And been a few times and happily celebrated the Bowlo's 100th birthday this weekend 🥳 It's the outdoor dining that makes me give it tip marks, but I'll dig into a few more details.

⛱️ In the CBD and inner west, there aren't heaps of places where you can eat outdoors, have a drink 🍻 and let the kids run around and have a bit of fun. And, it's not easy to find a place that will seat 10+ people. The Bowlo ticks those boxes. It's huge, so you can almost always get a table.

🍔 The food is decent, and there are a variety of veggie options. No, it's not gourmet (is a bowling club), but I've been to a fair number of Bowlos and RSLs and Leichhardt's is in the top 10%.

🚘 Parking. Yes, it's on a narrow city street. That's why you follow the sign that indicates they have an underground parking garage. No need to walk two blocks unless you're looking for a bit of exercise.

🍟 Are the chips too salty? Ooh, this is a contentious issue. Yesterday I went with a group and 1 person found the chips too salty and 4 of us thought they were great. Room to have an argument about this issue!

🍺 Nice range on tap, including cider and some vodka mixers. Lovely to enjoy a modern range.

🐕 Dog friendly

It's never really as crowded as my photos look, it was a special occasion!

If you're looking to meet up with a group of friends and enjoy Sydney's lovely weather, the Bowlo's a great spot. I mean, it's not going to make it to Good Food magazine, it's just a lovely neighbourhood spot with fab outdoor seating and room for groups with good drinks. Enjoy!