The Welcome Hotel

The Welcome Hotel sits on Evans Street in Rozelle, near Balmain in Sydney's characterful inner west. A much-loved pub, it combines a classic, relaxed pub atmosphere with quality food, drinks and a welcoming, local feel — the kind of beloved neighbourhood hotel, with genuine character, that's become a real fixture of the area.

The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a convenient inner-west location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or settling in for the evening. In a suburb full of great pubs, building a loyal following speaks to a venue that delivers the relaxed, sociable experience that makes a good pub a community hub, and the Welcome has clearly earned its place.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 900 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed meal or a drink in a characterful local pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere at Rozelle.