Wednesday 14 September 2011

Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Olympic Hotel, Cootamundra

UPDATE: Wattle-we-eat is no longer trading.

Prawn linguini, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Olympic Hotel, Cootamundra
The Style: In many ways, the Wattle-We-Eat Bistro is a classic pub bistro but there are some nice touches which make for a warm and inviting atmosphere. There is a vivid red wall at one end of the room which houses the specials board and some lovely copper kitchen nik-naks. There are also paintings on the walls which are by Australian artists - these can be purchased via a gallery in nearby Gundagai, NSW.
Salt and Pepper Squid, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Cootamundra

Pork skewers, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Olympic Hotel, Cootamundra
The Taste: The menu at Wattle-we-eat has all of the pub classics like steak and schnitzel but also has a changing selection of other meals which currently includes lambs fry, salt and pepper squid, pippie and prawn linguini and the absolute BEST deserts in Cootamundra! The meals are very generous in size and they are always top-quality - no oozing fat or soggy salad in sight (unfortunately some pubs in Cootamundra don't seem to take a whole lot of care with their food but at Wattle-we-eat, they certainly do!).
Angus scotch fillet, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Olympic Hotel, Cootamundra

Chicken Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Cootamundra
The Service: This is what truly puts this place a cut above any other pub I have ever eaten at. Everyone who eats at the Wattle-We-Eat is made to feel welcome and this place has country hospitality and fun in spades - something which many other country pubs are trying to shake off in favour of a sterile, bland and 'trying-too-hard-to-be-Sydney' feel. The beauty of the Wattle-we-eat Bistro is that the food is Sydney-quality but and the experience is leaps ahead of anything you get in the city.

The price: The menu at Wattle-We-Eat does vary but generally, entrees come in around the $10 mark and mains under $20. 
Chocolate brownie, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Cootamundra
Strawberries and parfait, Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Cootamundra
The location: The Wattle-we-eat Bistro is located within the Olympic Hotel on Parker Street, Cootamundra 
Wattle-We-Eat Bistro, Cootamundra

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