Ohhh, but old father time has a way of fixing things…read more I live about a minute away from the Northbridge Hotel but never went there because, well - how to put this - it was a wretched hive of scum and villainy (thanks, Star Wars!) Weird old men betting ion the horses and, well, folks whose eyes didn't exactly look in the same direction, if you catch my drift. And I think you do. But now. Now! The Northbridge Hotel got a cool-over in every sense of the word. The menu kicks A (A stands for ass. Yep.), they're trying different stuff like chicken wing Wednesdays (which I believe their sister bar The Fringe in Paddo also do) and the interior is now a place that I'd want to hang out in. There's still a big focus on the nags, with TV screens and a TAB catering perfectly to those people who love a flutter, casual or otherwise. And look, I have to mention the hot chips. Such chips. Piping hot, heaped on the plate, with some kind of cajun spice rub and a bowl of what I can only assume is chilli mayonnaise hand-delivered by whatever Greek god is in charge of condiments.

Super Friday lunch spot. Well priced pub meals, cold drinks and friendly service. Pub looks newly…read morerenovated and is a nice place to spend an afternoon. Recommended!

Good pub food at very reasonable prices. We ordered 2 steaks and a couple glasses of wine. Generous…read moreportions and tasty.

Not a bad pub for a catch up the calamari and salad is a great dish, value for money, friendly…read morestaff and good sized booths to sit and relax. Decor is ok but was not my type of theme, overall worth popping into.

I went to the Commodore hotel on Saturday for a family lunch and it did not disappoint, the pizza I…read morehad was spot on we all agreed our meals were good. The staff were polite and friendly. Great atmosphere and the newly renovated decor was amazing. This will be our go to place for family events.

Dreadful food, used to be great, the fish and chips were woeful, awful frozen fish with anaemic…read morecold shoestring fries. The expensive salmon dish was over cooked and the wine list was very pricey. We used to come here when the fish and chips came in a wooden tray with a cute little bottle of vinegar. The only good thing about this pub nowadays is that you can bring your dog, having said that she wasn't too impressed either.

A great selection of beers. A good place to socialise over an ale or 2. They had several beers I…read morelike on tap. Many places have none. The outside patio was a good spot to sit.

Trendy pub and lively especially over weekends . Can be noisy in the evenings especially over…read moreweekends but then everyone is having fun. They have a quiet dining area upstairs but with a limited menu , however service is quick.

What a fun spot in Sydney! Super cool vibe and everyone on the staff that we encountered were…read moreawesome! Beer was good. We got tasters, and loved the darker brews, and others were good. The Aussie Beef Pie is what got my wife excited about visiting, and it was really great! I had the Tikka Massala and it was super tasty. It was a bit thinner that I'd have liked, but flavors and heat were spot on. This place is an absolute winner!

The Lord Nelson Brewery has your typical Australian pub on the ground floor but a very nice…read morerestaurant upstairs with great food served at able with white table cloths. We had dark Old Admiral beer and spaghetti with Australian blue crab, and the barramundi filet. Both were great. Go for unexpectedly non-pub like meal in The Rocks.

Quiet (even peaceful), spacious and friendly. This was my first impression of The Union. I was…read morethere on a Monday afternoon for lunch and sat outside away from the business folk and the cricket watching business meetings. The outdoors particularly offers a variety of seating arrangements - patio style stone circle table, black lounge chairs, pub garden benches, café style - there's probably a spot to suit every mood or need. Free wifi available which makes it great for casual business meetings, those staying in the hotel or freelances needing a 'third' place to work. Prices are not cheap but not over the top either.I had a Caesar salad with chicken for $20. The portion was small but enough for lunch and the chicken was quality breast chicken. I was satisfied but wasn't exceptional. My dining partners had burgers - fresh buns, perfectly cooked chicken ($15) and Wagyu beef ($15). For the gluten intolerant there are gluten free pizza bases available and the salads of course but no GF bread. My pick for desert is the Hazelnut and Nougat Ice Cream Terrine with fresh strawberries ($12). Toilets are clean, stylish but dark. High chairs for kids and despite being a pub if you sit outside on quiet day it the garden area is quite a good place to take kids. No grass mind you. Wine starts at $6/glass and goes up to $285 for a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage.

From the owner: Incorporating a sophisticated Parisian style, the Union Hotel has added a new dynamic social…read moreexperience to the heart of North Sydney. Le Bistro is a chic Parisian Bistro at the hotel open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Located downstairs, with its informal yet stylish ambiance, Le Bistro offers affordable, superb traditional French cuisine in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Le Bistro is the ideal spot to dine with friends as there are a variety of dishes to share. Private Function Rooms The Union Hotel offers amazing versatility and the pleasant staff have the ability to cater to an array of various functions. The private function rooms and courtyard areas are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, wedding receptions, and other celebratory moments on a small or grand scale.

'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.