Sir Henry Barkly Hotel

Okay, I’ve only been here a couple of times, but then again I don’t visit Heildburg all that much, but if I was this place wouldn’t be my go-​to destination. Look, it isn’t a bad place, but it isn’t all that fantastic either, especially since there is a much, much better place around the corner. Hey, they do have some pretty comfortable seats, and there is a smoke free courtyard out the back (all of the smokers are relegated to the front), but there isn’t all that much that really would compel me to come back again.

Visited this place last night for a dinner & drinks catch up with friends from the high school days.
We booked a nice table out the back area which was rather cute and pretty.
I admit Heidelberg/​Ivanhoe was my ‘just turned 18′ stomping ground, I remember the very very old days where this place had yucky sticky carpet, dark wood furniture and a dodgy atmosphere. Since then they have renovated and updated a number of times and it all looks great. I have had a fair number of fun nights at this venue over the years and last night was just as fun.
A few of us ordered meals, and the opinion around the table that they were OK, nothing to get too excited about. Myself and another had the «Catch Of The Day» from the special menu. Described as: Oven baked salmon, served with fondant potato, rosemary roasted carrot, baby corn and parsnip purée ($ 23.90). (Pic uploaded).
I enjoyed my dish. It was at the start a tiny bit bland but the nice juicy slice of lemon added the right hit of flavour to the fish to make it rather delicious. I ended up eating and enjoying everything on the plate (except the baby corn, baby corn is weird man!). Even the carrots were delicious and I can usually take or leave those. And fondant potatoes, never heard of them until now but YUM.
Can’t say much about the other means. My friends pizza looked pretty substantial however she said it felt a bit too fatty too eat much of.
They also have a deal advertised via Facebook, that if you check into the venue via mobile you can get half price drinks for the first half of the footy. Bargain! They had TVs all around showing the great Grand Final replay where Hawthorn played brilliant footy. A nice touch to end the night :)
Drink service was also friendly and came with a smile.
Perhaps I am biased due to my previous fun memories of this venue so 4 starts for this place. I enjoyed my time at The Barkly and hope to be back.

This self claimed friendly local hotel is just that. The bistro and bar is a light and airy space and the best place to take advantage of the daily meal offers. Not surprisingly for those who visit pubs with me– my favourite dinner deal is Parma night!
The small gaming area is suitably closed off from the rest of the hotel which encourages local families to stop by. This hotel is considered by locals to be the ‘runner-​up’ hotel in Heidelberg-​not always a bad thing-​that means they try harder!
It comes complete with the following features:
Café
Bistro
Outdoor Terrace
Function Venue
Bottle Shop
Wine Bar
The small wine bar is a great place to stop for an after work drink due to the large open air window with bar stools, perfect for watching the world go by.
Tip: End your work week with the Live music on every Friday from 8pm.