Roomy inside with reviews noting attentive, fast service and a playlist-led vibe, making it an easy Chapel St sit-down for a catch-up.

Reviews point to impeccable, old-school service with careful pacing in a classic-feeling dining room, suiting a proper special-occasion sit-down.

It’s often very crowded, but reviews still call the team attentive, efficient and genuinely welcoming, which matters when you want a busy sit-down that runs smoothly.

A CBD laneway spot with a subway-style setting and repeated notes of genuinely kind service, and one review specifically flags it as a good pre-show meet-up.

Tiny and cosy with super friendly service, and reviewers note the staff cook behind the bar, so there’s a bit of action to watch while you settle in for a relaxed sit-down and chat.

A family-friendly pub in the heart of town that reviewers call a great place to meet friends and family, with outdoor seating described as lively and busy for an easy group catch-up.