General Gordon Hotel

The General Gordon Hotel sits on Swain Street at Sydenham, near Newtown in Sydney's vibrant inner west. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local favourite — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with good drinks, quality food and a warm, welcoming feel, including a lovely beer garden, the kind of beloved neighbourhood hotel that's become a real fixture of the area.

The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a lovely beer garden in a convenient inner-west location, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends, a catch-up or a lazy afternoon in the sun. The garden and genuine character set it apart, and the General Gordon has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed afternoon in the beer garden, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere near Newtown.