Vibe We dined here on a Saturday night in March. The end of all lockdowns was clearly in evidence. Graziers Steakhouse was full, and humming with energy and activity. As it boasts a kids playroom, it's best suited to families with children who need somewhere for the kids to be able to amuse themselves. But for those wanting a more quiet and laid back evening, it isn’t ideal. Fortunately though, this is a large venue with multiple dining areas, so we were able to find a space that was more appropriate. The space that we found ourselves in, was in the middle of the venue between Graziers and a larger pub and gaming area. It had stylish, classical décor, featuring wood panelling, patterned carpets and soft lighting, which created the perfect homely and relaxed atmosphere. High tables and bar stools were comfortable and practical, the table able to fit all the dishes and the drinks. Acoustics were fine and we were easily able to converse.

Service As with all A.L.H. Group hotels, the wait staff were hard working, professional and friendly. It’s always a pleasure to dine at one of these hotels, with their consistently high standards, and the K.P. was no exception. We ordered using the app, which was pretty straightforward, but there is one problem with it, which management needs to address, and that is that all dishes i.e. entrees and mains come out at once which isn’t really the way we like it. Obviously, we prefer entrees first, then main meals. The app needs to incorporate a feature which allows one to decide the order of the food.

Food We choose the calamari, chicken schnitzel and a caesar salad off the seniors menu. It was standard A.L.H. fare, but as always (and we’ve had these dishes many times at different A.L.H. hotels) it was all fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection, with love, care and attention to detail. The calamari was soft and chewy and served with crispy chips and a generous serve of nutritious salad. My chicken schnitzel was a winner; a succulent and tender piece of chicken in a crunchy batter and served with the perfect accompaniments: gravy, chips and salad. My wife's caesar salad was drenched in a spicy mayonnaise sauce and came with lashings of anchovies, which was perfect to give it that extra zest and flavour. Presentation was neat on smart white crockery and we both enjoyed our meals.

Toilets Toilets are clean and well provisioned with separate male and female cubicles. They’re clearly signposted and conveniently located in the middle of the venue behind the bar counter.

Parking Another thing that I love about A.L.H. venues is the convenient parking. Most have their own car parks, with ample spaces. K.P. Hotel has a large one, right behind the hotel with easy access to the hotel along a well lit pathway.

Cost Thanks to the A.L.H. group for thinking about seniors battling hyperinflation and smashed standards of living thanks to govt policies that have reduced our currency to monopoly money. There are always beer specials, and prices on the seniors menu are extremely reasonable. We paid 6 pesos for a schooner of my fav Great Northern Super Crisp ale, 4 pesos for a cold drink for my wife, and the three main meals came to 46 pesos. Can’t complain about that: A decent night out, with two drinks, an entrée and two mains for 56 pesos.

Summary We had a pleasant evening at the K.P., and everything ran smoothly. This is what we have come to expect from the A.L.H. Group hotels and the K.P. Hotel didn’t let us down. Food was the usual high standard, service was friendly, polite and attentive and the vibe in the bar was laid back, relaxed and informal. Add to that clean and well provisioned toilets and ample free parking just behind the venue and you have all the ingredients for a perfect night out with family or friends.

Memo We’ve just joined Monty’s Rewards programs, for the A.L.H. hotels. You can earn rewards and receive discounts, so we’re looking forward to scoring some good deals and benefits with our new membership.