Published:
July 20, 2024
About Riverina Hotel
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Bar games
Live music
Live performances
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Beer
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Food at bar
Hard liquor
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Planning
Accepts reservations
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Free parking lot
Free street parking
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Riverina Hotel Reviews
We had the Friday night special of pizza, they were delicious. The bar staff were friendly and the drinks were ice cold. Couldn't ask for more.
- Jacquelyn MacKenzie
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
We had a lovely meal here on our travels. Pet friendly in the beer garden out the back. Friendly staff
- Sharon Theiss
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Very busy bistro.
We were there early luckily at 6pm.
Staff snowed under. Felt very cramped as well.
Food was ok my salmon was over cooked.
- Kerbray
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Typical pub food which was reasonable, although we had to wait quite a while for food when busy (nearly one hour). The food arrived staggered, so some dishes went cold by the time others came out. Staff were friendly nonetheless, salads were nice but the seafood basket could have been better.
- Terry Scott
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
The food was of great quality and healthy proportions! The mash potatoes were made from fresh potatoes and ingredients!
The pork chops were cooked perfectly and flavoursome! The green veg were fresh and crisp! Wonderful all around meals!
- Paul
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
The Bistro has a variety of meals to offer on the menu. I tried the Riv Big Grill at $35. Generous portions of meat. The chips were crisp. The steak was medium grilled. I found the steak slightly tough to chew. My companion ordered Pork Chops which were better value at $24. The service was prompt. Pleasant location to enjoy a pub meal in Hay. NSW.
- Russell Benson
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Stopped in Hay to have lunch.
Parking was difficult with a caravan attached. However, I found a park in a side St and walked to the pub.
Unfortunately, there were no counter lunches until Thursday, and it was Monday.
Anyway. Staff were friendly and the toilets were clean. Only stopped for one beer. However, the experience was good.
Give it a go and see what you think.
- Ian Whale
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Stopped at the Riverina Hotel in Hay for dinner. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with great service and a traditional pub meal. The meals were delivered to our table within 15 minutes, we didn’t walk away hungry!
- Monique Botha
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Service was quick and very friendly. Food was delicious, huge portions and we didn't wait long at all! We definitely didn't walk away hungry. Definitely recommend if going through Hay.
- Jillian Daly
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Sadly a tasteless chicken schnitzel and stale chips. Salad was fresh and tasty and staff were friendly and courteous. Only went there after reading the reviews. Hope they improve.
- Emily Ahern
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Popped in here for dinner during our overnight in Hay. Had the vegan schnitzel with some delicious roast vegetables and a beer. Was a little bit on the pricey side for what it was but finding something vegan in a tiny country town is a win!
- Barry Cooper
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Perfectly normal, pretty fast service eatery. Good range of red wine. Limited white selection. Could have done with a few more vegetarian options. Fine if you eat fish, which we did. All in all, pretty okay. Well run and welcoming.
- Chris Schapel
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Overnighter. Fantastic friendly service and great food. Had porterhouse and mash which was the best steak I've had in a pub in a long time. Very clean and good setup.
- Christopher Forsdyke
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Ordered beef schnitzels and asked for take away containers before even attempting to eat them, great size and great taste, and staff were very accomodating, will definately stop in again when ever we are in the area again next
- Langdon E Badger
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Ordered a $41 scotch fillet, ended up with a gristly tough steak with three muscle divisions. Didn't seem compatible with a fillet. Disappointing.
- Harabuhji
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Only Dinner in Town?
Very full, below average.
We ordered a grilled Barramundi that was chewy and harder than expected. At some stage, we thought it was rather a Bassa fillet. Maybe it was not freshly grilled. Dissapointing.
The second dish ordered was a flathead with chips. It was less fish than batter, but ok.
The grilled pork chops were very chewy. The chips were brownish, and a piece of bread with butter was a bit old to be served. The salad was very good, though!
Overall, it performs below expectations of a standard hotel dinner. It was very full and despite any stress the staff was very polite.
Unfortunately, the lack of good options for dining, it makes Hay unattractive for a future stay.
- Courtney Godfrey
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Not the best experience, and I am taking into account that it is a public holiday so delays can be expected with a smaller staff. However, when a customer asks very politely if the food will be arriving anytime soon after more than 1 hour wait (kids had finished their food which came cold too), and we’re told by what seemed like the manager that she was “sick of impatient customers and the chef was the only reason they are actually open that day”, can’t really say we fully enjoyed our time there. Food was decent, a little burnt which seems odd for how long it took. Probably not going to come back to the hotel again.
- Tab W
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Lovely bar with separate bistro. We stopped through & stayed overnight so had dinner & a couple of drinks here. Staff & patrons were super friendly, venue isn’t old & smelly like others. The bistro food was superb. We had scotch fillet, t-bone, schnitzel & garlic pizza. Everything was cooked perfect, option for the veg to come with dinner is potato bake, broccoli & bacon tossed through cabbage. Don’t disappoint yourself or go anywhere else for your food!
- Andy Rols
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Lots of Gluten Free options highlighted on the specials board, I really appreciate that from the chef! Great steak and happy chatty locals.
- Thomas Pethybridge (Tom)
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
I enjoyed it. They were very busy on the night but the food was yummy and the beer ice cold.
- Tracy Stockton
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Great food and good service. Dinner service started at 6pm but we were able to order at 5.30pm. And glad we did. The bistro was so busy. The wait looked long. We ate the beef schnity and slow cooked shanks. Both meals were amazing
- Davyd Leech
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Food was well priced and well cooked. First night Barramundi was most and unctuous except one part which was over seasoned, almost as if the lid came off. Still ate that though as the fish was great. Vegetable mix was excellent: fresh and served in differing ways each time. 2nd visit pork spare ribs ($5 diff between half and full) were flavoured well, fall off the bone and delightful. Only annoying part is having to order drinks at the bar and having to reach over seated patrons to do so rather than the more common place to order.
- Charles D
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Food was tasty and served promptly - Prawn Twists were great. $4 for chips as an extra however only gets 16 medium to small chips. That's 25 cents per chip !! Still a good place to eat
- Tiah Penny
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Food was OK, but the food handling of the kitchen staff wasn't very sanitary. Had a view into the kitchen while we were seated... Wish that I didn't!
Service was alright
Atmosphere was poor
- Tabatha White
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Drive into the main road & make sure you visit this gem. Went to the local off the main road to have dinner on our way back from Kangaroo Island & was told kids have to sit outside in 35 degrees so we went down to this hotel. So glad we found this place! Lovely vibe & not like the typical old, dusty smelly others around. Seating inside or outside, bistro opens at 6pm & variety from pizza to steak. We ordered garlic cheese pizza which was beautiful.. scotch fillets & t-bone, option to have salad with chips or home made pasta bake & veggies. All delicious, Friday night raffles were on & we joined in with the locals. Everyone so lovely & welcoming. Do yourself a favour & get a feed here.
- Jose Pedroza
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Best food, service and atmosphere in Hay. Very highly recommended if you want to enjoy your stay in the city. My special mention to David for all the effort to ensure that everything was okay. We will come back in our next trip to Hay.
Thank you very much and see you soon.
Cheers
- Matty Dee
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
Best bistro in town. Wood fired pizza only operates on selected nights and is bang on. Rib fillet steak with mushroom sauce excellent. Staff in the bistro are excellent. Highly recommended 👍
- Mick Micallef
20 Sat 2024 at 04.37 am
5 stars for service, location and atmosphere.
We really liked this hotel for its good service and great vibe. Nice place with free pool tables, cheap drinks and cost environment.
- Robert Down