Had a really enjoyable night here on Saturday. Not too full, enough space between tables to talk so…read morenot too noisy, plenty of great wines on the list and a bar attached across the hall which means you had two areas you could go to depending on what you are focused on (food obviously). The wait staff were brilliant, one of the male wait staff was absolutely amazing, had his head wrapped around every menu item, encouraging to try other items we would not normally try (brussel sprouts!). Subtle upselling, but not too obvious. Really quite brilliant. Dishes arrived really quickly (we didn't try the rump cap which apparently takes 20 minutes). Loved the sprouts, school prawns and trout dishes. Could have skipped the cheese platter (I always find Australian cheese platters disappointing, wherever in AU) and we were stuffed - didn't even have room for dessert. Will be back.

This place was opened a couple of years ago by a former contestant on master chef and it is one of…read moremy favourite restaurants in my all time fav Sydney suburb - balmain. The menu changes regularly and the dishes are best shared - all immaculately presented with interesting flavors and top quality local ingredients. The place is effectively split in two with one area having lounge spots and the impressive floor to ceiling bar and the other closer to the kitchen - if you are lucky enough sit infront of the chefs and engage in some banter and of course buy them a drink or two! There is also outdoor seating but this is close to the road and I much prefer to sit inside and take in the funky decor. As the menu changes regularly be sure to keep coming back for more! If you live in the area sign up to receive emails for new menu tastings!

Royal Albert Hotel is a very local, very chill spot in Surry Hills. It's the kind of place you…read morewander into without much planning and grab a drink because... it's there. We were doing luandry accross the street so we just dropped in. Service is fine -- nothing to rave about, nothing to complain about. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, which works if you're in the neighborhood and not looking for anything fancy. That said, the name definitely does some heavy lifting here. "Royal Albert" sounds grand; the experience is more "friendly local pub." Still, it's an easygoing place that does the job.

Stopped into the Royal Albert Hotel bar in Surry Hills and it was clearly a local favorite--busy…read morewith regulars and a fun, energetic atmosphere. They were running trivia games while we were there, which added to the overall vibe and made it feel like a true neighborhood spot. The ambiance is great: a cool, old-school bar with friendly local staff, and you definitely get the sense that people know each other here. Solid selection of beer, wine, and cocktails/mixed drinks. My husband ordered a Guinness, which was a good choice. Unfortunately, my margarita was underwhelming and honestly wasn't that great, which knocked the experience down a bit. Overall, it's a good place to hang out for the atmosphere--just keep your cocktail expectations reasonable

'The Public' has entered the Cammeray fray - Cammeray is arguably one of the most 'secretly…read moreaffluent' suburbs in Sydney, and also manages to breed a slightly fickle, but incredibly loyal bunch of customers. I'm not entirely sure where exactly 'The Public' sits. There's a surprising amount of turnover on the miller street strip, with restaurants changing hands far too often. As you first enter you find yourself deliberating - is it a pub? Is it a vegan joint? Maybe it's a bar for ladies? Turns out it's a Greek food inspired taverna/restaurant - still not sure what the honeycomb feature wall and vegetation growing out of odd places has to do with this theme, but luckily the whole thing is appealing to the eye - despite being a little discombobulating (I've finally found a use for that word!) The lightly polished timber and white walls gives it a really nice 'air' - it's a terrific space, and with the turquoise colour blended in, you find yourself in the mood for salad, or fresh juice, or avocado - something light. However the menu is heavy on the beers, meats, burgers, sausages and cheeses - of which I truly love, but wasn't expecting. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. The tastiest item was the grilled cheese - I guess that's saying something? We ordered a plethora of entrees and share plates, none of which were memorable unfortunately, except the grilled cheese! The burgers were the biggest cause of upset though. I ordered the pulled lamb burger with grilled haloumi and hommus - it sounded delicious, but really failed to deliver. The lamb was dull, the haloumi was borderline tasteless (not sure how they managed that) - the whole thing was just a bit of a miss. I'd suggest Turkish bread as well - the brioche buns are too heavy for this style of burger. I really wanted to like this place, but sadly with so many excellent options around I can't see myself coming back for more.

The Belgian Epoque is dead, long live the Public…read more Owned by James and Will Christopher, brothers who also own nearby Laneway Cafe and Ms Miller, the Public is a light, bright Bauhaus interpretation of a traditional pub. There's stool seats under high tables and self-serve areas at the front, "to encourage socialisation," James told me the other day. Seats and a small raised area suitable for small gatherings at the rear (Public takes corporate bookings). A strong Greek-fusion theme runs through the menu, which ensures the brothers won't cannibalise the Spanish-inspired Ms Miller a few doors down. Lamb meatballs, taramasalata and other Mediterranean delicacies adorn the menu. There's a capable selection of beers drawn from the same distributor who supplies Cotton Thief about 7 minutes away in Cremorne, but TBF Cammeray Craft 30 seconds north on foot on the other side of the street does small brews better. Hopefully the Public will open a few taps to boutique beer makers on rotation. A thing that made the old Belgian so great was you could retire to it when you missed your bus (the stop is right outside). Ever since it closed more than a year ago I've had to be on time to appointments - but not any more! "Oh, dash it, I missed the bus! Oh, well, nothing for it but to get a brew, pull up a stool at the window and watch the people shoot past for 15 minutes until the next bus." Weekends put a new spin on the term 'pub crawl' as hipsters and late-blooming gen xers prove that having young kids in tow is no excuse to crimp your social life. Just watch out for those three-wheeler baby joggers, they're killers on the ankles as you filter past with a tray of schooners.

I'm not really sure whether I can consider this to be a hidden pub, but then again it does happen…read moreto be on one of the backstreets. As a pub it was actually really nice, especially the lounge area out the back (though there wasn't much in the way of a beer garden). The staff were pretty cool, and they had a nice selection of beers on tap, though the fact that I was wearing my Cooper's T-shirt that day meant that pretty much everybody served me a midi of Coopers before I could make my order.

I was on the hunt for a typical pub with a fireplace to sit in front of with a glass of wine and a…read moregood meal so I decided to check out 3 Weeds. This is a nice big old pub with numerous areas to drink and eat including my favourite "no kids" area with big comfy lounges, fireplace and big windows letting lots of sun in. 3 Weeds seems to be a place for the locals as there were lots of groups. For food I shared the meats and cheese platter which I was a bit disappointed with as it only came with 1 type of cheese and no fruit. I did however enjoy my sirloin steak with a delicious garden salad topped with balsamic vinegar. I usually dislike pub side salads but this was a winner.

Honestly this pub is pretty bad, and a part of me sort of wonders why I made the effort to travel…read moreall the way out here to have a beer here, but I sort of know the answer to that so I probably shouldn't even ask the question. Yeah, this is basically one of those working man's pubs, though I probably should actually refer to it as a hi-vis pub, because it makes more sense. Yeah, I really wasn't all that impressed with it.

The Moore Park View Hotel on South Dowling street in Waterloo is a great little local pub and has…read moresome great daily specials worth dropping in for if you live in the area. There's a half priced cocktail night, a burger and beer night, trivia night and $10 steak night but if you can't stay too long there is a bottle shop to grab something for the night back at home. It has a friendly atmosphere and a nice feel to it, so even if you aren't a local and find yourself in the area it's well worth stopping by and having a drink and a meal from the bistro.

Ahh, the Flodge. I wish I could talk about all the cool memories that I had drinking here with my…read morefriends but unfortunately I don't have any, namely because I have never been here before. However, I can see that this would be one of the pubs that I could find myself settling down in with a huge glass of beer and a good book out in the courtyard. Well, the courtyard is basically for the smokers, but it is a lot quieter and less crowded than the front bar. As for the beers, well, there certainly is a fair number of beers available, including some really nice craft beers. If Sydney just wasn't so expensive, and if I didn't live in Melbourne, well I could probably spend a lot more time, but unfortunately fate won't let me,

Great food - lodge pizza is so gas. Workers are chill, but sometimes seem miserable in their job,…read morebut probably because I come with a large group of hooligans. Beer is good, pretty cheap if you're a student. The waiter with sideburns and a great mustache is a legend. The guy that sings and hums and whistles is also a legend. Good environment and accommodating. Closes too early. Pool table is nice but costs money. I like the stickers/beer logos decor.

Three sheets to the wind, three stars to the Quarry!…read more I only ever come here when there is a farewell for someone leaving the company; You can find me here most Fridays. This place has a very definitive after work atmosphere. You come here for a few, get your night kickstarted then move somewhere else. They do have a great selection of beers; cluey + friendly staff; great vibe because everyones just knocked off for the week; Also the infamous Kraken rum resides here! Downsides? No three sheets pale ale even though it's on the menu. The Q tends to be a bit on the pricey side. It's one of those not enough staff too many patrons places so lines are lengthy and spills tend to linger... longer... I've done the upstairs gig a couple of times. Rooftoppy, nice view, and good amount of intimacy. Downsides there is very limited bar (unless you want to haul yo fat ass up and down the stairs all night) and it's even pricier (ultra kick in the guts when that work tab runs out!) Never done the food here, wouldn't know where to get it, or whether it's worth getting.

One of the few pubs in Sydney with a great selection of craft beers. If you're into craft beers,…read moredon't hesitate to check this place out. There's plenty of space to have after work drinks or a chill social gathering with friends as well. The food is alright...I had the chicken burger before and while there was more bread than I liked, it did the job. Small TAB area too to kill some time.

Stopped by the oldest pub in Sydney to have a meal after checking out of a nearby hotel. Opted for…read moreindoor table service as opposed to bar or outdoor service. Decor is cool, service was great and the food was good too.

Grabbed some dinner here and overall a great time. The seating was a bit chaotic as there was very…read morelimited bar seating and the entire restaurant was filled. We were lucky to grab a small corner when we got there and luckily some seats opened up 15 min later that we were able to grab. Was able to place our order at the bar. Drinks came out pretty quickly but food was a little slower to come out. Everything tasted great though!