We all had a great meal with our over seas guests the service was wonderful Katie couldn't do enough for us ever though I knocked my drink over they cleaned it it up straight away and gave me a complementary drink which I never got in the last place I knocked a drink over sorry for being so clumsy. All the best to all the staff see you again soon jennings family & friends �well done all
Ventured out after the heat wave and came for lunch, throughly enjoyed the coconut red curry prawns and parmie. Cocktails refreshing and great atmosphere. Brownie and churros were to die for too!
I'd give 10 stars if I could for the customer service and hospitality. There's nothing I'd change!
Enjoying a refreshing beverage in the sunshine is one of summer’s simple pleasures. Turning in from busy Brighton Road, I (Dani) didn't expect the large outdoor area, which waited behind the grey stone walls of The Holdy (Holdfast Hotel if you’re being formal). The open space of their Sailor Jerry -inspired beer garden is bathed in natural light and is the perfect place to settle in for a relaxed afternoon session. There are plenty of booths and long tables spread across the area, and if you’ve been soaking up the sun at nearby Glenelg beach all day, you can take a break from the UV and head inside to chill in the modern bistro area.
Pretty pleasantly surprised by Holdy! A lovely set up with very friendly and attentive service. The food - quite decent. I came in a larger group and we shared some breads and oysters Kilpatrick. I had a burger for my main and it was huge! The patty was a bit too big for my liking but, it was pretty tasty. Overall, very good first visit!
A question. How many burgers do you think is too many on a pubs menu? 5? 8? Certainly double figures, for a pub, seems a bit silly. Even a burger bar pushing beyond the mid teens is maybe crossing into the ‘are you serious’ category. You can imagine our jaw dropping when we got the invite to come and check out the Holdy and their new bar menu, exclusively burgers, and it tops out at over 30. Yep. More than thirty. Three-zero. If you include the 2 desert burgers, there are exactly 33.
A question. How many burgers do you think is too many on a pubs menu? 5? 8? Certainly double figures, for a pub, seems a bit silly. Even a burger bar pushing beyond the mid teens is maybe crossing into the ‘are you serious’ category. You can imagine our jaw dropping when we got the invite to come and check out the Holdy and their new bar menu, exclusively burgers, and it tops out at over 30. Yep. More than thirty. Three-zero. If you include the 2 desert burgers, there are exactly 33.
Lunch out. Just had lunch with mum & four kids. The meals were fantastic and more than ample in size. So much so that none of the kids managed to finish. wow....
The tastes were not all there, but that's a matter of opinion. 8/10
Yes we will be back.
Danielle Karinna Jade
+4.5
A lil more than pub grub. THis is a fave amongst my friends and I...we have tried several dishes ranging from the shared platter to schnitzels, braised duck, steamed vegetables, salmon, fish and chips to squid. The food is sensationally cooked, never burnt or undercooked. You get a Turkish breadroll which is yum, and if there is time to fit in dessert, I highly recommend the mississippi mud cake or the crumble dish. Parking is quite good, and if you are lucky the live music may be on (depending the night you visit), be sure to have a reservation as it can be quite busy on the weekends.
Just had lunch. the prices were amazing 12.90 chicken leek pie best ever.the wife had steak which was cooked to perfection. staff warm and freindly .very clean hotel. we will be back !
Pleasantly surpised. Staff friendly and welcoming, great new menu. My partner and I had the lamb shank (which was beautiful!! meat fell off the bone) and the 'Three Little Pigs'. We were so happy with our experience at the holdfast hotel. We will be back!!
Had very good meals for work lunch (pictured). We were lucky to get a table as the seniors packed the place out to get their lunch deal, so recommend booking. Very good wine list for a pub, good selection of beers. Pleasant atmosphere, good amenities.
This Hotel at The Bay, has a very pleasant Nautical Theme, with spacious Indoor and Outdoor Dining areas and a Gaming area with new games. Plenty of great food and beverage to select from the Menus all at a fair price.
What a fabulous venue! The restaurant section had a warm & inviting atmosphere. Exceptional service. Both myself and the two other people I dined with thought our meals were delicious, represented quality & good value. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever and I am happily recommending The Holdy as a place to go to for dinner.
Overall it wasn't bad but not great. Staff service was excellent so earned a star for that and the atmosphere is also quite pleasant. The seating we had was not overly comfortable and contemplated changing chairs but "sat tight"
Meals, although with a reasonable range missed the mark slightly for one reason or another. At least if you order a rare steak, you get it BUT steak on top of chips on an undersized plate just results in food spilling on the table. My pork dish, although sounding good, was dry and resulted in a repeated taste for several hours following.
Tip: stick to the pub basics
Great meals big size, clean and good price
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