Who’s the cook?
John Rankin, executive chef: ex-Waitan, Quay, Astral Restaurant and Sean’s Kitchen.
Eye candy:
Elaine Richardson did the interior design – her previous work includes Trinity Hotel, Bat And Ball and The Henson Park Hotel.
Flavours:
Pub food classics as well as Rankin’s unique spin on traditional pub grub.
Something to start with:
Breakfast from 7am including buckets of spicy house-made hash browns with a selection of toppings, further enhanced by an accompanying Bloody Mary menu.
The main course:
Southern fried chicken burger, butter, lettuce, carrot relish, chipotle mayo, fries.
Room for dessert?
Baked s’more: cookies and crПme biscuits, marshmallow and chocolate garnish delicately constructed and leaving you wanting s’more.
Care for a drink?
A traditional Old Fashioned is a highlight from the whisky-heavy cocktail menu, but if you’re after something a bit quirky have a go at a boozy milkshake – perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Sounds?
Soul music is the word at this venue, with blues, bluegrass and swing featuring strongly in the lineup.
Make us drool:
The Annandale caters to a crowd who want everything the city has to offer in their own backyard – quality food, great vibes and live music. It’s your local, sans the gross carpet and boring taps.
The bill comes to: $30-$40
More info, including the full menu, at the Annandale wesbite.