
Royal Albert Hotel
A much-loved pub in Surry Hills, Sydney, rated 4.4 across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Royal Albert Hotel sits on Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most characterful and food-and-drink-loving inner-city suburbs. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, the kind of beloved local that's right at home in lively Surry Hills.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a convenient Surry Hills location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a night out. Surry Hills' vibrant mood pairs perfectly with a characterful local pub that does its food and drinks well, and the Royal Albert has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. 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 night out in a characterful pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Royal Albert in Surry Hills.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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