Nice ambient, good prices and big dishes. I've tried the cheese burger and the chicken parmigiana. The burger was really good, delicious meat, well cooked, basically perfect. The chicken was a big dish with chips and salad, tasty but I think it needed a bit of salt, other than that all good. The decoration of the pub is really funny, full of very strange and interesting objects. Very friendly staff.
I don’t think there’s another pub in Sydney that can hold a candle to the friend when it comes to the atmosphere. Feels like a proper pub with locals, it wouldn’t be out of place in a country town.
The burgers are awesome as well and the onion rings are bordering on perfection.
Jake at the Friend is much more than a burger joint in Jake Chalmers and much more than a pub in The Friend In Hand Hotel Glebe. It is a nostalgic trip to a retro pub museum ran by a cockatoo serving some of the better burgers in NSW with a side of beer. What more do you want?
Full review is now up on Spooning.
This is located on Cowper Street which is tucked behind the main strip of Glebe Point Road. We visited here as some foodie friends were here for the burger eating contest! Quite enthralling watching people consume so many burgers in a short period of time. There were hands and burgers flying everywhere. The winner had consumed 11 burgers in 5 minutes.
Order at the counter, make payment, and get a buzzer. It'll go off once your food is ready to be picked up. It is a Jake Chalmers menu.
Onto what we actually ate...there were a couple of specials that stood out. One was the Trump Mistress which had crispy buttermilk fried chicken with waffles, cheese, maple, tomato, and lettuce. An awesome combination, it was like eating chicken and waffles but in a burger. The other was the Trump Burger which consisted of double patty, nacho cheese corn chips, jalapeños, lettuce, and tomato. It was quite tasty as well but not as good as its other chicken special. Both were served with a side of chips.
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The grill masters of the Shire, Jake Chalmers have set up shop here and the locals are in for a treat!
This mega premium double patty on THE TRUMP, glued together with nacho cheese is as juicy as the restaurant vibe of eclectic decor wish mash. The crunch of the diorite and lettuce countered with the kick of jalapeño! Accompaniments of interest include the fiery CHICKEN NIBBLES and loaded TATTER TOTTS for that crunchy starch factor essential to any burger affair.
Depending which way you swey, if you’re a chicken nibbler - the Kim Chi Burger and Buffalo Chicken Breast Burger would work nicely with this.
TRUMP’S MISTRESS involves waffle layering and is a top contender for the recommended choice.
It’s location is midway down Cowper off the main strip and it’s the kind of establishment that not only carries the history of the town but provides a space for old school community socializing. The choice of ornamental furnishings are so abstract and imaginative creating a unique atmosphere as a watering hole, sports venue and entertainment space.
Bird. Raffle. Meat tray. Schnitty. Toy train. Scuba guy. Comedy. Locals. Bird. Music. Did I mention the bird? Steak. Loyalty cards. Bird.
New kitchen staff so food is delicious now & very well priced. Only had the American burger yet it was tasty and filling. My friends had the steak & they said it was really good too. If you thought it was bad before, please give this place a another chance.
The main male manager is so friendly and makes you feel so welcome! It's a fun little place, always something to look at on the wall and the comedy night is good fun!
Wow the best Monday food :-) epic
I just like the atmosphere...... One of my FAVS.... Food not great and don't drink the wine... But say hi to the cockatoo and the great ambience and of course Doug mulray upstairs.... Ohmmmm!
Retro pub really good for meeting friends. Has lots of character. Has some really hearty and great tasting and well priced meals. All meals basically range from $15 to $20 and are large, fresh and made to order. Burgers, schnitzels, lasagna, meatballs, amazing shoe string fries, etc. Weeknight specials as well. Georgie the cockatoo who lives in the pub is a real hoot. Well worth visiting this Glebe gem.
One of the only authentic public bars in Sydney. There is a resident Sulphur-crested Cockatoo that even has favourite patrons and the staff are amazing and friendly. A real gem in a picturesque part of Glebe, with great people watching opportunities (trust me, its a blast)! If you are meandering down Glebe Point Road, duck down for a drink - they have Canadian Club on tap!
This spot is amazing! The staff is incredibly friendly. Especially the cockatoo, Georgie! She is an absolute treasure.
Can’t wait to go back for a few pints.
What a wonderful iconic pub. It's changed owners tonight but the old owners are back with a new generation. Great stories come from this pub. Great music too. An original. A pub for the people.
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