Uptown Freehouse

Absolute waste of time. Permanently understaffed and rushing around while nothing happens. Went in and ordered a tasting paddle. Was told they only had enough glasses for 2 paddles (what? Ordered a drink from tap and 20 minutes later a staff member arrived to say they were out. At that point I just left

Got a grabone voucher $39 dollar for 2 beer peddle and a large pizza of your choice! Awesome bargain for the amount of beer given! I was so full from the beersies!! They had 10 different craft beers on tap and more to be added so I was told. We had a meat lovers and ordered some mozzarella cheese stick on the side. The pizza crust was nice; thin and crispy. Overall flavour was ok but the chicken on it was over powered with star anise flavour the whole pizza tasted like that.

Came by for post work drinks. When you walk in take not of the boards in front as they tell you the current specials such as the soup or the cocktail. The bar is to your left as you come in. It is reminiscent of the Lumsden at New Market. They have a list of beers on the wall at the far end of the bar but it is quite far so best options would be to look at the taps themselves or the drinks menu that should be near the bar. Otherwise the friendly staff can help. I personally wasn't impressed with the food menu, you generally have an option of pizza or toasted sandwich. I went with the sandwich and was quite disappointed. Plenty of cheese but I didn't like the bread, nice and thick but the crust had lots of hard bits which was quite unpleasant. Large dining area and there is also an outdoor bit on the side. I would come for the beer but would hope they make the menu a bit more substantial.

Get a tasting paddle!