Is it a pub? Or is it a Chinese restaurant slash 1980s-inspired beer hall slash Bob Hawke museum. It's all of the above, and it's a winning mix. Which is why it won Best Casual Drinking Venue in Time Out's Food & Drink Awards 2022. The only bad part – it's so popular, you're best off booking if you want to go in a group of four or more during peak times.
Spring 2024 update: The warmer weather is here, so it’s time to ditch your jumper (and Netflix) and get outside for a coupla cold ones in a sunny beer garden with mates. From mid-week feeds to trivia nights and live music, Sydney’s best pubs are sure to set the stage for good times. Below, you’ll find the ones well worth their salt.
There's a lot that goes into making a great pub. They need to furnish you with an excellent meal and friendly service, and a game of pool or darts doesn't go astray. On a sunny day, it's all about having a welcoming beer garden, and on a Sunday, it's all about a cracking roast.
There are a lot of rock-solid pubs in this city, and these are our picks of the bunch, pulled together by Time Out Sydney critics including Food & Drink Editor Avril Treasure. Cheers!
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