I visited this pub the night I arrived in Sydney, namely because I always seem to need a beer after a plane trip. Well, not quite because I go without one for a while at times, but in this case it was something I was looking at doing. So, I found this place and decided to go and wet my thirst. Well, as a pub it was okay, nothing to outstanding, but still rather nice. The interior décor was appealing, though it was a little dark. Oh, and the beer garden was closed, but I suspect that my have been something to do with the time I was here. There were also some nice beers on tap, but still, it isn't one that captured my imagination. read more

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My friend had been raving about the Taco Tuesday nights for ages so we finally planned to go. She used to come here every week with her other American friends and they loved it. Got there around 6PM and it luckily it wasn't super busy. Grabbed a table and then ordered at the bar. Got a glass of wine and three tacos - duck, pork and fish. I wasn't sure how big they'd be or how much I would need. My friend got four, which was smart because I ended up ordering one more. I think four is the perfect amount. The food came out SUPER DUPER fast. The fish and pork were pretty tasty but the duck was AMAZINGLY yummy. As I mentioned, I wanted a bit more after the third, so I ordered the veggie taco, which had mushrooms and a few other things. It was just okay. The place started getting really busy around 8 and some chicks were hovering over our seats, so we decided to take off. Definitely want to go back and try the beef and chicken tacos and have another Duck Taco (maybe two!) read more

Norfolk Hotel - Taco Tuesdays!! - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Friendly staff, lots of weekly promotions and Tacos...Its a pub known for their tacos- Are they good tacos? - not really. Most are slathered in some spicy mayonnaise based sauce, -had a fish taco that was mostly batter, and contained something that could pass as fish- All flour tortillas, that were a bit chewy and stale. But the beer was really cold and reasonably priced- All the gang-like graphitti in the mens room gave the place some cred, albeit a tad hipsterish, considering there are no Mexican gangs I am aware of in Sydney. Good looking crowd and a fun place- in Redfern.....I'd go back read more

The Norfolk Hotel has some homely charms and is a very causal pub experience. The food is mainly American themed and is fairly good if you stick to the basics. Their Mac and Cheese balls are to die for! Awesome trivial happens on a Wednesday and this includes $12 steaks. The place gets pretty busy Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Norfolk Hotel - Menu - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Overall I was really impressed with the Norfolk. They have a wide variety f daily specials on drinks and food, a good fun atmosphere that works for intimate nights out or a group get-together, and the food is good. Wednesday night trivia is good fun with lots of free hugs and games along the way. I enjoyed the host and food was served quickly even though the bar was pretty full. Tacos are 4 for $20 and did not disappoint. Some of the best I've had since leaving the state's--fluffy but not floury tortillas, lots of flavor in the sauce, and a great marinade on the chicken. We also had the macaroni balls to share which were delicious by themselves--they came with a weird white save that was kind of hard and didn't really add to the flavor, so we just ditched it and had the macaroni balls. I would say this is a good venue for groups, but make sure whatever your group size you book ahead when possible or you risk not having a space. read more

I had been waiting for the right moment to try The Norfolk (because let's face it, it's a tad out of the way) and then a friend suggested coming here for some welcome home drinks. It was an early Wednesday evening and it was raining. Despite the overcrowded reputation I found it to be quite the contrary. Maybe rain keeps hipsters at bay? Whatever the reason there were plenty of tables and chairs to be found in the back courtyard. It is cleverly covered so it makes for a peaceful place to enjoy a beer (or three). Wednesday night was $10 steak night. There was also a raffle draw. Perfect. As the night lingered on the crowd got bigger but it was never uncomfortable or too busy. If it was more centrally located in relation to my house (public transport doesn't really work from Glebe to here) The Norfolk would quite easily become my mid week haunt. What's not to love about cheap steak, a raffle draw and an outdoors area (that's essentially indoors) to drink in? read more

Norfolk Hotel - Courtyard. - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

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LOVED my Mexican Bloody Mary! Probably the best I've ever had. Sweet, spicy, tangy... hit the spot! This is a great little hang out to have a few drinks and great conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed, will be back soon. read more

Norfolk Hotel - Mexican bloody Mary... Highly recommended! - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Ahhh did someone say hot? Seriously hot! And I am not talking about the sauce you put on your sad looking but scrumptious tasting taco. I am talking about the peeps at the Norfolk. Taco Tuesday is warming up in more ways than one. $3 for yummy tacos that have interesting fillings and come out very promptly. Sitting in the back garden, there is so much atmosphere.... and well, hot people. It is a bit of a pain to get a table so I suggest getting there early, say 6pm for dinner. They have a great bar with jugs of basic cocktails and an emphasis on tequila featuring margaritas, tequila espresso, sarsaparilla iced tea, and shot combos to name a few. They have slushies in summer, mulled wine in winter and sangria all available for devouring. It's very casual cool and I can just imagine that it heats up when the weather does. Mmmmm balmy nights, tacos and well... hot people. read more

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Dear Norfolk, You had me at Mini-Burger Mondays. And when I came to find out that Sunday Bloody (Mary) Sundays and Taco Tuesdays are a reality as well, I nearly yelped my pants. I hereby propose Wine Wednesdays, Tequila Thursdays and Fried Pickle Fridays. If not, perhaps I'll just have to celebrate them myself. ('Cause let's be honest... what Thursday isn't Tequila Thursday?) I've heard all about your seedy past, but let me just say from a hopeful future intimate lover of yours that you're definitely "the one that got away" in this situation. I love your labyrinth of sticky-floored rooms, I love your lush garden (and that's no euphemism), I love your cheap and cheerful prices, I love your surprising selection of beer, wine and spirits, I love your sports-bar chic, and I love that you've embraced the Dude Food movement. I truly abide. But from how busy you became after 7pm on a Tuesday, apparently the rest of Sydney does as well. Turns out I'm a jealous lover... read more

The first time I went to Tio's, that neon-lit 'Guatemalan Owl Bar' in Surry Hills, I should have been floored by the moody atmosphere and the hip bartenders that served $5 Tecate cans the right way - that is, rimmed with salt and stuffed with a lime. It was welcomed greedily, of course, as such cerveza always is, but felt perhaps not so revolutionary as it should have been. See, I'd been to the Norfolk a few weeks earlier, and, well... It was more exciting the first time. The Norfolk isn't a hidden and hyped hole-in-the wall - it's traditional Aussie corner-block pub, complete with a sports bar upon entry and laminated menus on every table. But you're more likely to see the North Sydney Bears battling a NSW Cup rival on the telly in this sports bar than a Gosford dog derby on a TAB-branded plasma, and you're not going to get a reheated guinness pie or a caesar salad. The condiment of choice here is hot sauce, and the food is tailored to suit: particularly good tacos with fresh salsas and tender fillings, American diner specials like chilli fries, sliders and hot wings, and jugs of Michelada - spiced beer with lots of lime and a depth-charge or two of tequila - to wash it down. Smokin'. A strange twist for a grand old Australian hotel? Perhaps, but then considering what Sydneysiders are digging right now it seems more like an obvious conceit. You can still sit in the beer garden with a schooner and a couple of good mates, and you're not going to get chased out at the strike of 7pm by a waiting queue of young fashionables looking to get drunk somewhere uber-trendy before they go out dancing to whatever you're supposed to dance to nowadays. Or you can sit at the bar, drink Tecates, eat tacos, and feel trendy anyway. The perfect crime. read more

Nice, relaxed vibe great beer garden. Come for the $3 tacos on Tuesday. Once upon a time I played pool upstairs, but have mysteriously never seen the pool tables there since. read more

Hipster, crowded, fun. Three words to describe the Norfolk. The place is jam packed on a Saturday night of the young n hip crowd which makes for a great atmosphere. Hint- if you are coming with a group of people, make sure you reserve a spot. We did not and ended up crowding around the bar. They have a lovely outdoor seating area. The bar staff were friendly and they had a good range of cocktails, beer and wine on tap. The prices were also quite reasonable. The only downside is the 12am lockout. The bouncers were quite rude and aggresive in trying to get patrons out the door which has left a bitter end to what is a good place. read more

The "chilli mince" fries were appalling: crinkle cut chips with squeezy cheese, topped with what could only be described at cat-food-esque mince. No flavour, no chilli, just disgusting, mealy, tinned mystery meat. And for $12? For shame. Especially since they were recommended by the girl behind the bar, but I forget that stoners pretty much eat anything. My fish taco was overly fishy as well, and their "pork belly special" taco was all cold flabby undercooked pork fat. Sad face. On the bright side it's pretty cool inside which saves it from a fate worse than one star. Go for the fun 'Murcan college bar atmosphere and stay for more drinks, then get a pizza afterwards. read more

Good things about the Norfolk? The tasty cheap tacos, jugs of Ciderlicious, and outdoor seating in the summer. Bad things about the Norfolk? Hipsters everywhere... just kidding. It does get crowded on the weekends and it's annoying if you're there with a big group and don't have a table already. read more

Never judge a book by its cover. Despite looking like the quintessential sticky-carpet Australian pub from outside, The Norfolk is full of surprises. Sure, there's footy on the TV, men leaning on high top tables throwing back beer.... but don't let this distract you from what's really going on here. Out the back is a much larger space filled with tables, chairs, and a massive bar displaying all manner of spirits and a decent assortment of beer and wine. There's also a large open courtyard overflowing with people sitting about in the sun around a large tree. On the Sunday I visited it was overflowing with groups of young things grasping at the last hours of their weekend. The Norfolk caters to a wide audience and really packs them in. A diverse drinks selection ranging from jugs of Pimm's to whisky sours, boutique beers, and Kiwi cider on tap seems to keep everyone happy. The food menu is also a surprising winner. My group of friends order everything from vegetarian soft shelled tacos, deep fried pickles (weird, yet strangely addictive), miniature beef sliders, chicken parmigianas, to salt and pepper squid. Everything gets the thumbs up, except for the squid which was renamed the salt and salt squid due to the extreme saltiness. The reasonably priced drinks and fun atmosphere makes up for the fact that it was inedible, and we all leave a few hours feeling pretty happy with the world. read more

This is one of those off the radar hotels .... unless you do get out and about a bit. It's on a main road but not so much in mind or in sight .... but once you walk in and feel the air of fun & madness ... you want to hang around .... stay for awhile and enjoy the array of bevies and Tex Mex style cuisine. read more

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Easily my favourite beer garden in Sydney! Regardless of which night it is, this place is bursting with life and energy. It's hipster, by no stretch of the imagination, but it's also not pretentious. Anyone can and will feel welcome ... As long as they're under 30, a smoker, and cool with rowdy youngins slinging ciders back in the courtyard. Great specials throughout the week including $3 tacos on Tuesday! Drinks are moderately priced and the courtyard is a great place to have a rowdy night with friends. Wouldn't bring a date here, but would definitely bring someone home from here ;) read more

How is it that I'm just hearing about this place's hot wings now? I mean they're probably the closest thing to the American hot wing that you can find in Sydney. We stopped by the Norfolk to celebrate a birthday and the 4th of July. I felt like I was back home in America after trying some of their dishes. I ordered the half-rack of ribs which were okay. Nothing to go crazy about, but the baked beans were insane. I think I would even order the ribs just to get to the baked beans. The hot wings were glorious. It's all about that tangy hot wing sauce! This might be the only place that I've tried that has done a proper hot wing and for only $14 you get a nice basket of massive wings. Ranch dressing? YES! Fried pickles were excellent and I heard the tacos are worth a go as well. The bar itself is pretty cool. Different areas to sit and enjoy the food or even drinks with friends. This place is definitely worth checking out and I will be back for sure. read more

This place is definitely worth checking out. The outdoor garden area is very cool and the food and drinks are pretty good as well. I have had the tacos on taco night and they were cheap and tasty and available in gluten free. They have these crazy epic burgers on Thursdays when it is $12 burger night and although I haven't tried one yet, it is on my list for sure. The wings are pretty good as well although the seasoning is a bit different. I think I would prefer their wings with a buffalo sauce instead of the mole seasoning but the texture and crunch of the wing (which is pretty important to me apparently) is pretty good. Since the wings in Australia have been pretty sub par I find myself on a bit of a mission to find the best wing. I have heard hooters has good wings so that might have to happen. Parramatta here I come! read more

Hello hipsters! If you wondered where Sydney's hip and cool are hanging out look no further than The Norfolk. Another of Sydney's pub's that has been overhauled and given an eclectic makeover and watched the cool kids flood in. The Norfolk is fun. From the decor to the courtyard to the cheap as chips (well cheaper if it's Tuesday) tacos. This is the sort of pub where the people are friendly and up for a chat. The downside for me is how packed it gets in the evenings. I'm not a huge fan of standing up to enjoy a drink nor do I like the constant shifting to let people through the crowd. The key to this is to get their early, snag a table or chair and don't let it go. read more

I really like The Norfolk Hotel on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills. So much so that I decided to go there for lunch on a quite Monday when I just needed to get out of the office (and maybe have a soothing drink). I noticed that if I had stayed all afternoon in to the night (and it did cross my mind) I could have entered the Monday night darts competition which would have been interesting. I also noticed yesterday was Bloody Mary Sunday and tomorrow is $3 Taco Tuesday but I decide not to be here for happy hour Tequila on Friday night. No thanks! To go with my drink and to draw out my lunch hour I decided to get some food. There's some pretty cool stuff on here like the hot dog slider, the pork roll and the fried chicken wings but decide to treat myself to a fish taco. If you're really hungry there's some good mains to choose from too. It's a nice place and well worth a visit. read more

Norfolk Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Super friendly bar staff, awesome food (beef burgers, fish tacos, fried pickles!!) I suggest week nights and Saturday ($20 jugs!!) during the day for minimal crowds. No complaints here! read more

Norfolk Hotel - banana taco! - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Norfolk, old fashioned, studenty, dusty, all describe the Norfolk, as well as hipster, trendy, and perfect for Surry Hills. Jugs of cocktails pretty good, bit less ice would be good. Food - Good- had chilli bean fries, Mac and cheese balls with truffle sauce, beef nachos and, my favourite, Buffalo Chicken Ribs- yum. Good place to spend time with friends. read more

Worst pub steak ever. Yes it was only $10 but I've had plenty of decent $10 pub steaks in Sydney. This one was so charred, tough and rubbery it took me twenty to thirty sawings of my steak knife to cut each piece. Luckily I only had to do this three or four times as I stopped eating after three or four bites. I also tried the 'spiced Norfolk fries' and the chilli fries with chilli mince, jalapenos and nacho cheese. The spiced Norfolk fries left everyone confused as they had no spiciness whatsoever and tasted just like your average crinkle-cut pub chips with tomato sauce. The chilli fries were good - I have always loved this evil American concoction of hot chips with chilli con carne and fluorescent fake cheese. The pub itself is pretty cool. Bar staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is hipsterish and laid-back. read more

Had dinner here last night with a friend. The menu had me at deep fried pickles! Along with buffalo wings (which rather unfortunately weren't very "buffalo"...) and chilli fries! My dining buddy had the "mexican" schnitzel which looked a rather interesting concoction... deemed "ok" by its consumer. Chilli fries definitely packed a punch but the stand out was definitely the deep fried pickles. Although a lot of our dinner was deep fried, it didn't feel too greasy which is always a bonus! Can imagine the beer garden would be great on a sunny day if you can get there early enough to get a table. Staff were friendly although I did have to ask for them to wipe our table down.. typically pub'y I suppose. Was keen to try the bloody mary which seem to be served in tomato juice cans! But alas, my dining buddy had to go back to work so had to give the bloody mary a miss. read more

This is a Tuesday night tradition, after a stressful start to the week, 3 dollar Taco Tuesdays put a skip in my step. I mean seriously, $3 Taco's in Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fish & Veg, not to mention the monthly specials. These are slow-cooked melt in your mouth tantalizing, but they're so slowly cooked they'll take a few hours to get to you. If you're in the mood for some rather expensive finger food, served in an over-crowded hipster bar, then this is the place for you. It's a place to be seen - seen starving for your overpriced miniature portion. So while, you're waiting you can make a game of trying to find enough free seats in the beer garden for you and your friends - first person to find a free table, gets to be sacrificed to the Norfolk gods, and then you may just find some food. I have to say, for all it's downsides, I still love this quirky old place, maybe it's because it has the silent audacity to be the ring leader of hipster culture, quietly laughing behind everyones back. Hey, it's only $12.50 for fried chicken wings - everything else looks cheap in comparison. read more

Alright Norfolk, you win. You had me at hello. What's not to love about a place that serves bloody Marys out of soup cans and gourmet soft shell tacos for $5.50 each. I suggest grabbing yourself a pork taco, or two, which comes with onions, cabbage, apple, coriander and a sauce with a fancy name meaning "freaking amazing." The outside courtyard is always poppin' on a nice day and offers hipster watching of the finest variety. Don't sit out there, though, if you're bothered by cigarette smoke. I prefer the cozy booths inside where one can get intimate with their hot dog sliders or deep fried pickles (both $7.50). With lively Sunday funday specials, daily happy hour from 4-6 and various other joyous offerings, there's very little not to love about the Norfolk. read more

Norfolk Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Redfern, NSW

Before El Loco had cottoned onto the taco trend, The Norfolk was serving them up in delicious foursomes for just $20. While by no means a solid meal in themselves, these Mexican snacks form the perfect accompaniment to after work beverages at the recently overhauled Surry Hills pub. The best filling by far is the braised pork neck, topped off with coriander, shredded cabbage and apple mayo. Their other dishes seem a little pricey - I once had a pot of prawns from the specials board with thousand island dipping sauce for $20 that worked out at about three critters per person. Sigh. If you're keen to snag a seat in the rear courtyard, try to get there as early as possible - either before the after work or weekend lunch crowds hit. Once that's sorted, get your hands on one of their cocktail jugs - the Cleveland Cluster Spritz with aperol, grapefruit soda and prosecco is especially refreshing - and settle in for a lazy drinking session. read more

Mini Burger Mondays and Taco Tuesdays, need I say more? This place is the shiz. Cool, affordable and unpretentious (although there's a serious hipster vibe). Ssshhh, don't tell anyone. It's a nice little local, that we don't want all of Sydney to know about. Whoops, too late! read more

Not sure what I was thinking. This place was not my cup of tea. I love pubs and pub grub but this place was just a tad too shabby. We had the hot dog, chilli fries, tacos, and buffalo wings. Tasted like cafeteria food :( read more

The Norfolk is my kind of place: they had me at deep fried pickles. But why stop there, the whole menu is Deep South inspired. Wings and dipping sauce, chilli fries, barbecued corn cobs, even an American version of San Choy Bou! And this is just the bar snacks menu! read more

If you think the clientele of the Norfolk are hipsters, you need new glasses. This is tedious suburbia transplanted to the inner city. Crowded & mediocre. There are better pubs within a short walk & far superior food on the same block. Give it a miss. read more

Always an awesome vibe at this place, I have probably consumed a thousand beers Here, great staff and cool beer garden. Food is also fantastic. read more

$3 taco tuesdays are exceptional value, but it can be tough to get a table. The fish taco is pure bliss in a small tortilla

I think I may have a slight obsession with beer gardens, and this rates highly in my list of Sydney's best! This may be the reason I keep returning to this pub. The food - not too bad, tacos are tasty and the Thursday $12 ribs were easily demolished however it isn't the food I come here for. A school night catch up with friends over jugs of drink sitting out in the courtyard - what a better way to spend the night. This place does get very busy so get there early to grab a table. read more

The security here epitomises everything that is wrong with Sydney's nightlife. A friend was having her post-wedding celebration at this venue which I was looking forward to congratulating her and her husband. When I arrived I was greeted with two gentlemen who refused me entry. Reason? It closes at 12 and it's 11:40. I thought he was joking because I explained to him I only wanted to give a quick congrats, plus it's closing in 20mins so what's the deal? However the smirk on his face shows a man on a power trip. Judging by the poor 3.5 star rating from other Yelpers, forget about this place. read more

I heard good things about Norfolk and the menu looked tasty so I decided to try it. I was disappointed when I found out the Pork Belly w/ fries (on the menu under bar snacks) didn't actually come with fries, so I changed my order. Then I found out the free taco with jug wasn't on that night (despite the fact it was on the chalkboard outside the bar). The $8 for 1 beer and 1 taco was not available either. So basically I gave up and ate elsewhere. I can't really judge the food, but they get an A+ on out of date menus and false advertising. The staff was so nice, I couldn't even get angry at them. Ambience seemed good (relaxed and open). Just don't get your mind set on ordering any one thing it will cost you about double whatever the advertised price is. read more

The Norfolk Hotel first of all I use too love this place usually I would come and spend money on lunch or dinner for last two month's. Around 25-50$ sometimes on my own. Tonight how so ever big disappointment first bar-tender by name off Jordan fem refused too serve me and second they food i ordered really sucked no taste at all salad with out dressing steak with out any dressing either no salt it was like eating rubber. Mark off course the Manager off the pub or half owner establishment my advice is do your proper job you getting paid for it.. The chef in the kitchen go back to school and learn too cook or by cook book they are so many out there at David Jones or book store.. For Jordan all I wanted it was little chat out of respect n been polite..I was not after you in any other way...Today you lost a regular customer who was bringing in a profit every night or every second off 50.00$ or more..I am staying in this area for another six month's...Now the owner or Mark can calculate 365 days in a year what profit they would made off me..I will do it later on.. All I wanna you lost big time tonight on 06/04/2016.. Imagine if I was to bring my friends in for beer or dinner! What money you could have made.. Anyone wants too contact me and apologise my e-mail is solcreveza@gmail.com For all other consumers there is heaps off other pub's who will appreciate your money and show you bit off respect.. read more

Great place to head to after work for a drink and amazing $5 tacos. Nice outdoor atrium or bustling bar but seriously, I go for the tacos!