I probably have been to this place a few times, namely because it happens to be a bar on Kings…read moreCross, and sadly, and I found myself wandering around there on occasion. Well, this bar is pretty tacky, and it certainly isn't anything that I would want to return to. The beer selection is pretty limited, and the bar itself is, well, not sleazy, but it certainly isn't all that great. Yeah, there really isn't anything that would attract me to this place.

After a long 14-hour flight from California I arrived in Sydney at 7:30am on a Sunday morning. My…read moreGF and I had hotel reservations in King's Cross and her flight had been cancelled and rescheduled for the next day, so I made my way out to KC to get the hotel check-in done. I arrived around 10am; check-in time at our hotel was noon so I had a couple of hours to kill. The hotel stored my luggage for me and I set out on a leisurely Sunday morning exploration of King's Cross. After a bit of seriously jet-lagged, zoned-out strolling I noticed on a corner an enclosed patio area open to the street, empty but beckoning. It was attached to the Empire Hotel, an historic-looking building with a very cool art-deco facade. I crossed the street and walked in and met bartender Albert, who kindly sat me down and gave me a sample tour of all the Australian beers the Empire had on tap. All were fantastic; Australia is a kind of beer paradise if you're a golden lager fan like me. I made my choice and retired to the patio with my pint to relax and soak up the vibe of Sunday morning King's Cross street life. Over the next couple of hours (and pints) I met several colorful characters on the patio, notably well-dressed long-time KC local Tim, who was in the Australian Army and was preparing to deploy back to Afghanistan in a couple of days. Tim filled me in on the history of King's Cross, which has through the decades been Sydney's bohemian zone, red-light district, gay-pride zone, and seedy all-night party bar destination. It was easy to see "The Cross" as it's called was currently in transition, undergoing a steady gentrification as befits its gorgeous physical setting amid historic architecture and streets lined with mature shade trees. Around noon I made my way back to our hotel to secure our room and a well-deserved nap, happy to have been so well-received by the friendly Australians at the Empire Hotel and looking forward to our Sydney adventure that was soon to begin.

Nice pub spot. Got lunch. Party was alright but balcony view was killer. Bet it's a good place for…read moreevening hang out.

Came because of a review in the paper about the Wednesday steaks…read more Loved the veranda views and eating out. But sadly the steak n chips were cold and chewy. There was 'salad' ... but since it was just lettuce I'd prefer to call it the garnish. Generally the atmosphere is after work drinkers and sates that like hiding the corners. Not a great experience for me, but could be someone's cats pyjamas.

I came here on Saturday but have been told that I should came back on Sunday as that is the biggest…read moreday and lots of fun. Lots of space and lots of Irish! I have not seen anyone Aussie there at all! The food looks really good- Irish and home made by your mother. Been told that Thursday is the best food deal -$0 steak and chicken schnitzel when you buy a drink and pay for the side. Will definitely came back on Thursday for dinner.

This is actually a really nice pub and just to think that if I hadn't done my research before I…read morewent to Sydney I probably would never have known about it. The thing with Bondi Junction is that I usually only go to either the shopping centre for a movie, or jump on a bus at the railway station and go down to the beach - I never take a right hand turn and do a bit of exploration. Basically it's an Irish Pub but one with a lot of warmth and a great atmosphere. Actually, for a pub it is quite large, especially the sports bar. It has all the trappings of your typical pub, including a VIP lounge, but it is definitely a pub that has a lot of character.

I've visited this pub a couple of times and I must say that it is much better than it's more modern…read morecousin across the road. Okay, while it might not be the only old fashioned Australian pub in the area (the East Sydney also have that charm) it does have a pretty good waterfront view - especially with seating out the front on the sidewalk. However what I particularly love about the place is the old-school charm that you get inside, right down to the fees that the bartender charges for answering the phone (nup, haven't seen him all night is around $5.00), though I suspect that in the days of the mobile phone such a service is a little obsolete. Can't say much about the food, since I have only ever come here for a beer, but then again that is generally why I frequent pubs.

This pub was okay, but certainly not one of the best. There was some charm about it, but it was a…read morelittle too crowded for my tastes. Okay, that probably had more to do with Australia Day than anything else, but while a part of it was nice, other parts of it were a bit too tacky. There were some decent beers available, but none that would really grab my attention. Once again there was a beer garden, but that was more for the smokers.

Darlo bar (as it is known to pretty much everyone) is a tale of 2 bars. Downstairs you have the…read moremix-match retro-chic look, complete with old-school arcade games. Upstairs, you'll find the outdoor patio area - complete with wrought-iron garden furniture - with walls so high, it almost feels indoors (except when it rains). It can get very busy in the evenings, especially Friday and Saturday, so if you want a seat, you better get there early! Both bars over a good variety of drinks, ranging from local boutique beers to a variety of wines and cocktails, so all bases are covered in that respect. Although there is no kitchen, food is on offer from a number of local outlets (order at the bar), with a minor surcharge for delivery. They also nightly specials and events, so check out the website and see what's on when you're heading down!

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

Yeah, this is probably one of the better places in Kings Cross, which honestly, isn't really saying…read moremuch. Mind you, it is pretty much one of those backpacker nightspots, which is what Kings Cross has really become these days. I have been here a few times, and it does have a pretty decent upstairs area. The downstairs area isn't all that bad as well. Mind you, as I mentioned, it does happen to be Kings Cross, so it is probably best to be avoided - there are much better places in Sydney to visit.

Saw the sign outside for the special of the day: curry. I love curry. My fiance loves curry. We…read morelove trying new restaurants so we walked in. Ordered the curry and some grilled halloumi. Visually, the curry was disappointing. As far as taste, it didn't taste bad but it wasn't good either. I swear I remember they advertised it as the best curry you'll ever have. That's definitely not true, but I doubt the sign was meant to be taken literally. I don't think you can really mess up halloumi, so that was as good as expected. The inside decor is nice from what I could tell (it's really dark in there at night!). The bathrooms are clean. This place wasn't particularly memorable. I think they probably get a lot of tourist traffic.

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?

Great pub with proper seating space. Happy hour had a great selection of wines. I had rose local…read morewine. We meet up with friends for drinks and dinner. $20 Schnitzel night, massive size and delightful flavor. The bartenders were very accommodating and patient with us as we stay Ed until closing.

I've been to this pub a couple of times, and it seems as if they have decided to give it a complete…read moremakeover from when I was here originally. It sits just off Oxford Street so if you aren't looking for it you can easily miss it. However, the pub itself is actually pretty cool. Sure, no outdoor area, but that doesn't necessarily make a pub. They had some really nice beers available, and the staff were also quite cool as well. This is certainly one I'd visit again if I had a chance.