The Baker's Block
Dishing out pies, pastries and bread in the middle of Barclay Square, hit them up for your daily loaf or a sweet treat.
Average Rating: 7 / 10
Average Price: $7.80
Tucked at the far end of a large car park behind the public library, Howler is an establishment with large dining area for a classic pub experience, but also extends through to a large theatre that hosts regular shows. On Tuesdays, you can also participate in a rowdy trivia competition in hope of winning free jugs, voucher prizes or an LED illuminated portrait of Jesus.
The space is a beautiful environment to sit and relax. Mostly covered overhead, the alfresco seating has modern-looking concrete booths with strong lines but differing angles. It hints at an adult version of a Dr Seuss illustration, in a much more muted colour palette. The integration of different materials with a plants of differing sizes, coupled with a myriad of geometric architectural lighting makes it a fun place to sit and stare.
At the bar, you'll find a wide range of local beers, and the menu is populated with pub classics including parmas and burgers.
There's two kinds of people in this world - those that put their sauce directly on fries, and those that cannot.
Trivia Tuesdays
And also burger night. As Sia said, we love cheap thrills.
Chicken Parma$25.00
7 / 10Truly plentiful in many ways, the mound of chips, the serving of salad, and the thick slab of chicken will fill you up. The chicken's thickness means it can be dry in parts, but the crumb is high on the crispy scale. A strong rosemary flavour runs through the sugo so beware if that isn't your jam. A simple will dressed salad with iceberg and the shoestring fries are well season.
By Timocles
Chicken Burger$15.00
8 / 10If you're not fussy about your fries, this is an excellent order for you. A brioche bun, generous amounts of crispy fried chicken, and a flavoured mayo to keep it all moist. It touches on a range of different flavours to keep you wanting more.
By Timocles
