Stephanie Rose
24/08/2022
???- Pitmaster Tray
? Mac N Cheese Hash
???- Pork Belly Burnt Ends
? Roast Carrots, Smoked Honey
? Eton Mess
? Chocolate Top Deck
The Firehouse Ringwood is a laidback restaurant specialising in BBQ, smoked meats and cocktails. It is uniquely housed in an old, heritage listed, ex-metro fire station (hence the name) and features a large open air deck. ?
The venue is charming and boasts multiple dining areas with memorabilia scattered throughout. We were seated at a beautiful spot by the fireplace which if you do visit, I recommend requesting. The menu is viewed via QR code which personally unless I'm at a bar, I don't like and feel it takes from the experience.
The cocktail menu is actually quite impressive with a lot of original creations however I did find the Fairy Floss and Coconut Margarita cocktails too sweet and could not sense the alcohol. ?
The Mac and Cheese Croquettes were our favourite dish of the night! Sometimes they can be too creamy and bland but these definitely highlighted the cheese! The Pork Belly Burnt Ends were nice although the sauce overpowered the meat and could be better served on the side.
The Pitmaster Tray is recommended for 1 but we shared it between 2, for $39 I think it's great value. The Chicken Drumstick had an incredible crumb and was cooked perfectly. The Pulled Pork and the Brisket were too dry. It was meant to come with Damper but instead it was just a small burger bun. Slaw was nice and creamy. ???-
For dessert we enjoyed the Top Deck, which was rich and mousse-like. We didn't think it needed the tart raspberry sauce. The Eton mess was okay. Service needs improvement especially in product knowledge and being more delicate in serving.
On the first Wednesday of every month they host a Trivia Night with great prizes to be won. Saturdays and Sundays they run Bottomless Brunch for $65pp which includes 1.5 hours of unlimited cocktails and a brunch menu item. ?
?? 2.8/5 (OK)