Now it is these types of bars that is the reason that I love the inner city. This place is just so…read morecool. I would say classy but that might just give you the wrong impression. No, not classy, hip, trendy, but not classy. Actually, the back area certainly has its charm, especially the caravan that has been set up as one of those private areas where you can get away from everything. Oh, and the interior is pretty good as well, and they also offer that rather nice beers.

Although the décor has its charm, sadly this bar seems to be relying on this alone at the detriment…read moreof the food, drinks and service. I paid $10 for the "Starving Artist" plate which consisted of Jatz Crackers, Cheese cubes, and Cabanossi. The martinis and negronis were nothing to write home about - especially at $18 a pop, and in an all but empty bar it took me a few goes each time to grab the bartenders attention to get another round. Take your own food and drink if you wanna check this place out.

This pub was pretty awesome, well, if only for the beer garden, but then again in my mind a great…read morebeer garden really makes a pub. Actually, it was more than just the beer garden, but being able to sit out the back on a nice day with a beer, and a book, is pretty awesome mind you, and this pub certainly delivered awesome in spades. They also had a good selection of beers, which is also something that I absolutely love. You certainly can't beat the Iron Duke.

This pub has a strong following in the South Sydney area. I love coming here for tapas, English…read morePremier League games and (one too many) wines and cocktails. The new layout is minimalist and clean, and the friendly and relaxed atmosphere is also good for families or those who don't want to drink. Sports fans will appreciate that the pub is a licensed Fox Sports broadcaster. Eat in the bistro or enjoy a beer or a glass of house red or white in the sunny beery garden. Live entertainment has also been recently reintroduced which is great news. The pub offers accomodation.

Best FUN experience in Sydney! I booked this for my birthday dinner with my daughter and we had a…read moreblast! The staff and food is excellent. It is a bit hard to find, not much signage, but when you're that good, everyone that wants to find it can.

Food is the best medicine to heal the soul. It has a rich taste, is sweet and delicious, and makes…read morepeople happy.

Wow, so many great bars in such a small area. This has to be the inner city of Sydney (or…read moreMelbourne, but no, it is Sydney). This is one of those bars, and even though they didn't have a great range of beers, they still have a decent enough selection to make this place worthwhile. I guess it is one of those places that simply have that atmosphere about it that gives it a real electric feel. Yep, this place is actually pretty awesome, and certainly a place I'd have not hesitation in returning to.

Arcadia opened last Friday, and it's already apparent that these guys are pros. Pros with beards…read more One is quiet, one of them never stops talking. He used to run The Old Fitz in Woolloomooloo. After several months of hammering shit together and an injury or two, these two fellas have found their Arcadia, and joined the Sydney small bar scene. Arcadia is right near that really ugly sculpture on the corner of Redfern & Regent. When you walk in, the light is warm (maybe a little too bright?) and the place is decked out delightfully: exposed bricks, rustic metal chairs, stunning glass mirrors (from Rozelle markets), and a back patio area full of well tended plants. It's a gorgeous garden space, and yes, this does provide a spot for smokers. The bar itself is large & wooden), with the bar stools just a tiny bit too low. Like The Dock nearby, this is a place where it's fine to linger at the bar all night, chatting with the owners. It's a spacious place, and we spotted an upstairs - though didn't venture up there on this visit. There are 2 beers on tap (Coopers & a crisp German Larger of some description), and right now they've printed up their wine list, with the cocktail menu still in the works. Actually that's quite good because you can ask the guys for classic cocktails & they're happy to oblige (at approx $12, depending on what you order). The Old Fashioneds were excellent, and mixed with precision & humour. You can order food from Wah Fung (across the road) and eat it in the bar, and they'd probably let you bring in a Vietnamese roll from that little place nearby. It's pretty laid back. All in all, this place is excellent, and will most likely get rather busy on weekends. I almost wanted to give it a bad review just so we can keep it to ourselves.

Came here for happy hour with some friends while we were in town…read more Has a lovely bottle of wine ( or two) and order a pizza to share. I can be quite picky when it comes to pizza and this one was on point. Perfect crispy crust, delicious pepperoni, perfect ratio of sauce and cheese. Would def get again. The weather was lovely so we chose to dine outside. Quick and friendly service.

The problem with Surry Hills is that there are so many really cool pubs here that it can be…read moredifficult, if not impossible, to actually settle on just one. Well, it seems as if quite a few people felt the same way as me with regards to this pub because, well, it was absolutely packed when I walked in here. I still managed to find a place to sit, even though it was getting to the end of the night for me. Still, a great pub with some great beers on tap, and certainly one to go back to.

Great hangout, cold beers…read more We showed up later, so we were able to find a seat and get quick access to the main bar. We ordered in person but each table has the ability to order directly to the table. The upstairs bar closes early, but the party remained downstairs The pints are served full and cold. The barkeeps are super nice. It is a place that is more mature than the surrounding clubs, so despite being loud and dimly lit, it will not have the rowdiness and strobing light of the youth filled locales. Great for chilling.

Oh, this one, yeah, I wasn't really all that impressed with this pub. Look, I'm not going to give…read moreit a bad rating or anything, but it was rather so so, so I can't give it a good rating either. Okay, they do have craft beers on tap so I'll give it that, but the problem is that after visiting a number of really cool pubs, when you come to this one, you sort of feel that maybe you are missing out on something. Still, it is a pub on my list, and I've now been here. Oh, that's right, it was also pretty crowded, but then again I suspect that is what the pub actually wants.

Fun bar in Sydney head up the stairs to the semi open rooftop bar. Good food and drinks.read more

In spite of the name, this is actually not a hotel. Hotel has a double meaning in Australia as I…read morehave learned. It can be a place of lodging, but also many pubs use it as well as it relates to past liquor laws. Using the term "hotel" as a way to skirt liquor licensing regulations. Strawberry Hills is a nice Aussie pub just down the street from Central Railway Station. It looks a little divey on the outside, but the 2nd floor interior is quite nice and stylish and even has free Wi-Fi. This is a good spot to get a drink and quality pub food at a reasonable price in Sydney. If you are dining upstairs, you order your food and drinks at the counter. If you are dining in, the staff then brings the food to your table when it is ready. While they do have a wine menu, there isn't one for the large assortment of beers and cider on tap. If you are not sure what to order, I would list the types of beer and cider that you like to find one that suits you. As for the food, there is a regular menu consisting of pub food and a late night menu of different pizzas. The pricing here is quite reasonable as most mains (name for entree in Australia) are under $20. Had a Sunday night dinner here and opted for the slow cooked lamb shoulder ($18) with a pint of Bulmers cider ($7). I chose lamb because it is harder to find this meat on menus in the US, whereas in Australia it seems to be a standard offering. The lamb was terrific as the meat was fall off the bone tender. There was a bit of fat and gristle on the lamb, but I was okay with this since this helped to accentuate the meat's flavor. The accompanying roasted vegetables and red wine jus were also delicious and complimented the lamb. As for the cider, it was my first time trying Bulmers and I really liked it. It has a very crisp and refreshing taste that paired well with my meal. Enjoyed my meal at Strawberry Hills. The food and drinks here are good and value for your money. I like the ambiance of this pub too as it is modern, yet is casual enough to be a local drinking hole that you frequent regularly.

This is an exception cocktail bar for Sydney central except it's in Sydney outer fringe of Redfern…read more Craft cocktails, excellent tap beer later and top end food menu. Lus live music and other events. Quite and Lively buzz for Redfern or "southern surry hills".

From the owner: Misfits is an eclectic new bar and dining local in Redfern - a little bit quirky and full of…read morepersonality. Perched up on the first floor of an iconic building that straddles Redfern and George Streets, we invite you to follow the neon sign up the stairs to a lively bar that flows through to a relaxed dining space, private dining room, laid-back cocktail lounge, and a glasshouse courtyard. There's a large selection of local craft beers on tap, single malt whiskies, and twists on classic cocktails. The wine list tours Australia and abroad with several by the glass plus an impressive collection of magnum (1.5L), jeroboam (3L) and imperial (6L) wines and champagnes. If you're off the booze, there's refreshing house made ginger beer and infused sodas. The menu could be described as upper-end casual, with something for everyone from bar snacking through to a long lunch or dinner in the relaxed dining space, kept to yourself or shared with the table.

Very pretentious. Don't stumble, don't sing, don't have fun in line or you will be turned away…read moreespecially if you do not have an Australian accent. Please beware if you are traveling.

While I'd like to say that this place gets pretty packed on a Friday Night, that probably shouldn't…read morebe all that surprising considering that this seems to be the case with most places in Sydney. Still, I probably wouldn't consider it to be one of my favourite places, but it still wasn't all that bad, and it is one that I'd probably go to again if I happen to be in the area. They also have some nice beers on tap as well.

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.