A great place to eat anytime of the year. The outdoor upstairs section in winter is closed off and open to the die hards while the other eating eating area is crowded with very happy customers. The vibe for Sunday lunch is incredible. Looking what the special was...obviously a roast...I couldn't imagine finishing the meal.The plate was so full and even a trucker couldn't put that amount away! The atmosphere is lively and a vacant table is quickly grabbed by people waiting. The music isn't too loud and you can hear people speak across the table. There is always a special that is reasonably priced and for the bird of a girlfriend...yes there are small meals. read more

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I'm not going to completely write this place off, but it does happen to have some pretty stiff competition when it comes to Newtown, and unfortunately, with the other pubs along the strip, this place really doesn't jump out at me all that much. Yeah, the staff were pretty cool, but there wasn't really that undescribable thing that would want me to give it more than I actually have. It's okay for a drink, but there are much better places in Newtown to explore. read more

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Came to Newtown to look around got hungry and though I could do a pub meal. Incomes Cooper's Hotel. Awesome upstairs bistro environment with a beer garden and amazing menu. The servings are generous and moderately priced for the size of said servings. I had ordered chickpea and corn tapas for $8 and OMG yum! And I had also ordered fish and chips cost $21 but it was delicious fresh fish and homemade tartare sauce. With also an side salad. Our group had also ordered a Portuguese chicken burger which I had a bite and delicious. Steak sandwich on a lovely rustic bun. Yummy And last but not least we also had the beef burger which had salad and beetroot as well. Which is always a winner in my opinion. Looked delicious. I would definitely recommend! Awesome atmosphere and friendly for the whole family! Enjoy! read more

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The butternut pumpkin risotto was one of the few vegetarians options available, and it seemed like a good dish so I ordered one. It did turn out to be very nice, but it was quite expensive. (It was $20, and the bowl was kind of small.) I had been walking around outside for hours (story below) and this risotto really warmed me up! But looking back, I was super starving when I entered Cooper's Hotel, so any food may have satisfied me at the time. Here's the story that goes along with my experience at this place. I came here with some friends from Melbourne. We were staying in a hotel in Glebe, about 3km away. We walked from our hotel to this place after a long, tiring day, but as I followed my friends into the place, I got stopped by the bouncer, who told me "you look too young." In some other situation, I might have been pleased with this, um, compliment. But in this particular time, I had left my ID back in the hotel. So one of my friend and I walked 3km back to the hotel. I was complaining the whole way. Then we walked 3km back to Cooper's. Ugh. I was super tired and cold from all the walking. Both of us went in (finally!) and ordered the risotto. After all that trouble I agreed to a drink. (I don't normally drink alcohol. In fact this was my first time drinking beer!) Unfortunately the night wasn't over... we walked 3km back to our hotel! Okay, silly story aside, this isn't a place I would really want to come back to. I don't drink. The food is nice but I don't think it's worth as much as they charge. read more

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I walked into Coopers Hotel in Newtown once, I was bored and in the area and decided that a quick look at the dogs wouldn't go astray. I'm not usually a betting man, but I had time to kill, the dogs were on and I was feeling neither lucky nor unlucky, but willing to lose five dollars. I got a schooner of pale ale and ventured into the TAB section of the bar. I looked at the dogs and chose who I thought would win. I ticked him off on a form and handed it into the staff. That little dog ran his heart out but just wasn't good enough on the day. 'Oh well', I had planned for this. What I hadn't planned for was the silver haired gentleman approaching me at the bar. He asked me about my race, enquired who I had bet on, whether I did it often, whether he could buy me a drink. His arm finding a resting spot on the small of my back as though it was normal. 'Don't worry about that hand, I'm just being friendly, determining contact to get you to feel at ease with me as a person, I'm harmless, I just want to chat.' It didn't work, I didn't feel at ease. I was uncomfortable. "No thanks I said, I don't bet often, my dog just lost. I have to go." And I did have to go, I wasn't lying. He asked where I was going, I remained vague and told him King Street to meet some friends. I downed the last of my beer and left the establishment. I look back at that incident now and I think, 'Good on him, having a crack'. Sure he did shorten my stay at Coopers, but I did get to experience their bathroom, their TAB, use their ATM and drink a beer and get hit on, so it was a pretty full event in my books. read more

Cooper's Hotel - Restaurants Near Me - Newtown, NSW

I ambled into Coopers Hotel one afternoon, because they said it was happy hour... and immediately ambled (rather more quickly) out again. The place was filled with what I can only assume were bikers. The long grey beards, the leather clothes, the stone-cold stares... Now, maybe I wandered in on a day where they were hosting a biker convention (is that even a thing?), but holy hell, was it unnerving. As soon as I walked in, I was met with quite rude and lecherous stares, as I tentatively made my way to the bar... where I was subsequently ignored by the bartender because he was just oh-so-busy talking to a biker dude. I mean, really. If the staff cannot even be bothered to make someone who is clearly feeling out of place in their establishment, feel a little more comfortable, then what CAN they do? This is a basic tenet of customer service, surely. Would not repeat, and I don't care how many happy hours they advertise. read more

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The Coopers was renovated when the pub smoking laws came out, and the upstairs was transformed into an open roofed courtyard with adjoining restaurant. The courtyard is a pleasant place for weekend drinks with sun streaming in and tables to have a meal. The smoking part is not pleasant and despite the open roof is intensely smoky on a Friday or Saturday night when everyone is out. The food at the Coopers is fantastic, consistent and the menu has something for everyone. Highlights are the grilled barramundi with avocado salad, coopers beer battered fish and chips, lamb burger with kumara chips and the half roast chicken with mash and vegies. The kumara chips are to die for, more like a few oversized wedges the size of half a kumara delicately soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. The entry level front bar has a more traditional pub atmosphere, which goes off during big sports games like state of origin. Although one year they didn't have the sound turned on which upset a lot of regulars at the time. There is a pokie and smoking section at the back. read more

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Downstairs is still the old man's pub of old, but the upstairs bistro and deck area is bright, modern, and the perfect hangout on a sunny day. There's a decent selection of beers on taps, as well as wine and other bottled beverages, and a pleasing-if-average cocktail list. The food is mostly excellent, if on the pricey side. I say mostly because the oysters are at least a day old (so Kilpatrick or nothing!) and the wontons are pretty bland and a bit stodgy. But the good definitely outweighs the bad and the Sunday beef roast should be available every day (the chicken is!) It gets pretty crowded on weekends and there are usually tables reserved for functions but if you can grab a seat on the open deck, you'll probably stay put for a while - just like getting a parking spot right outside your destination. read more

We went here for lunch and sat at the open quieter alfresco upstairs which is divided to dining and drinks-only sections. Got a good $15 deal for lunch, I had the bangers and mash, 2 pcs of big, succulent & juicy pork sausages on top of creamy potatoes mash & onion gravy. What I like about this place is its good location & attentive service. Who would've thought a classic hotel like this serves up decent lunch fares? read more

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Great pub with more of a gastropub upstairs. Food is pretty outstanding; I've had the beef cheeks a couple of times and would definitely go again. Keep an eye out to try their monthly specials from the kitchen. Their 'signature' cocktails aren't anything special, but perhaps try if you're feeling adventurous. Not anything spectacular if you look from the street, but don't judge a book by it's cover. read more

We had a situation where we were unpleased with our lunch. When it was mentioned to the staff (who happened to be the manager), the issue was swiftly rectified and apologised for and we were treated with the utmost respect and A++ customer service, plus replacement food and a round of drinks at no cost. Very pleased with Coopers F&B and customer service, happily recommending and returning. read more

Everything was going great here for about an hour or so, so I'm tempted to give them 2 stars. The wine list was great, the bartender was extremely pleasant and helpful, and the semi-outdoor seating on the second floor was awesome. When the cockroach appeared and started heading toward our table, I screamed once. I couldn't help it. I don't particularly like that I scream when insects start creepling [sic] toward me, but I literally cannot help it. This doesn't mean I'm a snob or have never seen a cockroach before. I get that Sydney in the summer is not the easiest place to keep the bugs out. I didn't shriek for hours. It was one little scream. A server/bouncer took it upon himself to investigate what the fuss was about. I told him I'd seen a cockroach and apologized for screaming. He rolled his eyes. Then, startled, he widened them and pointed behind me. I screamed again, jumped up, and ran. He started laughing and clapping. "Girls," he said comically, with an ugly sneer. Then he stared at me, waiting to see if I would challenge his authority or what he'd done. I didn't bother. A few minutes later, as my friend and I walked out leaving our drinks behind, I caught the misogynist employee's eye as he monitored the show downstairs. He chuckled to himself, obviously proud that he had driven the "girl" out. I feel a bit bad judging a place based on just one person who hates women (perhaps especially women of color? I didn't see any others inside) and enjoys humiliating them in public. But yeah, this establishment apparently hires people like that. If you don't hate women, maybe check to see if this guy still works there before giving them your business. read more

I was brought here for the first time last night and I must say I was impressed. We sat outside upstairs for a few drinks before we ordered some dinner. The staff were so friendly and had such a fun energy about them. Then we got served our meals...........I was having a fantastic night and the food served raised my opinion of the venue even higher. I can't wait to go back again but this time dragging some more friends with me. read more

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Mitch Anderson band Wednesday nights A+++++ Funkiest night in Newtown. Oh, the food is good too. And you can still smoke upstairs ! Woo read more

The Cooper's Hotel used to be the Cooper's Arms Hotel and even though they have lost the 'arms' part of their name the pub has been quite improved since it's renovations a few years back. Downstairs is quite a nice roomy area with TAB facilities for those that like a punt and upstairs is a very cool beer garden and bistro area and it's up here that seems to be the favoured choice for most people. The bistro food is quite nice too so it's no wonder why. Most places on King Street will get people in at most times but Sunday afternoon seems to be pretty popular for this place. It's about to hit happy hour so I decide to join in on the fun. Happy hour goes for two hours and I'm enjoying the beer garden more and more by the minute! read more

Cooper's Hotel - Restaurants Near Me - Newtown, NSW

The Cooper's isn't the coolest, prettiest or friendliest pub in Newtown. But it has a good selection of cold beer, cider and hot dogs at the bar. Upstairs is "fancy" and is open to the sky. Worth a try if you don't feel the need to line up to get into the Newtown/Animal. read more

The food is delicious! Plus they have some deals on on Tuesday and it can get really cheap. If you sit next to the window upstairs you can spy on people walking on the street, it's pretty cool :) read more

was ok. not my favourite place to go. the food was ok, service was really nice. I had chicken schnitzel with chips. the chips were too salty for me but some might like it. beer was good. I also had a cider. both satisfied me. had good pub music too. there was a live blues group there. again not my personal favourite but it was good. read more

Downstairs is a little drab looking but upstairs is a bit nicer. The food here has aways been fantastic. Not the nicest looking place but excellent food indeed read more

Decent gastro-pub food. Has little creatures pale ale on tap which always gets bonus points. The open air beer garden upstairs is nice on a warm day. read more

Great pub to go for dinner on wednesdays nights, when it is 2 meals for the price of 1. Good quality food, nice terrace, et friendly staff.