Unfortunately we went with a medium sized group an...

Unfortunately we went with a medium sized group and all found the food quite disappointing. Personally, I find they should try and perfect the menu and not overcomplicate the dishes. Most of our food was cold and not what we expected from the menu. One of our party can't handle spice and expected to not be having any but it was spicy and "not worth it." Secondly the duck dish that we ordered was unlike what we expected and was cold, small and not 'crispy' as per menu stated. For $35 dollars for a scotch fillet we were thoroughly unimpressed, it was thin, gristly, overcooked, with no greenery in sight which made it not tasty and definitely not worth the money. The staff were trying their best but proposed a competition that they didn't even know the answers to themselves which truly expressed a slight lack of care from the staff. Sorry, but if you propose a challenge of knowing the politician figures, you should know them yourself right? Yet the waiters talked really quickly and were very enthusiastic and cheery which was a positive.
Although, the food was disappointing, the prices for drinks were decent and we all agree the atmosphere for a pub, drink night would be really enjoyable.
Really was hoping this was a one off bad experience as this is an iconic gastropub in Wellington.