Chermside Tavern — Restaurant in Brisbane City

I had an absolute surprise on Saturday when we dropped into Chermside Tavern. I received the warmest welcome from the Tavern's manager. Her genuine friendly smile can not be missed. Once I was greeted, I recognised her to be Anna from Nudgee Tavern. I didn't think Chermside Tavern could get any better with The Man Jay there. Jay is always so welcoming and friendly, Jay is a skilled mixologist who can create drinks that taste and look like a million dollars. This Tavern was already 8/10 before Anna, kudos to Chermside for hiring Anna as manager. Now Chermside is 10/10. The team is always happy for your visits. They are always ready to make your day a little better. We are not big spenders. Most of the time, my client only wants to order bread and pita chips with 3 dips. Not once were we ever made to feel unwelcome, even when the lunch menu had not yet started. The staff is always happy to help, as they know my client has difficulty understanding restaurants have set times for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. It's always a great feeling when a restaurant is willing to turn a difficult situation into something positive. This is my client's statement she made today while we were there: "I feel so happy every time we come here, I think everyone here loves me. Do you know why they love me? " Now, that's priceless. I highly recommend Chermside Tavern. Staff 10/10 Food 10/10 (I am sure their chief is a Master Chief working undercover) Service 10/10 Head office 10/10 (For putting together the A team). Now, my suggestion: Anna needs to go to Nudgee Tavern and train their staff (mainly the event manager) on the act of smiling. The act of passion, the act of friendliness, nothing improves over at Nudgee. I don't know how two Taverns can be such...

This tavern is a top pick if you’re heading out with family or friends – especially by car. It’s set within a large food centre, making it super convenient to swing by after doing your shopping. The space itself is impressively spacious and open, creating a relaxed, easygoing vibe that’s perfect for group outings.

The menu offers great value, with generous portions at prices that feel surprisingly affordable for the size and quality. Whether you’re after a casual meal or just a cold drink, it’s easy to settle in and enjoy without breaking the bank.

Service is friendly and efficient, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. One of the standout features is the outdoor seating – ideal for those who enjoy sipping a drink in the fresh air, especially when the weather’s on your side. It’s that kind of spot where you can really unwind.

All in all, it’s a relaxed, family-friendly venue that combines convenience, affordability, and atmosphere. A solid local choice for casual dining with plenty of space to spread...

Friend and I walked in to have lunch there. Was waiting at the bar for a little awhile to ask if there were any tables for two. Woman with blonde hair comes over and I ask calmly on the question if we could eat. I am not certain if she misunderstood me but she decided to berate my friend and I saying we must have IDs to eat in at a pub.

I didn't have my ID on me as I've never had that issue? We weren't planning on buying alcohol. I finally correct her and say we should be able to eat in without them. Explaining I'm 23 when she was treating me like a child.

After which, she goes, oh yeah we can serve you food 'this time' but just have ID on in the future. We walked out and went to Grill'D outside which was also serving alcohol.

Extremely rude with an attitude, very unfortunate. I was rather looking forward to the food. Won't be coming back and my friend thought the same. Almost like she didn't want our buisness.

Clearly the shirt I was wearing saying 'Number of the beer' implied I was an adult and...