The Bavarian World Square

After not eating meat for 5 days while trying a new diet, I decided to indulge in the Munich Brewers Platter for 2 at this restaurant. The lively pop music playlist set a fun atmosphere on a quiet Saturday lunch hour as I eagerly awaited my hearty German meal. The table setting received a decent score on the napkin test. When the platter arrived, it was so large that our table barely fit everything. The platter included 4 types of sausages, pork belly with crispy crackling, pork knuckle, chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, pickled red cabbage, mashed potato, apple compote, mustard, and beer jus. I enjoyed trying each protein with different sides and sauces, struggling to finish it all. I couldn't resist sipping on a German grapefruit beer, and also received a discount through the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Despite feeling extremely full, I look forward to returning for their jumbo pretzel. The staff were friendly and attentive, even though they were not wearing Lederhosen.

The restaurant offers a fantastic happy hour special from 4-6pm every day with $5 wine, beer, and cocktails. They also provide free wifi. You can find this great spot in World Square.

Decided to try something new for dinner and opted to head here on a Monday night because it was easy. The menu looks interesting, many different choices. We ordered burgers just because we felt like it at the time. Though looking at the menu, there are many other things I would also like to try. Friend got double beef, double cheese. He said the patties were a little dry. I got the Kanzler and the thick patty made it so it was cooked perfectly. The sauce in mine also made the burger super juicy and messy, like a good burger should be. There are a good range of beers on tap and you're spoilt for choice. Overall would come back for another meal and drink with friends. Atmosphere is ok and there are a lot more to try on the menu. Don't expect anything too fancy as it is more of a fast food version of a German/Bavarian restaurant.

World square never strikes me as Sydney dining and drinking hot spot. It was probably the last place I would fancy a glass of wine on a warm breezy Sunday afternoon. And that is exactly what I did at the Bavarian in World Square last Sunday, very much to my surprise. As we walked out of a nearby restaurant, I accidently looked up and saw the Bavarian at the second floor where used to be a childcare centre I believe. On the spur of the moment we decided to stop by for a quick drink before heading elsewhere. The restaurant is very spacious and in contrast looked empty with only a handful of customers. We ordered a pint of Stigel each which I believe is an Austrian beer. We sat at the bar table on the edge of the terrace overlooking the square downstairs. It was actually very relaxing and peaceful, not a bad spot for people watching. At a quick glance, the menu appears to be mainly pizza cooked right next door at Fratelli Famous. You can also make your own salads and wrap. We had lunch elsewhere but won’t mind coming back and try it.

The pork belly I ordered had a crispy outer layer and the meat was incredibly tender. It was served with a generous portion of fermented red cabbage. The mashed potatoes could have used more seasoning and the gravy tasted like beef stock and was a bit thick. However, I loved the apple compote, which tasted just like the filling of an apple pie. I wish there had been more of it. The fries had the perfect crunch and were seasoned just right. Please note that there are surcharges for card payments, public holidays, and Sundays. I didn't mind the surcharges, but I would have preferred if they were more transparent, especially regarding the Sunday surcharge.