Bistro, Katoomba Family Hotel

We visited this pub for lunch and overall had a nice experience. The food was definitely the highlight — I ordered the American beef burger, which was tasty, and my partner had the chicken wings, which they really enjoyed. The lunch menu has a good variety and decent value. The only downside was the ambience. The walls are painted black, which makes the space feel a bit drab and darker than it needs to be, and there wasn’t much airflow inside, so it felt a little stuffy. Parking is also only on the street, which isn’t always convenient. Overall, good food, friendly staff and a nice spot for a casual lunch, but the atmosphere could be brighter and more comfortable.

On a rainy day in Sydney, we decided to head to the Mountains for a change of scenery. We had no plans for lunch but noticed the Family Hotel so popped in. We were a bit sceptical as we headed in from the carpark entry as there were not many people around, but enough to add charm to the place. We were greeted by friendly staff who kindly told us how to order. We ordered a meal each and we were so pleasantly surprised at the quality and portions of the meals. They including desserts were fantastic. We were looked after by the friendly Bec, who had a bit of banter with us and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed the time we spent here. It's not every day you find all the staff to be polite, friendly and efficient. Thank you for a lovely (albeit rainy) Sunday lunch.

Simple little classic pub with a bar area a bistro some outside seating two small pokie rooms. The service I received was very good. And the drinks were well priced.

Great deal if you are in Katoomba on a Tuesday evening. A well cooked steak, fries and salad for $15 (if you also buy a drink). Nice atmosphere and friendly staff made for a nice evening out.

I loved every bit of it. The service is quite good. Ambience is nice and peaceful. The New York Steak was perfectly Medium Rare, with the right Diane sauce. End with tasty Cheesecake.