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 Bank on a good night |
324 King Street Newtown Sydney, NSW 2042 Australia +61 2 9565 1730 |
Rich with the diversity of the local culture, the Bank is as close to all things and all people as it gets around here - a venue that attracts those of mixed persuasions, it serves up a good cocktail at Sleepers Bar, or a cold beer in the main bar. The surroundings are comfortable and there is a pleasant beer garden. Sumalee, the Thai restaurant out the back, serves up authentic Asian cuisine at prices that will not break the bank. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Great for live music |
71 Beach Road Bondi Sydney, NSW 2026 Australia +61 (0)2 9130 7247 |
To the mostly local patrons the hotel in which this restaurant is nestled, is known as the Regis (once its old name). Within the hotel there is a betting area, pool hall, pokies and No Names—a very cheap pasta restaurant. There are also three bar areas. The ground floor bar is filled with casually dressed locals. Upstairs it is a lot trendier and younger: the upmarket rear bar often has jazz bands playing, and the other bar is filled with pool tables and contemporary bands or DJ's playing mostly hip hop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swing by for a drink |
5 Military Road Bondi Sydney, NSW 2026 Australia +61 (0)2 9130 3170 |
This is an integral part of this nine hole golf course, perched out of the way on North Bondi Hill. During the week you will find an older set relaxing here after a round on a course that boasts some of the most priceless Bondi views in the area. On weekends the crowd is more mixed. The décor is comfortable though slightly dated and the pictures of the Queen are indisputably noticeable. More recently this club has played host to some Bondi Dance parties so keep an eye open for other special events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for its beer garden |
253 Coogee Bay Road (Coogee) Sydney, NSW 2034 Australia +61 (0)2 9665 0000 http://www.coogeebayhotel.com.au |
This huge pub, as well as having three bars, boasts a fabulous beer garden and is particularly popular with backpackers, who come to enjoy regular live bands and some tasty treats from the brasserie. This lively establishment also offers two nightclubs, coverage of major sporting events, TAB betting, a gaming room, a bottle shop, charming boutique style accommodation, function rooms and a conference center, all just a stone's throw from Coogee Beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lesbian and straight crowd |
Balmain Road and Short Street Leichhardt Sydney, NSW 2040 Australia +61 (0)2 9569 1217 |
As well as being a pub, this venue plays host to great recovery parties that you will not want to miss after your Sleaze Ball or Mardi Gras bender. The patrons are a mixture of gay and straight and the activities here are aplenty. Come for the free pool all day Saturday, or take it more seriously with competitions on a Wednesday and Thursday evening. There are trivia nights on Tuesday evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunset over Pittwater |
Kalinya Street Newport Sydney, NSW 2106 Australia +61 (0)2 9997 4900 http://www.newportarms.com.au/ |
Overlooking picturesque Pittwater, this is one of the Northern Beaches' trump cards. Frequented by Sydneysiders who moor their yachts along the peninsula, as well as surfers, families, big groups of friends, and jazz aficionados (the live jazz on Sundays is an institution), the Newport Arms is more like a street party than a pub. Inside, there are big, roomy, unpretentious bar areas, but the beer garden and outdoor tables are the most sought-after spots on a sunny afternoon. The bistro serves a limited but popular menu that includes pub favourites like fish and chips, calamari, oysters, salads and burgers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 THE North Shore pub |
118 Military Road Neutral Bay Sydney, NSW 2089 Australia +61 2 9953 5515 http://www.oakshotel.com.au/ |
A landmark since 1885, The Oaks houses four bars and two restaurants. The main draw card is the huge beer garden, sprawled underneath the enormous Oak tree. At night, the garden is illuminated by fairy lights wound around the tree's outstretched branches. The Oaks is perennially popular with locals of all ages. Food wise, choose from the gourmet pizzeria or the Bistro, offering standard pub fare, vegetarian dishes and the option to cook your own steak on big communal barbecue plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Situated in the heart of the ritzy Double Bay shopping area. |
28 Bay Street Double Bay Sydney, NSW 2028 Australia +61 (0)2 9363 3935 |
Situated in the heart of the ritzy Double Bay shopping area, surprisingly, this pub is a scene-free, spend-free space with a welcoming atmosphere. The punters are mainly locals who either work or live in the area and the décor is smart, clean and comfortable. Within the pub is a small, cheap Thai restaurant that serves up traditional Asian cuisine such as green curry and pad thai. There is also an off-licence, pokies and pool tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |