Published:
June 29, 2024
About The Kent Hotel
Bistro classics, live music & DJs, plus karaoke nights in a perennial pub with smart decor.
Dine in
Takeout
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Bar games
Great bar food
Great cocktails
Karaoke
Live music
Live performances
Rooftop seating
Sports
Trivia night
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Dancing
Food
Food at bar
Happy hour drinks
Hard liquor
Wine
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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
Plenty of parking
Map
The Kent Hotel Reviews
Would give no stars but have to give 1! Firstly was overcharged! Twice! Had to pick up the $30 error ourselves then get a refund. The Schnitzel was absolutely disgusting! Was like I was eating a packet load of Panko crumb with some white moosh inside! Plus the signage is wrong (apparently it’s $3.50 more for the potato chats and veg but the sign doesn’t say that as per the photo). Staff look sad and depressed mostly the woman it seemed. Was too scared to go back at the time of getting food cos all of it was pretty bad after spending close to $180. Just didn’t eat it. Management (lady, won’t say name) just said sorry we busy & understaffed (is that an excuse?) was gobsmacked at lack of smile and service, so much flat looking faces, the guy upon entry was the only smile and light of the whole place!
- Kirsten Gauci
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
We recently hired the upstairs function space to hold our wedding reception at The Kent, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish.
From the moment we booked the venue, Chris, the function manager, was incredibly accommodating and attentive to our needs. He went above and beyond to ensure every detail was taken care of, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. His dedication and genuine care made us feel confident that our special day was in good hands.
The bar staff at The Kent were outstanding! Not only were they efficient and professional, but they were also incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made sure our guests were well taken care of and went out of their way to accommodate any special requests. Their warm and friendly demeanor added a delightful atmosphere to our reception, and many of our guests commented on their excellent service. The food was amazing, and the kitchen brought the food out in a timely manner.
We also decided to hire the in-house DJ provided by The Kent, and we were thrilled with his work. He did an amazing job of keeping the dance floor alive and playing a great mix of music that kept everyone entertained throughout the night. He was attentive to our song preferences and was able to read the crowd perfectly, ensuring that everyone had a fantastic time.
The recently renovated venue was lovely, and was perfect for our intimate wedding reception. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the staff took great care to ensure that everything ran smoothly on the day.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding reception. The combination of the friendly and accommodating staff, excellent service, and attention to detail made our day truly memorable. We highly recommend The Kent to anyone looking for a venue for their event. Thank you to Chris, the bar staff, the kitchen staff, and the DJ for making our day perfect!
- boz Bailey
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Went to the Thursday Night Karaoke 26th of October, very impressive team behind the bar. 3 staff on who were quick and worked as a real team. Also I had the best Cappuccino I've had in years at 11pm at night. The security were great, keeping it under control with no drama or heroics. Whoever is doing the hiring and training is doing a great job. The Karaoke is loads of fun and the guy running it keeps the show rolling really well. A great night out.
- Kimberly Phillips
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Went in on a Tuesday night for dinner. Had the $15 Tues special - steak, chips & salad. Food was great pub grub & filling. Staff were great. Totally Covid prepared & safe. Not very busy either so, we didn't have to wait.
(Haven't been to the Kent since I was in over 20 years!! 😂 Certainly bought back a lot of fabulous memories!!)
- Barbie Laughton
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Went for lunch on Monday. Waited a very long time for food. There appeared to be only 1 cook in the kitchen. We were not warned of long wait times. Saw others asking for money back as they had to go back to work before the lunch was served.
The food was good except for the smallest serving of garlic bread I have ever paid for.
Kind of dissatisfied with the over all experience unfortunately.
- MIDLIFE GAPYEAR
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
We had the $12.50 Schnitzel Special. Nice big Thick Scnitzel , lots of chips and a great salad that has an awesome dressing. If anyone complains about this they are hard to please. The gentleman serving was friendly. The tables clean. The environment friendly and comfortable for people who are not "pub" or crowd people. We had soft drinks they are a little heavy on price for post mix but hey cheap lunch, you can't complain.
- The White Raven
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
We are here for trivia most Wednesday nights and we all agreed that Alex the barman on Wednesday night (19/10/22) was outstanding. Super friendly, as soon as someone was at the bar he was there. He took extra care pouring our jugs of beer (we all know they can get a bit frothy) which was stayed at the table and overall just great service with a smile thankyou Alex!!
- BJL
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Updated 14/1/2024. Chips now included in the $15 lunch special. Went for the $15 lunch special burger. By the time I added chips, a can of coke and tomato sauce, ended up costing $30. So many options on Beaumont St, not sure I’ll be back. On a positive, staff are friendly and beer is cold.
- Maggie Conway
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
The security is discriminatory and culturally racist and prejudiced. Coming from overseas, I was so disappointed to see such ugly behavior and bias. Perhaps the management should reconsider who they’ve hired as the first point of contact at their establishment. Plus the place looked absolutely filthy- I’d never recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner or evening out.
- Leroy
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
The Kent was a place I felt safe.
A place I could come with my spare cash and spend it on a fairly priced oak and coke or two. The fact that they have raised the price from $5 to $6.50 without warning had not only caused me financial stress but also considerable social stress as my round is now 30% more expensive.
The fact that I can no longer spend my hard earned cash at the Kent will hurt not only patrons but also the Kent as a whole.
- Adrian Element
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
The chicken was dry af😭. It was like it had been microwaved on high from a wollies baked chicken. Horrible. Very disappointed as it used to be a good place to eat. Never going back when there are so many good options nearby
- Marcus Ang
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
The best fish and chips I ever eaten! The two for $15 fish and chips deal on Monday is definitely value for money.
- Ingrid Walsh
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Thank you to the team and management who made our sons day so special service was amazing food platters was delicious and staff were friendly It was a wonderful experience and everyone had a fabulous experience. Thank you again.
- Joshua Godwin
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Rude snappy staff member. long wait time for a small burger with MacDonalds cheese on it. Wasn’t allowed to use my dine in voucher because it was a weekend. Asked why and got told “we just don’t”. Bad experience at least they have good beer
- Amy-Rose Burns
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Ordered ‘chicken scallopini’ from the specials board and after eating 4-5 mouthfuls realised it was completely raw chicken.
Absolutely disgusted, the only form of refund was the price paid for the meal, no extra vouchers/drinks. Will never recommend this place again.
- Jason Kidd
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
I'm not sure where they got these photos, but I went there last Sunday, and fully checked the whole place out upstairs and down and the place was run down and upstairs stank it had long unfinished refurbishments and we all ordered dinner there and mine was great but a few people had ordered but it came literally hours later so they demanded refunds.. I'm not saying don't go there cause hey.. it's the KENT.. but don't have hopes of a beautiful, well run pub cause you'll just get disappointed. I feel kinda bad leaving a revue like this, but hey.. it's the TRUTH.. oh, also, the food menu is tiny.. There's not much to pick from.. somewhere they could improve, but they probably don't want to, and I suppose I can see why.. peace!
- Lauren Pee
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
I attended The Kent on Saturday 24/06/23 - about 930pm after having dinner on Beaumont St for my Birthday. I was greeted by a security man that displayed absolutely atrocious misogynistic behaviour towards myself, My friend and a group of older ladies that were to trying to sign in to the venue. He spoke to us like farm animals and was so rude! ordering us around, not even a "Hello"??. Telling us to MOVE out of the way when I was scanning my barcode as per instructions. He then ordered us into a single line and proceeded to talk to us like idiots! Explaining each step to try and humiliate us! We were not intoxicated or being difficult. It was not crowded or busy and we all know how to sign into a venue...thanks Covid!
That man definitely needs an attitude adjustment, a new job and a trip to the ophthalmologist!!
Completely put a wet blanket on my night. I had one drink and left in disgust as I couldn't get past it! At what point is it ok to treat anyone like this? Please explain??
I doubt I was the first and sure as hell won't be the last!
AVOID LIKE THE PLAUGE! ✌️ ☮️
- Kim Robinson
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Hubby and I hadn’t been for awhile, and had enjoyed the great food there in the past. But unfortunately our latest experience was disappointing. The staff were so lovely, so the customer service was on point. But our meals were abismal! My husband received a rump steak the size of my palm with 3 halved roast chat potatoes and some sauce. There was no veges or salad with his overpriced meal. I ordered seafood linguine…which was a bowl of linguine with a few pieces of some sort of white fish and a small amount of squid….$26?!?! No prawns or anything normally included in a seafood pasta, and I had to season it to be palatable! $80 + for a meal and 2 beers. Probably won’t be back, but commendations to the guy on the bar who was very personable and efficient.
- bradley lowe
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Had lunch here today, friendly staff and the vegan meal was excellent. Worth every star.
- THAWT _
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Great vegan schnitty and huge vegan burger.
My vegan schnitzel with a party topper included "sheese" in my opinion the best mock dairy option on the basis of taste and melting.
Our garlic cheese focaccia also had this sheese and was really yummy.
My partner enjoyed their vegan burger but the serving size was quite large.
Heaps of fries.
Wednesday is the new scnitty special night and I'll be back 🙏
- Jane Lewis
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Great spot to have a beer on the verandah in the afternoon. Upstairs has been renovated and looks great 👍🏻
- Anthony Bakewell
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Great hotel,can't wait to see new renovations of down stairs.
- Darryl Mcfadyen
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Good the kent that the pub to go to on a Friday an Saturday night an week day for luch
- Abi Hall
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Expensive. Went on a Saturday, drinks were expensive for what they were, $11 for a vodka soda short.
Rude staff. Bar tender went off at me while I was trying to pay saying I was slowing things down and that I was being very frustrating even though no one else was at the bar, never had such a bad experience with bar staff.
Good venue. It’s got a balcony and places to sit even on a Saturday so that’s why there is one star.
- Leah Catherine
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Balcony beers in the sun; cannot recommend more!
Great vegan menu (like absolutely amazing) and lovely daytime atmosphere.
- Jade Louks
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
Amazing vegan food! Friendly service and nice spot to sit on the balcony. Will 100% be back.
Had the vegan parmy, wings and jalapeño cheeseburger.
- Jasmine Nguyen
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
A group of us went to The Kent. My partner had troubles scanning the QR code and the security refused him entry stating he was 'drunk', without further explanations. Even strangers behind us were baffled about the security's refusal and 'judgement call' and the fact he let a bunch of obvious drunken females in before us. Having friends who travelled from different states to come out and have a good night yet refused entry. Absolutely ruined our night. If you want to have a good night ruined, I recommend you should go to The Kent.
- Contessa Miseria
5 Fri 2024 at 11.37 pm
A dedicated vegan menu brought us here in a visit from Sydney, and wow it didn't disappoint. We had the mushroom steaks, noodle salad, Corn ribs and ginger beer battered artichokes. The mushroom steaks were sensational, as were the corn ribs. The noodles in the salad were a bit hard like they should have been cooked a little longer and the artichoke tasted a bit too vinegary, so I assume it was the type from the jar in vinegar, a rinse should do the trick to remove a bit more of it and it would have been a great dish. All up we were impressed by the creativity of the menu and the effort to make sure vegans are catered for. We will be back!
- Mel L