Royal Exhibition Hotel
A characterful pub-hotel at Surry Hills in Sydney with a 3.8 rating across 867 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Royal Exhibition Hotel sits on Chalmers Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's liveliest inner-city suburbs. With 867 reviews behind its 3.8 rating, it's a well-known local.
The appeal is a relaxed pub with accommodation and genuine character — a great spot for a beer, a feed and a bit of atmosphere, a much-loved local, with a stay attached, close to Central Station. Its Surry Hills location, close to the city, makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Venue offerings, events, accommodation and trading hours shift over time, and it gets busy on weekends. If you're coming for a particular occasion, a stay or a night out, it's worth checking current details directly before you arrive.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 06:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 05:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 52
- Popularity
- 89
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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