this place may have improved with the new ownership but nah... focus on the basics guys

We stop in at the Banks a lot. We eat there regularly off their pub menu and the food is always good, the atmosphere is nice with a mixed crowd hence the 4 stars.

However, we seek out a good Sunday Roast most weekends so we stopped in the Banks to try their Roast and we were very underwelmed. The pork came in two great big thick slabs with excessive jelly fat under the crackling and it was quite dry (we all left meat on our plates), the Yorkshire was a tiny offering which was probably from a frozen packet. What was good was the pumpkin and the potato's. The Brussels were a bit under cooked and were not very warm. No condiments were offered (apple sauce or mustards).

The whole dish felt a little uncared for compared to other pubs drawing in Sunday customers with their great roasts in the Eastern suburbs who, serve big puffy yourshire puddings, condiments and carefully sliced meats.

Verdict: We love the Banks, didn't love the Roast!

Thank you to John for helping me arrange a party and to all the staff on the day. Food was amazing and everyone had the best time. The function room is perfect!

Great atmosphere - beer gardens food and bars! Great classic quiet feel. Worth also a visit to Joseph Banks Park next door ... must visit - historic

We eat at the banks quiet regularly , the food is always amazing and it's a relaxed and enjoyable venue to dine in. Today when we came in, it was nice to see the venue filled with a decent amount of people. My partner went up to the bar to order a beer and a cocktail to be told by the stressed looking barmaid that it's too busy for cocktails and to come back later, so I went up to another barmaid who was more then happy to make it. I suggest that maybe cocktails be taken off the menu if you are unable to provide them, or better training for staff to deal with busier nights.