flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Flag, I know you like figures and statistics, could you have a look through this post and come up with some figures for the numbers of the folk whom say they have no problem with finding meals at decent prices against those whom say they can't? and once you have collated such figures can you advise if you accept them as being reasonable or have been manipulated to suit an agenda? Anyway you are in QLD, so clueless on the matter from a ground level, although I accept you are supporting your fellow Yorkshire born poster, whom angers with ease at what she regards as the simplest viewed slight against Perth . Which in itself is highly amusing. The other poster as own issues and best left at that. As you may have noted if we were talking of dinning out experiences here in Perth, it is not only cost alone, but the entire experience. Of course fairer priced cuisine would go towards arresting comments of a further negative nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 We used to got to a really nice little restaurant in Kings Park - very good food, good service and reasonably priced. Is it still in existence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'd say the numbers are bored of trying to argue with you about it, and are just getting on with other things. But it's almost 3PM, so time I went and got and $8 beer, followed by a $2 train ride home. Those being the official results. No arguing because there is no argument to be made. Perth in nearly most everything is over priced. Are you on a pension? Only two sections charge $2. Not one of the popular inner city pubs then, I imagine for $8. Unless Happy Hour. Beats me why so many in denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Where? Albion hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anyway you are in QLD, so clueless on the matter from a ground level, although I accept you are supporting your fellow Yorkshire born poster, whom angers with ease at what she regards as the simplest viewed slight against Perth . Which in itself is highly amusing. The other poster as own issues and best left at that. As you may have noted if we were talking of dinning out experiences here in Perth, it is not only cost alone, but the entire experience. Of course fairer priced cuisine would go towards arresting comments of a further negative nature. Flag I am not exactly clueless, I am picking up a lot of information on the subject from this thread, I also googled up in the Perth area one place to eat which provided a decent priced meal and I posted that menu. Now you may call me a sheep ( I am not a Yorkshire farmer by the way) but I am tending to side on the majority of posters about this, but then I would also have sided with them if they were tending to agree with you too. I am in complete ignorance as to where any of the posters originate, so cannot understand how I can be supporting or even shown support for that matter, any particular poster. Could it be that you feel you are losing and feel you have to stoop a little low? surprising if so as it is not your style really is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 V decent but cheapish. Its not that hard to find I'm a foodie from way back, which is why I take the issue of eating out somewhat seriously. Good quality and value is very hard to find in Perth and WA in general. I eat out a lot though far less than in the past due to poor value. I have on record some seven eight restaurants dined in within WA since 1999. That is far from all, but just the ones I have recorded on quality, presentation, price, service ambiance and overall impression .Some no longer exist. In fact many from earlier times have folded. It is hard work and hard to make a living. I write restaurant reviews and have done for many years. There is a sameness in much of the offerings. Not enough daring. Perhaps Perth is too conservative to be too daring. Rents charged for the premises are incredibly high here to turn a profit. Hence limits individual desires to offer more diversity. Stay with the tried and tested. Prices are often reflected on the high rents and poor patronage in many establishments during the week. Others pure greed. Perth is not a foodies city, although redeemably well catered in the number of eating houses. Melbourne ranks head and shoulders above Perth. And cheaper. It could be a bigger population with more tending to go out more frequently during the week. Anyway there is more than food in regards to Perth's high prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Albion hotel Have been to the Albion once and also the comedy club opposite a couple of times. Google maps says the Albion is a "Laid back pub with smart Bistro inside" true or not? Pubs are a rip off so generally do not go to them just for a quick drink. Cost me more for a glass of coke than it did for a schooner of beer and in more than one pub too! Anyhow enjoy your drink and don't let me put you off:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 $6 pint today. That too rich for a Yorkshireman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Flag I am not exactly clueless, I am picking up a lot of information on the subject from this thread, I also googled up in the Perth area one place to eat which provided a decent priced meal and I posted that menu. Now you may call me a sheep ( I am not a Yorkshire farmer by the way) but I am tending to side on the majority of posters about this, but then I would also have sided with them if they were tending to agree with you too.I am in complete ignorance as to where any of the posters originate, so cannot understand how I can be supporting or even shown support for that matter, any particular poster. Could it be that you feel you are losing and feel you have to stoop a little low? surprising if so as it is not your style really is it? How can I possibly be losing on the fact that prices in Perth are too high. Perth restaurants are as a rule charging too much. Prices may be turning around in certain establishments but not enough yet to really make a difference. I have acknowledged there are lunch specials but dinning out at night, to which we have done twice in the past ten nights remains a costly experience. You would really need to be here on the ground to comment any further to be taken with any degree of seriousness. I would not think to comment on Brisbane food prices, although I would on the city overall. Well aware you would have sided with the alternative brigade on here, regardless of belief, which further diminishes any argument on your part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 $6 pint today. That too rich for a Yorkshireman? I expect anymore other than the other is buying would be overwhelming .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have to agree that there are no bargains to be had in Perth if you want evening 'fine dining' apart from with the Entertainment Book. Eating out at night (on a night of your choice) ie no 'specials' can be a pricey experience. Asian or Italian is always cheaper (and nicer) than 'modern Australian' I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I expect anymore other than the other is buying would be overwhelming .. You are very hard to understand. Can't you use simple English ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 But is Perth a nice place or not So many on here seem to love it But It don't sounds like it if you listen to Flag So why would you live in a place you pull to pieces all the time? I'm confused.com I'm looking forward to seeing Perth at some time and I guess I'll be able to judge for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 But is Perth a nice place or not So many on here seem to love it But It don't sounds like it if you listen to Flag So why would you live in a place you pull to pieces all the time? I'm confused.com I'm looking forward to seeing Perth at some time and I guess I'll be able to judge for myself Perth is a fantastic place to live. Stating facts isn't pulling a place apart. Just acknowledgement of the way it is for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Grocery prices are good depending on outlet shopped at. I've been to the massive spudshed in Innaloo today (first time) Got some bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I still haven't experienced a schooner. Is it bigger than a middie? we only had pints, middies and handles. I buy wine here because last time I asked how much vodka was it was more expensive and wine has more of a effect on me.. Typical backpacker :laugh: A NSW schooner is the metric equivalent of 3/4 of a pint I think. It's what you get served with if you don't specify otherwise. We have middies here which are half a pint, some pubs (mostly in the centre) serve pints if you ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Its a boring place and I don't know why they don't do a bit more in the evenings, they can't all be down the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Its a boring place and I don't know why they don't do a bit more in the evenings, they can't all be down the beach. Perth has lots going on in the evenings....been to lots of concerts, bands, singers, comedians etc. but you know what, getting home from work, heading down to the beach with a picnic or a takeaway and just sitting watching the sunset, listening to the waves is priceless:jiggy:and something I couldn't do in the UK, so will make the most of it while here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 God it's awesome isn't it Fi. So much choice. Just need more hours in day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 God it's awesome isn't it Fi. So much choice. Just need more hours in day Just had our fourth Xmas/new year here. Can't believe where time has gone. if you can't find joy in the beautiful nature we have around us then its not for you:wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just had our fourth Xmas/new year here. Can't believe where time has gone. if you can't find joy in the beautiful nature we have around us then its not for you:wubclub: I agree. Blows me away. Love it here. 7 years next week for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Its a boring place and I don't know why they don't do a bit more in the evenings, they can't all be down the beach. No there not. They are in front of the TV or on the computer. Not forgetting early to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I agree. Blows me away. Love it here. 7 years next week for us Happy Aus anniversary:notworthy: makes you wonder though about the gloom and doom posters:swoon: do they ever actually go out and about, or is better just to sit listing all the bad stuff, which may or may not even happen. live your life today, you might be dead tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Perth has lots going on in the evenings....been to lots of concerts, bands, singers, comedians etc. but you know what, getting home from work, heading down to the beach with a picnic or a takeaway and just sitting watching the sunset, listening to the waves is priceless:jiggy:and something I couldn't do in the UK, so will make the most of it while here Obviously there are things you couldn't do in the UK . The thread is not about the boredom or not of Perth but the cost here. All things mentioned in above post are possible but hardly Perth unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Obviously there are things you couldn't do in the UK . The thread is not about the boredom or not of Perth but the cost here. All things mentioned in above post are possible but hardly Perth unique. But the best things in life are free Flag. I firmly believe that and in Perth....only limit is your imagination and energy levels. It's a good place to live on a budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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