Barrel & Cruse Bistro

4.0 ( 276 reviews )
$20–40
50 Giles St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
+61 476 556 771
At Barrel & Cruse Bistro, located in the heart of Katherine, dining transcends beyond mere meals—it's an experience. This vibrant bistro celebrates culinary diversity with a menu featuring everything from tantalizing Cajun Spiced Salmon to comforting Chicken Biryani. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, enhanced by live music and accommodating amenities, ensuring everyone—from families to food enthusiasts—feels at home. Guests rave about the inviting outdoor seating and engaging host, Harvey, who brings joy to every dining experience. Whether savoring a special Angus Eye Fillet Surf Turf or enjoying happy-hour cocktails, Barrel & Cruse Bistro promises a memorable culinary journey.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has live music
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts cheques
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Barrel & Cruse Bistro

Sue Jackson
Mar 24,2025
Terrific food - we ordered off the specials board (the alternate menu) which has several delicious Indian dishes. Enjoyed talking to Harvey who is an engaging host. Best food in Katherine. Came 3 times over 10 days . We will be back.
Diana Picciau
Mar 11,2025
I definitely recommend eating at Barrel & Cruse, not only they have a great and varied menu, the food is also delicious, even my sides (veggies and sweet potatoes fries) were excellent! This restaurant is also family owned and run, which in my opinion is an added bonus. The night we went (Friday), there was also live music, the guy playing was very good as well.
Scott Mander
Mar 1,2025
Great experience, thanks!!Busy place and for good reasons, staff are great and friendly, indoor or outdoor dining is great and lastly but most importantly the food is fantastic. Huge selection, well priced & great beers on tap to top it off.This is one of the best, if not the best place to eat in town
Nikki Pomare
Feb 26,2025
We just arrived in Katherine and found this little hidden treasure. Food was absolutely delicious creamy mashed potato, Fresh perfectly cooked Veggies, beef parmigiana amazing Porterhouse cooked perfectly mushroom gravy. Service fast and friendly.Delish!! …
Sarah Harrison
Feb 20,2025
Came here with my parents and we ordered garlic bread, scotch fillet, fish and chips and the chicken biryani. The food was all delicious and the service was extremely fast, friendly and delightful. Thank you very much to Harvey and the amazing chef!
Sarah Wahltinez
Feb 19,2025
Great place to stop for a meal - it's mid range in price and has a diverse menu including a few vegetarian offerings. The naan tasted store bought which was disappointing but everything else was good! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a playground space for kids to play.
Lewis Burnett
Jan 5,2025
Best curry in the NT !Both the Butter Chicken and the Chicken Biryani were absolutely brilliant. Authentic flavours, massive serving sizes and delivered with a smile!Refreshing to see this type of food in a country town such as Katherine where other restaurants put in the absolute bare minimum effort and still charge the same.5/5 will recommend to anyone passing through
Sandra Miles
Jan 1,2025
Yummy Chicken Biriyani and a dhal meal with roti and pappadum. Great flavours! Unfortunately the place was empty at lunchtime but worth a visit

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