Reviews by melw007

This review is for The Old Bailey Tavern, Joondalup WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

Went to the Old Bailey for dinner and drinks on a Friday night. I'm reluctant to give it just 2 stars, as the regular crowd seemed to be having a great time, but it was a little uninspiring for me.
The outdoor seating is cramped and you can't escape the smoke, the inside decor is straight out of a 1980's bingo hall and the music is perfectly matched, playing Bee Gee's and ABBA. We ordered pizzas and a tasting plate - pizzas were o.k, tasting plate was some cut up turkish bread, a bowl of olives and a bowl of chirizo.
The crowd here on this particular Friday night was an eclectic crowd of young sporty guys and older women in their 40/50's dressed up in short skirts and high heels. Cougars on the prowl, but they all seemed to be having a great night on the dance floor. To the Baileys credit, they know their crowd and they cater perfectly to it.

This review is for The Boulevard, Joondalup WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

Went here on a Friday night for drinks. The crowd were mostly in their 30's with tatts, but the live dj was playing doof doof - I think they could match their entertainment better to their local crowd. Bar staff were a bit surly but the door staff were very friendly. Nice layout with plenty of tables, chairs and heaters.

This review is for Bunnings, Hillarys WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

One of Bunning's larger stores. Good range of stock and friendly staff.
One downside of the large size is that you can get lost in the crowd. I ordered two umbrellas from another store at their service desk once, which then never showed up. I later found out they had been accidently placed on the floor instead of being put aside for my order. To their credit though they did ring me 2 weeks after the fact to tell me, but I was never offered anything else in its place.
Good hardware and renovation section.

This review is for Aroma Cafe, Hillarys WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

Friendly staff, great coffee with a smile. Good range of fresh sandwiches and cakes, something for everyone. Grab a coffee and go shopping or have breakfast, this cafe is well positioned and is always full with locals.

This review is for Target, Hillarys WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

O.k store. Hate the checkouts though, they line you up like cattle and force you to walk by endless cheap junk, and watch those sexist underwear ads like idiots, for what seems like foreverrrrr. Great if you're a pervy old bloke, painful if you're a mum with small children.

This review is for Big W, Hillarys WA

verified email - 07 May 2013

I really enjoy this Big W.
Friendly staff, large modern store, good range with all of Big W's normal great prices. Has an excellent garden and pet section. One feature I love is that it has toilets, great when you have small children.

This review is for OPSM, Hillarys WA

verified email - 27 Apr 2013

Rudest service ever.
I've just moved to the area and hadn't used any optometrists in the area. I needed an optometrist who stocked contact lenses on site, as I needed them quickly for a wedding the next day.
I asked the gentleman at the counter if he had any contact lenses in single packs (I normally wear glasses, only needed contacts for one day) and he told me No - saying he couldn't help me as he needed more information re: my prescription.
I left the store but decided I really needed those lenses, so I contacted my last optometrist (SpecSavers Willetton) and they gave me my prescription measurements over the phone.
When I went back and told the salesman I had my prescription measurements from Specsavers he told me he couldn't help me and that I should "go back to Specsavers". When I told him that it felt like he didn't want my service, he accused me of trying to get free lenses (I didn't even know you got single packs for free, I was completely expecting to pay) and once again told me to "go back to Specsavers". So rude.
I went to Laubman and Pank in the same complex who were wonderful and sold me my contact lenses with absolutely no trouble at all.
Don't go to OPSM Whitfords, the attitude of their staff is that they are better than everyone else, when clearly they are merely a chain store with rude and poorly trained staff.

Approximate cost: $65

This review is for Top Cats Country Club, Southern River WA

verified email - 30 Oct 2011

I can't fault this business. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the grounds are and they really care about your kitty!

They placed my 12yr old tabby in a garden pen, with two deck chairs, hand knitted blankets and toys. There was an electric blanket warming her bed, and plenty of green grass under her toes. They supplied her favourite food and even fed her according to her schedule at home. They really cared about making her feel at home.

I would send my children here for a holiday, it's that good, lol.

Approximate cost: $18 a night