The Sydney Park Hotel is one of those pubs that you've driven past, or walked past multiple times…read moreand thought "that looks pretty cool to check out", yet you never do because you're never in that part of town for long, just passing through on your commute. Well, that changed on Fathers Day, as I popped in with the wife, my old man and my kids for a well earned frothy chop or two, following an afternoon across the road letting the kids go wild in Sydney Park. The fist thing that struck me was just how homely and relaxing the vibe was inside the main bar. Not pretentious, no overly deafening modern music where you gotta shout to be heard. Just a really chill, laid back enviornment. It retains it's historical value with (clean) old school tiles on the walls, and you can imagine the setting being very similar if you were transported back to the 60's, 70's and 80s when the venue was most likely frequeted by the workers from the brickworks and various factories nearby. You could see the dodge, Neddy Smith, Roger Rogerson also drinking heavily in a bar like this. The pub has a great range of craft and standard macro lager beers on tap, and a healthy range of tinnies and stubbies in the fridges. Very much like most pubs in Newtown. My old man was pleased to have Guinness on tap. Sadly, didn't eat this time around (except for a bowl of chips) and they were very nice. The menu looks inviting, and with the kids loving the park across the road, I'm sure I'll find an opportunity to come back and try their well advertised counter meals. Staff were friendly, approachable and nice, just adding to the overall chill vibe of the venue. Awesome pub at the very southern tip of Newtown. I think it's practically Erskinville at that point, but definitely a place I'll come back to.

I always have a soft spot for these railway pubs, particularly since they offer you an opportunity…read moreto have a quick beer before continuing your journey, that is as long as the train isn't overtly packed to the brim with commuters on their way home. Talking about home, I found this pub to be rather homely, though they did actually have some rather nice beers on tap as well. The staff were pretty friendly, and it was a quiet and relaxing place to sit for a while.

Good Pub food done well. Chicken Parmy really good!…read more Go for the Raffles! Daily Specials change.

As soon as I saw the building I knew that I was going to love this pub. Okay, it did actually…read moreextend beyond the fact that it was located in an awesome building, which happens to be the original building that the pub was located in. The thing is that upon going inside I discovered a rather good selection of beers on tap, and when I have to spend time attempting to choose a beer, then I known I have found a pub that I like. However, they also have a beer garden, and a pretty decent one at that, so yeah, this is definitely one of those pubs on my list of going back to again one day.

I found myself longing for this chicken schnitzel with hot chips from the Kings Cross hotel in…read moreSydney. Australia knows how to do hot chips and schnitzels⁣ ⁣ Also pictured is the steak which is delicious⁣ ⁣ Kings Cross hotel is a rooftop bar and restaurant with live music and fantastic food⁣ ⁣ They also do an awesome a Sunday roast⁣ and turns in to quite a vibe The frozen espresso martini's are delightful ⁣ One of our go to's in Potts Point⁣ ⁣

There are 2 or 3 different areas to eat but I found it very loud and no Sunday dinners anymore…read more Hubby and friend ate there said it was okay.

Reasonably priced hotel in a fantastic location. It is in easy walking distance to many tourist…read moreattractions and good restaurants. Public transport at door as well. The main downside of this hotel is the poor soundproofing of the room. I have heard the neighbors talking and what they were doing, that should have remained private. Now I hope I am tired enough to sleep through the persistent noise this night.

Not reviewing the hotel it self but the food that served from the kitchen that operates on the side…read moreof reception. I've been eyeing on the deal for so long... Only for today I have luxury to be able having day off from work and came here. First thing this place pop in mind for lunch today. I ordered rump and pork ribs combo. The damaged was $ 20. I ordered medium steak with mash and vegetables. My sister order well done with chips and salad, and no.. SAUCE isn't included just incase you asking. Food came and as usual my camera eat first before me.. And I realised there are no ribs on the plate. I came politely and asked if I ordered the combo to the cashier, and since I came like 30' before kitchen is closing for break time, she remembered what o ordered and conformed I did order that. She came to tell the chefs and said 10-15' for cooking time, I don't mind but I found its funny that the chef forget the component of main dish. Chef came and apologies while he brought the bowl of ribs over. I said no biggie shit happened when you are rushing for break time. Steak is cook to specifically what I ordered, happy with it and ribs you can't complain neither, fall out the bone it so soft! I would said money well spent today in this establishment.

Half art gallery, half eclectic gastropub this great hideaway in Redfern serves up some modern…read moreAustralian feasts for a reasonable price, which makes it a great Sunday sessions. Think about bringing the whole gang along with you, it's great for groups, and has ample seating for prams and strollers as well. Give the Chicken Schnitzel or Parma a go, and for a second visit try the Steak & Guinness Pie, both are a fantastic long lunch treat. If you find yourself there for an extended stay, remember the nights can get quite busy. On Thursday nights, you'll find yourself battling to find the answer to 'What is the name of Spongebob Square pants pet snail' for the evening Trivia, and blaring out 'Equine' which is obviously the wrong answer. Don't worry the points don't matter that much... If you're in the mood for great atmosphere amongst good friends, taking in some local art, at this historic venue, then this is your new local.

Another one of those really cool inner-city Sydney pubs that gives this city so much charm. In a…read moreway the narrow and chaotic streets of the inner-city, along with the numerous pubs hidden here and there just make this place a delight to visit, and this is one of those pubs. Yeah, it's basically one of those places frequented by the young, meaning that there is a pretty decent selection of craft beers, and a decent menu as well. Oh, and the artwork on the walls is pretty awesome as well.

A lovely local with friendly service, fabulous food and reasonable prices. It's location makes it a…read morelovely local to visit away from the hustle and bustle of Darling street. Menu is good with gastro pub food menu. You order drinks and food at the counter and they bring it out for you. Plenty of indoor seating in different parts of the pub and also a good amount of outdoor seating too. I absolutely loved my Wagyu Cheeseburger in a brioche and I did wolf it down ;-) fabulous well done fries and nice brown sauce made it a fantastic meal. I would come here for a burger any day. It's high quality beef and cooked medium. Happily come here any day. Good food and friendly service and dog friendly.

This is one of my favourite pubs in Balmain, standing like a sentinel on the corner of College and…read moreCurtis, it exudes old world charm. It's missed by many because it isn't on the main Darling Street drag. This is a good thing. Whilst those other pubs take care of the general riff raff, the Royal Oak has a more subdued, and classy clientele. The locals and peeps in the know, who can skip the pretension of those other places. When I lived in Drummoyne this was a regular for the Trivia Night where the guy used, a chalkboard of all things, to tally up the scores. We also loved this place because it has Murray's Whale Ale on tap. The main area, right after you walk in the pub, has loads of seating, and towards the back of this area is the real gem of the pub, the open fireplace and super-comfy weathered lounge chairs. On a cold dreary day full of wind and rain, I can often imagine myself sitting in front of that fire, twirling a brandy balloon and reminiscing about my days at sea. Let's not dull that by the reality of a friend and I grabbing some Zumbarons from Zumbo up on Darling Street and wandering down here in the rain to consume them at the pub with a bourbon in front of the fire. The Royal Oak has a strong nautical theme. The walls are adorned with sailing imagery of all kinds; boats in bottles; a ships wheel; they even have sea creatures hanging from the rafters in the dining section; not to mention the whale ale on tap. I'm pretty sure they used to have a mast in the main bar, but I can't remember if I saw it there last time. All in all I really love the coziness of this place, and the fact that you feel warm and welcome when you sit down. One of these days I will bring a big group and try out the full dining experience.

Any pub with the name of the Bard is going to grab my attention, and I made an effort to come here…read more Unfortunately it wasn't as great as I expected, though it was still a nice place where I could grab a drink. In fact I found it rather quite and peaceful, which is also a good thing when it comes to a pub, especially when I don't want too much noise. They even had some nice beers on tap, which was a bonus.

I am not really the pub crawl type so it is not that surprising that I had never been to the…read moreShakespeare Hotel. A friend of mine Nathan wanted to go for the $12.50 steaks (they actually serve a wide range of meals all for $12.50) When I went inside I was not impressed at all, it was a pretty daggy looking place. However upon going upstairs my first impression evaporated. It is fantastic up there. It is like a smoky 1930's saloon with big, old furniture much of which is falling apart, it is dim and is pure atmosphere. I loved it. Suddenly the name Shakespeare's made sense as it really was like entering some kind of time warp, has anyone seen my Tardis? The food was very ordinary but for $12.50 who really cares, I would definitely go back, the atmosphere makes it entirely worthwhile.

I got pretty lucky when I went to City Hotel as it was their grand re-opening and they had some…read morepretty amazing specials. I think I paid $10 for the salmon dish, which tasted a lot better than it looks. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food as well, and there was a free live band. Definitely a cheap evening out for Sydney!

Been here a few times, came for the Cinco De Mayo Party. It was super crowd and they ran out of…read moretacos. The bar has two floors and is okay but nothing special.