Ron De Vu

If I could give this place negative 5 I would. I was in a group of 4 going to Howling Wolf but the line was huge so we decided Ron De Vu was closest place for a quick cocktail (hence the only reason we went there as i’ve heard awful things) On Saturday night around 9:30 As we arrived the security guard looked us up and down and asked for ID which I understand though note we’re all upwards of 25, he then and told us we had to take our beanies off (mind you it was 11 degrees and insanely windy) we agreed and took them off. He looked us up and down again and told my cousin who was wearing checkered trousers she couldnt come in wearing “trackies” I replied that they are trousers to which he said “sorry i’m not saying I dont like your style, but you guys arent dressed suitably, you cant come in” Two young looking girls who looked around 18 (who looked great) but werent dressed for the weather walked up and he told them to go right in without checking ID. This is super lame and makes me sick that people in this day and age can’t wear what they like and the man was simply looking for any reason to not let us into this lame bar. Spreading the word to my friends to not go to this bar, there’s plenty of amazing bars with beautiful staff who are accepting of all people and don’t judge based upon what someone is wearing.

Watched a show at the Merrigong with friends/family and wanted to finish the night with a couple of drinks before heading home. There were two people on their balcony and hardly anyone inside. We wanted to sit outside but were told there wasn’t room and she wanted to put us in a corner table inside. The way she spoke to us was so rude that we turned around and left. She sarcastically said ‘see-ya’ as we were leaving. Probably would have collectively spent a couple of hundred dollars over the course of an hour. We vowed never to return to Ron De Vu again. There are so many other small bars in Wollongong that value their customers and treat them with respect.

Pretty nice place. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Nice selection of cocktails with reasonable prices. The bathroom layout is quite nice. Plenty of mirrors and good lighting. We went on a weekday but I've noticed when walking by, that it gets extremely packed and there are literally people pouring over the smokers balcony out the front on weekends. Overall, would go again for a simple predrink but wouldn't make it my 'main attraction' for a night out

Horrible!! Owner was HORRENDOUSLY RUDE. Kicked us out of the smokers to have a smoke of her own we asked where we could sit inside and she was NO HELP AT ALL. staff and security guard are sooo nice and lovely. Will never go back for the pure reason of not wanting to give her a cent of my money again.