Great atmosphere and they serve pints which in Sydney bars is for the most part unavailable. Early Saturday afternoon from 2pm until around 4:30pm has been for me an excellent quite time. I choose a spot in the rear and have a couple whilst reading or waiting for a friend to turn up. This 'quite' period is great for a game of darts in a room all to itself. Now the dichotomy between the quite time and the post quite time is the sudden intake of drinkers who begin to flow into the pub after 4pm. The atmosphere changes and not for the worse by any means. It takes on a new persona and that of a friendly, noisy and vibrant pub. The clientele covers a vast range of drinkers from extremely good looking nicely dressed girls to aged blokes like me enjoying an afternoon away from the family home. The food is great in the Dudley's bistro and I highly recommend their meat dishes. It's an upstairs downstairs situation which adds to the overall economy of space and lighting. I do enjoy the wasabi peas you can buy over the counter, a couple of bucks for a heaped serving that will keep you and your drinking partner going for a while. This pub is an excellent place to be alone to enjoy your own company but it's also a really electric drinking barn where you feel part of the Dudley's furniture. Careful walking down the stairs to the toilets particularly when you're pissed, and I wish they would fix the $1.00 aftershave machine or at least display a not operating note. A great drinking spot! read more

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I actually can't say enough good things about this place. Ok - so it was one of the few open for New Year's Day and after an hour of hunting I was happy it was open. But the staff (though the one reviewer was correct - are young) they were nice enough. I was in the main dining room and the atmosphere is astounding. I ordered appetizers - the croquets and a couple margaritas. Everything as great. Would highly recommend this little gem that seemed like a local favorite. read more

Just had dinner at the Lord Dudley, Paddington. The service was excellent - very pleasant staff. The environment in the formal dining room was noisy but atmospheric. However the environment in the informal dining room is a bit spare - not inviting. I had the beef pie in a dish. The pastry was wonderful but the meat chunks were very dry! The mushrooms in the sauce were nice but the taste was bland until I put in some of the very nice house red - that should have been the chef's job considering the expensive price of the pie! My partner's hamburger was minimalist in both ingredients and taste :( The Lord Dudley Paddington is in one of the richest suburbs in Sydney. How sad that the fare is so poor. read more

10 good friends came to celebrate our Birthdays yesterday. it was a busy day, staff were young and inexperienced. We all had lunch most of us a roast, it was ok food Under the circumstances of being extremely busy. Our friend went to the bar and made a comment to the bar staff about the Guinness as it wasn't being poured properly, the next minute a guy in a hi- viz vest came over and announced to our table of 10 that we were not allowed any more drinks! how embarrassing! we had no idea what he was talking about, people around us were commenting saying it was ridiculous as they hadn't witnessed any behaviour to warrant such a comment. very dissatisfied with the management as we tried to figure out why they were being so hostile! We will not go back to this place, they need to get new a manager and train the staff. read more

The Lord Dudley is a proper English pub. From its relaxed yet buzzing atmosphere, the quaint English decor and styling, friendly staff, and good range of comfort food are what bring me back. This is a great pub to visit an enjoy a few drinks with mates, especially if you can snare a comfy armchair to sit on. I love nabbing a table in the garden restaurant and enjoying the hearty fare. My picks are the Vined Ripened Tomatoes & Buffalo Mozzerella Basil Olive Oil 9, the Warm Goats Cheese Beetroot Sicilian Olive Toasts 9, or the House Cured Ocean Trout & Horseradish Crème Fraiche Capers 15.50 to start. For Mains, my picks are the Pork Belly & Braised Cabbage Mash Gravy 27.50, the Black Angus Sirloin & Shoestring Fries & Red Wine Butter 37.50, or the Tasty Beef Sausages & Mash Peas Gravy & Relish 19.50. Deserts include Rhuburb & Blackberry Crumble with Ice Cream (mmm!), , Warm Flourless Chocolate & Almond Pudding, Almond Parmacotta with Cherry Sauce and of course, what English style fare would be complete without Bread & Butter Pudding (all 12.50). read more

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As everyone will mention, this definitely has an old-school English pub feel to it and the old school pint glasses with the handles don't do anything to dispel that similarity! They also have some good English beers on tap, which is always pleasing for a Pommy immigrant such as myself! It's a very chilled out place for a drink, although it can get pretty busy at times, which creates a pretty good atmosphere throughout the place. I've not eaten in the restaurant downstairs, but from what I've heard the food is very good although it is quite expensive if you consider you're eating in a pub, but this isn't your usual pub grub! If you are doing a bit of a tour of the local establishments in Paddington, then this is definitely one for your list! read more

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Okay, I'm not sure if you can say that this pub is actually in the backstreets of Paddington, but it seemed to be far enough away from the main shopping and entertainment strip that is Oxford Street to warrant it as such (Jersey Road simply to be a reasonably busy road, and there were a number of other places around here as well to suggest it wasn't actually a back street pub). Anyway, if there is one word to describe this place and that is gorgeous - the pub is beautful with this really authentic old English charm. There are numerous pubs that try to capture the English pub theme and simply turn out to be plastic wash ups, yet this pub seems to do it really well. Oh, and the staff are really friendly as well. It was a shame that the beer garden wasn't open when I came here (I like beer gardens). read more

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A buddy and I decided to go for a Sunday roast at midday today. I hadn't been in several years but I do remember the Dudley having good beers on tap and they put on a good Sunday roast. I remember there were 3 choices...I was yearning for a roast pork with potatoes and some apple sauce with some light red wine. Well.....They only had roast chicken. Neither of us chose it. The oysters and grilled prawn starters were fine and my beef and vegetable pie and my buddy's steak, were without fault. Their wine list is good with some excellent small winery choices. A pint of Young Henry's upstairs afterwards for a cleanser. Good atmosphere in the front bar. We left contented but a little deflated by the lack of roast offerings. Hopefully that will change....but in the meantime I'll be going to the Four in Hand for their roasts. read more

My kind of winter wonderland. I just found my new fave Paddington pub. So British.. like stepping into a Harry Potter movie. Respectable pub fare, inviting dining area with an old fireplace, and oh so warm and cosy. Proud to call this my local and ashamed to say I lived in the area a year before visiting! read more

I have been going to the Lord Dudley for years and the food has been ok but nothing special, not sure what happened this visit but it was fantastic! By far the best meal i have had there - tried the Scotch Egg- OMG runny in the middle!, the squid - pretty good, the chicken pie - lovely and my friend had the rib eye which she she enjoyed apart from the bearnaise sauce was not very good at all. Overall the great atmosphere, good prices and the lovely food made for a fun evening.. Its a real british boozer in the heart of Sydney read more

It's a little piece of England ...... a little piece of history. It's got character, above average food and a great variety of Local & English beers. The Lord Dudley is a great escape ...... not to the country but rather to a place where you can relax and enjoy the day or evening ......... and suck in all that Cosy atmosphere. read more

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An old English pub that fits well with gluten free patrons. This place reminded me in so many ways of London... Blimey! The place looks deceivingly small from the outside, but after walking into a small central bar you are led around a series of small corridors and steps into a lounge and a restaurant. Great food, wine and beer. This pleasing environment has excellent catering for those seeking meals free from gluten and lactose. You must have dishes with descriptions with a hint of pork belly or flour less cake for dessert, because if they're the same dishes I had then they are grand! Located in the embassy district and also in Paddington/Woollahra, it is perfect to meet strangers and have a yarn... I'd go back for more, I can't write much more than to say - experience it for yourself because this place has atmosphere, loyal patrons and great food. read more

This is a proper, pubby-pub where they sell beer by the pint and packets of pork scratchings. It could have been lifted directly from a quaint English village - the slightly faded but richly coloured carpets, dark mahogany tables and shady corners. It is immensely popular amongst the locals, and on most nights there are people chatting outside as well as in. Think twice about going to watch the rugby or football there - it gets completely packed. Downstairs there's a hidden gem of a restaurant. It has its own bar, high ceilings and garden theme. Pot plants droop down from the ceiling and brighten up the corners, adding freshness to an otherwise simple room. The food is delicious - the beef sausages are hearty and comforting, but so large it proved difficult to finish. The side of steamed green vegetables were wonderfully green and crunchy, unlike so many of the swamp-like, soggy offerings in other pubs. Weekly-changing specials and desserts are displayed on thick blackboards around the restaurant. The desserts look particularly delicious - homemade and traditional, such as vanilla rice pudding and chocolate tart. The best part of the meal was the warm, freshly baked bread roll and butter that each of us had to start. It's rare nowadays for restaurants to provide free bread, and I loved this nod to tradition, comfort and Englishness. The staff are charming and attentive, the ambience is relaxed and the service quick. I'll definitely be going back for another dose of Englishness. read more

Lord Dudley Hotel - Bars Near Me - Woollahra, NSW

The Aussie and British flags hanging outside hint at this place's caper - a traditional English-style pub for expats, tourists and of course the Paddo locals. It's the kind of cosy venue that makes you wish you were sitting somewhere in a little town in England with snow falling outside. (Or have I just watched 'The Holiday' too many times?) In true English style, there are almost 20 beers on tap and a hearty food menu featuring good pub grub. Spread over a few different levels, you can choose from the rustic-style pub to a sleeker bar upstairs and a lush garden bar. There's also a function room available. Close to the Paddington Lawn Bowls Club, you could always roll a few on the green, then retire here for a liquid reward. read more

Lord Dudley Hotel - Bars Near Me - Woollahra, NSW

We woke up incredibly late but promised ourselves that we would make the journey here for our breakfast (despite the fact that it was well-beyond breakfast time). I fell in love immediately when I noticed all the wood and the very comfy vibe and interesting reading material on the wall. We ventured down the hall, down some stairs and into a nice little restaurant where we had our pre-dinner breakfast along with some beer (among some truly lovely plants!). Very lovely meal but we were most anxious to lounge upstairs some more. After our meal, we found a nice couch to rest on in front of a fireplace. We lingered in this comfy den-like setting, polished off a few more beers, exchanged sweet-nothings, then slowly (and sadly) made our way out. There is also a regular pub area- but when you're with someone worth saying sweet-nothings to, Lord Dudley has a fair amount of romantic nooks, seats, and what-have-yous to partake in that sort of thing. read more

Whenever I visit the beautiful inner city suburb of Woollahra, I can't help but drop by the quaint but absolutely fantastic Lord Dudley - an English styled pub with multilevel bars. They have the Public Bar, the Lounge Bar and the Saloon Bar on the lower level plus the Upstairs Bar that is booked for private functions most of the time. Each level has its own charming vibe but for me, the best spot would be their gorgeous main public bar where grand selection of beers and wines are displayed. I love how the crowd flows on to the footpath in summer. Guinness beer on tap? You bet! Last time I was there, I saw the well-respected journalist George Negus! Wonder who will I meet next? If you want to drop by, the Lord Dudley is open every day from 11am to 11pm on Mondays to Wednesdays, 11am til midnight on Thursdays to Saturdays, and noon til 10pm on Sundays. read more

Lord Dudley Hotel - Bars Near Me - Woollahra, NSW

This pub has character and an old world charm that I find most enticing on those cold winters days. Set up like an English pub - there is a cozy front bar where people can keep warm and in front of the fire and with a drink of choice. The back area is a seated restaurant that serves traditional pub food. This place always seems busy and is worth a visit. Limited space and its popularity means that it can feel crowded. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Ask any Aussie Pom about their favourite pub, and guaranteed, it'll be this cosy Woollahra icon. Drink pints on the ground floor, head upstairs to loungy function rooms, and downstairs for upmarket pub grub. The dining arena has undergone a few changes of late which creatures of habit like myself are struggling to come to terms with. They've done away with the menu board, and the filo wrapped Atlantic salmon is also goneski. Grumble grumble. ...but the crispy pork belly still makes a regular appearance and a new chef with fresh ideas and new daily specials is mixing it up in the food stakes - with more of a modern edge. And there is always something very appealing about the (huge) pie of the day in the old world pub setting. Must try starters... bruschetta with marinated field mushrooms, parsley, garlic and parmesan; and the crumbed brains with bacon and tartare (if brains are your thing). The dining courtyard is intimate and kinda homely. Ferns dangle from the ceiling, and the service is, as it always has been, charismatic and super friendly. Snuggle up by the open log fire in winter, and settle in here on any miserable day (along with the rest of the Eastern Suburbs) for a legendary pub atmosphere. Wireless internet is available for people who like to work in pubs (like me). Most nights, pint swilling patrons will spill out onto the corner pavement... yes you can actually drink (out of real glass) on the footpath. If fresh air ain't your thing, head inside for a game of darts. read more

Lord Dudley Hotel - Bars Near Me - Woollahra, NSW

Fantastic place for a friendly drink. Often see friends there if you are local. Plenty of little nooks to choose from if you want to have a bit of privacy, and at the curve of the bar, a great place to Socialize read more

Old school English pub, homely feel. Great meals and a range of awesome beers and single malt whisky

The Lord Dudley Hotel on Jersey Street in Paddington is a great old fashioned English pub. In fact it's an 'Olde English Style Pub' according to themselves and it is! there is a few areas to have a drink or something to eat with the street level bar split into a public bar, lounge bar and according to my companion 'a little nook' which I'm later told is referred to as the snug bar. Upstairs is a bar which can be also hired out for functions and downstairs in the 'basement' is a garden bar where you can also grab a meal. Like most pubs around that area it's big on sports especially your Rugby but the Lord Dudley is a little different. It's an 'Olde English Style pub' and well worth a visit. read more

Excellent Gastro-Pub quality fare with a sophisticated edge. On a good night as good as you would get in a nearby Woollahra restaurant at half the price. Was there with 8 people (family) and the service was excellent. Recommended! read more

It's a fine pub with a good range of beers. Good staff in an 'Ye olde English pub setting'. I drink here frequently when in Sydney. I eat there infrequently. I think I know why: it takes a while to forget an appalling meal like the Sunday Roast I was served a couple of weeks ago (10jan). The 'has beans' were indistinguishable from the other grey and yellow food. The beef was tough, the gravy dull and the Yorkshire pudding not. And for an outrageous $27.50. I'll stick to the 3 sheets liquid T-bone. read more