I left my two dogs and cat here over the Christmas holidays and was very happy with how they came home. Looking and sounding exactly the same as they did when they were dropped off. No one came home with fleas or marks on them. The two dogs were given a bath the day before they came home so were very sparkly and clean. Nice couple that work there.

Approximate cost: $50 a day

We were really surprised at how huge this pub is inside. We went as a group of four adults and six children and all our meals came out at once and all lovely and also huge. I could do with smaller portions but that is nothing at all to complain about. Very clean and well organised. The children's meals receive a paddle pop ice cream as well.
The only suggestion I had was to be able to buy beer in a jug as opposed to have to carry drinks for the entire table but again no bigger.
Terrific range on menu and great selection of daily specials that once they run out they remove from the blackboard. Fresh ingredients not the normal frozen slop you receive at some pubs. You can usually get shop a dockets plus they feature in the entertainment book.....yay.

Approximate cost: $18

This used to be one of my favourite restaurants in the Hunter but I will unfortunately not ever go back now. We went here and the meal was horrid. Balsamic and Oil dip is not supposed to have so much oil that you can not reach any balsamic. We then had the tapas plate for two ($35) with only two of each of cheese balls, unset pate, sour dough, chicken mornay type pastry and pickled onions. Terrible! The only good part of the night was the great service from the young waitress. We were not game to order anything else as it was so bad by that point and all we wanted to do was leave. I can only hope it is because of a change I chef and maybe this beautiful restaurant will come back to its wonderful former self! Let's hope so! Please bring back the Spanish fare that you did so well.

Approximate cost: $12

My husband and I took our children here for lunch during the week. I was horrified to hear the colourful language that was coming out of the kitchen while we stood ready to order our meals and this was them being friendly! Meals were ok once they arrived but I'm sure there are other places you could frequent that you will enjoy a lot more. I think if they had table service every now and again for drinks that would be a nice extra as the day we were there the staff were all standing around not doing a lot in the bar area.

Approximate cost: $15

We use Thompsons Pies for all our fundraising events. Schol canteen, election day cake stalls or just simple pie drives. All products are high quality and super super cheap prices that suit families. It is always fresh and the best has to be the lamingtons......yummo.

Approximate cost: $6

We go to Two Fat Cheeks all the time. Be it coffee or for breakfast it is always great. The Pear and Raspberry bread is lovely and so big and filling. All meals are exceptionally large. the Ploughmans platter is to die for with a nice glass of wine each and is well and truly enough for two people.
Service is terrific and the Manager is just so lovely and helpful. I had a take away sandwich last week which was really nice and absolutely huge as usual but everything is of the highest quality and super fresh. Go into the Deli for all your special snacks instead of the yucky things found in the supermarket deli. This is real food!

Approximate cost: $17

We get takeaway from this little Restaurant quite often and we have never had a bad experience or the food not been fresh and lovely. My child has a nut allergy and the lady here remembers each time and ensures there is no problem for us. The meals are packed with meat and you have to try the Squid with spicy salt. This restaurant is quite small so probably not the best for a big group but we are more than happy with takeaway.

Approximate cost: $13.50

I have taken my son to See the lady that owns this business and in three days after being treated he is doing so much better. I had been told by all sorts of "medical" doctors to do such extreme things with him and they never worked and this lady performs magic. You have to go with an open mind as you wonder how some things work but even my husband is shocked at the difference in our son in such a short amount of time. Be it chiropractic or other natural services you are interested in I think you should definitely give this a go. The pricing is very reasonable too and Cathie can supply you with supplements if it falls within her means at such a low cost I was very surprised.

Approximate cost: $85.00

We went into this Mower dealership looking for a good second hand ride on mower. The Gentleman that came out to greet us was so friendly and helpful. He spoke to all of my children individually and was happy to show us how each and every mower worked and was honest enough to say what each had in relation to the pros and cons rather than just try and sell you some dodgy thing that would die a week later. We decided to buy the mower and he delivered this on his way home that same Saturday afternoon only charging the smallest delivery fee just to pretty much cover petrol. When he arrived at our house he gave us the full run down again on how to do, change and fix everything and when and how much a service should cost so if we took it somewhere else for its service we would not be ripped off. He then proceeded to speak to my children by their names and explain things to them or just general chit chat about his lovely grandchildren. Great family owned business that I would recommend you visiting for a new or second hand mower or just to have a service done on your yard equipment.

Approximate cost: $1200

I went into this salon with hair midway down my back and after a trim left with hair at shoulder length!! My new foils were an inch long in chunky blocks and totally hideous. This was definitely a stuff up and the lady was trying to get me out quickly. In their defence I didn't go back to get it fixed as I figure if that's what you did when you like me what will you do once I complain! I have gone back to my usual salon to repair the mess. Very disappointed and the hairdresser had to know that things were not right while she was doing it.

Approximate cost: $100