Published:
July 21, 2024
About Rydalmere Tavern
Dine in
Takeout
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Bar games
Sports
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Happy hour drinks
Hard liquor
Wine
Amenities
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safespace
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Pets
Dogs allowed
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Dining_options
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Map
Rydalmere Tavern Reviews
We've got three pubs in our area, with this one being the furthest away. Yet we still choose The Rydalemere over the other two anytime because the bar staff are super friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. There's no screaming children, overpriced mediocre meals, and you can hear your conversation. The team seem to get along really well and have a tendency to know many customers by name and look after them well. Gambling area is always clean and there's a great variety of beers on tap. Definitely worth the drive!
- pooja shah
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Was nice and quiet place. For drinks it's good, but for side snacks (chips and spinach cheese rolls) it took too long and served microwaved only (that's why bit soggy). The bartender was good and friendly. Overall we had a good experience.
- Kayla Hayden-Moraes
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Was hoping I’d like this place but unfortunately a certain staff member was beyond rude and condescending. Saying that you’re a “manager” doesn’t make you all high and mighty. Maybe by get control of your power trip and make your customers feel welcomed. Racist.
- Samantha Divers
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Venue is beautiful, but customer service isn't the best. My friend and I came for a few drinks but left after one. We were sitting at the bar and gesturing we wanted to order another and the girl behind the bar served other people twice and not us and the manager was next to us and still didn't bother to ask if i wanted another drink either. So we left and can't say I will return , a real shame.
- left
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Used to be a nice little hangout spot but since the owner has changed they have become greedy and increased the pokies area. No point in visiting unless you wanna lose some money
- Clodoaldo Prado
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
This place is already in my favourite list. It is where me and my colleagues from the office have that deserved Fryday beer before going home. I like the environment, the service and the variety of beers. They could have some more different snacks to eat with the beer. If you like to bet in horse racing, this is also a good place to go.
- Salim Aboutakka
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
THE WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD IN A PUB ALL THE WORKERS ARE RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL!!!! WAS PLAYING AND NOT ONCE WAS I OFFERED A DRINK. ALL THE GIRLS TOO BUSY STANDING NEXT TO BIG PUNTERS PLAYING THE MACHINE WITH THE CUSTOMER. Never going there again with this service
- Jaeyeol LEE
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
The staff speaks English fluently, but if you are not Chinese or cannot speak Chinese, I would not recommend staying here. Anyway, this is what I felt and experienced.
- Olivia Maher
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Staff are very friendly & helpful. If u are Asian u will feel right at home. Clean. Pleasant. Did not eat there so cannot comment.
- Sammy Knox
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Some time ago this place used to have a nice chill vibe and good food in an underground style, but since the renovations increasing the size of the pokies area it has really lost it.
Service is good if you're in the gaming area, outside that you'll be struggling to find a staff member to serve you. Sure, it's quiet and great for getting some work done if you're so inclined, but the pokie machines dinging away in the background are ever the reminder of the purpose of the place.
Bit of a shame to have this place slip away into a reverse ATM storage unit that serves beer but no atmosphere, but at least there's beer.
- Darren Clement
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Playing machines for 2 hours $1500 in the same machine and not one pay, not one feature? Not one lightening go? Government needs to come in and check the machines. I don’t think they are following the rules. Can’t even get a bit of a go. Pathetic
- Ms Lyn
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
New in town, we are a family of 3, hungry and wanted to check out our local pub which is only 5 mins drive.
This place is definitely not family friendly. No high chair, stink of smoke and empty. My little boy had to sit on his father’s lap the whole night.
Customer Service was great. Food was above average.
In my opinion if they turn this pub into a family friendly place, it will definitely ramp up the cold empty atmosphere and customers will return.
- em d
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
My friend and I came to the tavern on the weekend and the service was fast and efficient, the cocktails amazing and the ambience was better than we expected. Thank you for a great night. We will definitely be back.
- Mattie Ho
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
I recently visited the Rydalmere Tavern and unfortunately, it wasn't quite what I was expecting. While the staff were friendly and welcoming, I was disappointed to find that they didn't serve food. This was a bit of a letdown as I had been hoping to enjoy a meal while I was there.
Another thing that stood out to me was the large pokie area. It seemed like a significant portion of the tavern was dedicated to pokie machines, which wasn't really my cup of tea. While I understand that many people enjoy playing the pokies, it didn't make for a particularly inviting atmosphere for those who aren't interested in gambling.
In terms of the drinks, the selection was decent but not outstanding. It didn't seem like a place where people go to enjoy a wide range of craft beers or creative cocktails - rather, it was more of a standard pub-style drinks menu.
Overall, I would say that the Rydalmere Tavern isn't really a destination for people who are looking for a great meal or a wide selection of drinks. If you're into pokie machines, it might be more up your alley, but for those who are looking for a more traditional pub experience, there are likely better options out there. That being said, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable, so if you're in the area and looking for a quick drink, it could be worth stopping in.
- Jin Xing
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
I played the gambling machine, suddenly, the guy came and told me that you may ruin my machine, with very angry attitude. I was really confused . He said you only play 2 cents very time, every body here playing more than 50 cents and dollars, if you have nothing to do, I find somewhere for you to take a seat, stop playing machine please if you keep playing 2 cents . I had been here more than 16 years playing most of places machine in Sydney , this is the first time I heard about ridiculous talking. I can not play less money in this club, it will ruin the machine. If I can’t play 2 cents for very time, the machine must set up more 50 cents or more every time. And I have habit , at the beginning, I play small to test machine first . Why you are so rude , so ridiculous.
- Asim Khan
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
I loved it. Mainly because it was Saturday night and I was the only person there.
- Alex Smith
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Great food and a good selection of tap beers + staff are very friendly. It will be better once people start finding out they have opened as it was a little to quiet when we went in for a Sunday arvo beer and burger.
- Nada Ninkovic
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Great food, amazing fast sufficient staff. Very polite! Met some cool people also. Definitely now my regular now. Highly recommend!
- Michael B
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Good little pub, new decor, open till early morning. Catering frequent for the punters. Good place to stop in for a beer, feed, flutter or just to pass some time with friends.
- Elizabeth Munro-Ginn
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Found this place to be a bit of a weird pub, almost like being in a dungeon. I personally prefer the Family Inn.
The staff weren't particularly friendly but when I got a Coopers beer off tap and it was absolutely full of residue and the barman didn't have any issue replacing it with something else. I don't think they serve burgers anymore, but they were just obscenely fatty and greasy.
- Aus Star Sports
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Excellent service by a gaming staff today. She was amazing, I wish the staff at all pubs should be like her. Keep up with your great service.
- Stacey Rangihuna
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Even one star is too generous.
A lady left a certain pokie machine and put up a ‘reserved’ sign. Some time had passed before we asked if it could be played and staff said ‘she put a lot of money in, she’s coming back’. Another staff was asked and she said she would follow up but is now walking around as if we’re see through. She herself even said machines can usually be reserved for 15 mins. It has since been over an hour and still nothing, again being told ‘she’s coming back’. Won’t be coming back here and wouldn’t recommend to anyone either. This place is rubbish.
- Jessica McIntosh
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Decor etc looks nice, however they only take card, no cash. Their food menu is only burgers or hot dogs. Bit disappointing, I was hoping for a pub meal. The menu is not well written and the burgers don't seem to be very different from each other. The lady behind the counter was polite and apologetic enough that they only do EFTPOS, however it wasn't enough for us to stay. We won't be coming back again for food. Maybe a beer, but that's about it.
- Tony Ganner
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Bouncer kicked me out for having tourettes, continued to stalk me outside of the premises, and broke my walking stick.
Staff don't even tend the bar, as they're busy doing cocaine in the bathroom most of the time.
If I were capable of it, I'd come in there and smash all your machines. I still might try it anyway.
- Christian Markham
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Beers are cheap.
Shame is no good for food anymore.
- Chantelle K
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Been here a few times, mainly for gaming. The pomie machines are not the best. Gambled alot of money at this venue & never won (If your a big gambler i definitely recommend albion hotel in parramtta. Always pays. Cracker player membership rewards. If your a high range player sign up as a member at albion hotel because the point accumulation is ridiculously high and you can use your bonus points to pay for drinks/food/bottleshop purchases and they also have P2P points you can transfer as credits to play. Albion hotel have seperated the bonus points and P2P points as well which is fantastic ❤👌)
The customer service at rydalmere in gaming is generally a hit or a miss but today was by far the best experience on a customer service basis that i have received whilst attending the rydamlere venue. I believe the gaming attendants name was jay (female, asian nationality) She is definitely an asset to the venue. Her gaming customer service is on point 👌
- Isaac Shaw
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
Always a pleasure spending my nights here thanks to the accommodating staff and great service.
Great Japanese bistro food and a wide.selection of drinks to choose from.
Would recommend for a quite night for dinner with family or a night out drinking with mates.
- Hannah Olden
21 Sun 2024 at 07.26 am
According to the Google pictures it had meals. It does not do meals. The bar staff told us they do not do meals. Place is small and dark. Good theme though. Not much going on the day we went there. Not a lot of parking.
- Clementine Holman