There's nothing like treating ourselves to a scrumptious meal at a fancy restaurant or a cosy pub — either alone or with friends and family. But with the cost of living and inflation skyrocketing, dining out is already a luxury many of us can't afford.

That's why it's important to make the most of those special occasions when we do get to indulge in a delicious meal. We want to make sure our hard-earned money is going towards an experience that's truly worth it.

Nothing is worse than paying top dollar for mediocre food that leaves us feeling disappointed or worse, hungry.

Unfortunately, this was the case for one unlucky diner in Australia.

They went to a local pub in South Australia with high hopes of enjoying a delicious meal, but what they got was a major letdown. And let's just say the price tag did NOT match the quality.

An Aussie diner was disappointed by the expensive Sunday Roast they received from a pub. Pictured on the right is a typical Sunday Roast meal. Credit: Reddit (left), Facebook (right).

Taking to the popular forum website Reddit, one customer complained about forking out almost $30 for a meal that left them seeing red. 'Absolutely pathetic excuse for a Sunday roast served at the Gawler Arms,' they said.

Venting their fury, the disgruntled patron shared a photo of their pub meal, and it's safe to say it's not exactly photo-worthy. With a questionable amount of gravy poured over beef and a side of lacklustre chips, it's no wonder they were left feeling ripped off.

But the real kicker? The Gawler Arms apparently charges a whopping 30% more on Thursdays through Sundays. Talk about a weekend tax! The frustrated customer paid $26.90 for what they described as 'cat food', and argued the salad bar wasn't even worth it.

It's hard to believe that a hotel with such a long history and glowing reviews online could serve up such a lacklustre meal. The Gawler Arms Hotel has been around since 1848 and boasts about serving up 'your favourite restaurant-style meals'.

The hotel's website goes on to say, 'We know the importance of great food and a good time, and that's why we pride ourselves on our delicious menu, making each dish with love.' It's a shame that love didn't seem to make it onto the plate for this customer's Sunday roast.

Listed under 'other favourites' on the hotel's menu is the 'Roast of the Day' which costs $19.90 from Monday to Wednesday and $26.90 on the other days of the week. Credit: Reddit.

It seems like this disgruntled customer is far from alone in their disappointment with the Gawler Arms' Sunday roast. Other Aussies were quick to chime in on their Reddit post, sharing their own thoughts on the meal.

One person didn't hold back, writing, 'That's disgusting. No roast potatoes, no vegetables at all. I bet the meat was cooked at least a day or two before and reheated in the microwave with a dab of water to keep it moist.'

Another commenter pointed out the obvious, saying, 'That's overpriced chips and gravy. Where's the roast, the veg?' A third person had a clever suggestion, joking, 'They should call it meat and chips to save confusion.'

But it's not just everyday Aussies who were disappointed - a former chef was also taken aback by the meal. 'This makes my blood pressure unsafe,' they wrote. Someone else even wondered if the workers were getting paid 30% more on the weekends, given the steep price hike for the meal.

The diner revealed they tried to make the best of a bad situation by asking to swap their chips for some roast potatoes. But, as they explained in their post, they were told no. Talk about adding insult to injury.

Key Takeaways

• A patron was up in arms over an expensive pub meal they've described as 'cat food' they bought at The Gawler Arms Hotel in South Australia.
• The meal was a $26.90 roast with copious amounts of gravy poured over beef and a disappointing serving of chips on the side.
• Reddit users reacted with extreme disappointment to the meal, noting its lack of traditional ingredients such as roast potatoes and vegetables.

Now, we're not exactly master chefs here at SDC, but we're pretty confident that you can whip up a way better Sunday roast at home than what this poor diner got served at the pub.

This beef is easy to prepare and makes for an easy and balanced dinner along with a steamed veggie bag. Credit: Woolworths.

We did a little digging and found that Woolies has a Cook Roast Beef With Onion & Garlic Gravy - and get this, it's already 500g and only costs $13. Even better, as of writing, it's on sale for just $9.50!

Just throw in some roasted potatoes and veggies of your choice, and voila - you've got yourself a delicious, home-cooked meal that we'd bet doesn't even cost you $20. The beef is already marinated, so you don't have to stress about the sauce. You can't beat that, right?

What do you think of this story, members? Is the Sunday Roast meal this diner got worth the $27 price tag? Or do you think it's a total rip-off? Have you had a similar experience where you received a meal way below your expectations?

Let us know in the comments below; we'd love to hear your stories!

 

[nanval53]

This is what I paid $25 for from a country hotel last year. Absolutely loved it.

 

[Marj53]

Nanval53 and that's what a roast meal should be !!! Plenty of veg and meat. Discard the corn though

 

[Bullwinkle]

Where is the roast carrot or pumpkin…all I can see is a couple of brown things in the top corner next to the meat, I am assuming they are potatoes. Cauliflower, peas and corn!!
Roast of any kind would be my least favourite meal!!
Everyone to their own though.

 

[mates]

Yep Ive been to this pub and its sad that they have to charge the price,, others in the area are fine,, maybe theyre not making enough on their pokies to navigate a income,, we wont go there again and then they have a silly Vietnamese takeaway place there in the pub,, they need a good overhall and then they will be right.

 

[Chris]

More like mystery meat & chips! And look at the price of a the crumbed Tofu for crying out loud. Absolutely disgraceful, NO excuse for this slop & prices. The Owners ought be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. Again I have need to say - greed is ugly!

 

[Aussie all the Way]

I would say they have NO Customers on Thursday to Sunday, I sure as hell would NOT pay those prices, and if I was served up that garbage that you got on the plate I would have walked to where the meals come out and asked to see the Chef if you can call him that, and tell him to eat the slop, and get my money back. The prices are not great on the other days either.

 

[Macarj]

This is what I paid $25 for from a country hotel last year. Absolutely loved it.

Most pub meals are really good I don't think that pub in Adelaide will last long if they keep that up

 

[Shane/#]

There's nothing like treating ourselves to a scrumptious meal at a fancy restaurant or a cosy pub — either alone or with friends and family. But with the cost of living and inflation skyrocketing, dining out is already a luxury many of us can't afford.

That's why it's important to make the most of those special occasions when we do get to indulge in a delicious meal. We want to make sure our hard-earned money is going towards an experience that's truly worth it.

Nothing is worse than paying top dollar for mediocre food that leaves us feeling disappointed or worse, hungry.

Unfortunately, this was the case for one unlucky diner in Australia.

They went to a local pub in South Australia with high hopes of enjoying a delicious meal, but what they got was a major letdown. And let's just say the price tag did NOT match the quality.

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An Aussie diner was disappointed by the expensive Sunday Roast they received from a pub. Pictured on the right is a typical Sunday Roast meal. Credit: Reddit (left), Facebook (right).

Taking to the popular forum website Reddit, one customer complained about forking out almost $30 for a meal that left them seeing red. 'Absolutely pathetic excuse for a Sunday roast served at the Gawler Arms,' they said.

Venting their fury, the disgruntled patron shared a photo of their pub meal, and it's safe to say it's not exactly photo-worthy. With a questionable amount of gravy poured over beef and a side of lacklustre chips, it's no wonder they were left feeling ripped off.

But the real kicker? The Gawler Arms apparently charges a whopping 30% more on Thursdays through Sundays. Talk about a weekend tax! The frustrated customer paid $26.90 for what they described as 'cat food', and argued the salad bar wasn't even worth it.

It's hard to believe that a hotel with such a long history and glowing reviews online could serve up such a lacklustre meal. The Gawler Arms Hotel has been around since 1848 and boasts about serving up 'your favourite restaurant-style meals'.

The hotel's website goes on to say, 'We know the importance of great food and a good time, and that's why we pride ourselves on our delicious menu, making each dish with love.' It's a shame that love didn't seem to make it onto the plate for this customer's Sunday roast.

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Listed under 'other favourites' on the hotel's menu is the 'Roast of the Day' which costs $19.90 from Monday to Wednesday and $26.90 on the other days of the week. Credit: Reddit.

It seems like this disgruntled customer is far from alone in their disappointment with the Gawler Arms' Sunday roast. Other Aussies were quick to chime in on their Reddit post, sharing their own thoughts on the meal.

One person didn't hold back, writing, 'That's disgusting. No roast potatoes, no vegetables at all. I bet the meat was cooked at least a day or two before and reheated in the microwave with a dab of water to keep it moist.'

Another commenter pointed out the obvious, saying, 'That's overpriced chips and gravy. Where's the roast, the veg?' A third person had a clever suggestion, joking, 'They should call it meat and chips to save confusion.'

But it's not just everyday Aussies who were disappointed - a former chef was also taken aback by the meal. 'This makes my blood pressure unsafe,' they wrote. Someone else even wondered if the workers were getting paid 30% more on the weekends, given the steep price hike for the meal.

The diner revealed they tried to make the best of a bad situation by asking to swap their chips for some roast potatoes. But, as they explained in their post, they were told no. Talk about adding insult to injury.

Key Takeaways

• A patron was up in arms over an expensive pub meal they've described as 'cat food' they bought at The Gawler Arms Hotel in South Australia.
• The meal was a $26.90 roast with copious amounts of gravy poured over beef and a disappointing serving of chips on the side.
• Reddit users reacted with extreme disappointment to the meal, noting its lack of traditional ingredients such as roast potatoes and vegetables.

Now, we're not exactly master chefs here at SDC, but we're pretty confident that you can whip up a way better Sunday roast at home than what this poor diner got served at the pub.

View attachment 15253

This beef is easy to prepare and makes for an easy and balanced dinner along with a steamed veggie bag. Credit: Woolworths.

We did a little digging and found that Woolies has a Cook Roast Beef With Onion & Garlic Gravy - and get this, it's already 500g and only costs $13. Even better, as of writing, it's on sale for just $9.50!

Just throw in some roasted potatoes and veggies of your choice, and voila - you've got yourself a delicious, home-cooked meal that we'd bet doesn't even cost you $20. The beef is already marinated, so you don't have to stress about the sauce. You can't beat that, right?

What do you think of this story, members? Is the Sunday Roast meal this diner got worth the $27 price tag? Or do you think it's a total rip-off? Have you had a similar experience where you received a meal way below your expectations?

Let us know in the comments below; we'd love to hear your stories!

That's absolute now,you can give them a real review of their garbage

 

[PepeLePew]

This is why I don't eat out, can cook much better meals myself at home.

 

[Lauren]

I would have made a scene and got my money back. I know you can cook cheaper at home but it is so nice to go out.

 

[Ricci]

I have had that roast beef from Woolies, very nice it was too. As I'm by myself it did for two days plus one lunchtime sandwich. Much better deal than going to that pub for dinner.

 

[Leigh adam]

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There's nothing like treating ourselves to a scrumptious meal at a fancy restaurant or a cosy pub — either alone or with friends and family. But with the cost of living and inflation skyrocketing, dining out is already a luxury many of us can't afford.

That's why it's important to make the most of those special occasions when we do get to indulge in a delicious meal. We want to make sure our hard-earned money is going towards an experience that's truly worth it.

Nothing is worse than paying top dollar for mediocre food that leaves us feeling disappointed or worse, hungry.

Unfortunately, this was the case for one unlucky diner in Australia.

They went to a local pub in South Australia with high hopes of enjoying a delicious meal, but what they got was a major letdown. And let's just say the price tag did NOT match the quality.

View attachment 15251

An Aussie diner was disappointed by the expensive Sunday Roast they received from a pub. Pictured on the right is a typical Sunday Roast meal. Credit: Reddit (left), Facebook (right).

Taking to the popular forum website Reddit, one customer complained about forking out almost $30 for a meal that left them seeing red. 'Absolutely pathetic excuse for a Sunday roast served at the Gawler Arms,' they said.

Venting their fury, the disgruntled patron shared a photo of their pub meal, and it's safe to say it's not exactly photo-worthy. With a questionable amount of gravy poured over beef and a side of lacklustre chips, it's no wonder they were left feeling ripped off.

But the real kicker? The Gawler Arms apparently charges a whopping 30% more on Thursdays through Sundays. Talk about a weekend tax! The frustrated customer paid $26.90 for what they described as 'cat food', and argued the salad bar wasn't even worth it.

It's hard to believe that a hotel with such a long history and glowing reviews online could serve up such a lacklustre meal. The Gawler Arms Hotel has been around since 1848 and boasts about serving up 'your favourite restaurant-style meals'.

The hotel's website goes on to say, 'We know the importance of great food and a good time, and that's why we pride ourselves on our delicious menu, making each dish with love.' It's a shame that love didn't seem to make it onto the plate for this customer's Sunday roast.

View attachment 15252

Listed under 'other favourites' on the hotel's menu is the 'Roast of the Day' which costs $19.90 from Monday to Wednesday and $26.90 on the other days of the week. Credit: Reddit.

It seems like this disgruntled customer is far from alone in their disappointment with the Gawler Arms' Sunday roast. Other Aussies were quick to chime in on their Reddit post, sharing their own thoughts on the meal.

One person didn't hold back, writing, 'That's disgusting. No roast potatoes, no vegetables at all. I bet the meat was cooked at least a day or two before and reheated in the microwave with a dab of water to keep it moist.'

Another commenter pointed out the obvious, saying, 'That's overpriced chips and gravy. Where's the roast, the veg?' A third person had a clever suggestion, joking, 'They should call it meat and chips to save confusion.'

But it's not just everyday Aussies who were disappointed - a former chef was also taken aback by the meal. 'This makes my blood pressure unsafe,' they wrote. Someone else even wondered if the workers were getting paid 30% more on the weekends, given the steep price hike for the meal.

The diner revealed they tried to make the best of a bad situation by asking to swap their chips for some roast potatoes. But, as they explained in their post, they were told no. Talk about adding insult to injury.

Key Takeaways

• A patron was up in arms over an expensive pub meal they've described as 'cat food' they bought at The Gawler Arms Hotel in South Australia.
• The meal was a $26.90 roast with copious amounts of gravy poured over beef and a disappointing serving of chips on the side.
• Reddit users reacted with extreme disappointment to the meal, noting its lack of traditional ingredients such as roast potatoes and vegetables.

Now, we're not exactly master chefs here at SDC, but we're pretty confident that you can whip up a way better Sunday roast at home than what this poor diner got served at the pub.

View attachment 15253

This beef is easy to prepare and makes for an easy and balanced dinner along with a steamed veggie bag. Credit: Woolworths.

We did a little digging and found that Woolies has a Cook Roast Beef With Onion & Garlic Gravy - and get this, it's already 500g and only costs $13. Even better, as of writing, it's on sale for just $9.50!

Just throw in some roasted potatoes and veggies of your choice, and voila - you've got yourself a delicious, home-cooked meal that we'd bet doesn't even cost you $20. The beef is already marinated, so you don't have to stress about the sauce. You can't beat that, right?

What do you think of this story, members? Is the Sunday Roast meal this diner got worth the $27 price tag? Or do you think it's a total rip-off? Have you had a similar experience where you received a meal way below your expectations?

Let us know in the comments below; we'd love to

 

[Skeeta22]

What a disgrace. Not by any stretch of the imagination could anyone call that a roast! If I'd been served that mess someone in the kitchen would have worn it!

 

[Shirley Sargent]

Try Yanchep Inn....Yanchep. W.A. You won't be disappointed.