Wednesday, 27 April 2011

The Kingston Hotel 27/04/11

Attendees: Michael, Ned
Price: $4.40 pot, $8.40 pint - about $1 overpriced
Location: 55 Highett St Richmond
Distance: From Wellington Manor about 1/2 hours walk or 10mins by public transport (very close to West Richmond train station). Walking distance for the Vice Pres & other Richmond/Abbotsford people.
Obscurity: Hidden in the back blocks of Richmond - unheard of.
Ambience: Fantastic food ($12 steak night with good proportions - usually $20. Pretty nice feeling - very open. Sectioned off to allow intimacy with friends or a date. Great beer garden.
Character: Unassuming. Very old building front completely modernised. Slightly homely
Decor: All the character is in the beer garden. Inside consists of a mixture of "RSL without the pokies" and "modern cliche". No chill out area.
Comfort: Stock standard. Not impressive. Temperature level quite warm inside without any fire places. Outside has potential to be cosy but they've decided to be tightarses with the gas bottles.
Variety: Great tap selection. Extensive menu
Patron Hotness: Typical private school look (ie pearl earrings and necklace combo). Ned rates it. Patrons have money to spend on themselves. May need a Swiss Bank account to pick up
Staff Hotness: Above average however dopey
Amenities: Would take a shit here. Clean.
Field Notes: Ned is considering having his birthday drinks here. The outside area makes the whole place but if they continue to be tight with the outside heating the can 'go fuck themselves'.
Memorable Quotes: "This place would heave on the weekend" - Ned
"Where's the toilet?"-Ned "Up the stairs on the right"-Michael "What, next to the make out couch?" "Yes!"
"Best $12 steak ever!" - Michael
"Worthy of a weekly adventure for the steak" - Ned
Arbitrary Score: 69

A big thanks to B.E.E.R.S Vice President Michael for chairing the outing in the absence of Presidents Cam & Ben!

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