PJ Gallagher's, Drummoyne
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After walking for three hours and crossing four bridges during our Seven Bridges Walk, PJ Gallagher's appeared like a glimmering mirage in my peripheral vision.
It didn't take much effort to convince the others it was time for lunch, so we detoured up a side street for some hearty pub grub and a chance to take the weight off our feet.
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The decor of PJ Gallagher's Drummoyne has been shamelessly based on the Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast. Plenty of carved dark timber, stained glass features, in-laid ceilings and seating you sink in to, give it that homey and cosy feel that UK pubs do so well.
It's obvious that a Halloween party had taken place the night before, and the cotton wool cobwebs on the chandeliers look so atmospheric I'm a little saddened when the skulls and lanterns start getting taken down.
But soon I'm distracted by the arrival of our meals.
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300gm grain fed New Zealand rump steak $10.00
N had the steak and chips, a rather unadorned meal which looked in need of some greenery. The steak was cooked to medium as requested though.
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Chicken and egg noodle stir fry $12.50
Wok-fried chicken with Asian vegetables and egg noodles
in a Thai spiced oyster sauce
C has the chicken and egg noodle stir fry, a combination which is a little heavy on the cabbage to my eye but C is happy enough.
A and I share the fish and chips and the burger: we'd both been privately tossing up between the two and when I realised, A was quickly amenable to going halves in both.
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Fish and chips $16.50
Crisp fried tempura whiting in a light crispy batter,
served with home-style chilli aioli, shoe string fries,
lemon and sea salt
The fish batter is a little dark in patches, but the flesh inside is moist and sweet. My favourite half was definitely the burger, which had a thick beef patty and the essential pickled beetroot and gherkin highlights. The onion jam was thick, sweet and tasty too.
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PJ's beef burger $12.50
100% premium lean beef pattie, tasty cheese, tomato, juicy beetroot
garden fresh lettuce, gherkins and onion jam.
Served with shoe string fries
We spotted a steak and Guinness pie on a nearby table which looks particularly good, and if I'd had the time to digest it I definitely would have lingered to sample something from the dessert menu which included a chocolate, orange and Guinness cake; orange and gin creme brulee; and a very comforting sounding apple charlotte pudding.
Another time perhaps. Except next time I ain't crossing four bridges beforehand to get to it.
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PJ Gallagher's Irish Pub
195 Victoria Rd (Cnr Lyons Rd)
Drummoyne, Sydney
Tel: +61 (02) 9181 1229
Mon - Sat 10am - 3am
Sun 12pm - 12am
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posted by Anonymous on 11/06/2006 09:55:00 pm
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6 Comments:
At 11/07/2006 2:24 am,
Gustad said…
lean beef!? need more fat!
At 11/07/2006 4:43 am,
Yvo Sin said…
Oh man, it looks really good. Great pictures as always. I am envious that you have all these events (previous post) food festivals and people presenting on said food items... but then I realize that it's summer where you are and winter where I am. Your pictures will have to keep me warm for the next few months... (Although, when it's my turn, I have rarely gone to these events. Oops...)
At 11/09/2006 12:00 am,
Anonymous said…
ahhh good pub grub indeed! too bad this one isnt close to uni or i would prob b going there for lunch everyday! and with the steak and chips i prob have to have salad for dinner every night 0_o
At 11/09/2006 8:12 am,
Veruca Salt said…
Burger looks so good. I don't know how you continued your walk after that meal
At 11/09/2006 1:20 pm,
neil said…
No, I wouldn't cross four bridges either, though I might cross a river to get there!
At 11/12/2006 9:22 pm,
Anonymous said…
update please. i'm checking your blog everyday since this post for new updates but there are none..:(
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