Taphouse Sydney

Taphouse Sydney is a pub in Paddington, Sydney, built around three ideas: taps, tunes and Chinese food. Its menu centres on Cantonese dishes inspired by Australian Chinese food, with food served across the venue’s three levels. The drinks list includes more than 20 taps, with a rotating selection of Sydney breweries, alongside wines and cocktails.

There is plenty for groups to share, including banquet options and the lobster banquet, which pairs half a lobster per guest with garlic noodles. The broader menu includes dumplings, buns, fried rice, noodles, wok dishes and vegetarian choices. For something more straightforward, the One Plate Wonders combine a main dish with rice, steamed greens and vegetable spring rolls, and are designed for solo diners or small groups. The kitchen handles nuts, shellfish and gluten, so guests with allergies are advised to speak with the team about available options.

The pub is spread across a Public Bar, Level 1 and a rooftop, giving it several settings rather than one single dining room. The rooftop is presented as a European-inspired space for meals and events, including birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations. For larger bookings, the venue also promotes event spaces for occasions ranging from parties to business gatherings. The overall setting is described as energetic, with the food intended for sharing and the drinks list designed to be approachable.

Taphouse’s regular programme makes it more than a place for a meal and a drink. The website lists weekly trivia, Friday karaoke, Monday noodle nights and Wednesday pork chop specials, along with recurring drag bingo and other Sunday events. Live sports are also mentioned as part of the pub experience. There is a Lucky 8 promotion before 6pm, where guests can try rolling an eight for the chance to have their meal covered, subject to the venue’s terms.

The venue is brought to Sydney by Applejack, with the Cantonese menu developed by Applejack Director of Culinary Patrick Friesen and Chef Erick Djap. That combination of a broad tap list, Chinese food and programmed nights should suit friends looking to share a meal, groups planning an event, or solo diners who want a one-plate option. With its different levels and rooftop, it also offers some flexibility for casual drinks, dining and celebrations.