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.

The Criterion, post PJs renos, is a standard faux-Irish pub slap bang in the middle of the city…read more(close to Town Hall). Being close to where I used to work, I'd frequent this place quite a bit, and before it was a PJs it was a mates fave city pub so we'd catch up over a few here from time to time. There's a pretty good mix of people in the street-level bar, and PJs have converted it into more of a sports bar so there are plenty of screens for the sports nuts to check out their favourite teams prospects. PJs typically have pretty good fare. In winter they have two absolute cracking dishes. The Guiness Pie with mushy peas, and their signature lamb shanks which is totally unctuous. Why such a modest score? Price kills the place. It's not one of the cheaper places to get a beer as someone incorrectly states in their tips, it's easily one of the most expensive places to get a beer. You're paying over the top prices for domestic tap beer. A cheap beer is $5 for a Coopers Pale Ale, which you can get on the same street about 200m up the road... Also... As much as I enjoy a good pokie section, this one ain't good. And by that I mean the clientelle. It brings in the undesireable types, and sours what is otherwise a sweet pub. The snug, the downstairs den, has a great looking bar, and "snug" seating, but it's kinda pointless down there. It doesn't feel snug, it feels stuffy and claustrophobic - and the bar has never been manned when I've been down there. Now, if they moved the pokies to the snug, and then opened up the entire bar at the street-level to include the room vacated by the pokie section, you'd have something. But why would they do that when they can get by with what they have.

I went for lunch here not too long ago and it was a great Irish pub. Rich Mahogany wood and a wide…read moreselection of beer on tap, with food selections that you'd find in most other Irish pubs. Being in the city, it can get quite busy very quickly and is a decently sized basement multi-storied pub. TV screens are usually are usually playing Fox sports or something similar. I order the Parmy, just to be on the the safe side. I wasn't too game to try the Pie which is supposed to be one of the best (as judged by Irish people I work with) around. The food is carefully prepared and you can tell the produce is quality and they've cooked it properly which some pubs sometimes struggle to do consistently... The chips were the standout side, crisp and crunchy! Definitely will be trying the stew or pie, that is if I'm brave enough to.

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.

I'm unfamiliar with pub food in Australia but the brunch here was really good. I tried the New York…read morebenedict and my husband tried the smash benedict. His had avocado while mine had smoked salmon. Everything was very tasty! The cheese rolls were not we expected but buttered toast rolled around cheese. However, we aren't familiar with everything here. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was not my favorite (loud sports bar), but I'm glad we visited!

When in Sydney, stop here for a local burger located in the heart of China Town! Waygu beef and…read moretomato jam on the menu. With added local flare.

There is one reason, and one reason only that it is ok to go to Triple Ace. And that's when you're…read morewaiting for a table at the nearby and constantly busy Spice I Am or House Thai restaurants. It is open 24 hours a day. It is decked out with noisy pokie machines with offensive flashing lights. But most importantly, it is both a bar and bottle shop in one. The staff won't bat an eyelid if you saunter into to buy a bottle of wine from behind the bar, have one glass and screw the cap back on (this is a cork-free zone, of course) then wander off with it under your arm - a big no-no in fellow Sydney pubs. I criticise, yet, shamefully, have enjoyed the exceptional convenience of TAB on so many occasions when said diner's staff have informed it will be at least thirty minutes before dinner time. Thankfully, their drink-and-takeaway policy is perfectly located next to these two delicious BYO joints.

I can't believe that I landed up here not once, not twice, but three times. As a pub it is a pretty…read moredull and boring place, more like an excuse for a pokies room and a sports bar than a trendy inner-city establishment. I guess the first two times I landed up here was simply to check it out (and also because it was open), but the third time was simply to come here purely so I could write my Yelp review. Anyway, as a pub it is pretty dull, though generally quiet, and open late. It also have a bottle shop out the front, which is a bonuse, but I'd probably recommend avoiding it,

Had a great time using their promotion. Lovely food and cocktail…read more Relaxed atmosphere. Good to rest before tackling the city.

"My god" he exclaimed in a state of bewilderment and shock, "the pool tables are free to play." And…read morein a room full of deer trophy heads and regal wood laden benches you'll enjoy it. With such decor one could even mistake themselves for a dapper rifle-toting gentleman. The food however is not free. You are going to wish you used your rifle to kill your own food. I.e. If you want overpriced cuisine don't be afraid to come here. The fish and chip are tasty but not large or in any way special. This is OK really because next time your eyes will be drawn to the corn beef on the menu which is a refreshing sight (and taste, in a burger schnitzel driven pub food scene). You pay for the group-friendly tables. Fit with leather backed benches and a TV to control as your own. American sports are available too - those NBA playoffs won't watch themselves in your work lunch break. When it's not busy the waitstaff are pretty accommodating too. This makes it the sports bar you've been looking for! 4 deer heads out of 5.

They have the most selections of scotch whisky I've ever seen in Sydney bar. You name it,…read moreLaphroaig, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Blue Label, Chivas, they do have them. Buy some drinks and then watch some sports on the big screen.

Good ol rugby club!…read more I love this place as it is what every rugby club could be. Great staff, amazing food, beers and of course Rugby playing all day!!! if you come in here you need to have the bangas and mash. These baby's are succulent and flavorsome. It's the gravy that gets me everytime.

The atmosphere is good, the chairs on the high tops are kind of really high and you can't put your…read morefeet on them, but the place looks clean and the service is fast.

They have a couple of non alcohol beer options, friendly staff and fast service. There is a fairly…read morenice view on the rooftop partly obstructed by a wall.

Star Hotel is located in Sydney, Australia, offering great drinks in an awesome environment…read more We ended up coming through after walking streets for hours exploring and seeing the beautiful city of Sydney. We came in for drinks and were seated right away. We went ahead and ordered draft Stella's, and our drinks came out in no time. The beer was fresh and crisp as could be and was served in a nice glass. They had security up front and ensured anyone who entered wasn't overly intoxicated. They had a bunch of TVs playing sports, but the majority was horse racing. Overall, it was a great place to dive in for some drinks in a safe environment just to chill and kick back and talk to friends!

When one has this crazy goal of trying to have a drink in as many different pubs as possible one…read moreends up visiting some absolute shockers. Okay, this probably wouldn't be the worse of the worse, or even incredibly bad, but it is certainly one of those pubs that now that I have had a beer at I won't be returning to in a hurry - or at all - unless of course I have no other option (though since it is in the middle of Sydney, that isn't much of a problem). Still, if you want to watch sports then it isn't a bad pub, though when I was here it was packed full of people all watching the soccer, thus relegating to to sitting in front of a pokie machine with my beer (and they aren't the best of places to sit with a beer trying to read a book). Maybe I'm being a little harsh on this place, but then again maybe I'm not.