Observer Hotel in The Rocks

Cool retro pub with a modern feel. Good for dining and a catch up with friends or a casual work lunch. Total of 26 taps but most of the beers are double up

Illawarra Brewery in Wollongong

Large pub underneath WIN stadium with views of the ocean, standard pub menu and 24 taps with half dedicated to rotating craft beers.

North Wollongong Hotel in Wollongong

Big, modern pub with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating

Hotel Illawarra in Wollongong

Interesting bar that is set up purely for university nightlife

Dicey Riley’s in Wollongong

Advertising can be a misleading thing. I drove past once and saw a sign out the front promoting. Pirate Life IPA on tap. Perfect! Get in and the only craft option was Goose Island IPA. 15 taps of standard pub beer. A big Irish themed pub with sports bar, TAB, beer garden and pokies. It […]

The Charming Squire (James Squires bar) in Southport, Brisbane

Good meeting spot for after work beers. All the standard range on tap plus exclusive beers. On my trip I had the Capt’n Steamo, a Californian Common Ale. Decent menu of share plate, burgers, pizza, salads and cuts of beef. Little live music stage and a casual atmosphere on the shores of the Brisbane River. […]

Kings Cross Hotel in Kings Cross

A massive 5 level establishment that sits on the corner has you enter the Cross. Down stairs has live music and major sporting events on the screens and nine taps of standard pub beers. (Carlton, Tooheys, Pure Blonde) Food is a small selection of standard pub food. Burgers, Steak, Schnitty and the like. On my […]

The Little Guy in Glebe NSW

Cool little hole in the wall bar with nightly specials, array of craft beer in cans and three taps. Plus a big spirit range, signature cocktails and $6 pints before 6pm. Live music Thursday and Sundays and free popcorn is always a winner. On my visit I had Young Henry’s Dunies lager. Not a place […]