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Harvey Road Tavern
Harvey Road Tavern
Harvey Road Tavern
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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HARVEY ROAD TAVERN

(5.0 Score)
1 Harvey Road, Clinton,
Gladstone QLD 4680 Directions

Since 1904

Specialty:

✓ Cocktails ✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Starters ✓ Light Meals ✓ Steak Toppers ✓ Pasta ✓ Mixed Grill Skewers ✓ American Bourbon Pork Ribs ✓ Fish ✓ Buffalo Wings ✓ BBQ Pork Ribs ✓ Caesar ✓ Garlic Prawns ✓ Crispy Skin Pork Belly ✓ Custard Pork Rib Eye ✓ Battered Fish ✓ Chicken Nuggets and Bowl of Chips

“The Harvey Road Tavern's team is passionate about serving high-quality food and drinks at reasonable prices. The bar features a large public bar filled with various refreshing beverages, a massive stage for live music performances and entertainment with big-name acts appearing regularly, sports viewing on the big screens, pool tables, and an outdoor patio. The Harvey Road Tavern has two private function rooms providing for small to large events. The bar seats 250 people and has a casual atmosphere for lunch and dinner seven days a week. The Harvey Road Tavern aims to ensure a great experience every time you visit the bar. This bar boasts that it is perfect for celebrating birthdays, wedding parties, engagements, or Christmas parties. The bar offers views of Gladstone's famous Marley Brown Oval football field.

2025 Update: Harvey Road Tavern also provides dine-in services and free parking.”

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Price:

Breads
Garlic Bread (V) $10.5
Bruschetta (V)(Cn) $18.0
Best Of Everything (Cn) $48.0
Salad
Caesar Salad $24.5
Warm Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (V)(Cn) $23.0
The Tav’S Haloumi Salad $24.0
Add A Topper
Grilled Chicken $6.0
Salt & Pepper Calamari (Gr) $6.0
Grilled Prawns (Gr) $10.0
Beer Battered Onion Rings (V) $4.0
2x Fried Eggs $4.0
White Rice $5.0
Snacks
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings (Df)(Gr) 12kg $18.0
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings (Df)(Gr) 1kg $29.0
Salt & Pepper Calamari (Gr)(Df) $18.0
Pumpkin Feta & Thyme Arancini (V) $18.0
Southern Fried Chicken Bites $18.0
Sweet Potato Fries (Gr) $11.0
Burgers & Sandwiches
Cheeseburger $24.5
The Tav’S Chicken Burger $24.5
Steak Sandwich $25.5
Pub Favourites
Stir-Fry Noodles $24.0
Chicken Parmigiana $30.0
Classic Chicken Schnitzel $26.5
Fish & Chips (Gr) $27.0
Pistachio Crumbed Lamb Rump $36.0
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Contact:

07 4978 7102

Mon-Sun: 10am - 4am

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Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar
Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar
Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar
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6+ YEARS IN TBR
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LIGHTBOX ESPRESSO & WINE BAR

(4.9 Score)
56 Goondoon Street,
Gladstone QLD 4680 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Bundaberg Up ✓ Bundaberg Red ✓ Mount Gay Eclipse ✓ Bundaberg Select Vat ✓ Pampero Especial ✓ Havana Club Anejo Especial ✓ Bundaberg Small Batch ✓ Ron Zacapa XO ✓ Captain Morgan ✓ Captain Morgan Tropical ✓ Sailor Jerry ✓ Kraken ✓ Husk Spiced Bam Bam Rum and Plantation Stiggins Pineapple

“Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar offers French champagne, premium spirits, cocktails, and the best local and imported beers. Since opening in 2014, Lightbox has become famous for its excellent service, carefully handmade range of wines, bespoke cocktails and delicious food options. This bar is located at Gladstone’s recently re-developed entertainment precinct; Lightbox is the perfect place for a pre-show drink, lazy weekend breakfast, or chilled Sunday session, enjoying live music performances in the garden or courtyard. Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar is open for breakfast and lunch on Sunday and Monday, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Lightbox also provides catering services for special functions, events, or private parties. They also have a Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet.

2025 Update: They also provide vegetarian-friendly, Vegan options, and gluten-free options.”

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Champagne & Sparkling
Moores Creek Sparkling Brut South East Sa $39
Rapture Sparkling Brut Clare Valley Sa $39
Villa Santi Il Fresco Prosecco Veneto Italy $55
Bird In Hand Sparkling Adelaide Hills Sa $65
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne France $95
Veuve Clicquot Champagne France $125
White
Mt Trio Moscato Great Southern Wa $39
Moore’S Creek Sauvignon Blanc South East Sa $39
Bladen Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Nz $50
Spring Seed Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Mclaren Vale Sa $39
Little Angels Pinot Gris Marlborough Nz $45
La Villa Pinot Grigio Italy $50
D’Arenberg Stump Jump Chardonnay Mclaren Vale Sa $39
Ocean Eight Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula Vic $75
Frankland Estate Rock Gully Riesling Frankland River Wa $48
Rosé
Little Angel Pinot Noir Rosé Marlborough Nz $45
Bird In Hand Rosé Adelaide Hills Sa $55
Bouchard Aine & Fils Rosé Beaune France $65

Contact:

07 4972 2698

Sun-Thu: 7am - 2pm
Fri & Sat: 7am - 12am

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Auckland House
Auckland House
Auckland House
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AUCKLAND HOUSE

(4.8 Score)
60 Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central,
Gladstone QLD 4680 Directions

Since 2020

Specialty:

✓ Vodka O ✓ Smirnoff Red ✓ Stolichnaya ✓ Vodka and ✓ Ketel One ✓ Smirnoff Double Black ✓ Belvedere ✓ Ciroc ✓ Grey Goose ✓ Tito's Handmade ✓ U'luvka ✓ Crystal Head ✓ Gordon's ✓ Gordon's Pink Gin ✓ Beefeater ✓ Billy Goat Gin ✓ Tanqueray ✓ Bombay ✓ Tanqueray No. 10 ✓ Malfy ✓ Malfy Gin Rosa ✓ Roku Japanese Gin ✓ Hendrick's ✓ Blind Tiger (Organic) ✓ Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin ✓ Ink Gin ✓ Gin Mare and Roque Society

“Auckland House presents a laid-back appeal and a lively atmosphere while overlooking the ocean. Auckland House has a warm, welcoming feel and charm, matched with exceptional dining areas. You can enjoy the special combination of water views, fresh drinks and great food with the people you love. They’re open 7 days a week, with breakfast served from 7 am and an all-day dining menu from 11 am. Their Auckland House menu is a tropics-inspired menu of seafood, shareable treats and reimagined classics paired with delectable drinks. Their menu showcases the best local and freshest vegetables, with a marked focus on seafood. They are situated by the ocean, after all.

2025 Update: They also provide their services to special occasions, larger groups and functions at Auckland House.”

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License ABN 41 639 034 012

Price:

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Bar Nuts Vg, Gf, Df $9
House Olives Vg, Gf, Df $12
Garlic Bread V, Gfo, Dfo $14
Add Cheese $2
Add Cheese And Bacon $3
Puff Bread V, Vg, Df $16
Add Burrata
Oysters Gf, Df 6 For $27 9 For $38 12 For $49
Kilpatrick Oysters Gf, Df 6 For $33 9 For $44 12 For $55
Prawns On Ice Gf, Df 250g $27 500g $45
Salt And Pepper Calamari Gf, Of $18
Pig Wings Gf, Ofo $19
Buffalo Chicken Wings Gf, Dfo 500g $17 1kg $27
Barra Wings Gf, Df $16
Spring Rolls (3) Vg $11
Potato Fries V, Gf, Of $14
Sweet Potato Fries V, Gf, Of $14
Cheese And Charcuterie Board Gfo $44
Mains
Beef Nachos Vo, Vgo, Gf, Dfo $24
Calamari, Chips And Salad Gf, Df $25
Market Fish And Chips Dfo $26
Chicken Parmigiana $28
Chicken Stir Fry Gf, Df $29
Add Prawns Gf, Df
Fish Of The Day Gf, Ofo $38
Add Creamy Garlic Prawns
Garlic Prawns $38
Baby Back Ribs Gf, Of Half $34 Full $48
Rump

Contact:

07 4972 0420

Mon-Sun: 7am - Late

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HARVEY ROAD TAVERN REVIEWS

I come fairly regularly, and always find the food very nice and consistent. Meals come out very quick. The staff are always well presented and friendly, and always make sure we are satisfied. Venue is always clean and tidy.

Awesome dinner Menu on offer at Harvey Road Tavern for Mother’s Day 2023. As always, delicious food at reasonable prices, great staff, prompt service with a smile and a well-cared for clean environment. Never disappointed at our “go to” eatery for consistency all around.

HRT have upgraded their steak sandwich, its now a steak works burger at no extra cost. Way to go guys! Great place for dinner and a couple of drinks, really friendly staff always make it a good night out!

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LIGHTBOX ESPRESSO & WINE BAR REVIEWS

I dined here twice in the same day. Really enjoyed the breakfast so I came back for lunch. Both meals were great, and really well presented. I found the menu to be well priced, and enjoyed the atmosphere. This place would be hard to beat, so I'll be back again tomorrow.

Nice spot looking down the hill over the bay. The avo smash was nice with pumpkin seeds and good bread. The big breakfast was delicious, loved the mushrooms and beans.

Great atmosphere & polite staff. It’s a great spot for couple of drinks in the evening, and a hangover coffee catch up the next morning. Quite reasonably priced as well, which is a plus!

AUCKLAND HOUSE REVIEWS

Auckland House in Gladstone exceeded all expectations! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance had such a good vibe. Plus, the stunning view added an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal with friends or a romantic dinner with a view, Auckland House is the perfect spot. I highly recommend it for anyone craving great food, good vibes, and a beautiful setting!

Awesome experience here. View spectacular food amazing and service excellent!! Wish we lived here to be able to enjoy this fantastic place. One of the best meals we have had since being in Queensland!!! Awesome job to all the staff!!

Great place to go for a coffee or a drink or a late afternoon meal or early dinner. The restaurant/brewery is open 7 days a week from 7am through to 12 am. Whilst sitting outside you have an amazing view of the harbour and surrounds. Comprehensive menu for both meals and drinks. Also well priced. When in Gladstone, pop in and check them out.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HARVEY ROAD TAVERN Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LIGHTBOX ESPRESSO & WINE BAR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Emblem: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Service Diversification: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

AUCKLAND HOUSE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10