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    Forresters Hotel

    3.5 (35 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, Burgers
    Open 12:00 am - 1:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 11:59 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Behold, the bbq pork platter
    Rebecca C.

    Food only review: EFFING AMAZING. Pub food just cannot get any better than this, and we weren't even drinking. Wanted to get in on some incredible deals, which were all over the place, but we were too early for the $10 schnitzels which started at 6. So me and my fellow fogey got ourselves an early bird dinner with the gigantic share platter of bbq pork, chips, Korean salad and dinner rolls. The platter was $30 but well worth it, and I walked away thinking we got a better deal than $10 schnitzel even... The pork: falls off the bone, bbq sauce not my ideal flavor profile but still really yummy and sweet enough to go with everything else on the plate it slipped onto. The meat itself was tender, barely any fat, clearly cooked lovingly by a pro all day long The Korean salad was the surprise on the plate for me...cabbage, bean sprouts, pineapple, and some raspberry-eque vinaigrette that shouldn't have tasted right on it all but really went perfectly. The dinner rolls were crispy on the outside and opened with a puff of steam, really soft and ready for butter on the inside. The crinkle cut chips were good with the extra pork bbq sauce, or with some of the sidebar of sauces in bottles nearby, including sweet chili sauce, among others. By the end of it I was so stuffed, I pretty much had to be rolled down Riley Street to get home. I will definitely be back, for drinks, for trivia, for $10 schnitzel, for other deals, possibly even to stuff my face with the exact same magnificent platter all over again.

    Bloody Italian!
    Lital K.

    Went to this place when it first opened and my gosh these guys clearly know what they are doing. This is the newest additional to a fast growing group which have a collection of inner city bars that are beginning to take over Surry hills/Chippendale. With the focus here a little more on the food (Italian styling' to be exact) You can find your share plate options here something like; meatballs, risotto balls and calamari and then mains focus on pizza, pasta and rotisserie! Interesting menu- seems small but solid, food was way above average for pub grub. As is to be expected, the space is already super busy on a Saturday night which doesn't make it a great option if you want to actually hear your friends. So do what we did- grab some wine, a pizza and a stool then scoff it all down and continue the party in surry hills!

    Seaton K.

    We ventured up to the Forresters Hotel on the corner of Foveaux Street and Riley for a pub lunch. Finding a table in the courtyard under the warm and gentle sun, we each, in turn, approached the bar to order food. Apparently the joint is owned by some ex Rugby League players and they've done quite a good job with it, it's a relaxed and comfortable pub with good food and reasonably priced beverages and manages to avoid the pretence that a lot of modern pubs seem to carry about. Though I will say this, we went to the Forresters because of their cheap chicken/steak and chips, but upon closer inspection the deal was not so fantastic. Yes the food is good, but what they do there, and this may only apply to the lunch special, but if you want to get a sauce on your steak or chicken it's an extra dollar, and if you want to get salad with it as well, it's even more. A crafty little device that is indeed. I also came here once to go the Australian Writers Guild Christmas Party which was a fun event, even if it did take some warming up to get into it, (read: drinking wine). Writers aren't necessarily always the most social and outgoing people and so the first half of the night, when all are sober, is spent awkwardly talking about each others work and being political about the response you give them. The next part, when a little inebriated, involves talking about organising writing groups and reading each others manuscripts to give feedback and to catch up for coffees to discuss ideas. The final part of the night, which extends to the end of time, is the part where you don't follow up on anything you talked about, but rather return to your sober hovel to complete your magnum opus, which in three years time you'll look back on and say, 'That's rubbish, my new magnum opus will be much better.'

    World Of Schnitzels
    Sammi J.

    Trendy casual Surry Hills Pub with great meal specials. We were a group of 6 on Schnitty Trivia night and 5 of us had schnitty's - mexican, German, parmigiana. $12 each, a little light on the toppings but a good deal. Very relaxed vibe and friendly & easy going service. I want to go back to sample more of the menu, a lot of American style options - burgers, wings, mac & cheese etc.

    Hannah J.

    I quite like Forresters, despite the fact that it's a little on the pricey side. The reason is primarily because of their awesome beer garden. I love it! It's adorable. There's also a pretty lovely bistro on the ground floor, where you can find anything from chicken parmigiana to a seafood platter. There are private function rooms on the first and second floors, that you can book if you want to have a party or any kind of function that is separate from the general public. The service and waitstaff are awesome, even if they do take a little time to get your order ready.

    Leah C.

    I'm all for barebones pubs with a little bit of local flare. Forresters Hotel is located deep in the heart of Surry Hills. If you tend to frequent the busy brothel across the street (no judgement, I swear!), you'll know exactly where it is, right on the corner of Riley and Foveaux. Stop in on a Wednesday and take part in the quiz night (starts at 7:30). It's one of the best in town. Gotta love those multimedia clues!! If you get in early enough, you can even grab yourself a $10 steak, which is far from skimpy. Forresters does meal deals all through the week and drink specials as well. During the cold winter months they did an awesome mulled wine that came served in a tin mug (think Grandma's house). Another thing I just absolutely adore about Forresters is its side / front beer garden, labeled "The Hills." It's colorful and decorated with bric-a-brac, which seems to be the Surry Hills "thing." Another good feature about this place is although it's cool and it knows it, Forresters doesn't have that pretentious feeling one gets up closer to Crown. Hope it will stay that way for a while because it's refreshing.

    Pulled pork sandwich
    Hannah D.

    Love the menu at Forresters -- really good southern style chicken salad, pulled pork sandwich and reuben. It's a good lunch option in Surry Hills (perhaps not the healthiest though). They have a $10 menu and pizzas as well. I would say typically quick service, but did have one incident where we waited over an hour for lunch. They have an outdoor beer garden that was recently renovated. It closes at 11 pm on the weekends because of the noise, but you can carry on at the indoor bar. Good for groups!

    Forresters Burger
    Burger Guide D.

    The Forresters is a local neighborhood hangout with a lively patio, a fun crowd, and great food. The cheeseburger is amongst the most popular items and features cheddar, pickles, onion rings, mustard, mayo, and a sesame bun. The burger is tender, flavorful, and has a good mouthwatering effect. A grilled bun, melted cheese, and the fried onion rings are the stand out ingredients. The beef is a bit dry but not enough to take much away from the burger. A side of quite tasty parmesan fries is also included with the burger. While it's not the best in Sydney; the Forresters fun atmosphere and solid burger make it worth a visit.

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    One of my favorite spots in the summer months is that front deck with a few tacos in the afternoon sun and who can turn down a $5 steak

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    Came here for a quick drink and it's a nice place. Lots of different rooms to suit your fancy of type of bar.

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    This used to be the place to go for the most fabulous happy hour in five Dollar steak. Now it's just close!

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    Review Highlights - Forresters Hotel

    It's a good lunch option in Surry Hills (perhaps not the healthiest though).

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    Lucio Pizzeria

    4.6(39 reviews)
    0.8 kmDarlinghurst
    $$

    Walked past Macchiatto Pizza (bad reviews) twice as far to find out of the path Lucio pizza. What…read morea gem! Similar in price but apparently superior in service and flavor. Would definitely return again!

    Went with the whole family (all 12 of us) on our last night in Sydney. It was a welcome change from…read morethe packed streets and long waits of Chinatown. Lucio's is about the same distance walk from Hyde Park, just in the other direction, tucked in a quiet residential area. They don't take reservations so we made sure we were there right at 6 when they opened. Friendly servers stacked some tables up and we enjoyed the outdoor-cafe ambiance watching people in a stroll or arriving at ours and the other little restaurants in the square. The pizza was just what we've come to expect from certified Neopolitano pizzerias. The crust is key: thin, chewy and delicious. They have a wide variety of toppings. We loved the Calzone but just as toppings on the pizza, the Fontina, the arugula-prosciutto one and the white-sauce broccoli. We ordered the 1 meter pizza (which is NOT a diameter like we were thinking - more like 4 pizzas in a row) but it wasn't enough so we ordered another 1/2 meter. The rocket-pear salad was also very good. We finished the equivalent of 6 pizzas between 8 adults and 3 kids. One of us was gluten free so they brought a mozzarella/prosciutto plate. The location was nice. The kids could run around the square while we sat and chatted. It filled up quickly - if you have a big group get there early.

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    Lucio Pizzeria - Bufalina pizza

    Bufalina pizza

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    Capricossa and Lucio half calzone

    Lucio Pizzeria - Best pizza ever!!

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    Epic Pizza

    3.4(8 reviews)
    0.5 kmDarlinghurst
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    The pizza was good, and the extra large one was quite the novelty! Staff and service was friendly…read moreand efficient, and the store front has a really fun vibe

    Vegan factor: 5.0 stars 4 veggie options which I'm pretty…read moresure can all be modified vegan. Pretty interesting combos like the Rumble in the Jungle with pumpkin and green peas, the Popeye Power with hummus, and the Happy Daize with vegan ricotta. They have salads as well but I was too distracted by having more than one vegan option! Food: 4 stars Definitely an experience. Hummus on a pizza, check. Vegan ricotta, check. Deliciousness galore, check check. I had the Popeye Power and subbed the vegan ricotta for the mozzarella. I've never had hummus on a pizza before and was a welcome change. Loved the brininess of the olives w/ the acid of the lemon wedge. The ricotta rounded it out and melded w/ the creaminess of the hummus. Repeatability: 5.0 stars Great for both vegans and meat eaters. However, I don't think it's possible to request for half vegan/half meat pies. It was near closing time when we dropped by and I didn't see any vegan pies out so had to order a whole one. Disclaimer: it takes about 15-20 mins. The pie is b/w a standard U.S. med and large. This place was the only pizza joint in the area that actually stayed open as they stated online. Major plus as we went to three others. It was meant to be. They let us eat at the counter while they cleaned; they even continued to take slice orders. The folks were super nice and the cashier lady (I should have gotten her name) was incredibly helpful.

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    Epic Pizza - The slices are big= epic

    The slices are big= epic

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    Epic Pizza - Popeye Power with hummus, mozzarella, spinach, green olives, artichoke, onion, lemon wedge, and vegan ricotta

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    Popeye Power with hummus, mozzarella, spinach, green olives, artichoke, onion, lemon wedge, and vegan ricotta

    Pizza Autentico

    Pizza Autentico

    4.0(33 reviews)
    0.8 kmSurry Hills
    $$

    Unique concept! You have to book ahead for your 90 minute slot. It's one big table where you sit…read morewith strangers (but it's big enough that other groups don't talk to each other) and the food is brought out as it's made, offered to each person. You can take as much pizza and pasta as you want during the time. Most of the pizzas were very good! They were all unique, but some were a bit salty - and beware of the strong blue cheese! The pastas weren't really that great...pretty basic. For $25, it's worth it for the unique experience, but I probably wouldn't go back. It'd be nice if the dessert pizza was included, rather than a separate fee just for some Nutella on bread.

    Pizza Authentico is the place you come to when you are craving fresh pizza and hot pasta. At a…read morestandard $20 all you can eat it is encouraged to bring an appetite with you. Pull up a chair at the communal table as you walk in and wait for the delicious food to be served to you. The decor is authentic, well placed and stylish and this restaurant is not your typical all you can eat. This place caters to all people eating out. For those who are in a group there is plenty of space, those flying solo will be looked after and feel part of the group. This would also be a perfect little spot for those first couple of dates or to revisit date night with your partner. You will have your own oil, cheese and chilli at your disposal and the alternating pizza and pasta dishes just keep coming as long as your token is turned to green. If you are done flip it to red. Not sure if you have finished? Place it middle side up and take a break while you digest and make room for more deliciousness. On our visit we managed to try 6 different pizzas and countless pastas - the pesto, spicy tomato and creamy mushroom were standouts. We loved the tomato and basil pizza as well as the potato and zucchini. Drinks wise the $6 happy hour for prosecco, beer and vino and $10 spritz are great value as well. If you have a larger group of people book a spot at the smaller group tables upstairs - with its own bar section and food delivered to your table this is an awesome area of the restaurant. Pizza Authentico is in a great spot being only a 5 minute walk from Museum Station. If you are driving nabbing a park on the street can be tricky, however, there is a Wilson car park on Goulburn street that will only cost you $10 after 5pm! Come for the all you can eat any night of the week and if you can fit in dessert go for the Nutella pizza (grab takeaway for breakfast if you have to)! This will definitely feature on our list of places to visit again

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    Pizza Autentico - Creamy mushroom pasta

    Creamy mushroom pasta

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