Published:
June 29, 2024
About Club Ringwood
Large, multiroom locale offering bistro classics, plus wine & an outdoor lounge.
Dine in
Takeout
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Great cocktails
Live music
Sports
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Hard liquor
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Plenty of parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Dining_options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Children
High chairs
Kids' menu
Map
Club Ringwood Reviews
Went in to club Ringwood today for my dad’s 60th. He chose the club, after a lovely Christmas meal in 2023. He had a lovely time and staff were lovely and took care of him with his disabilities and were extremely accommodating with our birthday plans such as bringing our own cake and opening his presents.
The food was amazing. I partook in the fish and chips whilst dad had the same but fish grilled. Fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked, same with the chips and salad had a lovely dressing on it. Highly enjoyed it and had the infamous coffe affogato which is absolutely divine.
Overall was very happy with the experience and the food. Will be back for sure.
- Sean Clarke
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Went for the one-off Australian Michael Bublè Show, and really could not fault it. Staff were fantastic, from looking after those with dietary requirements to accommodating requests re: set menu and even got involved in the show late!
The food was very good from the pikelets with cream cheese & chive topped with smoked salmon - I loved it... and I don't eat seafood! Eye fillet for main with buttered beans (sensational) and garlic mashed potato was mouth watering.
The vegetarian options were a risotto that was OK and a spectacular sweet potato gnocchi with mushrooms and vegetables - the mushrooms really set this dish off.
By the time dessert came around I was almost done, but the baked cheesecake with the clever side of the most exquisite tasting fairy floss I have eaten won me over big time.
As for the show, what an outstanding performance playing to the crowd and the mix of songs put up was diverse and highly entertaining.
We will definitely be joining and returning many more times.
Kudos to the team at Club Ringwood an a great night.
- Deborah Gooding
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Went for lunch today. Been many times over the years. Love it. However today I apparently walked into restaurant thru incorrect door. I walked directly to desk where an old lady was about to seat a couple. She turned to me and in a very angry voice pointed to a spot on the carpet for me to stand on and chastised me in front of the other customers for coming thru wrong door and waiting in incorrect spot. I did as told and waited on my spot on the carpet for her to return. On her return she angrily asked if I had reservation. I stated no and she stated that i should have made reservation. I said ok but the club dining room was only quarter full and no reserve signs on tables. She very unhappily showed us to a table. A very loud man was waiting on next table making jokes noone was amused by. I assumed he was manager. As he walked past our table I stated the old grumpy waitres had been very obnoxious and rude to us. Well. He let go with a mouthful of abuse and told us to leave and never come back. Followed us to door yelling abuse all the way. It was all very weird. We have been going to Ringwood club since it opened. Always a lovely meal and friendly staff. Ok so I must have walked in wrong doorway, honestly didnt see sign that said exit. Would have apologised if they had of pointed out my mistake nicely and not angrily told me to stand on the special spot to wait for service. It was all very weird and if not so mean it would have been funny. No excuse to treat people like that. Shame, but wont be returning. Horrible manager and horrid old girl serving
- Arthur Bithell
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Very helpful staff, worked hard to make sure needs were covered and meals arrived swiftly
- Michael Lambert
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Typical pokies venue when it comes to food. The food is reasonable and generous portions, but that’s about it for positives.
We were told there was table service but it was so hard to get a staff member’s attention I almost had to call reception to tell them we were ready to order (seriously, let us order at the counter again).
Wait staff didn’t seem to understand the basics of delivering food and beverages and passed them in front of other people (transferring a large, hot plate of food or a hot beverage in front of another person is not only unprofessional, but also increases risk to patrons). When my mother ordered a second glass of wine the waiter went to take her first glass, she said she hadn’t finished, so he poured the remainder of her first glass into her second one.
The wait staff also didn’t seem to know the basics of alcoholic beverages. I’m a tee-totaller, yet I know that Cointreau is not a coffee, it is a liqueur. And back to wait staff skills; listening and also knowing how to use the search function on your iPad ordering system are both important skills.
Finally, when my mother realised that even the seniors meal was too big for her they refused to supply a container for her to put the excess food in. The excuse of “we aren’t licensed for takeaway” doesn’t work when there is no such permit structure in this area.
I won’t be returning unless it’s because someone else has chosen this as a venue.
- Paul Smith
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
To be fair, we were there for a paid musical event/meal (Fleetwood Mac tribute band plus 3 course meal). I'll only comment on the club and meal, not the band. In these covid times things are different and difficult. Entry to the club and event was a little chaotic (people scanning, covid status being checked etc.) but I thought they handled it well, checking the scans and who was getting in. Well done. I was surprised at how crowded the dining room was but will assume that they were meeting the covid reg requirements. I wouldn't have ventured out onto the dance floor though which was a pretty tightly packed aged mosh pit. Self serve drinks from the bar worked well and prices were reasonable. The meals (remember this was a package deal) were okay. The usual fish, chicken, fish, chicken 50/50 split. Without going into detail, all courses were okay, some drier than others, some more generous than others but they probably aren't a good representation of what you get if ordering a la carte. All in all, a job well done on a very busy night. The staff worked well, the kitchen worked well, a bit squeezy in the restaurant but they need to make money. No complaints.
- Matthew Trompf
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
This morning I went there with Merryn for Lunch and I had the Fish and Chips but a glass of water to drink. Merryn had the Seniors Lamb's Fry with Vegetables, Mashed Potato and Gravy with a glass of water as well. We enjoyed our meals so we will be back.
- Elaine Sewell
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
This is my first visit in about 20 months since my mother passed away. The service, professionalism and friendliness of the staff were excellent. The food was first class. I felt very welcomed and well looked after. Look forward to going again.
- Ken Dunn
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
This evening our family enjoyed a meal in the bistro of this excellent club.
Every staff member we encountered was friendly and efficient both in the bar and the bistro.
The waiting time for our meals was surprisingly short. The vegetarians in our group were not disappointed.
I'm looking forward to another visit.
- Con Di Censo
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
The table service was great, rather than using an app to order food and drinks.
Food was delivered quickly and was hot and delicious.
Well worth a visit.
- Elizabeth Owen
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
The staff are genuinely happy and helpful, very welcoming, the foods pretty good too
- Tamara Rienzi
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
The receptionist was lovely, we arrived with no booking since we were walking around the neighbourhood and she found us a table to dine. We waited in the lounge and ordered an almond latte and a cappuccino, they were fine. In the restaurant, the service was ok but a little slow since we had to wait for our orders to be placed. The food is very good, but considering the service I would say is a bit expensive.
- c m
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
The food was average. Maybe because it was such a busy night. Fish and chips were very average. Parma was very dry.
The deserts were good.
- john stevens
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
One of the better clubs that one has visited. Good food,good service friendly and helpful Staff.
- Midnight Toker
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
My visit was just before eight pm on a Friday night, with the intention to join up as a member. The receptionist was finishing up soon so she didn't have time to sign me up. There went my discounted drinks. But thank you for returning my driving licence that I left behind. :-)
The bistro was just closing too, so I didn't visit that. A pity.
There were very few people in the lounge bar and even less in the sports bar.
I wandered around the gaming area, as there was nothing else to see or do. I even joined the lost souls in there for a while and fed a pokie machine and stared at a screen.
My next stop was the sports bar. There was no one in there at all. I marvelled at the six or so big screens, all showing something different, but without any accompanying sound.
Next stop the lounge bar, there was now only one occupied table.
Time had moved on, it was nearly 10.00pm and no more drinks were being served in there.
Just time for one more pint and back into the gaming room. A quick visit to the sports bar that now had TWO other occupants and then home.
The Beechworth beer was lovely, but a bit overpriced.
The venue is smartly decorated, it is spotless, the staff friendly and attentive - but is was almost deserted.
No atmosphere whatsoever, such as shame as I was looking forward to my visit.
Maybe I was unlucky.
At least I saved $10 on membership
- Debi Slinger
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
I’ve been here a few times and last night was great.
Lunch and dinner - both meals were excellent and the staff very attentive. My parents are in their 80’s and mum has dementia but they are always patient with them.
Meals are good portion sizes and food fresh.
Friday night was Jimmy Darvidis playing all the golden oldies that had people up dancing. Such good fun.
Plenty of parking on site. Wheelchair accessible.
Highly recommend
- Elaina Neville
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
I spent a considerble amount of time here while I waited for my husband to be treated at nearby Maroondah Hospital.
They have a good range of poker machines, meals and entertainment.
People were so friendly and coaxed me to join the trivia Quiz which happens on Monday nights. You can play with a group or
alone. Answers are registered with a (5) push button device. If you don't know the answer you can guess or abstain. More points are lost for wrong answers. Overall its lots of congenial fun.
I had the Gnocci for dinner which was very tasty.
You can join the club for $10 and receive discount etc. You also become a member of Kilsyth Club that they partner with.
- Belinda Blashki
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
I had dinner this week with a group of about a dozen friends and we had such a good experience. Everyone's meals were nice and the service was outstanding. The young wait staff team is amazing and so friendly and attentive, providing good old-fashioned table service. I wish I had thought to take down all your names to include in this review. Thank you and well done.
- PfrmEIRA
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Had bangers and mash there 2 weeks ago and it was great, plenty of creamy mash and gravy. Had the same yesterday, a spoonfull of dry, stiff mash and a dribble of gravy. Not good. Claudia on the door was great. Friendly and professional.
- Christine Jacoba Rozenboom
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Had a meal there, very happy servers, was a lovely place
- Ang Leu
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Had a lovely time at morning melodies with friend. Food and service was good. Entertaiment was good.
- Leelee
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Great friendly service. Really appreciate the table service which in clubs like this is not always offered. Our meals were delicious and cooked with care.. And although busy, the atmosphere was not too loud. Very pleasant.
- Oliver
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Great food and Ambience service was a bit poor by the young waiters on the day we went they forgot to take our order then didn't clean the table or bring the dessert menu afterwards even though it was a quiet day. But the food and the place is great 👍 I highly recommend the butter chicken it was actually amazing! Better than the Indian restaurants.
- Harry Hussein
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Good food.,service and atmosphere. Friendly staff.
- Cathy Hunter
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Food here is really lovely with great service. Only shame was it is very loud inside. Even only half full the voices echo around and make the whole place overly loud.
- Robert Pitt
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Fantastic venue went there to see Neal Diamond tribute band who were fantastic. Food was served as in wedding reception style
- Hewey H
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
Come here for some great pub/bistro style food if you’re in the Ringwood area
We were greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff and seated in the clean and spacious bistro rapidly.
The bistro is large and spacious yet warm and welcoming.
We ordered our drinks early from the relatively large drinks menu. The menu itself has a great selection of meals although a little more pricey by comparison.
We ordered barramundi, Nasi goreng (added skewers and fresh chilli) and the kids calamari with vegetables. All meals were nice although the barramundi was on the smaller side of a main. The Nasi was delicious and I didn’t really need the skewers given it is already loaded with prawns etc but definitely added extra kick with the added chilli.
The kids enjoyed the calamari which were cooked well and tasty by their account.
We finished with the cheese plate which was delicious and way bigger than we anticipated.
Overall the staff make this place a nice bistro to eat at, with tasty meals and great service. A little pricey by comparison but still a really great meal in a nice venue.
Thanks and we will be back to try more.
- A R
30 Sun 2024 at 09.03 am
As pubs go, this is a nice location. I've been a local for a while and decided to go with a mate for dinner. Sadly, we were let down tonight by the food and then the staff. We both ordered the scotch fillet steak (our favourite cut of meat) from the specials list. As a retired primary producer I know my cuts of meat, and what we were given was not a scotch fillet, but a porterhouse. We politely pointed this out to our waitress and she had a meeting with 4 chefs! On return we were told "the chef is fairly confident that it's the Scotch Fillet". I discussed the differences in the cut with her and she went and spoke to a manger and returned with the explanation that "we cut the marbling and sinew out so it looks like that." Why they couldn't be honest and admit that they gave us the wrong cut, I don't know, but I won't give them another chance
- Owen Forrest