Now it is these types of bars that is the reason that I love the inner city. This place is just so…read morecool. I would say classy but that might just give you the wrong impression. No, not classy, hip, trendy, but not classy. Actually, the back area certainly has its charm, especially the caravan that has been set up as one of those private areas where you can get away from everything. Oh, and the interior is pretty good as well, and they also offer that rather nice beers.

Although the décor has its charm, sadly this bar seems to be relying on this alone at the detriment…read moreof the food, drinks and service. I paid $10 for the "Starving Artist" plate which consisted of Jatz Crackers, Cheese cubes, and Cabanossi. The martinis and negronis were nothing to write home about - especially at $18 a pop, and in an all but empty bar it took me a few goes each time to grab the bartenders attention to get another round. Take your own food and drink if you wanna check this place out.

This pub was pretty awesome, well, if only for the beer garden, but then again in my mind a great…read morebeer garden really makes a pub. Actually, it was more than just the beer garden, but being able to sit out the back on a nice day with a beer, and a book, is pretty awesome mind you, and this pub certainly delivered awesome in spades. They also had a good selection of beers, which is also something that I absolutely love. You certainly can't beat the Iron Duke.

This pub has a strong following in the South Sydney area. I love coming here for tapas, English…read morePremier League games and (one too many) wines and cocktails. The new layout is minimalist and clean, and the friendly and relaxed atmosphere is also good for families or those who don't want to drink. Sports fans will appreciate that the pub is a licensed Fox Sports broadcaster. Eat in the bistro or enjoy a beer or a glass of house red or white in the sunny beery garden. Live entertainment has also been recently reintroduced which is great news. The pub offers accomodation.

Such a fun hidden gem. They do a really nice job making you feel immersed. We started with the bone…read moremarrow luge. 10/10. Then we had the bone in ribeye with the carrots. The steak just melted in our mouths. Carrots were beautifully caramelized. Was a lovely night with excellent service from start to finish. Shout out to Zac who did an awesome job taking care of us!

Best FUN experience in Sydney! I booked this for my birthday dinner with my daughter and we had a…read moreblast! The staff and food is excellent. It is a bit hard to find, not much signage, but when you're that good, everyone that wants to find it can.

So when a catch up for coffee turned into a cocktail and wine instead, I was ever so glad my friend…read more(a Redfern local) brought me here!! Great vibe, good selection of drinks - and yes they have cocktails, full food menu or drink accompaniments - the antipasto platter was delish, I even tried artichoke and liked it...... Oh and they have great pickled onions in the platter - really great!! I will definitely be back!

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.

Really stoked that we came upon this brewery as there aren't ANY watering holes around like this by…read moreus. This newly opened brewery is in the alley by Broadway Shopping Center They have a great selection of micro brews including my fav the Blonde (i'm bias) all the way to the darkest of stout beer. If you like hops? jump on it! Really great outdoor beer garden with tons of seating, tellie screens, fans for the hot days and umbrellas. They have a small selection of food to eat, which is vital if you plan to soak up the sun and drink

From the owner: Craft Beer. Beer Garden.read more

Came here for happy hour with some friends while we were in town…read more Has a lovely bottle of wine ( or two) and order a pizza to share. I can be quite picky when it comes to pizza and this one was on point. Perfect crispy crust, delicious pepperoni, perfect ratio of sauce and cheese. Would def get again. The weather was lovely so we chose to dine outside. Quick and friendly service.

The problem with Surry Hills is that there are so many really cool pubs here that it can be…read moredifficult, if not impossible, to actually settle on just one. Well, it seems as if quite a few people felt the same way as me with regards to this pub because, well, it was absolutely packed when I walked in here. I still managed to find a place to sit, even though it was getting to the end of the night for me. Still, a great pub with some great beers on tap, and certainly one to go back to.

Great hangout, cold beers…read more We showed up later, so we were able to find a seat and get quick access to the main bar. We ordered in person but each table has the ability to order directly to the table. The upstairs bar closes early, but the party remained downstairs The pints are served full and cold. The barkeeps are super nice. It is a place that is more mature than the surrounding clubs, so despite being loud and dimly lit, it will not have the rowdiness and strobing light of the youth filled locales. Great for chilling.

I recently went back here for the rooftop cinemas and watched Die Hard with my friends on a Tuesday…read morenight. We booked online for 10 bucks each and came here around 7PM. The movie didn't start right away, so we grabbed some food. They have pretty good deals from Mon-Thurs. $15 for parm and pint on Tuesdays! And its huge and you also get fries and salad. I didn't feel like eating that so I got the mushroom and haloumi burger, which was really nice. It came with these ginormous wedges - both regular and sweet potato. Good but too thick for my taste. Had some of my friend's chips, which was yummy. After we ate, we proceeded to the roof top. It was a long way up, had to climb numerous stairs! The set up of the movie was really cool. They had the tables laid out and had our names on paper reserved on the table. Mine said Rachel Q and her crew, which I thought was really cool. We sat down and they started handing out headphones. Its pretty cool because they are loud enough and you feel like you're in the actual theatre. For the 10 bucks, you also get a glass of red or white wine or a beer, which is a really great deal. In addition, they passed out popcorn! Huge fan, will come back for more silent movie fun!

Fun bar in Sydney head up the stairs to the semi open rooftop bar. Good food and drinks.read more

In spite of the name, this is actually not a hotel. Hotel has a double meaning in Australia as I…read morehave learned. It can be a place of lodging, but also many pubs use it as well as it relates to past liquor laws. Using the term "hotel" as a way to skirt liquor licensing regulations. Strawberry Hills is a nice Aussie pub just down the street from Central Railway Station. It looks a little divey on the outside, but the 2nd floor interior is quite nice and stylish and even has free Wi-Fi. This is a good spot to get a drink and quality pub food at a reasonable price in Sydney. If you are dining upstairs, you order your food and drinks at the counter. If you are dining in, the staff then brings the food to your table when it is ready. While they do have a wine menu, there isn't one for the large assortment of beers and cider on tap. If you are not sure what to order, I would list the types of beer and cider that you like to find one that suits you. As for the food, there is a regular menu consisting of pub food and a late night menu of different pizzas. The pricing here is quite reasonable as most mains (name for entree in Australia) are under $20. Had a Sunday night dinner here and opted for the slow cooked lamb shoulder ($18) with a pint of Bulmers cider ($7). I chose lamb because it is harder to find this meat on menus in the US, whereas in Australia it seems to be a standard offering. The lamb was terrific as the meat was fall off the bone tender. There was a bit of fat and gristle on the lamb, but I was okay with this since this helped to accentuate the meat's flavor. The accompanying roasted vegetables and red wine jus were also delicious and complimented the lamb. As for the cider, it was my first time trying Bulmers and I really liked it. It has a very crisp and refreshing taste that paired well with my meal. Enjoyed my meal at Strawberry Hills. The food and drinks here are good and value for your money. I like the ambiance of this pub too as it is modern, yet is casual enough to be a local drinking hole that you frequent regularly.

This is an exception cocktail bar for Sydney central except it's in Sydney outer fringe of Redfern…read more Craft cocktails, excellent tap beer later and top end food menu. Lus live music and other events. Quite and Lively buzz for Redfern or "southern surry hills".

From the owner: Misfits is an eclectic new bar and dining local in Redfern - a little bit quirky and full of…read morepersonality. Perched up on the first floor of an iconic building that straddles Redfern and George Streets, we invite you to follow the neon sign up the stairs to a lively bar that flows through to a relaxed dining space, private dining room, laid-back cocktail lounge, and a glasshouse courtyard. There's a large selection of local craft beers on tap, single malt whiskies, and twists on classic cocktails. The wine list tours Australia and abroad with several by the glass plus an impressive collection of magnum (1.5L), jeroboam (3L) and imperial (6L) wines and champagnes. If you're off the booze, there's refreshing house made ginger beer and infused sodas. The menu could be described as upper-end casual, with something for everyone from bar snacking through to a long lunch or dinner in the relaxed dining space, kept to yourself or shared with the table.

I want so badly to give the Beresford five stars but the last two DJs I've seen there have been…read moreBAD. And when they do accidentally hit upon a good song and the crowd gets into they change it!! Come on management! Otherwise... I love this place. The drinks and food are good, the atmosphere is amazing, the people are hot, and the staff is genuine and accessible. And there's outdoor space which for me is key. I moved to Sydney to be outdoors as much as possible so this place definitely does it for me. If they would just fix the weekend music id never leave! Great spot for a date, large group if you reserve in advance or for impressing visitors in town.

Very pretentious. Don't stumble, don't sing, don't have fun in line or you will be turned away…read moreespecially if you do not have an Australian accent. Please beware if you are traveling.