74 Rose Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
A chip off the old duck
This trusty Chippendale local has certainly had a face-lift since the days when it used to serve up a pretty decent BBQ Beef Ribs. I like the decor update and the lounge area looks like a nice spot to settle in for a lazy afternoon. The main attraction though on a sunny day is the beer garden surrounded by a fair amount of greenery to make you think you're somewhere a bit more distant from home or work for that matter. The La Vielle Ferme Rosé, Cotes du Ventoux, France ($7.50) and White Rabbit ($6.50) aren't too pricey I guess for a satisfying thirst quencher. The Pan Fried Atlantic Salmon ($24) from the specials menu had a nice salad combination of quinoa, celery, cucumber, lemon and fresh herbs. The fish was well-cooked with a fairly crispy skin as hoped. My Duck Inn Beef Burger ($18) came with crispy fries and salad with a tasty dressing. I enjoyed the addition of the chopped gherkin and wondered if some beetroot would have helped to add some extra juiciness to the meat patty I was hoping to be a bit more moist.
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Beer garden, Nice and cosy decor, Interesting pub grub menu, Service seemed friendly enough at the time
CONS: New revamp menu seems more expensive than the original pub, BBQ Beef Ribs no longer on the menu
MUST TRY: Having a drink on a sunny day in the beer garden
BABY ON BOARD: No change table available in toilet, Beer garden casual and noisy enough to feel comfortable with a baby
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Nice beer garden setting
La Vielle Ferme Rosé, Cotes du Ventoux, France ($7.50), White Rabbit ($6.50)
Pan Fried Atlantic Salmon with a Salad of Quinoa, Celery, Cucumber, Lemon & Fresh Herbs ($24)
The Duck Inn Beef Burger, Farmhouse Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Relish and Fries ($18)
Menu
Daily specials menu
Baby Isabelle on board — thankfully stay asleep
Beer garden
Casual bench seating
Tropical-style greenery around beer garden
These seats look a little fragile and uncomfortable to me but I didn't sit on them so perhaps they're OK
Inside verandah seating
Bar area
Table setting
Lounge room seating area
Australia Day 2012 Whole Lamb on the Spit
Finally a decent powerful hand dryer that drys hands in seconds
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