The Clock

The Clock is a long-running Surry Hills pub on Crown Street, with several spaces that suit different kinds of visits. There is a balcony overlooking Crown Street, a sunken courtyard, a Street Bar and an upstairs dancefloor used on weekends. The setting shifts from a relaxed local pub during the day to a livelier late-week venue, when DJs play across two levels on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The food is built around familiar pub fare with a broader selection alongside it. The menu includes burgers, salads, share plates and substantial mains, with choices such as The Clock Cheeseburger, fried chicken burger, baked gnocchi, barramundi, beer-battered fish and chips, chicken schnitzel and lamb shank. There are also vegetarian and vegan-labelled options, kids’ meals and dishes designed for sharing. For a shorter weekday visit, lunch specials run from Monday to Friday, including the cheeseburger, chicken schnitzel, poke bowl and Cape Moreton prawn po’ boy.

Drinks are a major part of the offering, spanning sparkling, white, rosé, orange and red wines, cocktails, non-alcoholic serves, beer and cider. The cocktail list includes spritzes, daiquiris, margaritas and highballs, while the bottle shop stocks champagne, wine, craft beer, spirits and bottled cocktails, including local and international selections and boutique releases. Regular offers include weekday Happy Hour, a Monday burger-and-beer deal, Tuesday steak and chips, and Sunday oysters and margaritas; availability and terms are best checked when booking.

The Clock also positions itself as a destination for events, with an experienced events team and a range of spaces in different sizes and styles. During Swans season, its proximity to the SCG, big screens and live match coverage make it a practical game-day option. That mix gives the pub broad appeal: families can use the kids’ menu and daytime spaces, groups can book an event or settle in for food and drinks, and people meeting casually can choose between the balcony, courtyard or Street Bar. The venue’s own history describes a strong connection with the Surry Hills community and traces the Clock name to its distinctive clock tower, added after the building was originally known as The Exchange.