The Paddo 186 Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland 4064

"The food was nice and reasonably priced. The service absolutely shocking. When we arrived, we had to wait 15 minutes for the hostess. The table we booked wasn't ready. No one was sure if the online ordering was working or not, after we had actually ordered. The floors were sticky. When at the bar paying for drinks, several extra drinks were added to the tab and I had to ask to have them removed. I won't be recommending this frustrating experience."

"We were in the area and gave this pub a go, I did not regret my decision. Only ordered the basic, and both were great. It was a little cold and one of the wait staff dragged over the outdoor heater. Service was fast, food was hot and fresh, and parking was free and on the premises. The pub is in the middle of the main street of Paddington, making it the best place to rest your feet in between shopping. Prices were fair and a safe choice for reliable food."

"We both had the every-reliable Paddo Burger. Quality, juicy perfection. But what really sets the Paddo apart is the service level. Attentive staff confidently offering extra flexibility. Special mention to Dawn. Professional operation."

"Well organised staff with a great array of drinks and food. Caters for everyone. Clean and well laid out for a great afternoon or evening out. Caters for larger groups and get togethers at none to minimal cost."

"This is a large, airy and super comfy place with masses of tables in various different dining areas, inside and outside. We had taken the precaution of booking ahead for a Thursday night, but it wasn’t necessary, as there was plenty of space available. That’s not to say that it was empty though, far from it, there was a decent turnout, but being so big, there’s room for everyone who wants to dine here. The decor is colourful and bright with maritime and sporty themes. There are high tables and bar stools, wooden floors, a large bar counter and ample strong lighting. It all works well to create a cheerful and welcoming space that’s warm and homely. It’s the kind of place that, the moment you walk into, you feel at ease and relaxed, and we enjoyed dining here. Being a Thursday, the special of the day was the chicken parmigiana and a drink (beer or wine) for a reasonable $25. My wife and I dined, we availed ourselves of this offer and we weren’t disappointed. And in a nice touch, a pretty waitress with a mask came to our table and offered to take our order. That was handy, as it meant that we didn’t have to go up to the bar counter ourselves and wait around to place our order. It was all done extremely efficiently, and our waitress was friendly and polite. Drinks and meals came out quickly and in the correct order. Fast and efficient service is the hallmark of a professionally run establishment and full marks to the Paddo because they excelled at that. But one can tell that the guys who run this place know what they’re about, because it hums like a well oiled machine. All the staff are professional in their attitude, neatly attired, polite and hardworking. It’s a pleasure to dine in such a place. Our chicken “parmies” as they call them, were fresh and tasty dishes and we both enjoyed our meals. The chicken was tender and succulent, cooked in a crispy batter, and covered with lashings of cheese, topped with ham and served with a nice dollop of wholesome salad and crunchy chips. A delicious meal, and a decent serving size too. You’ll never leave here hungry. The only thing that I wasn't mad about was the camp-style tin plates, mine slightly chipped as well. I prefer regular porcelain crockery, tin plates don’t turn me on. Toilets are in the corner, there are adequate male and female cubicles, but the 1980s hand dryer in the gents could probably do with an upgrade! We found easy parking just behind the Paddo in nearby Campbell Street, where there didn’t appear to be any after-hours restrictions. Altogether, a fab night at the Paddo, with a relaxed, casual and laid back atmosphere, excellent food and fast, friendly service. Making a booking was easy via their website. We received immediate confirmation via email and a reminder the day before."