New Sydney Hotel

Saturdays are the pick if you want live music, guests note live music from 2pm on Saturdays and a lively atmosphere; Sundays also work well for a relaxed family meal.

Yes, staff are accommodating for families: guests report staff making space for a pram and seating families comfortably.

Portions are generous, guests repeatedly describe hearty, large pub meals (the pork hock and chicken parmi are singled out as very big and filling).

Yes, families are welcome: guests regularly visit as families, staff have been accommodating with prams, and there's a quieter back/upper dining area suitable for family meals.

New Sydney Hotel feels like a cosy, characterful Irish pub, roaring open fire, regular live music and walls of memorabilia create a warm, bustling welcome, with a quieter back dining area if you prefer conversation.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate when you visit the New Sydney Hotel.

Yes, the New Sydney Hotel has an outdoor laneway/dining area guests enjoy, described as a smoking and non‑smoking lane way with a cool, Melbourne‑style vibe.