As pubs go, this is decent enough. Nothing flash, whilst at the same time nothing bad to say either. Usual pokie room and mug betting terminals.

Why I give this pub a higher than average rating is it's late opening hours. So often I am looking for a place to drink late into the evening. So Minsky's with it's late opening hours and piano bar is the place to come.

Overall the staff are friendly enough and drinks are reasonable for the North Shore and surrounding area. When everything else closes, your always welcome at Minskys

Approximate cost: $10

Situated on Military road and next to a mini shopping centre at Cremorne. This is a multi story complex that has the usual offerings from a modern pub. Food is good and tasty. Name changes every couple of years or so for unknown reasons.

Approximate cost: $10 - 25

An institution dating back to when the Metropol was a prestige hotel and this was suposedly the quiet piano bar. Little did they expect it to become a mecca for drunkard revellers to singalong with John till the wee hours of the morning.

An odd little nightclub that, according to friends, has a bit of a cultish following.

There were many rooms to go to - the place was a bit of a rabbit warren! - with different music in each.

We ended up in the piano bar, which provided some pretty good music. The bar service was pretty average. The all female staff were more interested in serving men than the women.

An experience nonetheless!