Woollahra Hotel

Woollahra Hotel is a long-established pub in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with roots dating back to the 1930s. Following a refurbishment, the venue brings together several ways to settle in, from the downstairs Front Bar to an open rooftop terrace with a vertical garden. The Front Bar has been restored as a casual corner-pub space within a preserved art deco setting, while the terrace offers a more open inner-city backdrop for drinks, meals and gatherings.

The kitchen takes a broader approach to pub dining, combining contemporary Asian food with familiar pub classics. The menu includes chicken satay skewers, caramelised pork belly and gourmet burgers, while banquet menus are designed for sharing in groups. Regular food specials include dumplings, schnitzel-focused Tuesdays, steak Wednesdays, burgers and beers on Thursdays, and a weekend bottomless offering. The website also notes a kids menu, making the venue suitable for family dining as well as more casual meals with friends or colleagues.

There is flexibility in how to use the space. Walk-ins are welcome, group bookings are accepted, and larger gatherings can make use of private dining in the Queen Street Lounge. The venue also caters to functions and events, alongside occasions such as family meals, sports viewing, brunches and informal catch-ups. That mix of the Front Bar, terrace and dining areas means it can work for a straightforward pub visit as well as a planned group meal.

For sports fans, Woollahra Hotel is a short walk from the SCG and Allianz Stadium, making it a practical place to meet for a drink or meal before or after an event. In Paddington, Sydney, it suits visitors looking for a traditional pub setting with a more contemporary Asian-led menu, families wanting a relaxed dining option, and groups who need a share-friendly meal or bookable space.