The Rover
A well-regarded bar in Surry Hills, rated 4.6 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Rover sits on Campbell Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most dining-and-drinking-obsessed inner-city suburbs. A well-regarded bar, it's built a strong following — the kind of characterful, welcoming spot that suits a relaxed drink, a catch-up or settling in for the evening in an area with a thriving, competitive bar scene.
The appeal is that combination of quality drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting in the heart of Surry Hills, ideal for a casual night out or a more memorable one. Standing out in this part of Sydney takes a genuinely good offering, and the loyal following The Rover has built speaks to a venue that delivers on both the drinks and the atmosphere.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Drinks lists, any food offering, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Surry Hills bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a great setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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