Rocksia Hotel in Rockdale

With a large sports bar with TAB and plenty of big screen TVs that walks through into the main bar that then walks through into the bistro, it’s well laid out and quite nice inside.

Summer Hill Hotel in Summer Hill

Right next to the Summer Hill train station this is a good big pub to catch up with friends on a Saturday arvo for a feed and few drinks. With an outdoor area, small TAB and plenty of seating, it has a easy, friendly vibe. The House Of Schnitzel has you covered for food and […]

The Local Taphouse in Darlinghurst

Cosy craft beer bar with 20 rotating taps and a selection of bottled beers and cider. Old school liquor signs around the yellowed walls and mixture of wooden tables and cracked leather lounges. When I was there I had Wayward Brewing’s Red Saison. Food is also available with a small menu of higher end pub […]

The Golden Sheaf in Double Bay

Infamous Sydney pub The Golden Sheaf (The Sheaf) is a hotspot for drinking and socialising on a weekend. With a beer garden and pool tables inside, big screens for sport and decent pub food menu, this pub is good for a catch up with friends or a night out with work colleagues. While I was there I […]

The Union Hotel in Newtown

Down the St Peters end of Newtown is The Union. A bar renown for craft beer with rotating taps and live music occasionally through the week, it’s a great spot to catch up, hang out and have a few good brews. There’s a niche little restaurant serving sandwiches/gourmet hot dogs etc and a pokies room […]

Peg Leg in Pyrmont

Small cocktail bar with food. Staff dress in sailor, pirate, boating gear. Small beer range with a couple of home brewed craft options. I tried their IPA. Light in flavour and bitterness. More sessionable. Nautical theme throughout. Food smelt amazing when there. Huge cocktail list, reasonably priced. Website: http://www.peglegpyrmont.com.au Now Tapped: https://nowtapped.com/pegleg Menu: no menu online Opening […]

The Commercial Hotel in Parramatta

Near the train station. A large pub with pokies, tab, upstairs verandah, bistro and large beer garden. Good for sport with 35 screens around the premises. Couple of different bars downstairs but no real craft beer options. Coopers Pale Ale was the best option. Cheap feed with $5 steak and chips for lunch in a […]