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 Alternative style market with organic produce |
217-223 Darling Street Balmain Sydney, NSW 2041 Australia +61 (0)2 9555 1791 |
Set in the shady grounds of St Andrews Church, the stalls mirror the eclectic and arty local inhabitants. There is a good selection for general gift buying, browsing and second hand goods. This is not the place for up and coming dress designers, but there is a wonderful selection of old cocktail dresses, shoes and hats. Also good jewelery, including antiques, interesting home wares and expensive organic fruit and vegetables is accessible. Watch out around Christmas because it gets busy and crowded. Wander up to the church when you are hungry and peruse the united nations of food stands inside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
 Drinking, dining and accommodation |
308 Moore Park Road, Paddington The Olympic Hotel Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 2 9361 6315 http://www.olympichotel.com.au |
Renovated in 1997, this establishment has really undergone a transformation from grungy, lout pub to a sleek and sophisticate drinking and dining experience. The restaurant and bar occupy separate areas, the pub attracting beer drinking patrons, often before or after a match at the football and cricket stadiums across the road. The restaurant has quickly obtained a reputation as a foodies paradise, serving French Mediterranean cuisine such as roast skate or char grilled sirloin. With a good selection of alcohol in both the restaurant and pub area you will find your niche here. 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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Friendly and fun atmosphere |
512 Oxford Street Bondi Junction Sydney, NSW 2022 Australia +61 2 9389 5726 |
Where did this pub get its name? In the 1940s, owner Billy looked like a pig, ate and drank like a pig, and treated his customers like pigs. Times have changed somewhat in this bustling local, which is popular with families, backpackers and office workers. The décor is clean and warm and there is a leafy courtyard which is great on summer evenings. The bistro specialises in Malaysian cuisine as well as normal pub fare like steaks, sandwiches and schnitzels. Meals cost AUD3 to AUD9. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Priceless view of Bondi Beach |
1 Notts Avenue Bondi Beach Sydney, NSW 2026 Australia +61 (0)2 9130 3120 / +61 (0)2 9130 4804 http://www.icebergs.com.au |
The Bondi Icebergs Club has been a sponsor for winter swimming for over 75 years. Situated at the South end of Bondi, this Club supplies the mostly local crowd with some of the best-priced drinks in Sydney. Whilst your guzzling your bargain you will not be able to miss one of the best views of Bondi Beach. Bands play most nights and always on the weekends. The downstairs area - also with a priceless view - is available for functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hey, good looking |
76 Middle Head Road Mosman Sydney, NSW 2088 Australia +61 (0)2 9969 7022 |
Ry Cooder's cinematic documentary of the Buena Vista Social Club brought fame to a previously forgotten part of Cuban culture, and the Buena Vista hotel is one of Sydney's oft-forgotten watering holes. This fabulous pub is a great place to come on a lazy Sunday afternoon, mid-week, or for a Saturday night out with Mosman's young and glamorous residents. Inexpensive bistro meals are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Aussie Pub |
563 Bourke Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9360 4714 |
This older style Aussie pub is filled with labourers and the like during the day, drinking beer whilst watching sport on the telly. Be careful when you walk by that you step over the collection of loyal dogs eagerly awaiting their owner's return. With the pub there is also a basic bottle shop. In a side entrance there is Annie's Bar;still part of the hotel but a very different space indeed. Check out the bar if you are after a drag show or want to mix with the local Surry Hills gay and lesbian crowd. 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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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie (Oi, Oi, Oi!) |
412 Crown Street (Surry Hills) Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9331 4800 |
The Dolphin is a local landmark—a beautiful, traditional corner pub that is popular with locals, and heavily patronised by Rugby Union fans before and after games at the nearby Sydney Football Stadium. The classic pub decor (polished timber fixtures and fittings, brass tap ware) has recently been redone and refurbished, retaining all of its original charm. The hotel offers fine dining in its smart restaurant (Seafood and Wild Duck), as well as a more laid back affair in its bistro (salads and pasta). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steeped in history |
90 College Street Balmain Sydney, NSW 2041 Australia +61 (0)2 9555 1306 |
Established in 1857, this piece of history remains a favorite with locals. The Dry Dock's two bars serve up schooners of Aussie beers, as well as trusty imports like Kilkenny and Guinness. There is a Las Vegas-style gaming room and punters can also put a bet on at the TAB, play a game of trivia, or catch the action on Sky or Foxsports. There's good pub grub over the counter and fine food in the covered courtyard Aviary Restaurant including roasted veal, duck breast with star anise and Thai seafood curry. Yummy!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish eyes are smiling |
9 Glenmore Road Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 (0)2 9360 4467 |
This historic pub is popular with Sydney's Irish community, and not just the backpacker crowd. The gracious Durty Nelly has been lovingly restored and serves traditional brews like Guinness and Kilkenny with a refined class that sets it apart from some of the rowdier Irish watering holes around town. On a wet, windy day by the fire, you would swear you were back in the emerald isle. Durty Nelly's also serves a great Shepherd's Pie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning pub |
94 Beattie Street Balmain Sydney, NSW 2041 Australia +61 (0)2 9810 1171 http://www.exchangehotel.com.au |
This place keeps winning awards and the latest is the most coveted of them all, Sydney's "Pub of the Year". The 1886-built heritage building has been painstakingly restored and features seven open log fires, polished floorboards, an outdoor dining area called "The Library" (with a stack of literature to leaf through). Plus there's live music most nights, from funk to jazz, a dance floor, and two bars catering for the ultra cool inner west crowd with a great selection of cocktails and boutique beer on tap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Smack bang in the middle of the city |
30 York Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9299 3703 |
The Forbes Hotel plays host to a mixed bag of city workers and tourists drawn here by the conveniently central location and the friendly Heritage Bar characterised by its antique décor. The second bar, the Cocktail Bar, has pool tables, a very good sound system playing non offensive background music and of course, some tantalising drinks. The Forbes Hotel also has a Pasta Bar and Grill restaurant which is available for private functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic pub |
137 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9247 2714 |
During the week, office workers come for a lunch time or after work beer. On weekends the punters range from locals to tourists, a good crowd mixed with a few beer drinking louts. However, the Fortune of War is best known for its live music, with jazz on a Sunday afternoon or guitar during the week. A traditional style pub set in the historical Rocks area, come here for a real Australian experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular venue |
105 Sutherland Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 2 9326 2254 |
Ever since Cleo Magazine revealed, some years ago now, that more than a few of its Most Eligible Bachelors drank at The Hand, Friday nights have seen this popular pub become even more popular. This is where Paddo's bold-and-beautiful set hang out. The Four In Hand has got it right when it comes to picking music for its crowd. Jazz, swing, and cool (not tacky) Retro are the soundtrack to this classic club-lounge bar. The in-house restaurant features Mod Oz and fusion bar food including some great salads, and the catch of the day Beer-Battered Fish and Chips. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wide range of bands |
Church Street (Corner Park Street) Parramatta Sydney, NSW 2150 Australia +61 (0)2 9635 8811 |
The General Bourke is the live music center of Parramatta. Bands play a large variety of music, nightly. On a Wednesday its 1950s and 1960s night, Thursday is Irish night, Friday cover bands and Saturday live rock bands. Sunday is for smaller, mellower acts. It is popular with people from all over Sydney. The decor is cozy though a little older in style. Drinks are reasonably priced. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upmarket pub restaurant |
161 Underwood Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 2 9363 4557 |
Once a quiet, eclectic pub just down from Oxford Street, this is now a gleaming restaurant with polished floorboards, timber Venetian blinds, well-spaced tables and a spotless elongated bar. Its smart food, swift service and stylish interior ensure that it is busy most nights. The regularly changing menu often includes delights such as salt-baked spatchcock with tomatoes and peas or seasonal tagliatelle with mussels, garlic and chilli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Religious experience |
36 Blue Street North Sydney Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia +61 (0)2 9964 9477 |
The Greenwood is one of the main watering holes for North Sydney's financiers and advertising whizzes. It is positively packed on Fridays after work, and does a decent trade during the week. Weekends tend to be quieter. Atop the stunning architectural showpiece that is Greenwood Plaza shopping centre, the Greenwood Hotel is actually three bars, situated around a central courtyard. The quaintest of these is the old sandstone church which was heritage listed and preserved during the site's reconstruction. There is also a cocktail bar and club-style area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live blues and pub grub |
18 Lower Fort Street The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9252 3769 |
This place is renowned for its superb selection of live blues music five nights a week. And if that is not enough to keep the mixed clientele of locals and tourists happy, as the name suggests, this hotel boasts a quite spectacular view from its terrace. In the summer it is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer or a tasty snack from the bistro that serves up a standard pub food menu including steaks and salads. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History repeats |
81 Lower Fort Street The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9252 4553 |
The battle at hand is not Napoleonic but much closer to home--which is Sydney's longest-established pub, the Lord Nelson or the Hero? Debate has raged for years, but no one is about to surrender this one. The Hero is steeped in history so palpable you can almost hear the bawdy cries of the drunken sailors who drank here back in the mid-nineteenth century reverberating off the sandstone walls. The Hero is a living part of Australia's heritage--and a great place for a cold beer and a game of two up. Food served includes fish, meat and vegetable dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheers! |
Level 2 236 Clarence Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9261 5666 |
Like most Internet "cafes", this is not a cafe at all, but Hotel Sweeney is a pub. A beer or two can help provide inspiration while you are sending emails or working online. This was one of the very first cyber venues in Sydney and it is still as difficult as ever to get onto a computer, but you can drink downstairs in the main bar while you wait for a terminal to free up. It is more expensive than most but where else can you drink beer while you surf? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Australian music |
220 Botany Road Alexandria Sydney, NSW 2015 Australia +61 (0)2 9690 0999 |
With a commitment to Australian music, this place has played host to many up and coming Australian bands. Located in the industrial end of Sydney, the hotel attracts diverse patrons from band groupies and punks to locals. The service is quick and friendly and the atmosphere relaxing. Come to play a game of pool or check out some new Australian talent. There is also a beer garden, great in the summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jumping off point |
35 Broughton Street Milsons Point Sydney, NSW 2061 Australia +61 (0)2 9955 1415 |
The Kirribilli has all the hallmarks of a good Aussie pub--live music, good DJs, a dance floor, and trivia competitions. Situated opposite Milsons Point Station, this is a popular spot to duck in for a quick drink after work, or on your way into the city. Imported beers and a wide-ranging wine list are a feature of the Kirribilli. The atrium bistro features pasta and steak nights, and serves an excellent roast with all the trimmings. The salads are fresh and healthy, and the chips cooked the way chips are supposed to be cooked. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Period-style pub |
2a Oxford Street Woollahra Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 (0)2 9331 2930 |
This is a Golden Oldie in art deco pubs--stylishly renovated and restored to polished perfection (little wonder it was formerly called The Ritz). There is also period-style pub accommodation upstairs. A vast wood-and-brass island bar and glass bar fridge in the shape of the Manhattan skyline take pride of place amongst the thousands of deco tiles. Like the pub, the food here is simple and stylish--gourmet pizzas for one, salads, pastas and nachos. You will often see locals ordering take away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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London Pub |
234 Darling Street Balmain Sydney, NSW 2041 Australia +61 (0)2 9555 1377 |
This is a principal landmark along Balmain's main drag. From here, everything is either "up the hill" (towards the shopping heart of the village), or "down the hill (to the ferry wharf), and the fabulous front balcony has stunning views of both--the perfect place to people watch as you knock back a cold beer. This gracious sandstone and jarrah timber pub has been lovingly renovated and has not lost any of its intrinsic charm. Locals and tourists come here to enjoy the pub food which includes plenty of seafood and meat dishes with a hint of Italian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ye olde London pub |
236 Jersey Road (Woollahra) Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 (0)2 9327 5399 http://www.lorddudley.com/ |
Sherlock Holmes would have been right at home in this very English pub, built in 1890 and virtually unchanged to this day. Locals of all ages who are after a pint, a yarn, and a game of darts frequent the Lord Dudley. Dark red carpeting, roaring log fires, and cosy tables make the Lord Dudley a haven on a dark, cold winter's night. English beers including Boddingtons, Bass and Newcastle Brown are big here, and the courtyard restaurant offers traditional pub meals for under AUD20. There is also a 130-strong wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music every week night |
25 George Street The Rocks Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9247 3570 |
Suit, suits and more suits. City workers unite here. On a Friday night the patronage is so big that more than 100 suits pour onto the pavement and swill their beers. Every week night live bands play. Come to mingle with the office workers during the week or to relax on a weekend afternoon in this modern pub which definitely has a touch of the Irish about it. At lunch times the bistro serves up wholesome pub grub which you can wash down with a pint of Guinness. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nagging Heads |
162 St Johns Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 Australia +61 (0)2 9660 1591 |
The best pubs in Glebe are off the main Glebe Point Road strip, and The Nags Head is one of the best of those. Situated at the old tram junction in St Johns Road. This is a quintessentially Aussie pub that's habitually packed to the rafters on weekends. There are bars upstairs and downstairs, decent counter meals, and live music. 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 |
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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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Recently renovated |
338 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 (0)2 9380 5913 |
Situated in the heart of Oxford Street, Paddington's shopping strip, this renovated pub offers both good food and a great selection of drinks. The atmosphere is as cool and sleek as its punters, who look as though they have been there all day enjoying a drink. The decor is clean and sophisticated, smart and stylish offering an easy place to relax and a great meeting place. This is the place to be on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip pub off Oxford |
122 Flinders Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9361 5170 |
Located between the main clubbing drag of Oxford Street and the quaint back street Paddington pubs, this heritage-listed art deco treasure has a groovy bar scene that breaks into house beats as the night wears on. Fabulous tiles that create a deco mosaic on the exterior and interior walls set off glass fridges, dark wood paneling and an island bar. Four rooms upstairs have pool tables and sofas and can be hired for AUD50. The restaurant and bar serve meals such as fish and chips and pastas. There is a great selection of wines by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic North Sydney haunt |
Corner Miller and Berry Streets North Sydney Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia +61 (0)2 9955 9281 |
There are not many historical pubs in North Sydney, but the Rag and Famish is a little history lesson in the middle of the shiny office towers. Built in 1860 by British Army Officer Charles Bullivant, this charming two-storey stone pub is a throwback to a bygone era. Choose from a great selection of beers from the bar and good food in the restaurant including milk fed veal with chips and salad and grilled Barramundi. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional charm |
1 Swanson Street Erskineville Sydney, NSW 2043 Australia +61 (0)2 9565 1441 |
The décor here is from another time but you'll be too distracted by the music to notice. On the weekends, country and rock bands play and one Sunday a month they have Blues jamming sessions. Drop by to catch a live performance or to grab something at the bottle shop with an ever-changing selection of alcohol. In contrast to the older style bar, the restaurant has been refurbished and is very stylish. On offer are steaks, pasta and curry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional bar |
27-33 Oxford Street Paddington Sydney, NSW 2021 Australia +61 (0)2 9360 4662 |
Locally known as the three weeds, this hotel has it all under one roof. The WE3DS bar is older in style but young in spirit and offers a multitude of beers, cocktails and wines. Popular with backpackers and students, whilst you are there check out the pokies, pool, or stay the night on one of its boutique hotel rooms. The hotel also hosts functions for up to 150 people. 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 |
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Hit the sack |
599 Darling Street Rozelle Sydney, NSW 2039 Australia +61 2 9555 7555 |
The changes at the Sackville Hotel have come full circle--from an above average local to a swanky, silver service restaurant, and back to an above average local. Chic and sophisticated, this is one for the discerning barfly. Like something out of an IKEA or catalogue, the Sackville's use of colours, timbers and textures create a stylish effect. The Sackville has a decent cocktail list and bistro fare, including the obligatory Fish and Chips and Steak. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Dublin like pub |
43-49 Goulburn Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia +61 (0)2 9211 2002 http://www.scruffymurphys.com.au/ |
Centrally located in the city, this is an Irish influenced pub. As with many pubs in the city, during the week it fills with office workers and on the weekend, local Sydneysiders and Irish backpackers. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday a variety of live Irish Bands perform. The pub's décor is also very influenced by Irish rustic traditions, so for a truly Irish experience, drop by for a Guinness or a Caffrey's. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Australiana |
1354 Botany Road Botany Sydney, NSW 2019 Australia +61 2 9700 1196 |
This classic pub does not just take its name from Captain Cook's on-board botanist, its cuisine takes a leaf out of his botany book too. The décor is rustic Australian--heavy timber, a big bar area and pared-back dining room. Banksias, the restaurant within Sir Joseph Banks Hotel, is as Aussie as it gets. Not to be confused with "Mod Oz", which generally refers to a fusion of cuisines, this is a real taste of Australia--kangaroo, home-grown coffee and home-made bush bikes. Washed down with superb Aussie wines and, of course, the best in Aussie beers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strawberry Hills forever |
453 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 (0)2 9698 2997 http://www.strawberryhillshote... |
This is Sydney's premier jazz venue, home to the jazz Society, with live performances two nights a week and regular jam sessions. One of Sydney's classic art deco pubs, it has dark polished timber and mottled tiled walls. As well as the usual pool comps and pokies, there are also 10 single rooms upstairs. You can get food from the bar, anything from burgers, chips and caesar salads to chicken salad, with char grilled chicken breast, fresh coriander and basil, roma tomatoes and lime dressing. Enjoy! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food, Guinness and song |
200 Cleveland Street Chippendale Sydney, NSW 2008 Australia +61 (0)2 9319 3144 |
This hotel is named after an area in Ireland called Thurle. As you would imagine the hotel itself has a distinctly Irish atmosphere and the food and songs reflect this, not to mention the pints of Guinness. Its other high points include a sports bar, pool tables, TAB area and gaming machines. The bistro serves gourmet pub food, which you can eat either in the dining area or courtyard. They also cater for small to large functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live it up! |
12-18 Nicholson Street Woollomooloo Sydney, NSW 2011 Australia +61 2 9368 1955 |
This was earlier a small waterhole but has now been converted into one of the most happening pubs in town. You have a choice of an outdoor courtyard or an open air bar upstairs. This place is very popular with the after-office crowds and does not have a strict dress code. Don't leave the place without trying the Coopers Pale Ale and Asahi Super Dry on tap. A variety of snacks are also available. However, due to its popularity, it does get packed on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Free films nights |
345 Glebe Point Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 Australia +61 2 9660 2370 |
Popular with backpackers and locals alike, this modern, light and airy pub screens films out in the courtyard, which, best of all, are free. The atrium bistro at the back has a clean, open feel, with a cafeteria-style server. Food ranges from Calamari, surgers and salads to Steak done any way you like. Jars of cookies line the bar, and the adjoining bottle shop is a winner, with regular specials (which include some amazing bargains), and wine tasting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Collegiate tavern |
505 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia +61 2 9319 6802 |
Not all Irish pubs are the same--some try-hard, and some, like Trinity, do not have to--their authenticity speaks for itself. Modelled on Dublin's Trinity College Law Library, with shelves of leather-bound books, this old-school hotel has pavement tables and a buzzing upstairs pool room which makes it a popular haunt for a mixed range of clientele. Traditional Irish fare is served here, including an all-day Irish breakfast. Plus the usual trinity of Irish brews: Guinness, Boddingtons and Kilkenny. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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View of Sydney's west |
24 Railway Parade Westmead Sydney, NSW 2145 Australia +61 (0)2 9633 3477 |
Mainly an after-work and weekend spot, the Westmead Tavern boasts a great view over the West. They specialise in good food and a variety of live band entertainment. Drop by for a beer in the courtyard, or to ask about the many function areas to hire. They also have a gaming area where guests can play pool, snooker or place a bet with the TAB or on the poker machines. The Speedways bistro serves traditional pub food—Tuesday is pasta night and Friday and Saturday the "All You Can Eat Hot and Cold Buffet". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pub perfection |
116 Queen Street Woollahra Sydney, NSW 2025 Australia +61 (0)2 9363 2782 |
If you were to custom design the perfect pub, the Woollahra Hotel would be it. This elegant hotel has two bars (one refined, one hip), live jazz on Sundays, pool tables, 2-for-1 cocktails from 5:30p-8:30p on Thursdays, and an award-winning French restaurant, Bistro Moncur, all wrapped up in one sleek, super-stylish package (lots of all-white and blonde wood), with a sleek, super-stylish crowd to match. Popular with well-heeled locals who know this is the place to be seen. Review © 2007, Wcities |