Caledonian Inn

Group of 5 at dinner last Saturday night- very busy. 4 of the meals were sufficient and of good quality, but the barramundi dish was meagre, very thin tail portion of about 100 grams at the most. Waitress invited feedback, so I mentioned the above, & she said she will tell the chef. The waitress didn’t return to report any response from the chef, so when I went to the counter to pay the account in full I enquired about the chefs reply. The same waitress responded with a wry smile that he’ll “make it up next time…” Not good enough, because there won’t be a next time.

We waited several minutes whilst the barman was engrossed in his phone. My husband had to leave the bar and find the entrance to the opposite bar to draw his attention. He was completely unapologetic.

The Caledonian Inn is an iconic local pub, with a great bar and beer garden offering genuine “country pub” hospitality and ambience (an open fire in the bar on a cold night😊). Last October, I stayed here - in one of the “ye olde” pub bedrooms above the pub; they offer more modern accommodations as well. This was a pleasant experience. The room, although small, had clean and comfortable bedding. The shared bathroom facilities were clean and modern. They have a common room and an outdoor sitting area; during my visit, these were quiet. The hotel is well located in the Main Street, and a short walk from the beach. If you’re staying in Robe, this is a good place to visit, whether to patronize for a drink or for overnight accommodation. During my stay, they recommended I have breakfast at the adjacent Drift Cafe - this was a good recommendation: I had a nice breakfast, including an excellent coffee! Well worth your consideration