Dessert at Clarence’s

After a less than impressive dinner at the Beaufort St. Steakhouse, we decide to travel elsewhere for drinks and dessert. Clarence’s Bar & Restaurant was our place of choice for a chill out. We find a spot towards the back of the bar, and begin ordering away!

From the sweets menu, we order two Vanilla & cinnamon creme brulee, with apple and plum ($12.00), and one Chocolate pot with orange jelly, and nut crumble ($11.00). During our wait, we order a couple of drinks including various cocktails such as the lychee and rum cocktail, and a couple of pints of Stowman’s cider. My friend (who is twice as big as me and looks like The Hulk) finds his lychee and rum cocktail stronger than Arnie pulling a truck with his bare nuts. After two glasses of wine (at the Beaufort St. Steakhouse) and the cocktail, he pretty much has had it. One whiff of the drink makes my eyes water. I am glad to see that the bar staff at Clarence’s are giving customers value for their money!

Then, our desserts arrive. We all share plates, spooning bits and bobs here and there, and then sucking our spoons dry.

First off, the vanilla & cinnamon creme brulee, with apple and plum. The surface of the creme brulee dessert is cracked gently and lightly with a spoon. Underneath is a light vanilla and cinnamon flavoured custard that is creamy and has a nice consistency – just perfect. The slices of apple and plum are poached and served warm. They are soft and break down with ease with just a press of the tongue against the roof of my mouth. I could have eaten another two or three brulees – they are so easy to gobble down.

Vanilla & cinnamon creme brulee, apple, and plum.

A burnt top that crackles, a creamy body, and a side of sliced poached fruit.

Secondly, the chocolate pot, orange jelly, and nut crumble. In vast contrast to the creme brulee, the chocolate pot is rich, thick and milky. A thin membrane of orange jelly sits on the surface, providing a much needed breather from the overwhelming taste of chocolate. The nut crumble is a shard of dark chocolate dressed with a sprinkle of nuts. It goes well with the small dollop of cream. All in all, the dessert is satisfyingly good.

Chocolate pot, orange jelly, and nut crumble.

The pot of chocolate is rich and semi-sweet. It is accompanied by a dark chocolate shard, and dollop of cream.

And that was it. Milky and creamy desserts combined with bellies full of steak, wine, cocktails, and cider. A great combination with repercussions to follow later!

Clarence’s Bar & Restaurant
Address: 566 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
Tel: +61 8 9228 9474

Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday (4:00pm – 12:00am)
Friday – Saturday (12:00pm – 12:00am)
Sunday (12:00am – 10:00pm)

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