Parkway Hotel

We were there with some friends on a Thursday night. It was our first time there, so we weren't too sure what to expect although we had been warned of its age.

Yes, the place looked tired indeed, dark, worn and reeked of stale cooking and cigarettes. The kitchen staff was overloaded with crowd but was still maintaining their cool and friendliness. But the staff at the bar was a different case. They stayed chattering with a regular customer even though we had gestured to them we would like to order some drinks.No, they weren't friendly with us because we eventually broke their chatter up.

Our dinner was nice and of decent proportion, which was a consolation after our drama of having to wait in a long line to order our dinner and a longer wait time at the bar for our beverage. Yes, the dinner was nice and affordable but not compelling enough for us to return in a hurry.

Small wine and beer selection, but the taps are clean and the beer kept at a cold temperature. The bistro serves good meals but a better selection and better quality might be needed to lift its reputation. The staff are generally friendly. The poker machines are well patronised which is perhaps why this place is still holding on. The atmosphere is dull and dreary. A major change may be needed before you'd take your family or friends here for anything more than a desperate Friday afternoon drink.

Has so much potential but is being run into the ground....Needs a huge renovation but is a great space for a 21st or such...big beer garden and loads of pool tables...just ask not to have it in the conference room as that area is the pits!