Comments on: NOT: Fifth Element Bar and Cellar, 1b/188 Grey St, South Brisbane http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/ The decisive guide to Brisbane Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: jesscresswell http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 jesscresswell Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:05:47 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-1641 Im sorry you had a less than wonderful time at 5th .. I found them while studying at tafe 5 years ago , thank goodness and have frequented the establishment ever since ..(Im now studying for my cert IV in patisserie and Diploma of Hospitality ) I have always been waited on beautifully , have been given wonderful advice on wine and beer choices to match my food and if I buy a bottle or two of wine to take home I feel confident that 'my' sommelier knows my palate and has never recommended a bad wine ... Im lucky but I'm also from the hospitality industry so understand when people run out of things or new staff make mistakes .. its life !! People have become so over the top in their judgements thanks to reality tv and have no idea what goes on behind the scenes ... I know every restaurant ( including michelin starred ones ) can run a bad service depending on whats happening for all their staff , produce fluctuations , orders not turning up , the temperature , how busy /no days off in 2 weeks theyve had etc etc etc and I know that 5th try very hard to make a consistent product that suits their market .. and they do it well backing it up with great service .. and some "in training service " which is still acceptable . comparing them to melbourne's arrogance is just wrong .. If ive ever had a problem there, someone has FIXED IT WITH A SMILE ;) try the new menu ... yum yum yum Im sorry you had a less than wonderful time at 5th .. I found them while studying at tafe 5 years ago , thank goodness and have frequented the establishment ever since ..(Im now studying for my cert IV in patisserie and Diploma of Hospitality ) I have always been waited on beautifully , have been given wonderful advice on wine and beer choices to match my food and if I buy a bottle or two of wine to take home I feel confident that ‘my’ sommelier knows my palate and has never recommended a bad wine … Im lucky but I’m also from the hospitality industry so understand when people run out of things or new staff make mistakes .. its life !! People have become so over the top in their judgements thanks to reality tv and have no idea what goes on behind the scenes … I know every restaurant ( including michelin starred ones ) can run a bad service depending on whats happening for all their staff , produce fluctuations , orders not turning up , the temperature , how busy /no days off in 2 weeks theyve had etc etc etc and I know that 5th try very hard to make a consistent product that suits their market .. and they do it well backing it up with great service .. and some “in training service ” which is still acceptable . comparing them to melbourne’s arrogance is just wrong .. If ive ever had a problem there, someone has FIXED IT WITH A SMILE ;) try the new menu … yum yum yum

]]> By: CazM http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 CazM Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:47:15 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-1581 Hi Sally, Thanks for your comments. The reviews we post on bnehotornot are a reflection of the experience we have at a specific point in time and our account of 5th Element reflects an honest opinion that was unfortunately less positive than your own. But we don't expect our readers to treat our opinion as gospel or as the final word! So thanks very much for letting us know about your posgood time at 5th Element, this will help our readers make a well informed decision! Hi Sally,
Thanks for your comments. The reviews we post on bnehotornot are a reflection of the experience we have at a specific point in time and our account of 5th Element reflects an honest opinion that was unfortunately less positive than your own. But we don’t expect our readers to treat our opinion as gospel or as the final word! So thanks very much for letting us know about your posgood time at 5th Element, this will help our readers make a well informed decision!

]]> By: Sally http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 Sally Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:51:48 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-1580 I am absolutely shocked by your review! I go to 5th Element once a month and receive nothing but the best service. I dont think the food is over priced for an establisment like that, for its location and for the excellent service provided by the bar and wait staff. It is unfortunate that you had a bad experience but perhaps JH is right, maybe the ship Inn or Fox hotel would have been better suited for you and your colleagues. It is just such a shame to see that 5th Element is up here as "not hot". Quite the contrary actually and I highly reccomend it! I am absolutely shocked by your review! I go to 5th Element once a month and receive nothing but the best service. I dont think the food is over priced for an establisment like that, for its location and for the excellent service provided by the bar and wait staff. It is unfortunate that you had a bad experience but perhaps JH is right, maybe the ship Inn or Fox hotel would have been better suited for you and your colleagues. It is just such a shame to see that 5th Element is up here as “not hot”. Quite the contrary actually and I highly reccomend it!

]]> By: CazM http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-673 CazM Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:44:17 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-673 Hi JH, Glad to hear you had a really good time there. I suspect I got them on a bad day and to be honest, 5th element has a whole lot of appeal and a generally good vibe. I have been back a couple of times since my review and I have to say they were good times :-) Hi JH, Glad to hear you had a really good time there. I suspect I got them on a bad day and to be honest, 5th element has a whole lot of appeal and a generally good vibe. I have been back a couple of times since my review and I have to say they were good times :-)

]]> By: JH http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-670 JH Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:17:15 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-670 I went here about 2 months ago with my partner, his best mate and his girlfriend after dinner at Ginga. In our mid to late 20s and myself not quite dressed for the occassion (casual), we experienced exceptional service. I went to sample a French white (sav blanc?) but the self dispensing machine wasn't working so the bar manager gave me a full glass for free. Very nice drop even if it was free. The bar manager entertained the boys about the merits of each of reds, even allowing a free taste of the Penfolds Grange. The staff were bubbly and friendly and they were even dancing along to the background music! I'm pleasantly surprised seeing the bar staff enjoying their job, it's so rare these days to see that. About six wines later, we left very happy customers. I love that venues are upping the ante in Brisbane, I hate having to handover my hard earned cash for a mediocre bar or dining experience! If your clients wanted simple grazing fare, maybe one of the others like the Ship Inn or Fox Hotel would have been a better bet? I went here about 2 months ago with my partner, his best mate and his girlfriend after dinner at Ginga.

In our mid to late 20s and myself not quite dressed for the occassion (casual), we experienced exceptional service. I went to sample a French white (sav blanc?) but the self dispensing machine wasn’t working so the bar manager gave me a full glass for free. Very nice drop even if it was free.

The bar manager entertained the boys about the merits of each of reds, even allowing a free taste of the Penfolds Grange.

The staff were bubbly and friendly and they were even dancing along to the background music! I’m pleasantly surprised seeing the bar staff enjoying their job, it’s so rare these days to see that.

About six wines later, we left very happy customers.

I love that venues are upping the ante in Brisbane, I hate having to handover my hard earned cash for a mediocre bar or dining experience!

If your clients wanted simple grazing fare, maybe one of the others like the Ship Inn or Fox Hotel would have been a better bet?

]]> By: Jetsetting Joyce http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Jetsetting Joyce Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:54:20 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-129 Hi Chrome Bar Stool Thanks for your comment - it must be doing something right as it's very popular. Unfortunately we just didn't have a great experience there. Jetsetting Joyce Hi Chrome Bar Stool

Thanks for your comment – it must be doing something right as it’s very popular. Unfortunately we just didn’t have a great experience there.

Jetsetting Joyce

]]> By: Chrome Bar Stool http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Chrome Bar Stool Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:14:44 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-116 Oh I've been to this bar. Me and my girlfriend went there once when we were at Australia last year. I really loved the place. It has such an awesome atmosphere. Even though the prices are a bit too high I really enjoyed my hangout. Oh I’ve been to this bar. Me and my girlfriend went there once when we were at Australia last year. I really loved the place. It has such an awesome atmosphere. Even though the prices are a bit too high I really enjoyed my hangout.

]]> By: Jetsetting Joyce http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Jetsetting Joyce Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:06:32 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-78 Hi Ally What did you have for dessert? How would you rate the rest of your meal? Jetsetting Joyce Hi Ally

What did you have for dessert? How would you rate the rest of your meal?

Jetsetting Joyce

]]> By: Ally (EatDrinkBrisbane) http://www.bnehotornot.com/element-bar-cellar-1b188-grey-st-south-brisbane/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Ally (EatDrinkBrisbane) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.bnehotornot.com/?p=478#comment-76 Aww that's a shame you had a less than stellar experience! I went there for dessert recently and I was seriously blown away-delicious and unique! Aww that’s a shame you had a less than stellar experience! I went there for dessert recently and I was seriously blown away-delicious and unique!

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