This place has the worst food you can imagine. I wouldn't serve this crap to my dog! The drinks were good.

Fish n chips was a 7.5/10. Better than the US. Drink menu looked promising. Weekly specials were also a solid deal.

I've never really been a particularly big fan of PJ O'Briens, but maybe that has a lot to do with it simply being a chain pub, though you don't really see them around as much as you used to, probably because so many other Irish themed pubs have arising over the years. Anyway, as I mentioned, I've never been a real big fan of the place, and this one in Sydney, well, this one wasn't all that much different. Basically crowded, over priced, noisy, and not really a place I'd be too keen on spending a Friday night. read more

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It was another crazy Thursday night. Everything you asked for from good Irish pub, they got it. Live music, crazy people, dancing, strong vibe and a lot of unexpected incident..lol. 2nd floor is for dine in and toilet. Service is just like all other normal pub. Enjoy the time with friends and coworkers. read more

Great Irish pub, Guinness was cold and the food was excellent! Ambiance and deco was perfect for relaxing having a few cold ones...

Get the Guinness and beef pie. Tad salty, but we had it 2 days in a row!! Watched some footy and enjoyed the space.

We were looking for a dinner place and P.J. O'Brien's appeared on the AGFG website; and we thought that'd be a great place for a great Guinness pint! We came thrice over three days and the place was awesome. The Guinness pints were a flawless perfect pour everytime. The staff were super friendly. Thursdays were nice and quiet; Friday was super jammed full-house, great atmosphere; and Saturday was a good crowd with 'Live' sports! Overall, highly recommended for casual evening out! The food we tried was great as well: the P.J.'s Seafood chowder was lovely and the calamari had a nice light batter, easy on the palate. read more

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Went here for lunch on a Sunday. Typical "english / irish" style pub with lots of beer choices and television for sports. We had a burger and chicken curry pie. The food took a while to show up. The burger was not much of an experience. It was WELL done. The chicken pot pie was heated but it had much more vegetables than chicken and the flavor was limited. Love the ambiance but not in love with the food. read more

Came by this Irish Pub to get some pub food in. I ordered the fish and chips and it was forgettable. Nothing special here...move along. The service wasn't to great. If you need a quick bite or a pint, sure swing by but there are better options in and around Sydney for a much better price. read more

I came here on a Thursday night and there was a live performer singing, oh man....it was really loud. Tried to go upstaris to have a quieter spot but it was equally loud. Food was alright. I had the fish N chips which wasnt too oily. A great place to come for after works drinks. Probably not so much for a date.... read more

PJO'Brien's Irish Pub - Daily special - Irish Pub Near Me - Sydney, NSW

PJ's was the watering hole for a long while, it's a great unpretentious bar with cheap drinks, daily deals on food, and if you become a regular they usually give you discounts on top of the regular great prices. Anywhere with Guinness' gotta be good! You're not getting the 5 star styled Irish meal, but for the 10 or 15 dollars you'll get some change, and some simple but tasty meals. Oh, and Sunday's wouldn't be the same without the extremely cheap, excessively large, and undoubtably simple Sunday Roast. This is more a tradition than a fancy meal, and I'm sure you've experienced the same before! The vibe is warm and comforting, like an ancient drinking house of the aristocrats, the big jovial characters hugging their Guinness's like cherished prizes from a hard yards in the chambers. No-nonsence bar, polite bar tenders, Irish accents (hot), cheap food, Guinness, and a warm and cuddly feeling (not from the NZ'd bouncers) read more

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Set on the ground floor of the Grace Building, PJs is a clean, non-sticky Irish bar. It can get pretty full on Friday and Saturday nights (from what I can gather) but otherwise it's a pretty chilled place to have a cheeky pint of the black stuff. The upstairs area is reserved for diners, but I've not had the food there so I won't comment on that. If you've come to Sydney and you're view on Irish bars is based on Scruffy Murphy's, forget about that, this is much different. It's a pleasant place to come for a few drinks and you don't feel uneasy walking in here sober! read more

PJO'Brien's Irish Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I won't lie, PJ's is my favourite pub in Sydney, and I'm likely to be unashamedly biased about it. That being said, if you are a true pubber and just like a good pint and a good chance to either just chill out with your friends or meet a whole lot of new people, this truly is somewhere worth checking out. The rumour is that all the timber used for the warm interior of PJ's (which is an Irish pub) was imported from Ireland. Whether or not that's true, I'm not sure, but from my experience of Dublin pubs it is a good recreation. PJs clientele seem to come and go in waves, but come about 10.30pm on a weekend the place can really fill up. The music generally is at a good background level and suits a bit of a rock crowd, with the obligatory U2 songs on rotation. There aren't any live acts in the Sydney PJ's (although I believe the Melbourne one has a fair bit) but there is a lot of sport - mostly for the Irish crowd to follow the soccer/football, as well as rugby, gaelic football and sometimes hurling. Linking in with the Tadhg Keneally connection, PJ's also has a Sydney Swans AFL Supporters Club, and shows their games with some devotion. Unlike a lot of 'sports bars' though, there aren't TVs everywhere and the sport that's playing doesn't dominate your evening - it's just there if you want it. There are plenty of cosy nooks to sit in, although it's not a huge pub. Turn up too late on a weekend and you will have to queue to get in. It is very much an Irish pub and stocks not only Guinness but also Irish ciders, alcopops, sodas and even chips/crisps. Towards the end of a night, when they are getting ready to close, the management have a tendency to break out the old Irish songs to get the whole crowd singing and in a good mood. I have been there at the end of the night and felt the whole place thumping to the rhythm of people stamping their feet along to the music - it has ambience plus. Another great thing about PJ's is the food - there are plenty of options for a hearty pub meal and this ranges from Guinness pie to lasagne to chicken parmigiana to gourmet pizza. The only real downsides to PJ's: in summer it does get quite warm, particularly when it's busy, and the few fans and one air conditioner simply don't handle it. You can be doing very little and still end up feeling hot and sweaty. The other main downside, if this is your thing, is it's by no means a place to see and be seen. People are there for a drink with their mates or maybe a friendly chat with the people next to them. There's no dancefloor and nowhere to really strut your stuff. But if you can handle those factors, it's a lot friendlier as a pub than most other inner-city pubs in Sydney, and well worth a visit! read more

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It was St Patrick's day so it was a must to stop in and have a pint or two we were hoping to grab a meal here but it was booked out which was to be expected on this day. They had a bit of music and there was plenty of people celebrating. A waitress walked past with some meals namely the Guinness pie and veggies which I've had in Melbourne's PJ O'Brien and the smell was reminiscent of that meal which was very nice. Just two pints and it was time to move on and find somewhere we could grab some lunch. I would happily come back and have a meal and a beer, maybe next time we're in Sydney. read more

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As the name suggests this is an Irish Pub. And it certainly doesn't dissapointed in this regard. It has all the hallmarks of an Irish Pub; guiness posters on the wall, an average in house band singing classic pub rock, meat pies and mash potato. There is little the distinguishes this pub from almost any other pub in Sydney. and that is not meant to sound like a criticism. It has average prices, the standard selections of beers available and bar staff are a mixture of aussie and European imports. Not a bad place to have a drink and a chat or a meal. read more

Went here wanting to get a tequila, but they only had el jimador gold. I was going to go for a glass of wine instead, but the bartender couldn't make a suggestion... Asked to see a wine list, it looked really weak... Played at safe and got a vodka soda... Which they somehow managed to mess up. Ridiculously weak pour. Not measured... I know what a measured pour tastes like. My friend got a peroni. It was $12. I almost want to add a star because this place is pretty roomy and seating is comfortable. Almost. read more

Stumbled upon this Irish gem the day after st paddy's day which is really a shame. Love the atmosphere and drinks. Prices are very reasonable compared to other spots in the area. Great spot to come for a pint and watch the game. read more

Nice hotel which I have been few time already to. Irish people are everywhere but drinks are not bad and food was quite tasty too. Is OK place to chat up with people and have something Irish to eat. read more

So much for a Swans-friendly venue. Food = great. Atmosphere = good. But, despite several requests, they wouldn't turn the volume on to watch the swans v Gold Coast game. Lift your game, lads read more

I had a stellar steak here. 300 gram sirloin, cooked to perfection, with a mass of mashed potatoes and crunch veggies on the side. The pepper sauce was a little watery, I would have liked it thicker. They also had a performer singing and playing the guitar and he was really good. Went on a Thursday night and it was packed. Beers and ciders come in pints so luckily it's in the heart of the city close to the train station so no need to drive. read more

It's really is an Irish pub, noise level is high but you expect it for the type of place. People go there to mainly have beer and drinks. Though we actually had dinner too and were pleasantly surprised on how good the food was. I had the pork belly "main fare", and it was delicious. It was cooked just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The place era crowded and loud so not sure I would recommend it for a dinner spot. we lucked out on a table but I can see how it can be tough getting one. Note, you have to order food at the bar and they give you a table number. Thurs night seemed like a pretty good night to go for drinks though... there was even a live band on the 2nd floor. read more

Nice Irish pub with all Irish staff and some Irish meals. Not very veggo friendly. Screens with sports on but often the same on all screens which I prefer to different programmes on every screen. There's an upstairs with table service or a downstairs where you order at the bar. read more

Pub food served with an Irish shout! Good for what it is. Suggest fish and chips.

The service here was absolute SHIT. I have to say in my travels this has been the worst "IRISH PUB" I have ever been to. The place was crowded on a sunday night, I walked in with a friend to have dinner and listen to the live music. We found a place that had about a dozen empty beer glasses on the rable so i decided to clean the table myself. I guess nobody will come ask you if you would like a menu or even acknowledge you.. I walked up to the bar and after a while i got someone to notice me at 6'3 300lbs waving my arm in the air... I ordered dinner and as i ordered drinks from the bar my friend had requsted a coffee. The bartender said we cant make you a "plain" coffee... i looked at him and said are you kidding me right in a joking manor. It says right there on your menu Irish coffee ... how can you not make a coffee without alcohol? The bartender called a woman over and they both looked puzzled and tapped around on their little machine then looked up and said we would have to charge you for a coffee with alcohol, there is nothing on their monitor for a plain coffee... i told them well damn just throw one regular coffee in with the meal and beers i already ordered.. they still refused... im sure they could have come up with a cup of coffee , get real. Just goes to show there is no friendly IRISH PUB feeling at this establishment at all. Save your time and try another IRISH PUB in town just scratch this one off your yelp list. read more

Went there for lunch on a weekday and the place is packed. I had the chicken parmigiana and my partner had the nachos. The serving sizes for both were large and to think that the nachos was in the "Light Bites" section of the menu. The food was delicious though and the atmosphere was great. It was getting close to Christmas when I went there and I'm not sure if the crowded atmosphere was due to the festive season or just a regular occurrence at this Irish pub. Will definitely be visiting this pub again for more hearty meals. read more

Nice comfortable Irish Pub. Food and service are great, and they pour a decent Guinness to boot!

I stopped in this pub after doing the bridge climb. It is a lovely pub with a great atmosphere awar from the city centre. They also do great food, I remember having gourmet pizza and sweet potato chips and as a veggie there was a nice option for us but they had lots of other good choices for those non veggies! read more

Convenient location about 7 minutes walk to Wynyard station. Nice atmosphere but does get quite loud. You can book a section for an event. They have a great range of beers and some hearty Irish meals. Service is great too. read more

Nice and clean. Food was nothing to write home about. The baked goat cheese salad was the only good dish out of 5 dishes. we were there the day after NYE so staff were probably tired as they were less than friendly. Probably would not visit this place again. There are too many excellent restaurants in Sydney for a repeat visit. read more