Longyard Hotel — Restaurant in New South Wales

Disappointing food

We went out on a Thursday for the parmigiana special, I had heard good things about the pub group food and was excited to give it a go.

The order was placed easily, I was charged $21 and later found out the same meal advertised for $12 on the blackboard. Whatever, if it is as good as the hype I am not too fussed about the price.

The food arrived quickly but the disappointment soon set in. I noticed the parmigiana was a pre-formed love-heart shaped schnitzel, rather than a butterflied breast piece of chicken. Once cut open it was clear to see that this schnitzel was not prepared in-house by the chef. How difficult is it to butterfly a chicken breast, give it a bash with a mallet, dip it in a bit of egg and bread crumbs? Lazy, lazy cooking.

The chips were crispy and the veges were juicy, they deserve all of the 2 stars. I am angry that mass-produced, snap-fried, frozen schnitzels are served to paying customers. This type of food is usually reserved for boarding schools and mess huts. Truly...

I was recommended this place by some family who are local to the area, we all went for a lunch there and while the service was fast for how busy the place, the food was definitely not what we were lead to believe.

3/7 of us ordered chicken schnitzel and all of them were beyond over cooked and dry. One ordered a seasonal special of lamb and veggies which consisted of some basic vegetables and two slices of lamb roughly half a centimetre thick which looked like it had been cut before service and reheated on a rack/grill which resulted in dry and tasteless meat. The remaining 3 meals were ribs, fish and lamb shanks of which I am told were pretty good.

Two of us had dessert; a slice of new York cheesecake and a 3 layer chocolate mousse cake. The cheesecake was good, 7/10, and the mousse was alright 5/10. I do not know if they are ordered in or not.

Each of our local family members said that the food was usually much better than this so it’s entirely possible that we just caught them...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Longyard Hotel in Tamworth, and it truly exceeded my expectations. The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of Tamworth. The decor is charming, with a blend of modern comforts and rustic touches that give the place a unique character.

The food was great, offering a great selection of classic pub meals. Every dish was delicious, fresh, and well-presented. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff who were attentive without being overbearing.

Both the bar and the dining area feature beautiful fireplaces, which added a cozy touch and kept us warm throughout our visit.

Whether you're looking for a spot to unwind with friends, enjoy a family meal, or simply experience some local hospitality, The Longyard Hotel is the place to be.

I highly recommend this venue to anyone visiting Tamworth – it's a...