The latest venture to bring quality booze to the ’burbs is Sasquatch in Chermside, north Brisbane.

Formerly an Indian restaurant, the space has been transformed into a casual beer-focused bar, with an interesting array of Aussie craft varieties on tap, such as a light and fruity saison from Exit Brewing in Victoria to a punchy golden ale from Six String Brewing on the NSW Central Coast.

The wine list is less exciting by comparison, but apparently they are in the process of updating it – adding more variety to the basic offering.

The food menu looks to have been created to support the beer, but that doesn’t mean it plays second fiddle.

Ale and lager-loving snacks like chilli-tossed edamame, hot buttered nuts, olives and “cheese and bickies” are easy choices, but it’s their “heroes” and sides that hold the most appeal.

The heroes (all $15) are a take on the Louisiana-style po’ boys – with grilled proteins and toppings stuffed into soft, brioche-style hotdog rolls.

The sticky Maggi pork belly is a fiery Asian-inspired version with the meat tender and contrasted by fresh diced cucumber, gratings of carrot and crispy shallot; while a miso glaze brings sweetness to the barramundi number, with a maze of shredded snow peas, cucumber and sprouts providing balance.

A pork pate ($12) is executed as a country-style terrine, with flavoursome pig sandwiched together with pistachio nuts to create chunky mouthfuls that are elevated by a sweet corn relish, gherkins, mustard and slabs of rye bread.

The surprise hit, though, is the side of roasted carrots ($8 each or three for $21) which have their sweetness amplified by a little charring, and come topped with fresh grated carrot, crumbled feta, pine nuts and pomegranate seeds.

When you’ve had one too many pints though, the ultimate crowd pleaser are the waffle fries. The crisscrossed sheets of potato have a golden crust and are made even more moreish by a maple aioli – not nearly as divisive as it sounds.

While service is friendly, it’s a little slow and scattered, but the place was packed and is probably still finding its feet.

If they are looking to make improvements, however, it would be to add some soft furnishings to the concrete-floored space, which is louder than a two-year-old having a tantrum in a shopping centre. When you can’t hear the person sitting 30cm away, it becomes a problem.

This review originally appeared on couriermail.com.au.