Stray Neighbour Restaurant & Bar Preston

I had the burger here and it was seriously satisfying, juicy, flavourful and perfectly cooked, just the kind of dish to hit the spot when you’re craving something hearty. The flavours were well balanced, the bun was fresh, and every bite felt like a step above your usual pub burger. The ambience at Stray Neighbour is brilliant, a relaxed yet stylish gastropub space with great energy, perfect for anything from casual dinners to drinks with friends. There’s a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and the beer garden is such a nice touch on a sunny day. Plenty of local craft beers on tap and a thoughtful wine list make it easy to pair your meal beautifully too. What really stood out was how welcoming and neighbourly the whole place felt, modern but unpretentious, with friendly service and a vibe that makes you want to stay for another drink or dessert.

What a lovely little venue. Went to watch the footy with some mates and my 2 month old. Food was beautiful, staff & service very lovely and overall good vibes. I had the schnitzel with herbed butter and I reckon I could eat that every day. Will definitely be coming back to work my way down the food & beer menus.

The food was delicious and full of flavours. The restaurant was not overly busy but unfortunately the mains took a really long time to get to the table. Staff did everything to make us comfortable but the kitchen seems to be running behind.

We had our Christmas party here and the team at stray neighbour were so accomodating and so lovely and easy to work with. The space was beautiful and the food was phenomenal! I highly recommend this place both for functions and a nice dinner out. We were taken care of by yujn and porsh (sorry if the spelling is off) and both them and all the other staff were really on top of everything and very professional and really helped to make the night a massive hit for all of us. I will be back again.

Exceeded my expectations by far. The entire menu was absolutely delicious from the lychee cocktails to the yuzu labne focaccia to the lamb shoulder and vodka gnocchi. I couldn’t fault any of the flavours though the pasta was a little cold when it got to the table. The bread was on a complete other level of perfection to the point we had to order more despite being incredibly full. The butter it comes with is also insanely tasty. Highly recommend

Overall a nice experience. I have tried a few dishes here which were all full of flavour and the service was friendly. Weeknight specials are good value. The music is a bit loud inside. Definitely a good option for dinner/drinks in Preston.

I searched for burgers and steak in this area and this restaurant comes up, thought I give it a try. This restaurant do not have their name outside so took a while to find the place. A table of 6, a disappointing lunch for us, half of the specials are sold out, no burgers nor steak. Started w fries and foccacia. Was very bland and dense. Chicken parmigiana was below average , some sad salad no bacon, s alty topping and sauce. Basically red sauce on top of a soggy chicken. Whole fish at $42, comes with salad n fries, again tasting average. Gnocchi w pinenut and lotsa sauce,was OK, but kids didn't like it all. Overall wasn't the most enjoyable lunch. Staff was nice and helpful. Took a while for Mains to be served. This place is more suitable for drinks and casual bar catch up kinda place. Personal taste preference, I don't think I will recommend nor be back.

Attentive and caring service, delicious food and great music. We had the shared menu for two, definitely worth trying again. Lighting is slightly darker than I would have liked. It also got a little cold.

Visited 11 August and it was the worst service I have ever experienced. We booked a 7.30pm table and weren't told the kitchen closes at 8pm. About 10 minutes after ordering entrees and drinks one of the waiters came over and told us we had to order our dinner as the kitchen closed at 8pm for deep cleaning. After rushing our orders the food arrived and it was just about edible. It also took 15 minutes and several reminders to get the drinks ordered. The restaurant was quiet so should not have taken that long. The staff were rude and the service poor. The restaurant was supposed to close at 10pm and they took last orders for drinks at 9.15 and the staff were walking around in their coats from 9.30. I will never visit this restaurant again.

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We had the scallop and leek/gruyere croquettes. Loved the croquettes but the scallops were a little bland. The pasta special was orecchiette with pork/ fennel sausages and broccoli. It was delicious. We had hazelnut macaron, coffee poached pear and gingerbread ice-cream for dessert. It was nice and we liked that it wasn't overly sweet. They have a great range of drinks to choose from as well. This place has a good atmosphere and the staff are really friendly. Look forward to coming back.

Spacious place to hang out in Preston which has more of a trendy vibe than anywhere nearby. LOVE: the $15 beer paddles Not so keen on the uncomfortable chairs and poor use of space in the outdoor area Doesn't seem to be open that much so check out the hours before planning a visit

Went here in a large group -- 12. Prebooked and preordered. Waited 90 mins for any food. When it arrived, it was lovely. Not a busy night, plenty of staff. Not impressed.

Great atmosphere and gorgeous food at Stray Neighbour, I will definitely go back for more!