What should I order at Uncles Tavern?
Uncles Tavern
Cauliflower Steak
Mentioned multiple times for its excellent presentation and perfect cooking, with reviewers highlighting its impressive taste and the chef's personal care.
Kangaroo Steak
Recommended for its beautiful presentation and perfect flavors, with a notable variation in sides that was appreciated by diners.
Beef Ribs
Described as the best ever eaten, offered at great value, and praised especially on Monday specials.
Buffalo Wings
Called some of the best buffalo wings in ages, enjoyed alongside a great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Barramundi Steak
Highly praised for being absolutely delicious, with multiple mentions of grilled barramundi as a standout dish.
Chicken Schnitzel
Recommended as a classic Australian pub meal, with compliments on taste and portion size.
Pie of the Day (Chicken and Leek)
Mentioned positively as part of a great food selection, appreciated for its flavor.
Prawn Pasta
Enjoyed by diners as part of a varied menu, noted for being delicious.
Location details
20a Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, AU
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11 PM |
About Uncles Tavern
Uncles Tavern is a bar and restaurant in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, with a casual atmosphere and a focus on pub meals, drinks, and socialising. Reviewers consistently praise the schnitzel, steak dishes, and other hearty mains like beef ribs, barramundi steak, cauliflower steak, and chicken and leek pie. The venue also gets strong feedback for friendly staff, good bar service, and a lively setting with karaoke, pool, sports, and live entertainment. It is priced at A$20-40 and is noted for generous portions and reasonable value.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Uncles Tavern known for?
Uncles Tavern is best known for schnitzel and other solid Aussie pub meals, especially steak dishes, beef ribs, and chicken schnitzel. Reviewers also mention cauliflower steak, barramundi steak, and chicken and leek pie as standouts, with generous portions and good value often called out.
What dishes are most recommended at Uncles Tavern?
The most recommended dishes include schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, beef ribs, cauliflower steak, barramundi steak, and the pie of the day, especially the chicken and leek pie. Reviews also mention steak, salmon, prawn pasta, and a $10 pizza, with several people noting the meals are large and satisfying.
What is the atmosphere like at Uncles Tavern?
The vibe is casual, pub-like, and social, with space to sit and chat, bar service, and entertainment like karaoke, pool, sports on TV, trivia night, and live music. Reviewers describe it as a good place to meet locals and groups, while the solo-dining tag also fits the relaxed, self-service setup.
Is Uncles Tavern good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe the food as reasonably priced with big servings, and the listed price range is A$20-40. Specific examples include a $25 beef ribs special on Mondays and a $10 pizza, both mentioned alongside comments about strong value and filling portions.
How busy does Uncles Tavern get, and what should I expect when it is crowded?
It can get very busy at peak times, and one review mentioned waiting for a buzzer before food was ready. Even when the pub was flat out, reviewers said the kitchen still handled the rush well, though food is self-service and needs to be collected at the counter.
Is parking available at Uncles Tavern?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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