The chicken parma hits the spot but the fish of the day is mediocre. The chicken parma is perfectly crispy and comes with a nice side of chips. the chicken also comes with the wing which is a nice touch. The fish of the day was very plain and a little too salty. The portion was small for the price and the sides were subpar. The beer is very good though and the atmosphere is lively at night. the xpa was especially nice and smooth. They have plenty of seating and it is good for groups. Its a bit more upscale and has more of a bar then pub feel to it. the service was quick and I would return if in the area. read more

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A part of me wants to give this place points for the name, but a part of me feels that this place has actually been around for decades, it is just that it has changed its form over time. In fact, for a while this place was closed, but that isn't the case any more. I actually quite liked this place, though a part of me felt that it was very much the art deco style that did it. The service was okay, and they also had some nice beers on tap as well. Okay, and they also have an outdoor area. read more

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The chicken schnitzel is world-class and Time Out's recommendation as a terrific exemplar of a Sydney or Australian pub seems precise to me. My colleague and I ate in the charming courtyard downstairs. The prices are reasonable. The service is adequate; the usual order at the bar, return to your table, and patiently wait for your food to show up. My colleague ate the fish and chips (AUD 24), which he said was excellent, especially the extra-crispy, large chips. But back to the schnitzel. I've had them in Deutschland and Italy, where they go by "Milanese." This one's up there. The bone-in wing is very memorable and unique on this whole-breast version resting on a pleasant surface of mash and brown gravy (28). A pint was 12 and a serving of Jatz crackers, a local favourite I hear, with French onion dip was 12. Go out of your way for this. TIP order any starters separately and early otherwise they could show up with the mains. read more

The downstairs was buzzing. Unbeknownst to me, trivia would be conducted. Signage abt this would have helped as I would have loved to be a part of it. Found out re: trivia upon my return home. Could not decide on what to eat as it all looked sooooo good. Was going. Yo default to a Mary's burger, But what's the point of patronising a new establishment without trying a different menu item? So chicken and pork chop were the choices made. The crumbed outside was nice and crunch whilst the inside was juicy. Was pleasantly surprised as its so easy to get this wrong. Serving size was HUGE!! Loved it!! Sat upstairs as downstairs was full. Being a weeknight, had the feel of a weekend without the hecticness. A little bit of a Uni vibe, without it being Gen Y hipster. read more

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Some people just have to take advantage of a good deal - Its the reason those deal sites are so popular. Now steak specials in Sydney have always been hit and miss, some offering free steaks with a beer for a few minutes on a special night of the week, when the moon aligns just right. Too often the rules are simply to confusing "You asked for a sauce on the side, so now the steaks not a special deal steak"... Fringe bar offers $10 great sized steaks all day, all week, every night, no matter what. They'll even ask you how you'd like it cooked (You'd hope so), what sauce you'd prefer on the side - Mushroom or peper, and if you'd prefer chips and a salad. And it doesn't require that you purchase a drink. There's something to do every night here, Monday comedy, Tuesdays trivia, Wednesday chilling with mates, Thursdays Karaoke, Friday happy hour, Saturday markets, Sunday sunsets (live music) The vibe is great for a big group of friends, and even though it can get busy on the weekend, they're always quick with bringing the food and drinks. read more

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The gorgeous art deco Fringe Bar in Paddington is reminiscent of 1920's Paris. Don't you love sweeping statements like that, like I was there?! Anyway that is the vibe I get from the big black & white tiles, plush couches and lavish chandeliers. I often come here for Monday night comedy. Best book the dinner and show package as it's a good deal and finding a seat can be difficult otherwise. The pizzas and salads are really good, especially at the price! The Fringe also has a market on Saturdays, it's fab wandering around a market, drink in hand, checking out the wares from local designers. Great place to find a gift. Other than the comedy and the market though the Fringe isn't really my bag- it can be a meat market and I'm allergic to people with orange skin. read more

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Gotta love a Monday night at Fringe Bar - because its a comedy night :) Think about it - a cool bar - someone trying to make you laugh - friends and a fun atmosphere, what's not to like? BUT what if you're not into smiling or socialising - does Fringe Bra have something for you too - YES - free wi-fi so you can check into World of Warcraft whilst sipping a gin and tonic... Fringe attracts a lot of after work peeps, who've had a tough day and need a drink and a steak... with drink specials between 5 - 7pm and a $10 steak everynight of the week, i can totally understand why this watering hole gets the attention it deserves.... BUT WAIT - there's more? Maybe not a set of steak knifes BUT there's a smaller intimate downstairs bar....so if you want to have a private party, tell your friends to meet you in the basement... On a Saturday night its always packed and I've only had positive experiences... it's a great place to chill and party :) read more

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The Fringe Bar on Oxford Street has such a great feel to it. It has a real art deco sense of style, which I much prefer to the ultra modern style which has become very popular with the more high end places. The also serve $10 steaks and to get any kind of meal in that price range in Paddington is a rare thing. But the thing I am excited about is the Saturday markets. Paddington has a large markets in a school yard up the street, I don't like those markets so much, they are a bit pretentious and snobby, where as these markets are much more Surry Hills, with trendy clothing and jewellery offerings. Unfortunately they are geared more towards women than men, but I really need to stop buying clothes anyway. read more

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I've said it once and I'll say it again: best pub food in Sydney. This place is oceans away from its old outfit. Owners of Porteno & Mary's bar gave this Paddington pub the cosy-and-cool injection it was gasping for. And it's been a long time coming. Upstairs is more casual with pool tables, darts and bar seating, while downstairs is focused on meal service. The ambiance is SO inviting and the food is great. I always order the fish of the day which comes with your choice of two sides. Choice! Sides! You could go green salad and mixed beans when feeling healthy or hot chips and cauliflower cheese when craving salty and cheesy. Perfect spot for a low-key birthday gathering. read more

Warm and welcoming atmosphere and staff. Classic Aussie pub vibes perfected. +Best vegetarian schnitty around ! read more

The unicorn boasts arguably the best deal is Sydney - ONE dollar burgers with drink purchase! Amazing. When we went a few Tuesdays ago, they had Young Henry's on special for $6, plus $1 burgers. Even better is that you could buy a soft drink and the deal still stood! Awesome. We also got some buffalo wings which were delicious and crispy, and also hand-cut chips which I could have eaten all day. Lastly, free popcorn. This place is a new fave. read more

So so devastated about the closing of The Unicorn. We went for dinner here before every Sydney FC game at Allianz. Hipster vibe, brilliant American style street food and great selection of beer on tap. Hope to see them back soon. read more

Definately an interesting venue I really like the fit out especially the back room with all the pictures, good selection on the menu although it can sometimes come out pretty average with over cooked Chips being a particular memory of mine. Plus points for all the great stuff they run here like quiz nights, markets comedy etc. I do have a bit of a gripe with the fact they serve beer in a high ball... also I don;t rate the food it can be pretty meh, cheaper ten dollar steak deals to be had in this neighbourhood with better quality meat. read more

I've been to fringe bar twice now since the renovations. I have to admit it wasn't my favourite place before the renovations, I have memories of rnb hits and some rough dancing meat-market style. It was closed for what seems like a long time but has opened up and looks great on the main level. You can see especially on this ground level that there has been a fair amount of effort put into it. The fit out is nice, a little themed, and often neglected pub bathrooms are well above standard here. The unfortunate things that detract from this is the almost blanket disregard/contempt/arrogance from the staff working here. It seems a shame because there has clearly been money spent here, and I just don't understand the 'too cool' vibe from staff. Fringe looks nice, but it's a pub, let's not pretend its the 'it' place to be seen. Clearly they are not invested in it, and what people do they think actually want to be drinking and socialising around that? I have to say it really undermines what could be a great place to go. A few examples of less than great staff experiences. We walk downstairs to try the new winebar, not sure if this is managed separately. But after we had a look around at the completely empty bar for about 20 seconds, the bartender says 'so are you guys having a drink, or what?'. Great start! I ordered a bottle of sparkling wine, which when we payed for it realised that he had not served us the $38 bottle, but instead a $56 one without even mentioning he would not be serving us the house. Communication with him was like trying to talk to a boyfriend sulking about not being able to watch their football game. This was despite our attempts to ask him how his night was etc. All together now - Hospitality! Yeah so that was great. We then went upstairs for some food and then were told the place was closing (it was 9.30pm on a Thursday). On a previous occasion there, there was much confusion about how a mojito is made, and a conversation about their gourmet hot dogs. "How is that served, on a hot dog bun?" "No, its like a nice baguette" - It came out on a supermarket style hot dog bun. Look the place is nice for a drink, it's just disappointing the staff are depressed about their work and are unsure how to smile and serve. read more

When this was still the Fringe Bar, the food went from delicious to okay, but the drinks and staff were always amazing. Then it closed for 'renovations' and reopened as 'The Unicorn'. The menu is now basically hot dogs, burgers and ribs, with a couple of salads. Very narrow - basically, all American-style junk food that seems totally out of place in what is a fairly classy-feeling place. And nothing for the vegetarians. The staff are poorly trained and unhappy - confusion over Chambord and the difference between champagne/sparkling white wine actually resulted in one staff member telling off another in front of us; a staff member had to actually ask us how to make a classic and very simple cocktail. There is no atmosphere - dark, obnoxious niche music. No chatter or happy energy. The ATM machine parked in the middle of the wall looks terrible, especially when they've just renovated, apparently. I walk past The Unicorn Bar several times a day, and its never full. The most people I've seen inside has been eight. And that includes a Thursday night. Considering the local university has reopened, they need to introduce a broader menu - of both food and drink, since the cocktails menu is fairly narrow - for students, add some upbeat music and a few more lights, and do something about training the staff. Overall, a super fun bar has turned into a depressing, boring place with a really bad menu and clueless staff. read more

Amazing! Don't be put off by the outside of the building and the noise! Our son brought us here and on first glance I thought OMG! However when we arrived down in the Bistro, the staff were friendly and helpful. Good selection of drinks. The food was amazing and no noise from upstairs. Would highly recommend! read more

I don't think i've seen many places like Fringe Bar, located on the upper beginning half of oxford street in Padington, Fringe offers a great range of pub meals that will keep the stomachs content. There is a variety of pizza's, steaks, salads and pastas all for under $20 which is a total plus for Fringe. The atmosphere was chilled and the crowd was somewhat friendly. There's a lot of red splattered around the place, on the arm chairs and the curtains with a mix of eclectic artwork on the walls. The two-level venue is a great place to start the night off and i was definitely more comfortable here than a lot of other venues in Sydney. My work colleague and i stayed for a few hours before venturing off to a more dance-like venue to boogie, but Fringe is a venue i definitely remember. read more

The Fringe Bar on Oxford Street Paddington is one for the ages. It's a great dimly lit bar with red curtains that seems to have been around for ever and a day. The decor is quite interesting in itself and even when you go for a tinkle, the posters and artwork down there will keep your eyes busy. Admittingly I can only speak on behalf of the male bathrooms though. From Monday comedy night to pizza night to cocktail night to karaoke night to the weekend markets there is always something happening at The Fringe. Maybe just pop in for a $10 steak. I treated myself to a pizza and although smaller than I had hoped for, it hit the mark. It's definitely worth a look. It seems to be one of those places that, the later you get there the busier it is. read more

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There's always something happening at the Fringe. Whether it's Monday night comedy, Tuesday trivia, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night live DJs, or the excellent Saturday markets, there's always a buzz. I used to love this place when I first moved to Sydney, and although now I've grown a bit tired of it, it's only because I've changed - not the Fringe. ("It's not you, it's me?") The $10 menu (including a mean steak) is a winner and the cocktails are always delicious. While I remember finding it odd at first walking into the Fringe and perusing jewellery on a Saturday morning, then trying on gorgeous dresses in the bathrooms, the markets are worth a look if you like second-hand finds or one-off pieces. A few upcoming designers sell their wares here so it's a great event to support. read more

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Such a great bar in the heart of Paddington, Fringe Bar has a lot going for it. The bar itself is super cool - the check tiled floor, the chandeliers and long bar make Fringe look like it could compete with the best of the best bars in NYC. Saturday nights are usually pretty packed, weeknights see the bar full of locals. Fringe have a great $10 steak deal plus a 5-7PM happy hour every day so you can pick up a cheap and cheerful meal here. On Saturdays they have a clothing market where you can grab great vintage pieces for an absolute steal. read more

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Fringe Bar is a place buzzing with excitement. There are so many reasons why I would spend some time at Fringe Bar. I am a steak person and I love it with my drink. Fringe Bar Paddington is the only place which serves steaks with beer or whatever you like. The place is lively. Something is happening all the time. As I said earlier I can find a tonner of reasons. Each night has a special show, there's quality entertainment for audience. You can simply relax with your friends. There are a lot of people around, always. There are times when the place is crowded but not cramped. The menu is not limited to steaks. You can find all kinds of salads, ribs, chops, pastas and may be an occasional burger. The bar attendants are co-operative, helpful and always welcome you with a smile. The mood and the décor are awesome and people seem to appreciate it. I have heard people praising the furnishings. Every small detail has been looked into. read more

Fringe Bar is a really trendy bar in Surry Hills. Its got a great local feel to it which I really admire in a bar. It's jam packed with cool hipsters, but dont let that deter you! The overall atmosphere is very chilled. Each Saturday they run markets (in the bar!) showcasing heaps of creative wares including vibrant jewellery, fashions and handicrafts. How can you possible beat shopping whilst drinking with good friends on a warm summers day? The markets are definitely recommended for those that love something a little bit different. It would be perfect for those wanting a bar for a low key birthday or a get together with close friends. The drink prices are also rather reasonable. read more