Had the chorizo spaghetti. It was very good, however slightly oily for my liking. The onion rings…read morewere delicious and tasted very fresh but also the portion size could be a little larger. Overall it was quite amazing for the price. The pizzas they sell is probably hands one of the best pizzas I've ever had around Sydney. The main thing I'd want to change would probably be the member/non-member pricing.

Now, this is one of those pubs that I could spend quite a lot of time at if I happened to live in…read morethe area that is. I guess the porch really did it for me - one of those newer pubs that deliberately created a porch where patrons could sit at with a beer in hand and either chat, or read a book if they are like me. The other thing is that they also had a decent selection of beers on tap, and that is always going to win me over.

This wasn't a bad pub at all. In fact it is one of those pubs that just seems to be tucked away in…read morethe inner suburbs that could quite easily be missed if you don't know about it. Of course I did, and I'd say that I did quite like the beer garden, though the beer selection wasn't that great. Still, it had a nice atmosphere, and was a reasonably nice place to have a beer.

Great local for a cheap schooner or 5 in the big open beer garden. Always filled with groups of…read morelocals catching up in the afternoons. Used to come here a lot during the $5 steak era (RIP). But after a string of failed culinary enterprises (including thai) there is new blood in the kitchen and a new $10 steak special that I might just have to try. Occasionally I make it down here on a Friday night for the meat raffle (provided by one of the best butchers in Sydney!). I really shouldn't be advertising this as if you show up and buy tickets my odds wont be so great...

Used to come here a lot when I worked in Alexandria. They had and probably still have a two for one…read moredinner on Tuesday night as long as they were equal or one was less in value. Surprised to see the same friendly barman who was there 4 years back when I was more frequent. They have a $10 lunch menu, which is quite substantial. My own gripe was, I ordered cChicken Quesadilla. Doesnt Quesadilla imply cheese? There was no cheese to be seen. That aside it was quite delicious. They still have Pokies here, and it more or less hasnt changed from how I remember it years back.

Honestly, there really isn't all that much about this pub that is all that impressive. Okay, it…read moreisn't a bad pub by no means, but it really doesn't have all that much about it to make it stand out from the many over pubs that I have visited over the years. Still, I probably won't go as far as to suggest that it is standard, it is okay, and the staff are reasonably friendly as well, but it really isn't all that much beyond that.

Wow, so many great bars in such a small area. This has to be the inner city of Sydney (or…read moreMelbourne, but no, it is Sydney). This is one of those bars, and even though they didn't have a great range of beers, they still have a decent enough selection to make this place worthwhile. I guess it is one of those places that simply have that atmosphere about it that gives it a real electric feel. Yep, this place is actually pretty awesome, and certainly a place I'd have not hesitation in returning to.

Arcadia opened last Friday, and it's already apparent that these guys are pros. Pros with beards…read more One is quiet, one of them never stops talking. He used to run The Old Fitz in Woolloomooloo. After several months of hammering shit together and an injury or two, these two fellas have found their Arcadia, and joined the Sydney small bar scene. Arcadia is right near that really ugly sculpture on the corner of Redfern & Regent. When you walk in, the light is warm (maybe a little too bright?) and the place is decked out delightfully: exposed bricks, rustic metal chairs, stunning glass mirrors (from Rozelle markets), and a back patio area full of well tended plants. It's a gorgeous garden space, and yes, this does provide a spot for smokers. The bar itself is large & wooden), with the bar stools just a tiny bit too low. Like The Dock nearby, this is a place where it's fine to linger at the bar all night, chatting with the owners. It's a spacious place, and we spotted an upstairs - though didn't venture up there on this visit. There are 2 beers on tap (Coopers & a crisp German Larger of some description), and right now they've printed up their wine list, with the cocktail menu still in the works. Actually that's quite good because you can ask the guys for classic cocktails & they're happy to oblige (at approx $12, depending on what you order). The Old Fashioneds were excellent, and mixed with precision & humour. You can order food from Wah Fung (across the road) and eat it in the bar, and they'd probably let you bring in a Vietnamese roll from that little place nearby. It's pretty laid back. All in all, this place is excellent, and will most likely get rather busy on weekends. I almost wanted to give it a bad review just so we can keep it to ourselves.

Now this is one awesome pub. In fact when I wandered past it a couple of years ago it was dead and…read moreclosed down, so it was rather fortuitous that I suddenly discovered that it had been resurrected. Basically the Landsdowne is one of those institutions that are famous for their live music scene. In fact it goes beyond the live music scene to be one of those awesome grunge bars. In fact I found myself here multiple times, which goes to show how much I love the place. Oh, and the courtyard out the back is also pretty cool, especially with the dancer's pole.

The Landsdowne is an iconic pub on City Road opposite Victoria Park at Broadway. Clientele range…read morefrom locals, tradies, uni students and people following the live music scene so emo kids, punk rockers and heavily tattooed heavy metal fans along with those dressed entirely in black - (not to be too specific, trying to paint a picture here!) Another great live music venue just check the schedule online so you don't turn up wanting melodic indie tunes and end up with heavy metal. Or vice versa. Upstairs is another bar, bistro and courtyard/deck, with seriously cheap food. Like $7 steaks and whatever the current equivalent may be. The menu is actually organised according to price, with $7 meals, $10 meals, $12.50 meals or wait, step back, $16 meals. With most pubs in the area and their swanky bistros, $16 would be considered cheap. Not at the Landsdowne, serving up pub meals the way they are supposed to be served - with lots of change left for beer.

If you're looking for great service and well crafted cocktails, this is the place to go in Newton…read more It's and old fashioned bar masquerading behind the storefront of a butchers shop (walked past the building twice before finding it). Inside, you'll find a dimly lit but beautiful space with old pin board drink lists and a sheet metal roof. The bartenders are amazing. Friendly and attentive while quickly making some great cocktails. I opted for an old fashioned with Makers and it was one of the better ones I've had. They stuck some nuts and water in front of me and started a tab. I was all set. While it's not the New Orleans style place it's described as, the atmosphere is great. As the night goes on it gets crowded but you can still move around. Prices are on the higher side, but you're paying for quality.

I read about Earl's, oddly enough, in the Tigerair in flight magazine. The article raved about the…read moreNew Orleans theme & I got this idea in my head of a jazz bar. I was totally keen! I got to Earl's and was met with a modern take on N'yorleans - nought ies' hip hop, hot (seriously) bartenders in singlets with beards & 40's haircuts & voodoo trinkets galore. I was hooked. I ordered "something with gin" and my friend got a dark & stormy. The drink I got was really readily drinkable, smooth & tasty. My friend said the d&s was the same. The staff were way friendly (Stefan was super hot) and the drinks were good (~$15 mark each). Overall, as they say in Instagram, "would." Definitely would.

Visited Saturday arvo for a friends 40th - we had an area reserved out in the garden, but only…read moreuntil 8 due to licencing rules I assume. The vibe out back was laid back and family friendly as well. Fish sliders, pulled pork sliders, fries with truffle oil, salt & pepper squid, and steamed dumplings were all pretty good. We decided to make a move inside the the Bottoms Up bar and I was pleasantly surprised to see DJ Kate Monroe (Oxford Street flashbacks from many years ago!) spinning some crowd pleasers catering for the Balmain crew. Perhaps because of the long weekend the place wasn't busier but definitely has a great vibe that seems to cater for a large cross section of locals and visitors to this neck of the woods. I plan on coming back

If there is a word to describe this pub then that would be eclectic. It is just that it doesn't…read morematter what room you walk into there is always something different to see. They have certainly done a great job making this place a great place to sit down and have a beer, and having a decent selection of beers on tap certainly helps as well. Okay, it might not be on any of the main roads, but that makes this pub even better, particularly since it is quiet and out of the way.

I'm really not sure why I went for a walk around Drummoyne when I was last in Sydney - it's not…read morelike there was anything there that is worth seeing - however that was what I did. Anyway, on my trek I came across this pub and I have to say that it was pretty cool. Okay, it was around noon so it was pretty quiet but that generally suits me pretty well (especially when it comes to suburban pubs). Well, the first thing I checked out was the beer garden and it was pretty impressive. The main bar itself was also pretty nice, especially all the wooden panelling - it still had the charm of the old style pub. Okay, it had your typical sports bar and VIP lounge, but that is generally expected. Oh, there was also a room called the library which, as is expected, was a library, but it also contained a pool table - which was pretty cool in itself.

I used to love it here and go for dinner frequently but it does seem to have been going gradually…read moredownhill since new ownership. The staff are always friendly and welcoming but our recent dinner was far from good. It was flavourless. We asked for everything to come at once as we were only having an entree and side salad. Instead the side salads came out after the entree. It was a very odd eating experience. The salt and pepper squid had no spice what so ever, it was bland and the coating was doughy so all i could taste was raw flour. It was presented on a large, over dressed salad with the aioli over it making it soggy and to top it off, it was cold. The bread was hard and had only the merest whiff of garlic. Very disappointing..thank goodness the wine and company saved the evening. Quick update - having been through my receipts from the weekend, I have just noticed that we were not charged a handling fee when in the restaurant but when we went downstairs to the bar, I was charged 1%. Both payments were made with paypass / debit card and I absolutely was not told there was a surcharge for using my card in the bar. While I do not agree with businesses passing on merchant fees generally, at the very least, I expect if they do that they advise their patrons so they can make an informed decision on whether to use their card or use cash.....3 days on from my visit and even less happy. might be my local, but will not be returning (reduced rating from 2 to 1 star as a result of this)