The Public Bar Exclusive
Underwood QLD, QLD
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Okay for a Group Night Out, But Not Our Favourite. We met up with a large family group at HQ in Underwood on a Tuesday night to celebrate our nephew’s 20th birthday. It happened to be trivia night, which added a fun energy to the place—though it was quite loud, and we didn’t end up playing. Ordering through the app was convenient, but our meals took a while to come out. We started with the garlic pizzette, which had a nice flavour but could’ve used more actual garlic to live up to the name. Chris ordered the pork salad and wasn’t a fan—small portion, expensive, and not much to it. It also had some unusual ingredients that didn’t quite work for him. My duck pancakes were tasty, but $21 for two small ones felt a bit steep. All up, it was an okay experience. The family had a good time, but it’s probably not a place we’d rush back to ourselves. Great for a group night with a bit of entertainment, just not quite to our taste food-wise.
Beaver Brophy
Absolutely Outrageous! At Hotel HQ I ordered what was advertised as half a kilo of buffalo chicken wings for $18, expecting a generous and flavorful portion. What did I get? FOUR chicken wings. Yes, FOUR! At this price, I can only assume the $18 includes the cost of the plate they came on—because surely, there’s no other way to justify this blatant rip-off. To make matters worse, these were supposed to be buffalo wings, but there was absolutely nothing “buffalo” about them. Instead, I got barbecue-flavored wings that tasted like they came from a backyard BBQ, not a restaurant. Half a kilo? Not even close. Either the chef needs a new set of scales, or they’ve discovered a breed of ultra-light chickens. Disappointing, overpriced, and misleading. Avoid at all costs—unless you’re looking to expand your plate collection Rating:⭐️👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
Mick
An Evening to Forget: Disappointing Service and Unpalatable Fare I recently dined at this establishment, and it was a regrettable experience from start to finish. Service: Upon arrival, we were seated promptly, but that was the extent of the attentive service. Repeated requests for water were ignored, compelling me to fetch drinks for the table myself—not once, but twice. Such neglect is inexcusable and set a poor tone for the evening. Food: I attempted to order the tacos but was discouraged by the staff, who claimed they were too small and suggested an alternative. I opted for the schnitzel, which proved to be a mistake—it was unappetizing and left untouched. Ambiance: The atmosphere was equally dismal. A lack of energy and warmth made the environment unwelcoming. Combined with the subpar service and food, it was clear that customer satisfaction is not a priority here. In summary, this dining experience was marred by inattentive service, poor food quality, and an uninviting atmosphere. I left disappointed and will not be returning.
Tracy Kendall
18 th birthday 🥰 We are frequent visitors to HQ but tonight we used this venue to celebrate my daughter’s 18th . All I can say is that you outdid yourselves. The service was amazing the food was outstanding and the staff interacted with us and nothing was never a problem . We had an amazing night and you guys made it even better . Jess and Damir you should be so proud of your amazing team and Grace Digger Damon Chris you guys rock. Thanks for the amazing service we received tonight . Special mention to Scouse and his team in the kitchen for the great service and delicious food . The beef stroganoff was AMAZING , I’m so glad that my daughter is part of this amazing team ❤️ Read less
Jacqui !
Absolutely amazing 🤩 Staff 10/10 Food 10/10 Vibe 10/10 Looking for a great place to eat and chill this is it . We always floated between different venues and now this is our regular Sunday night family dine out ! Sunday roast is a must and great value when the kids eat for $3 can't get better ! Thank you for always treating us with kindness!