federal palace hotel

Stopped into the Federal Hotel for lunch after visiting Kronosaurus Korner.They provide nice pub style meals which are reasonably priced.Staff were friendly and the service was prompt.Located about the mid point of town on the corner of Harris and Goldring Street, opposite the Post Office.

It was 50c in the shade when we left the dinosaurs. We walked into the pub and had a cold beer, and another and an other. It was the place to be.

Great old outback pub. Beers cold and cheap, food was great. The girls working the bar were fabulous. They are predominantly backpackers so the bar ramps up later at night with the music up. Had a really good time here.

Went here as for a quick meal and a few drinks on a road trip, would not recommend to my worst enemy. The food came out cold and they forgot a meal when we tried to approach them about the forgotten meal the bar staff would not acknowledge us. 20 minutes of direct eye contact and saying “excuse me” the staff still wouldn’t talk to us. However I learned a small trick if you get a large sum of cash and place it on the counter then slam a glass on top of the pile the staff will then accept your existence and respond to basic questions. Ended up getting another meal for the person they forgot 3 doors down the road, might be worth checking that place out first.

We visited this pub for another taste of great country hospitality. The beer was cold and served with a smile & a chat around the bar. The counter meals are cheap but excellent ( and huge).