11 reviews about Penny Black

rosep1
#3 in Templestowe Lower VIC
1387 reviews · 193295 points
verified email - 29 Oct 2014

Great value. The a la carte menu is full of choice, whether it is a traditional roast dinner, steak and chips, or dressed up nachos you are after, they have it. And it is likely to be served up in generous portions, in an appetizable form and priced at a point which will make you think - BARGAIN!
The only thing which I would suggest against is the $4 pizzas. If you want $4 pizza, i'd suggest a famous place on brunswick st for that.

verified email - 06 Dec 2013

Great summer venue, with a beer garden and lots of room out on Sydney road with picnic table style seating. Good drinks and a bonus - the Mr Burger truck is often parked out the front so you can get a tasty burger as well. Perfect for summer drinks with mates.

verified email - 02 Aug 2013

I visited this place a couple of times during the summer just gone and it was rocking!!! It has a very big beer garden with an out side bar and service was great and the menu had a huge variety and every thing we ordered tasted great.

On a sunny day in that part of town it is a hard place to beat.

verified email - 27 Mar 2013

We came here for a few drinks on a Friday night. It was very busy and full of people. The drink prices were very cheap and I loved the atmosphere! The only terrible thing is running into the patrons outside who are really rowdy and innapropriate after all the cheap drinks. Would go again with a bigger group to feel safer!

26 Jan 2013

Can't really comment on the good because I've only ever had chips (they were awesome) but a good place to go for drinks with friends. Good live bands, great atmosphere

verified email - 22 Aug 2012

I really like this place. I think it's one of the best pubs on Sydney rd. inside is awesome for live gigs and the beer garden is fantastic especially during the summer. It had quite an eclectic atmosphere and you'll meet all types of people here as it caters for a variety of tastes

You can't go wrong with the $12 roast of the day special on sundays and the give you a generous serving of meat and gravy.

The only thing that is disappointing is the service - it's like the staff hate being there, just a general nonchalance-ness amongst the door/bar/waiting staff. I mean I know it's Bruncwick and hipster territory but still it wouldn't kill them to crack a smile (even an ironic one)!

Also when I was here for dinner with a group of mates & we ordered literally seconds between each other but the food was extremely slow coming out. We didn't want the food to get cold so we just told them to go ahead and start their meals. By the time theirs finished, the last of the meals we coming out. Pretty poor effort...

But if you dont mind the bad service it's still a great place to command hang out for a few bevvys

Approximate cost: $12 specials

mazw1 22 Aug 2012

Note to self- proof read! :P

verified email - 14 Jul 2012

Whenever I'm in the area I always call in for their smashed avocado and goats cheese on sourdough bread. I love it - its a really nice place to chill out in between shopping.

Approximate cost: $15

verified email - 17 Apr 2011

Great decor. It's an old post office and a huge space which is divided into areas. You can walk in the front and pay, or go down the laneway and through the red door into the public drinking area. It justs needs that instant welcome, you get when someone greets you as you come in

Approximate cost: $20

verified email - 06 Sep 2010

We held our engagement party here over the weekend, and were VERY disappointed with the service we received. Were originally going to have a private function, but when we were told that it would cost $6000 decided to instead just request to have an area allocated to us which was still available to the public, but was cordoned off for primarily our use. had spoken to the 'Function Manager' several times over email and on the phone for the 6 weeks leading up to the function and was told several times that everything was ready and that it would all be fine. When we arrived, no area was sectioned off for us, and when we asked what was going on, we were told by one of the staff to just wait there while he sorted it. He disappeared and we later saw him outside having a beer! When we went back up to the counter and asked what was going on we were told that he had 'knocked off' and that they would try to get someone else. The 'Function Manager', finally came out to speak to us, and was really rude. He was trying to tell me that he never said we could have our own area, and that there was nothing that he could do. He was really dismissive and no help at all. When we told him that we were really disappointed and that some guests had come from the UK for this, he finally asked the people in the area we were sitting to move to another table. Then to top it off, after spending over $100 on pizzas, they came out uncut and when we asked for a pizza cutter or even scissors to cut them into pieces (ourselves!) we were told that they don't have either!!!
In short, this place is alright for a drink, but I would NEVER hold a function there.
Really disappointed.

mazw1 22 Aug 2012

That's awful! I hope the kicked the "function managers" arse to the curb!

feigyg 30 Mar 2013

I'm sorry your experience wasn't positive. Thank you for warning others.

verified email - 27 Nov 2009

Went there with my girlfriend and love the place. I don't thin-crust pizza, but their pizzas are really good. Great selection of drinks, great court yard. The service is good and will go back again. I wish they open weekdays for Lunch.

Approximate cost: $6

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