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Picnic Bay Hotel
- +61747785166
- 3 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, Queensland 4819, Australia
Published:
July 19, 2024
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Picnic Bay Hotel Reviews
Worst service eva. Stood at the bar for 10 mins and no service. No a soul in the bar, defs not going back.
- Tegan Hill
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Went to picnic bay for a few beers, the service from the bar staff was almost non existent which meant it was a less enjoyable time.
- Jeremy Torrisi
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Went here for a Friday night dinner, service was fine and food was served in a timely manner, however, the salt and pepper calamari I ordered was far too much salt and not enough pepper calamari. So much so that it was borderline inedible. Could have been an unlucky incident.
- Sandy Philps
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
We had a lovely time at this hotel. View is fantastic. My husband's burger was good but my seafood basket was a little disappointing as it stated crumbed fish and I got battered which I can't stand so would not have ordered. I also had to chase cutlery but the waitress seemed to be giving it to everyone else, maybe just an oversight. If you are just after a drink and a quick bite, we would recommend to give it a go.
- Marama
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Visited on a late Friday arvo, group of 4 people. Ordered beer and sorbet. Sat outside looking towards the water and pier. Beautiful and picturesque setting however the place felt deserted and lacked atmosphere. This place has so much potential, maybe we just visited at the wrong time.
- Mark
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
This Venue really stood out for my friends and I when we ordered food for breakfast a couple times while on the island for subtropics festival. The food was presented and cooked with absolute quality !. The service was calm relaxed and attentive with a smile. Just a perfect all round experience and a great reflection of the island and Picnic Bay.. I normally don't write these reviews but was compelled this time..
- alison beitzel
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Only stayed for several drinks, but very picturesque area. Swimming area close by. Able to fish off the pier. Apparently plans are in place to improve the area which will be a bonus as it is dated. Photo of pier directly out the front of Hotel.
- Irene Krajewska
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Nice spot on the Esplanade of Picnic Point, bestrewn by banyan trees, virtually opposite the historic jetty. Very picturesque. Nice meals, lovely aquarium in the bistro area. Nice seating outside too.
- Paul Ward
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Nice pub however, service is slow when busy. Nice meals.
- J C N
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Lunch here. Food tasty. Service good.
- Rob Blackwood
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Large beach front pub, centre of the action in Picnic Bay. Cold beer and basic food options. Nice spot for an afternoon drink in the warm weather. Other businesses nearby include Tropical Palms Resort, pizza and a craft brewery. Also a surf lifesaving club down toward the end of the beach
- Jaron Walker
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Held our wedding in the Water Garden Oasis, Dave was a pleasure to deal with. Went above and beyond to make our special night a success. Perfect location for a Magnetic Wedding.
- Amanda Gower
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Great venue and food! The venue is plot into the bistro and then the pub style area which has pool tables and a TAB. Our family are locals on the island and recently the changes made at the Picnic Bay Hotel have been amazing and in our opinion made it the best pub on the island. The food is wonderful. We went today and had the beef burger, the Caesar salad and the parmigiana and they were all great. Heaps of parking close by, kids playground across the road and a netted in beach across the road. Looking forward to going back!
- Barry Ryder
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Great location. Lovely quiet beaches and stunning views across to the mainland. Long Jetty to walk out on. Protected from the worst of the weather, as it's not on the ocean side. There's a patrolled swimming area with stinger netting too.
Nice tavern with friendly staff, good food and cold drinks. You can sit at air-conditioned tables, or outside in the beer garden where there's a cool breeze and water views.
Bus stops right out the front. There are a few other food options nearby, plus a large park if you bring your own. Appears to be some decent accommodation as well.
- Eleanor Arthur
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Great live music and drinks!!! Would have been great to see some more vegan options next time :)
- Kacey Cunington
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Great food, great drinks and nice atmosphere. Food came out quickly and was 10/10
- Justin Donnelly
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Friendly Staff, ice cold beer and great views with plenty of seating. On the day we visited there was an hour wait for food even though the restaurant looked at around 50% capacity. Nonetheless good beer and stunning views made for an enjoyable visit.
- Mike Beuermann
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Best pub food on the island. I mean it.
Especially recommend the burger and coral trout.
Ambiance is great too.
- Philip James
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Best fish n chips on the island! The coral trout was amazing and great value too! Good selection of drinks with some interesting beer specials from local brewery in town. Views are pretty good too
- Lauge Aakjær
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Best fish and chips we found during 6 months of travelling in AUS
- Josh Avo
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Great park and swimming spot across the road. Wonderful pier with led lights at nighttime that gives an amazing view of Townsville at night.
Inside there is a cool fish tank with some very nice fish and biographies of each one on the side.
- Tea and Coast - Our Trip
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Beach front bar. Beautiful. Only have 2 draught beers to pick from though.
- Adrian Schaumann
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Awesome pub located at the now quiet Picnic Bay. The out door area with views of Townsville over the bay is perfect to enjoy one of their decent sized meals with an ice cold beer.
The parmigiana was one of the better ones I've tasted in my time, not to say the prices are reasonable as well.
I feel like the atmosphere is a lot more relaxed compared to the other hotels on the island. I'd definitely go again.
- Sarah Matthews
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
A spectacular view is plenty enough of a reason to visit Picnic Bay Hotel.
We enjoyed our meals and found the service staff very friendly.
The only issue we had was an unusually long wait-time for our meals, even though we were one of a small number of people there, when we ordered.
Other than that, I definitely give it a thumbs up.
- Scott T
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Another great location on Magnetic Island, nice shady alfresco dining with a view across the bay to Townsville. Good place to stop and catch your breath on a day tour of the island. Friendly service and a menu with the usual options, lemon pepper calamari was great and they catered for food sensitivities.
- Joanne Aldridge
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
Always love coming here, cold brews, great food, kick back in the bar and play some pool, watch your sport or head into the restaurant if u like.
- Damien Carr
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
10 stars to the dinner chef! Ordered the eye fillet and it was cooked to perfection. And it was a quality piece of meat without fat. Would definitely order it again. I haven't had eye fillet that good in years!
- Mark Rowley
19 Fri 2024 at 02.34 pm
$10.80 for a schooner and couldn’t even use their internet.
- Tanya Bakker