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The Star

3.3 (58 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Classy
Dressy
Outdoor seating

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Mic W.

First of all. LOVE my bed in the hotel. Lol winner winner chicken dinner. The room itself I think is well appointed and beautiful. It's tapered on entry and opens up into a specious room around my king bed. The view I have is not spectacular but has potential for a nice sunset given the right evening. Check in I was welcomed by a lovely young lady who told me she was going to send up come complimentary chocolates. (I'm not keen on wine ;)) What arrived later wasn't chocolate but beautifully boxed macaroons. Lovely gift. Sadly the pool is under renovation and can't be used. (Looked stunning in the pics) I was told I could use the hotel next doors pool. I thought great... I want the spa. I went across and sadly that is closed. Not as much bang for my buck as I'd expected. Bugger. The one thing I really wanted. A hot spa on a rooftop looking at the city. If you join the star club you can get some discounts at in house restaurants and cafes and access to the casino. BUT even though they take digital license for check in they don't take it to sign up for their club membership. Yes, it does piss me off a bit. A modern hotel like this that doesn't have its act together and again I lose another benefit. My stay wasn't everything I hoped for with the exclusions that happened but otherwise it would have been awesome I'd expect. If u plan to stay call ahead to see what they will be leaving out. It may be the things u want most. It's a heritage type area with stone cottages a S things of interest. And darling harbour and the city are very close. One day I'd like to stay again...with all the bells and whistles.

Belle B.

Food, shopping, gambling. That's pretty much everything, right? The shops here are high end brands and boutiques. A nice variety of eateries, some that are very popular. The casino is a casino. Not much to add to that. A short walk from the harbour. Many hotels close by. It's a place to be, if you need to be somewhere.

Dee M.

For a moment I thought I was in a higher end Las Vegas Casino; similar to the likes of the Bellagio, or Palazzo - both places I love to shop. Like many, I get excited to see Chanel; this Casino also shares space with the likes of Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Salvatore Ferragamo - a high end shoppers playground. The modern contemporary food court was equally as impressive, with many dining options to choose from such as Din Tai Fung and Flying Fish. There are plenty of tables and even a few chrome/silver plated booth hide-outs for those who prefer a bit more privacy. Just get there before 7:00 PM, this seems to be prime dining time and finding a seat is challenging. Sydney Lyric is also conveniently located here; I love that it's located Harbourside, only steps from Darling Harbour/Cockle Bay where there are a variety of restaurants and breathtaking views. The Star is centrally located to many of Sydney's attractions: Darling Harbour, Queen Victoria Building (QVB), George and Pitt St. Shopping, Westfield Mall, Hyde Park, and a short bus ride or leisurely stroll to the Rocks/Circular Quay for more spectacular views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge. I just LOVE this place!

Yes its true.
Michael C.

We went on an exploration walk around Pyrmont and ended up at The Star. We were checking it out by looking inside through the big plate glass windows. The security dude comes out and says my son can't come in. Didn't want to go in. Security dude says we can't even take pictures. Well enjoy my attached pictures Mr. control freak. We didn't even plan on going inside. I don't think you can tell us what to do when we're not in the casino, but are instead in the shopping mall outside. The Aussie spirit lives on -- we would not be denied. I heard they don't give free drinks to the gamblers. What's THAT all about? Are they looking to grind every dollar they can from you? It gives that impression.

Natalie H.

I'm not an expert on casinos, but I fancied a gamble and we popped by here on a Tuesday night. The casino was predictably, not crowded. This review will be about playing machine roulette, because the minimum sum at the tables was $5, whereas machine roulette's minimum is $1. You slot your money, get seated comfortably, place your bets, and print your money slip when it's time to go. Fuss-free.

Steak from Ribs & Burgers
Justine C.

Came to The Star to watch a musical at the Lyric Theatre just over a week ago now. The conversion from Star City to The Star is a good one, especially in the food court area. Gelato Messina and Adriano Zumbo's Dessert Train can be found here, nice one. Not bad coffee, although I just learn't that you cannot take any hot stuff into the theatre - never mind. I steer clear from the Casino area when I come here. Why? Not the speculative type in the gambling of money sense - only in the article writing sense as a writer. The Lyric Theatre (unlike some older theatres) in the dress circle is rather spacious and glam. The chairs are super comfortable, especially if you're sitting near the stage. Dinner at Ribs and Burgers was good. I would not come here all the time though. My friend loved her rack of ribs, and I enjoyed the steak sandwich despite pulling it apart. Dessert at Adriano Zumbo's Dessert Train was interesting. I am so used to sushi trains in Sydney, yet a dessert train? Coolness. The key is to come to the latter establishment at The Star within happy hour. Why? Cheaper macarons and selected dessert dishes. The coconut and cherry mousse was something to remember. Otherwise, I don't come to The Star very often. I would only come here to see a show at the Lyric Theatre. There is no need to come here at any other time, unless you love Casinos.

Paul J.

The only thing glowing about this Star is its shiny exterior. A billion dollar refurbishment turned Star City, Sydney's paramount casino, into The Star, a massive and flashy complex in Pyrmont that houses two gaming rooms, a huge hotel and theatre, and multiple restaurants and bars. As the second largest casino in the country, The Star aims to rival its counterparts in Melbourne, Macau, and even Vegas with its attempt at world class gambling and glitzy design. The first time I arrived at the casino, I was singled out from my friends and refused entry by two uncouth security members for not carrying my ID. I was shocked. Do I really look under 18? I don't even get ID'd when I go to Vegas. Who'd have thought Sydney would have been stricter than the US at these things--and ruder. I returned a couple of weeks later out of curiosity; this time, with my driver's license. The main gaming floor is large and difficult to navigate, but there's a multitude of table games, slots, and other electronic machines. The minimum bet at Blackjack is ridiculously high at $30. I found the venue unimpressive, excessive, and without character. The same can be said about the dealers and staff. I probably wouldn't return to the gambling floor, but some of the restaurants in the multiplex are appealing. Ultimately, The Star just seems out of place in Sydney, a city admired most for its natural beauty.

Chandni S.

The star city has recently been renovated and it is now a glamorous place to visit. it is just called the Star now. Besides being a casino, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes, concerts and shows and a shopping arcade. The spa looks inviting. Definitely have to check it out next time I am in the city. It is located on Darling harbour and a short stroll from the CBD. They offer a Star Express Shuttle for $10 return from most suburbs in Sydney. If you are a Silver member you can have the ten bucks reimbursed. The ambience is not as great as the Crown in Melbourne but its definitely improved and quite remarkable now.

Alice T.

Like the shiny new Star? You'd better! They've poured enough money into the revamp. Banished is the unsightly 'City,' with signs all over Sydney now reading simply The Star. Sounds...grand. And grand it most certainly is, if casinos are your thing. Personally the dark, cavernous spaces punctuated by mirrored surfaces and lashings of red curtain don't really float my architectural boat, but the designers have definitely gone for an aesthetic and (save the final tweaks that are still going on) have mostly pulled it off. I know next to nothing about gambling, so walking the floors was a bit of a blur. I remember thinking The Plantom slot machine looked garishly out of place in the high-ceilinged, rather plush main gambling floor. We then followed our nose to the poker room and I found that a little depressing - grey and brown tones and little natural light. In fact every source of natural light seems to have some sort of soft covering. Who needs vitamin D when you're (hopefully) knee deep in chips? What does excite me about this relaunched Star is the food (surprise surprise!). Black, Balla and the most magnificent Momofuku. After gorging myself on David Chang's spectacular pork buns in New York, I'm beyond thrilled that The Star was the first venue to lure him overseas. I have sky-high hopes for Momofuku Seiōbo. And gambler or foodie, isn't that how we all enter The Star?

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PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Front of the hotel

PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro

2.8(9 reviews)
1.4 kmSydney
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The Criterion, post PJs renos, is a standard faux-Irish pub slap bang in the middle of the city…read more(close to Town Hall). Being close to where I used to work, I'd frequent this place quite a bit, and before it was a PJs it was a mates fave city pub so we'd catch up over a few here from time to time. There's a pretty good mix of people in the street-level bar, and PJs have converted it into more of a sports bar so there are plenty of screens for the sports nuts to check out their favourite teams prospects. PJs typically have pretty good fare. In winter they have two absolute cracking dishes. The Guiness Pie with mushy peas, and their signature lamb shanks which is totally unctuous. Why such a modest score? Price kills the place. It's not one of the cheaper places to get a beer as someone incorrectly states in their tips, it's easily one of the most expensive places to get a beer. You're paying over the top prices for domestic tap beer. A cheap beer is $5 for a Coopers Pale Ale, which you can get on the same street about 200m up the road... Also... As much as I enjoy a good pokie section, this one ain't good. And by that I mean the clientelle. It brings in the undesireable types, and sours what is otherwise a sweet pub. The snug, the downstairs den, has a great looking bar, and "snug" seating, but it's kinda pointless down there. It doesn't feel snug, it feels stuffy and claustrophobic - and the bar has never been manned when I've been down there. Now, if they moved the pokies to the snug, and then opened up the entire bar at the street-level to include the room vacated by the pokie section, you'd have something. But why would they do that when they can get by with what they have.

I went for lunch here not too long ago and it was a great Irish pub. Rich Mahogany wood and a wide…read moreselection of beer on tap, with food selections that you'd find in most other Irish pubs. Being in the city, it can get quite busy very quickly and is a decently sized basement multi-storied pub. TV screens are usually are usually playing Fox sports or something similar. I order the Parmy, just to be on the the safe side. I wasn't too game to try the Pie which is supposed to be one of the best (as judged by Irish people I work with) around. The food is carefully prepared and you can tell the produce is quality and they've cooked it properly which some pubs sometimes struggle to do consistently... The chips were the standout side, crisp and crunchy! Definitely will be trying the stew or pie, that is if I'm brave enough to.

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PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

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