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.

Great experience at The Regent Redfern! The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was…read moredelicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. Great location in Redfern and a nice place to have a meal or drinks with friends. Definitely recommend!Thank you

Normally I wouldn't really like pubs like this one, namely because I do tend to prefer the more hip…read moreand trendy pubs as opposed to these more stock standard pubs. However, some of them aren't actually all that bad, especially if you are looking for something that is rather unpretentious. Well, this one is certainly unpretentious, even though it doesn't really have a huge selection of beers on tap. The pub itself was quite nice and refreshing though, with a real modern feel about it. Oh, and the service was also pretty good. Yes, this is definitely a place for those who don't want to deal with the pretentiousness of the surrounding bars.

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.

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.

This is one really cool pub. It's basically an historical building (I believe it is some sort of…read moreschool) that sits on top of a shopping centre, which makes me wonder if the shopping centre was built into the hill it was sitting on, or if they pulled it down, and then rebuilt it on the roof once the shopping centre was complete. Anyway, it does have this really nice charm about it, and quite a large (non-smoking) outdoor area. The staff were really friendly as well. There were a decent number of beers on tap, and three separate bars (though one of the was a restaurant, oh and four if you count the one outside). I've been here a couple of times, and wouldn't hesitate to come here again.

I went to the hotel few times already…read more Is a great place for lunch and drinks after work. During the week and specially in the summery days plenty of people after 5pm for cheap drink and nice food. The place is really big. Lots of seating outside and inside. has two outdoor areas where you can enjoy the sun on comfy couches. Once went for a farewell party on Thursday after work but finish paring around midnight. The place is famous for the Thursday dancing evening. One minus - very young Thursday night crowd but the music was great. Because the place is located in North Sydney I will be coming back for more good times here.

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.

It's one of those Hotels thats nestled away in the backstreets of Alexandria, known to locals and…read morenot so to out of area folk. It's neat, clean and with friendly staff ..... what more could you ask for ?. There is a good selection of beers and ciders and wines ..... It has an option of indoor and outdoor seating for those with four legged friends. I've been coming here for many years and have to say it's consistent ..... always doing what a Pub should .... the food is of good quality and with a varied menu should be able to cater for most, including kids. For me, it's the front bar .... I normally like to sit at the bi-fold Windows that open up and present the Park across the road. At this spot I just sit back and watch the world go by, with refreshing Ale in hand .... nothing else matters at this point.

With all the prohibition era styled pubs popping up around the city, The Blind Bear was long…read moreoverdue in the Shire. I love how this place does drinks - there's four taps of rotating craft beer/cider, and once they're out they tap a new flavour. They ran out of 2 beers while we were there, and a new keg was quickly tapped each time. They have cardboard signs serving as labels - an easy way to keep the signage current - and at $8-9/pint, its a great way to try different beers without damaging your wallet. For wine they only offer 1 red and 1 white each night, and those change daily. The cocktails are made with care, with a good selection of classics (martini, Manhattan) and some fruity modern conceptions as well. Food was quite good, despite some of the portions being small. The cheesesteak for $16 could easily be consumed in a few bites. The pulled pork for $16 was delicious, served between two toasted pieces of delicious bread (not the "hoagie" I was expecting, but some of the best pulled pork I've had in Australia), and a better serve than the cheesesteak. The sliders were, again, on the small side. At $4/each or 4 for $15, you'd need 4 to make a meal. I found the chicken sliders a bit bland, possibly being overpowered by the potatoes in the garlic mash. The beef sliders were much better, with a delicious pickle relish. Of course, I had to grab the wings (6 for $9 or 12 for $16) which were one of the standouts for the night. A bit sweet at first, they pack a bit of a punch with a heat that builds. The three chip options (chilli cheese fries, sweet potato wedges, and steak fries with chipotle mayo) were all pretty good. Rumour (or rather, Facebook) has it that this place does $0.50 wings and $5 hot dogs on Wednesdays - definitely worth checking out. Come early if you want a table - we managed to grab one of the last of them at 6 pm on a Saturday, and didn't see much turnover during our 3 hour stay.

Best little bar I have been to, not full of the typical Cronulla crowd with a good mix of people…read more Best wings around and even better on a Wednesday. Great mix of craft beer and even better spirits. I would recommend this place to anyone!

This little place is a wonderful oasis in the middle of Maroubra Junction. The food is better than…read moreyour typical pub/food. There is a great selection of wholesome meals such as lamb shanks and pastas. But you can still get a good old pub snitty. The prices are very reasonable and the servings are large. Ultimately the overall vibe of this place is to attract families and couples. There is also a separate area for the kids so couples can eat in peace. I highly recommend coming down here trying out the food and having a quite drink.