Now, this is one of those pubs that I could spend quite a lot of time at if I happened to live in…read morethe area that is. I guess the porch really did it for me - one of those newer pubs that deliberately created a porch where patrons could sit at with a beer in hand and either chat, or read a book if they are like me. The other thing is that they also had a decent selection of beers on tap, and that is always going to win me over.

Rocksia in Arncliff is a posh place for bar food and drinks. It later turns into more of a night…read moreclub atmosphere which I'm not sure is so family friendly, but for dinner its just fine. This is a counter order and pick up kind of joint so don't expect full service. In fact I would say the service in all is pretty mediocre. We experienced rude wait staff and was miss- rung up for our bill. However, to Rocksia's credit the manager did come over to offer a free drink to my BF's Aunt which helped to ease the hard feelings. The EATS...HUGE portions. I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and chips and had enough to take home for lunch the next day. Another plus is that Rocksia does promotions like saving your receipt vouchers for the next time you come, 2 for 1 meals. All in all a pretty decent joint and good value.

You cannot judge this pub just based on its apprearance from the outside because once you step in…read moreyou feel like you're in a suave restaurant! Kitchen is run by Head chef James Wallis and sous Chef Alvin Valfuna ( I only know this as it was on the menu :P) Staff were very lovely and courteous. We got to sample a few entree's including the ox tartar, wild boar terrine, yellow fin tuna, beetroot carpaccio and the hiramasa kingfis. My favourites were the kingfish and the Ox tartar. For main I had the 250g rangers valley wagyu skirt steak with served with hand cut chips, zucchini, lemon and olive oil - cooked med well the steak was perfection! Loved the hand cut chips - little crispy on the outside. Dessert was also a delight with my favourites being the pumpkin panna cotta and and the coriander ice cream (weird but tasty). Overall, It was a great first visit and I will indeed be back!

Sometimes I wanna feel cool when I'm drinking. (Sometimes not, but that's another story)…read more You'll always feel cool at the Tilbury, 'cos it's that sorta place. The crowd is sharply-dressed but laid back; this isn't a pregame pub, or a uni bar, or a hipster den. It's a perfect inner city oasis, a big, airy, well-lit castle packed with discerning people doing discerning things. I want to be one of these people. Can they smell a pretender? They haven't yet. And I'mma keep going until they do. The food is excellent gastro pub fare, and the big wooden deck area is worth the price of admission alone, and when you consider there isn't a price of admission it's really costing you more NOT to come here, isn't it?

This is our corner pub. Stop by anytime for brunch, late lunch, dinner or after work beer before…read moreheading home. Tons of character and great food. We had guineas beef pie special and it was just delicious. 3 stories building and there is another car in the 2nd floor. Sometimes they have a band playing, good happy hour and many flat TVs to watch games on. Good place to hang out. Stop by when you're near!

Old pub with appeal. Stopped in on a warm summer day to hydrate so we could walk around some more…read more Pub had all you needed with regard to libation potential. We had some mixers and were on our way. The barteneder was pleasant and tis establishment took credit cards. Enjoy!

Lovely pub that is pet friendly and has multiple sections including a fine dining restaurant and…read morebar and outdoor area with pub food and Sunday roast. The menu unfortunately lacked vegetarian choices but the rest of the food menu was quite inviting and tasty. The share plate and arancini balls were delicious and service was friendly. Also some nice craft beers on tap. Live band on the weekend and the atmosphere was cosy.

Never made it past my drink (See photo). Basically here's the deal. My mom loves Australia so much…read more Like to the point that she's annoying about how much better it is than the USA. I tell her to move there all the time. Well mom, let me tell you something. Nowhere in my life have I experienced someone serving me a drink in a damn moldy glass. You'd think the bartender might notice when prepping? Nope. Maybe the server when waking it over to me? Nope. Was it just a tiny speck? Nope (see photo again). I was too grossed out to continue on. Didn't care if they offered me free meal, free drinks, and free desert here (btw they didn't - I just got a "sorry about that mate"). This was unacceptable. I felt nauseous when everyone else was ordering food. So I walked out and strutted into the very next restaurant I saw and ate alone (yes, sad I know). You broke up a family meal and literally could have killed me. Not kidding. I am also coming to Australia directly from India so I can't believe I am going to have to say the least hygienic meal of my trip happened in Australia and not India. I know not to many local Aussies reside on yelp. So this is likely going to be helpful for tourists. Hopefully you are able to make an informed decision before risking your personal health and safety. I also know there is good food in Australia. This is just nasty. I'm seriously repulsed. Time to stick to highly rated sushi and seafood. Ahh. Still can't believe this. Sorry for the rant.

After a long day of exploring Sydney, all hubby and I wanted was beer. We stumbled upon The Royal…read moreGeorge. The service was excellent! The bartender was super friendly and welcoming. He gave us recommendations and advice on the different beers on tap. We ordered a couple pints and grabbed a table. The food coming out of the kitchen looked great so we decided to stay for dinner. I ordered chicken tenders, hubby ordered a burger with fries. The food was simple and very tasty. Everything was seasoned and cooked well. Zero complaints! I would definitely go back if given the chance.

One of the funny things that seems to happen to me is that I stumble across pubs that I never…read morerealised existed, and this was the case here. I'm not sure how often I'd walked past it, but I'd literally thought that I have visted pretty much every pub in this part of Sydney. Well, it turned out that I hadn't. Still, this pub really wasn't all that great. It was nice, but not great.

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.

A great place to eat anytime of the year. The outdoor upstairs section in winter is closed off and…read moreopen to the die hards while the other eating eating area is crowded with very happy customers. The vibe for Sunday lunch is incredible. Looking what the special was...obviously a roast...I couldn't imagine finishing the meal.The plate was so full and even a trucker couldn't put that amount away! The atmosphere is lively and a vacant table is quickly grabbed by people waiting. The music isn't too loud and you can hear people speak across the table. There is always a special that is reasonably priced and for the bird of a girlfriend...yes there are small meals.

I'm not going to completely write this place off, but it does happen to have some pretty stiff…read morecompetition when it comes to Newtown, and unfortunately, with the other pubs along the strip, this place really doesn't jump out at me all that much. Yeah, the staff were pretty cool, but there wasn't really that undescribable thing that would want me to give it more than I actually have. It's okay for a drink, but there are much better places in Newtown to explore.

For a vegetarian the menu options are limited. So I am used to that however most places will adapt…read moremeal options to cater for a vegetarian option. This place charges for any swaps. So a vegetarian burger can be more expensive than the meat/fish/chicken option which is ludicrous. The food is OK. The service is OK. Wine by the glass is expensive. Sadly I was short changed after paying for desert but they did acknowledge it and give the correct change once I returned to the cashier.

A more fancy pub with a tasty menu to match. This place is pretty big they have the locals style…read morepub downstairs with the pokies and then the botanical garden inspired bistro upstairs with carpet to match! Delicous tasty cocktails (try the passion martini). From salt & pepper squid, fish cakes and peking duck spring rolls - you know the mains will be good. We got to try their popular beef ribs! So good - good sauce content and went well with the coleslaw! Good atmosphere and great meals too!