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Lock 'n' Load Bistro

142 Boundary St | West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
+61 7 3844 0142
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Ranked #436 of 1,426 restaurants in Brisbane
Price range: RM47 - RM106
Cuisines: Vegetarian, Australian, International, Gastropub
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Brisbane, Australia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

After seeing the queue outside Gunshop on Saturday morning, we wandered up the road & ended up at Lock n Load. Although I've been for drinks a few times, I've never eaten here. What a pleasant surprise! The staff are friendly, the outdoor area out back is lovely & the food...fabulous! I had the Vegie Loaded (with Chorizo on the... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This place is really expensive for what it is. I remember when they had hearty servings of tasty breakfasts that were simple, good value. Now, the meals have pretty much stayed the same but the prices have increased hugely. The menu is pretty unimaginative (steak and chips for lunch... and not even a decent cut of steak) Their fish dish... More

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Brisbane
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Found the service to be very slow. It was good when we first arrived but as soon as the restaurant started to fill up, we were forgotten. My friend had the Gnocchi but it was cold and bland. My duck risotto was tasty & a decent size. Before we were even offered dessert we were given the bill which turned... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great food and good service. WE went on the way to a concert and the staff were very accommodating. My meal was outstanding.

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Brisbane, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I'd heard good things about this place and was looking forward to trying it. The service was terrible. I ordered a couple of drinks at the bar only to have the staff member commence a conversation with someone mid way through leaving me waiting to pay without any acknowledgment. We sat down and saw the waitress for the only time... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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119 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

I attended a summer function here using the outdoor seating area and bar. It was quite hot for lunch despite being undercover though. Staff were friendly and attentive which helped. Despite pre-ordering the meals they did not come out at the same time which fractured the experience. Portion size did not meet expectations for the per head price either. We... More

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See 15 more reviews by Pendooly for Brisbane
Victoria, Beau Vallon, Seychelles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This is a terrific venue in cosmopolitan West End. The whole vibe here is generally different, and in a good way too. The music, always a treat. Last I went it was jazzy 70's percussion and then Sinatra. A great change. The bar and food menu is more than enough to make one salivate in anticipation, and the prices are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Lock 'n' Load reminds me of cafes in Europe. You can have a beer or wine while your friend drinks a hot chocolate without feeling embarrassed. The staff are excellent. There is often a band playing in the evening and Sunday afternoon.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Met friends for dinner mid-week. The restaurant was not at all busy, however our starters order for bread and dips still had not arrived after more than 45 minutes from when we ordered it. When we enquired we were told that it had been taken to another table by mistake, and then we had to wait another 20 minutes (for... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Went here because elf the good ratings on the place but found the for the price of the food and the service it was below average. Most of the staff were poorly dressed and the portions sizes weren't much either. We had steak and duck. Both meats were lovely, though the servings with it was poor. The duck came with... More

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