Review Rosie Campbell's - Sydney

Loved this place! My cardinal rule of dining out is ‘never get the banquet’. We got the banquet and I was delighted. The food pictured is between every two people, so there was a truckload. And it was so flavoursome and delicious; and flavours which were super original. Prices are a bit less than you’d expect for central Surry Hills but not a bargain gain. But for what you get I feel like it’s a deal. Staff are excellent, good looking, delightful, professional. Definitely five stars from my perspective.

Amazing joint to experience some Caribbean cuisine. The store has a nice and vibrant atmosphere and there are live music being played on certain nights. Definitely recommend booking a head as there is limited seating. The cocktails and food was amazing there and it’s well worth trying their signature dish. Definitely flavourful and plays with your palette.

First time trying Caribbean food and it was amazing! Ordered three big dishes and two smaller ones between four people and it was perfect. Highlight dishes was the blackened fish, famous jerk chicken and crab tacos! Their cocktail jugs are also great and good for sharing!

Food is great, hospitable staff - loved the food flavours and mocktails but didn’t really like the vibe. There was something off about the ambiance which I clearly couldn’t figure out (maybe it was just me). We were asked to add in tip while paying bill which doesn’t make sense because the food item prices are already above average. Please don’t normalise this tipping culture here when fair wage is already established. I wouldn’t go there again, good luck.

Amazing food, cocktails and service. Great vegan options, came for one evening whilst visiting Sydney and am so glad we did. Much better food and service than the restaurants around the Sydney Harbor. Live music was a great touch and staff made us feel very welcome.

There are three important things you need to know before attending Rosie Campbell's: 1. Live music Wednesdays and Saturdays, although the play list is top 🔝🔝🔝 2. The "World Famous Chargrilled Jerk Chicken" is amazing, don't hesitate and go for it. 3. There are so but so many rum options in this place... be adventurous, try as many as your strong body can afford, you won't be disappointed.

Was recommended by a friend here and Rosie Campbell's did not disappoint. The ambience and feel of the bar is upbeat and fun, the staff are attentive and service is incredibly quick. The food is wonderful! Had the jerk chicken, which is a must try along with the fritters. Best to book ahead as this small but popular bar was full by 7pm.

This has to be my favourite restaurant in Sydney. The most unbelievable food, flavours are fantastic. I couldn't recommend it enough. To top it all off, the staff are also so accommodating.

One of the best vibes in the city and def my favourite restaurant to get my Caribbean fix. Food is packed with flavour and the cocktails never disappoint! The Jerk wings (bomb), Caribbean curry, bbq beef short ribs and jerk chicken baos are my go-to dishes. <br/><br/>Staff are so friendly and always in positive spirits. Highly recommend Rosie’s for date nights with your s/o or a fun night out w friends. We were a group of 8 girls over the weekend and we couldn’t have chose a better place post-isolation! The music, decor and island-vibe ambiance brings me back to my vacations down in the Caribbean, as I grew up in Canada. <br/><br/>Thanks Rosie’s - I’ll be returning to try the rest of the menu!

Visited here a few weeks ago. Has a very strong pub feel. But more chilled and better music which makes up for the lack of Rastafarians and loud noises from other patrons!<br/><br/>We had the jerk chicken wings, calamari, squid, ceviche, ribs, the "whole" jerk chicken and rice and peas. Taste wise everything was bloody good. Spicy but not overly spicy. And it came out so freaking fast from the kitchen! <br/><br/>The Downside; really minute portion size. I really mean minute. Hence why we ordered a lot!<br/><br/>I also had the coco colada cocktail. Really nice and did come in a coconut cone!<br/><br/>Overall it's an enjoyable joint to chill, drink and eat. Staff were professional and enjoyably entertaining. Don't come too hungry though!

Terrible experience, and overpriced.  One, I had to seat myself. Then, I had to chase down a waiter to make an order. The to-share curry dishes are tiny. They don't come with rice, so I had to order rice. No plain rice available so I paid $8 for a bowl of rice. A single bowl of rice. For $8. I wouldn't come back, nor recommend my friends to try it - there are so many other better places.

Loved the vibe of this place. Food was good and atmosphere was crazy Rastafarian Maaan. But seriously if you’re out for a good time and good feed. This place certainly ticks boxes. Prices could be better but only so slightly

I have been here twice now. On both occasions I absolutely loved the food, the decor and the drinks. The atmosphere makes me feel happy. Definitely coming back for more. The jerk chicken is worth dying for. The coco colada and the rude boy rum punch are both amazing drinks.

Best. Food. Ever.<br/>If only we could rate higher than 5!<br/><br/>This place is incredible. We got the beef meatballs and signature chicken dish, our friends also got the ribs and chicken & waffles and they loved their meals too. Good service, decent pricing and the food came out at a timely manner. <br/>The ambience of this place is awesome too, such a fun place to be in. <br/><br/>I can’t recommend this place enough.

The service is really horrible. It is ruined by a particular waiter. He is tall, wide shoulder, blonde, long and curly hair, dress in Hawaiian type of shirt and shorts with a blonde or light brown beard. I don't know if he really hates his job, or he's just replacing some waiter on sick leave, but I had a terrible customer service experience with him (I hope he's not the owner of the restaurant, because this is a very bad news for them). First I asked for a spoon to eat with my coconut jelly, and he said he'd give me in one minute, but after 4 times of asking, I just came and get it myself on a table. He doesn't even bother to tell me something like sorry I'm busy, would you please just get it on the table over there, I wouldn't be so disappointed. I had to find it by myself. The worst is yet to come. <br/><br/>We are a table of 12 people, and our bill was more than $300. Normally when we go to restaurants in team lunch, they always asked us to combine the money and get the total to them. But no, this particular unhelpful waiter asked us to come up to pay him individually. And I was assuming that he has a system that has the menu item that would make it work. But when it was my turn to pay, I was telling him "I ordered 2 tacos and 1 coconut". He bluntly replied, "I don't care what you order, just tell me how much are you're gonna pay!". Then I asked, " If you just ask people to pay one after another like that, how do you keep the record? What if someone doesn't pay enough what would you do?". And he completely ignored my question. I found it out soon enough. So I just went ahead and paid my due of $20. Then I walked away. When I almost got out the door, he called me back and said "You're the last person who paid for your table, and now they haven't paid $34.45. Now you have to pay for it.". I said "I don't know how this work! It never happened before in any time I went out with either friends or colleagues. Why do I have to pay?". He annoyingly said: "I don't care, your friends left you. Now you have to pay for them. You work out with them later on your own. I need this bill to be paid now". I guess he was telling the truth that he didn't care the whole time as his word, but then he lied to me when I asked "why didn't you ask everyone to collect money and pay in one go like other places?", "I've told them so!" -he lied. I heard him when he asked people to come up individually. <br/><br/>So I bite my tongue and paid whatever he asked for, and was so angry at his system, and my colleagues didn't leave me as if he made it out to me. Of course, when we pay one person after one like this, this will inevitably happen. Doesn't matter if I get the money back or not when I see them again at work, it is still a hassle and unnessary thing to do on my end. And the last person will either get all or lose all. And we never did this in all of our hangouts and catchups. <br/><br/>So my thoughts are, the money is not that big, but the attitude, the ridiculous way of working and serving, I think if they keep operating like this, they will drive all customers away, especially corporate customers with big group and team lunch. I'm still very angry now. Hopefully this weekend I will cheer up and forget about this particular rude waiter. At least the food was delicious and I did enjoy the food very much.

Actual rating: 3.5<br/><br/>Jamaican me hungry! Rosie Campbell’s is a funky and crazy colourful place, we loved the bright decor and the wide selection of rums to go along with its buzzing ambience. Who doesn't love a good old happy hour with some yum rum punch for $10? <br/><br/>For dinner, we had:<br/>Rosie’s Signature Jerk Chicken (usually $23 but $12 on Mondays!) - jerk marinated chargrilled chicken thighs served with coconut rice’ n ’peas <br/>Jerky Balls ($18) - saucy tomato based bank crumbed beef meatballs w/ coco bread <br/><br/>We enjoyed the Jerk Chicken which was slightly spicy and nicely tender, alongside a bit of an interesting rice (it was a bit mushy maybe because of the peas?) The meatballs were good but they could’ve done with a bit more punch or flavour for the price.

There was a group 4 of us who had booked dinner on a busy saturday night. I was amazed by the food. I didn't think it would blow my mind but it did. I loved the chilli lime prawns, slow cooked meats and omg the banoffee pie!!!! That was on another level. The service was perfect. I cant wait to come back here. I honestly enjoyed it so much. Keep doing what you are doing guys. Thank you !

The food was great, the customer service was good. Those who like spicy, here are one of the option. The texture of the chicken and ribs were amazing

A Taste of Jamaica....<br/><br/>Ok, so I have never been to Jamaica nor do I know what Jamaicans eat so my review is based on quality and presentation :)<br/><br/>We ordered the:<br/>-Bunny Wailer Burger with Jerk Sauce and Chips<br/>-Jerk Fries<br/>-Toots Fish Tacos<br/>and two other dishes that I can't remember the names of...<br/><br/>So the food was of great quality. The chef did a great job with containing the flavor of the meal. All diners were happy. I personally had the Burger with Jerk Sauce and Fries. For a vegetarian meal and I AM NOT a vegetarian, the burger was absolutely delicious. WOW. The Jerk Sauce was spicy and gave an extra kick and flavor to the burger. The ambiance and atmosphere was terrific and the restaurant is set out as a way how I would a Jamaican restaurant is set out (referencing Cool Running's :-))<br/><br/>My only negativity are the following:<br/>- The presentation of the food is what I would say how you would receive food when you eat at Westfields food court. I also blog on Instagram: a_guide_for_your_appetite I tried to make the photos as nice as I can but I was really struggling.<br/>- Please install an aircon or two as man it was hot in there.<br/>- The seats.... have you sat on these?<br/><br/>Though I gave it a score of 3.5, I would like to visit this restaurant again to try the chicken dishes as I heard this is their signature dishes.

JAMAICAN ME CRAZY!! YAH MAN! For the funkiest tunes, AH-MAZING staff and lip shmacking nibbles with a twist, head in to Rosie Campbell's with friends for a wicked night!! Their mac and cheese is in my top 5 and their cocktails are really unique (best twist on an espresso martini!!!)

This is a great place for a fun Friday night cocktail.<br/>We had a mix of dishes to share for food and the cocktail of the week. The food was really good, and good for sharing with a group. The cocktails were delicious, and at a similar cost to most in the area. Overall a pretty good night!

Awesome girls night/date spot! Some girlfriends and I went in for cocktails and some snacks before a night out- Good balance of meat vs vegetarian dishes (which can be hard to find sometimes) and the cocktails were lush- especially the coco colada's!! I had little to-no knowledge on rum prior to dining here, and left with a great appreciation of it! The Mango Rum was my favourite (for a first time-er!) Tunes were epic, and the live reggae was a surprise, so that was a bonus, and the staff were super cute & quirky. We will be back Rosie's!

Fun atmosphere and friendly service although different waitresses keep coming up asking you if you want anything else two minutes after you've just been asked. Food is good if a little expensive

A little ray of sunshine in Surry Hills!<br/><br/>You couldn't ask for a more relaxed vibe to enjoy some killer cocktails and tasty Caribbean fare. Staff are friendly and attentive and this place is perfect for dinner or a late night drink.

Ribs are great! Atmosphere is awesome, lots of authentic Jamaican style things placed around the restaurant. Great place to eat and drink, with good reggae music some nights as well.

Jerk Chicken is TO DIE FOR!! You get a feel for the atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door. A crazy amount of rums to choose from and a super yummy cocktail menu! Service and vibe were awesome and my friends had a blast! Can't wait to get back.

Rosie Campbell's is a cheerful joint on Crown Street serving up Jamaican eats. We covered a fair bit of the menu for lunch. Most dishes were a riot of intense flavours, all delicious. Best eats were the jerk chicken, the oxtail braised in beer and sweet potato fries. I also liked the fish baked in banana leaf but this was a more delicate flavour which some people found bland. We also had tender squid encased in a crisp salt and pepper batter, the sunshine slaw which was mostly mayo, the indulgent mac and cheese and the dirty rice which was surprisingly bland. I really enjoyed our lunch at RC and would return for the rest of the menu. Service was friendly though there was a bit of wait for some dishes despite few tables being occupied. Great place for large groups as there are long tables in the centre.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. Booked this place for my friend's birthday weeks in advance, asking for a table. The bookings manager Emily Hart suggested the bar area (for a group of 20!!) but we reiterated that we wanted a table. ON THE DAY of the reservation we received an email saying that our table had already been booked out and they could only spread us out over a few tables. We replied in confirmation and never got an email back. When the entire birthday party arrived they denied we had a reservation or any booking whatsoever and forced the entire group onto the street. Ruined my friend's birthday dinner plans. The most shocking customer service to date. DO NOT GO HERE.

Vanessa: The corner of Crown and Campbell Streets in Surry Hills has been home to many a different restaurant over the past few years, but it’s current occupant, Rosie Campbell’s, is perhaps it’s most fitting to the vibe and clientele of the area.  This casual and eclectic jerk diner and rum bar serve up some Caribbean classics in a chilled environment that is ideal for a drink after work or a casual meal with a group of friends.

Literally the slowest service ever!!! Had to wait more than 40 mins for our meal. If you need a quick meal or you're hungry don't come here. Not sure how long it takes to cook 3 Burgers. But not more than 40 mins!

Came here today for lunch on a very balmy afternoon. Heard all about their jerk wings and wanted to try it for myself. What all this jerk wings were all about? <br/>It was pretty quiet when we entered the restaurant/bar.<br/>The bar had that true laid back Caribbean feeling with funky decor, and bright blue walls that just made you feel like you've walked into some holiday resort. <br/>The service was prompt, and later when the food was served the waiter came Anne check to see if everything was ok, which is a nice touch, and not too intrusive. <br/>We ordered their jerk wings half bucket and grilled jerk chicken to share, which was enough for us and we found the food to be quite heavy. The chicken wings were nice and had that nice touch of spice but found the grill chicken sauce to be a little salty. Wasn't a great fan of that. The chicken wing was nice and fun getting your hands dirty. They also bought out those KFC napkins to wipe your hands with, after you finish the wings.<br/>This place would be a fun place to come for drinks and snack rather than having a proper meal. Every Tuesday evening, they have half price chicken bucket. A good excuse to head out on a school night.

Went in just after a new chef started so the menu had changed a little bit, but what I tried (soft shell crab roll) was ridiculously good. Not too crabby 😂 loved the wasabi mayo and brioche bun.

A Caribbean themed diner in Surry Hills serving up regional specialties like jerk chicken, ribs and Caribbean-themed cocktails, Rosie Campbell’s is an attempt to introduce the food and atmosphere of the tropical region to life here in Sydney. Rudie’s Crispy Squid $16. We ordered Rudie’s Crispy Squid for starters. True to their name, the squid was definitely brown and crispy. I didn’t really find that the jerk mayo had too much flavour to it however it seemed that the chef was quite liberal with the sugar. The squid tasted a little too sweet for our liking and became very difficult to stomach after a while.

Gotta love the uniqueness of Rosie Campbell's!!!! Great live music, which was a surprising treat considering it was a Wednesday night! <br/>The cocktails were great also, I had a Hemingway Daiquiri and a Montego Bay Punch (pictured), both were really lovely and presented beautifully. Our server was really great but lost 1.0 cause it took a while for the drinks to get to us, but that's my only negative! <br/>My favourite part about this place is the decor! The records, palm trees and pictures remind me of being on a beach somewhere in South America, i love it!!! <br/>Rosie Campbell's is a great place for a drink to catch up with your friends!

This place is gorgeous. Visually pleasing, great tunes and delicious selection of drinks and mouthwatering Carribean style meals.<br/><br/>The Rum menu in this place is astonishing. The cocktails are stunning, very refreshing and full of flavour. Whilst you enjoy your drinks, a gentleman in the corner casually spins reggae tunes. A ginormous Erykah Badu mural graces the wall.<br/><br/>The food is for anyone and everyone. We had burgers with a few sides including the famous Mac n Cheese which is worth the hype. Really yummy. To top it off, the service was great. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Love this place.

What do you get when you have two sides? Well if it's lunch at Rosie Campbell's, it's a massive meal. <br/><br/>I'd heard about the mac 'n cheese and had to try it for myself. Looks can be deceiving and the small bowl of golden, crunchy panko topped mac 'n cheese was bigger than it looked. The accompanying side of Irie Greens was a big plate of roasted, spiced zucchini and cauliflower with crispy kale and peanuts.<br/> <br/>Great service from our waitress, with all nine meals for our group brought out in quick succession. She also happily accommodated split payment for the meal.<br/><br/>The colourful decor and breezy ambience will transport you to the tropics, even if it's just for your lunch break.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. We had wonderful corn fritters and the crab is huge, the atmosphere was casual and relaxing and we really enjoyed the reggae but maybe could have done with out the rap.

Drinks: Great. Atmosphere: Great. Ability to deliver fries to the table within 30 minutes: 0/2 (Fail).<br/><br/>Look, the place is probably worth your time, but the little things count, especially when it's the easiest of things you can serve.

Cocktails!  The cocktails are to die for!  Unexpected but totally awesome and very deserving of a review. Had a wonderful evening here with some girlfriends recently.  The venue is chilled and really fun, the perfect place to catch up with mates and have a few cheeky drinks.  My favourite thing was the cocktails (suprise suprise) but they really are delish.  The staff are all super friendly and it's nice to find such a chilled out holiday vibe in Surry Hills. The tunes are awesome too.  Safe to say, I'll be making this joint a regular thing.

When I heard the owners of Soda Factory was opening a Jamaican place, I was instantly excited!<br/><br/>When entering the restaurant, you instantly feel like you've been transported to the Caribbean. The interiors was great! Looked like a lot of fun just to be in there. I loved the big mural on the wall!<br/><br/>As with any Jamaican restaurant, the Jerk spices made its way around the menu. I ended up with the Jerk chicken burger and a few entrees. They were quite tasty. The main for us was the drinks menu :) I was very impressed by the variety of cocktails and the assortment of rum they had.<br/><br/>The staff was very friendly and helpful as we needed recommendations on the rum choices.

What an interesting Jamaican pub! I really enjoyed the 'jerk' cuisine - the chicken wings are the winner and the fries so addictive. Pork dumplings are worth a try, but I wouldn't go for seconds of the mac & cheese. The cocktail menu's extensive, with my crew's absolute favourite being the coco colada (rum, coconut, pineapple and banana goodness).

Its a little hard to tell if Rosie Campbells is a bar or restaurant. You can go to just eat, go to drink or both. Either way, this Jamaican-themed venue in Surry Hills is a great place on a warm evening as the air breezes through but somehow manages to keep out the noise from its busy corner on Crown Street, even on a Saturday night.

A very popular place on Saturday night, with tables never left empty for long. The ambience is loud, from the music and everyone talking, but it still had a chilled, bar like, kind of vibe. The decor is nicely done to inspire a laid back Caribbean feel, with one main side for dining and table service, and the bar side for drinks and sharing some food.<br/><br/>Wanting to order a bit of everything to try, we decided to get the Biggies Sampler plate, which consists of jerk chicken, pork ribs, braised ox tail with sides of rice, slaw and roti. The wait for this dish took longer than expected, at least a good 45 minutes. When the plate finally arrived, we were underwhelmed at the size of everything. Upon ordering, we were unsure if the food would be too much or too little, so after asking wait staff on their opinion, they suggested the plate would be enough for 2, as "there's a lot of meat".<br/><br/>There were 3 small pieces of the jerk chicken, a couple pork ribs and a small bowl of the ox tail which was just mainly bones. The sides were even smaller, 2 tiny bowls (more like Chinese tea cups) of rice and slaw. The roti was of decent size, nice and warm, great for mopping up the sauces on the plate. The slaw was crunchy and nicely dressed. For $44, the plate was way overpriced. If I knew the portions were going to be so small, I would have simply ordered full sized mains for $20 and some small plates to share. The jerk chicken was my favourite of the lot. Tender and very flavoursome. The pork ribs were not bad as well, with the ox tail being my least favourite. We wanted to order some more food, but with the long wait we had just endured, we were a little apprehensive.<br/><br/>The sweet potato fries with jerk mayo were deliciously addictive. Crispy and full of flavour. They have an impressive rum list and great sounding cocktails. I would possibly come back for their jerk chicken and sweet potato fries, but I would stay clear from the sampler plates. Including wine, we paid close to $100 for 2, and left not completely full.

The fries! Get the fries!<br/>The first thing I noticed about this place was the unapologetically tropical chilled out island vibes. The place is very charismatic - from the mini pineapples placed on every table to the 'Rude girls' signage outside the ladies room. I munched on my soft shell crab burger whilst soft reggae beats played in the background. The burger itself was nearly at the point of burnt so the bun and the crab was quite crunchy - some may dig this - some won't. The star of the reggae show was the shoe string fries that were seasoned so nicely. I also did notice the abundance of rum drinks on their menu which is definitely inviting for next time.

Everyone's food came out of the kitchen at different times.<br/>The overpriced pancakes were served last, 30 minutes after everyone else finished their food.

A bit overpriced for the serves and barely "spiced". Very loud. Drinks well made and service good. The waitressed actually asked for feedback, so i suspect they knew it was average. Probably won't come again.

Real good vibe as soon as you enter the place. Decor is on point with some nice little surprises! Service is real good and the food is even better. Would recommend to anyone after a nice feed with some good beats to accompany it, whether it be at lunchtime or the evening. Will definitely be visiting again!

I went to Rosie's on Friday night with a bunch of friends. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The vibes were totally on and the food to die for! Seriously no wonder the place was completely full by 7pm! People kept on coming one after the other and leaving with smiles from ear to ear. I would recommend this place to anyone who want to have a good time!

A great spot with tasty food & fresh cocktails. Got to love the summery vibe & those Jerk flavours; ribs, sweet potato fries & rum cake are my favourites!

Went to Rosie Campbell's last week for a friends birthday, ordered "Jerk Ribs" off their 'big plates to share' menu. $19 bought me one single pork rib. Not one rack, not one half rack, one SINGLE pork rib. What a complete rip off! Did you run out of ribs? Restaurant staff said it was their standard portion despite a guy at our table saying he got served three ribs the previous week (to which they said he must have got lucky). Tell me, how are you supposed to share a single pork rib? I made a complaint on their Facebook page, which they have since deleted. Nice work guys.

Went in late on a Saturday night and were promptly seated within 5 minutes. Ordered the Jerk Chicken and Ribs and they were tasty! Would go again, service was ace as well!

Below average overall. Sweet potato chips were the best but chips are chips. Jerk chicken wings weren't bad but they came out so quickly I think they just reheated them in the microwave. Quinoa salad and Mac and cheese were bland. Squid wasn't bad but not the best. Great vibe here but come for the cocktails and not the food.

Vibrant and chillaxed little diner with great cocktails that transport you to an island paradise. <br/><br/>The jerk chicken wings, ceviche King fish and Mac 'n cheese are all great share dishes with finger licking punchy flavours!<br/><br/>Staff are all gorgeous and very attentive. <br/><br/>Great choice of music. The volume got turned up a little higher than I felt comfortable talking over at 7 a but everyone else seemed to find this ok. <br/><br/>Will be back to try those gorgeous burgers!<br/><br/>

Came to have dinner and drinks for a friend's birthday. We were a group of 8 and it never got overly crowded. Wait staff were good. I enjoyed the jerk chicken and there's a good selection of quality rum to choose from.

Came here for dinner with friends. It's a decent location, fit out is alright, nothing special and service was decent.<br/><br/>The food was OK. We ordered the patties - which came out stone cold and inedible. We advised the waitress and she was extremely sorry and got us some cocktails on the house. This was a nice gesture.<br/><br/>We ordered the sweet potato chips - can't really go wrong here.<br/>The jerk chicken with rice and beans - the chicken seemed raw but maybe that's how jerk chicken is supposed to be. Tasted alright. <br/><br/>And a jerk salad which was nice and flavoursome with something resembling an aioli dressing.<br/><br/>Overall OK.

Bright, sunshiny colours and a cosy, welcoming interior transform this difficult corner space into the type of spot you’ll probably enjoy spending time in.Throw in a waitress with a Caribbean grandmother, and you’ll soon have the toasted coconut topped Bowl of Corn ($8) and vibrant, soupy Callaloo Greens ($8) on your table, with some idea about how to eat them.Hint: they’ll brighten up your Grilled Jerk Chicken ($18), but are also good enough to simply say: hell, hand me a spoon!

Staying around the corner from here, thought we'd pop in late at night. Had an awesome time! We had a few cocktails each, all of which were superb. We ordered some chips, which were really small but the seasoning was incredible. As we were having such a good time, we thought we would get a rum cake dessert, which was a little overpriced, but quality. All in all had a great night here for a few hours. Service was excellent.

Friends and I have been waiting to go here for a while, but every time we've been there during advertised opening hours they've been closed, so we were pleased to see they were finally open last Friday!<br/><br/>Good: service was fast, probably faster than a MacDonalds.  The waitress was cute and attentive and very nice.  We were in and out in less than half an hour from arrival.<br/><br/>Bad: The drinks were undrinkable.  Cocktails are nearly $20 each, and we all left them on the table.  I had a rum punch, friend had the coco loco, and they both tasted rotten.  Mine mostly tasted like rotten, fungal wood, and the coco loco was similar, but more sour, with crunch.  We couldn't take more than a sip each.  Not sure if these were made with juice that had gone off, or if they were just awful. <br/><br/>Mediocre: food was boring - mac & cheese, not quite as nice as the pre-made packet stuff you can buy from supermarkets. Corn fritters were kind of ordinary. Cuban Sandwich was no different to any kind of toasted sandwich you could get anywhere, just much more expensive and less interesting. The best thing we ate were the sweet potato fries, but they were heavily coated in sugar which was disconcerting, and served with an utterly tasteless sauce.  I think that 'tasteless but not unpleasant' would be the main way to describe the food. <br/><br/>Decore: cute posters and decorations, but sitting on high stools with feet dangling was uncomfortable.  <br/><br/>We spent $80 on food and drink, when we could have had a nicer meal at MacDonalds. That's pretty sad.<br/><br/>(Sorry about the terrible photo - we were using torches to read the menu)

Someone once told me that the key to happiness is to make others happy. Well, they were wrong, because after a visit to this quirky Jamaican hangout, it's pretty clear that the key to happiness involves jerk chicken and alcoholic sunsets served over ice. From the team that brought us The Soda Factory, comes Rosie Campbell's – a happy, vibrant, Caribbean-inspired jerk diner and rum bar with a New York twist that serves

Your new Caribbean escape has just hit Surry Hills and is already drawing a crowd. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of rum and jerk chicken to go around.

Jerk, a dry rub or wet marinade made from a myriad of spices, is a widely recognised dish that makes up one strand of the spectrum of bold, piquant flavours of Jamaican cuisine.

With 35 rums on offer at Rosie Campbells, even Jack Sparrow would be surprised if the rum was all gone!. On the corner of Campbell and Crown St, Surry Hills is where you’ll find this new Jamaican rum bar. Step inside to a bright and colourful oasis with mismatching bold patterns on the roof, table tops and walls. There are high tables and blue banquets for you to sit and take it all in. Let your eyes roam and discover the vintage Caribbean posters on the back wall, pineapples on the window ledges and other assorted knick-knacks.

Rosie Campbell’s brings to that corner of Surry Hills a Jamaican flavour with pineapple, bananas, jerk seasoning, rum all featuring on their menu. Its a good time, good vibes sort of venue – with a fun colourful vibe and happy friendly staff. This is the experience group’s second venue in Sydney – the first is the always popular Soda Factory with their dollar dogs and ole time vibes. With a American BBQ round the corner, and mr crackles not far, this corner of surry hills is a good food time!

Is Caribbean food having a ‘moment’ in Surry Hills? Not Quite Nigella tells me that Jonkanoo has opened up a few blocks down on Crown Street towards Cleveland. Queenies is only a few blocks away on Riley Street. And now Rosie Campbell’s, opening where Chow Bar and Eating House was (which I loved) and before that the Bentley Bar (which I really loved).

I felt so lucky to be invited to experience Rosie Campbell's as a part of their opening week. The food is a welcomed breath of fresh air for the Sydney bar market. Fruity cocktails, light and fresh corn fritters, amazing jerk chicken sliders and sweet potato fries support the Caribbean meets NY uber chic establishment.

Had an absolutely delicious Lunch here. The Suban sandwich and the corn fritters we an absolute highlight of the meal. We also had the dumplings, slaw salad, sliders and sweet potato chips which were also yummy. The vibe in this place is awesome and I'd definitely recommend for a group dinner or a few cheeky after work drinks.

Great Jamaican vibes in this place - reggae music, rum cocktails, jerk spice & coconut flavoured rice. As you step in, you feel like you have just gone on a mini-holiday to the Caribbean. <br/><br/>Awesome atmosphere to catch up with friends for some rum & fun - we all quite enjoy Jamaican music and culture, so this was a perfect fit for the 4 of us for a pleasant evening listening to music we love, and eating delicious shareable food. (we also had to Shazam a couple of times, such great tunes even on a Monday night!) <br/><br/>The only downside though, is that the meal sizes could be slightly bigger for the prices set ($18 for grilled jerk chicken - we were expecting a lot of chicken however there were only a few pieces, disappointing!)  And overall all the menu items are priced quite high, compared to the other great Jamaican joint nearby (Queenies) which offer generous amount of servings and delicious Jerk meals as well. <br/><br/> The food IS good here, outstanding dishes for me were the Beer Braised Oxtail ($17) with delicious coconut rice, and the Corn Fritters ($13). For cocktails, the Coco Colada ($18) is pretty damn good, and presented in a coconut. For something very sweet but also quite alcoholic, go with Rosie's Estate ($17) which looks small but will get you pretty smashed after a few sips! The sweetness in this cocktail though makes it quite drinkable, but not drinkable for people who hate the taste of alcohol - its quite strong! <br/><br/>Overall I think the atmosphere of this place is great, very friendly staff and fast service (the night was quiet so not sure how the service is on a busy night) If we had to choose between Queenies & Rosie Campbells though, truthfully we'd have to go with Queenies just for quantity of food you get for what you pay. We'd come here again though if the food wasn't so pricey, so hopefully soon the prices either drop, or add more jerk in the dish!! Thumbs up for the taste & atmos, thumbs down for the poor meal size.

I want to write a wonderful review for this place! It's outfitted with a cool Jamaica vibe, the staff are friendly but the kitchen is very, very slow. We went for brunch and there was a total of 3 tables ... Our order was taken promptly but it took over 45 minutes to get our food. They weren't busy but the kitchen just doesn't seem settled yet ... I hope this will be fixed since it's a great place but there's no excuse for a slow kitchen when you only have a total of 10 tops to serve.

Was having a great time. Good rum, good fun and good burgers. Only complaint was that they cut fresh prince of bel air short when it came on...4 wasabi peas.

Stemming from the success of The Soda Factory, The Experience Group are launching a Jamaican inspired jerk diner and rum bar in the heart of Surry Hills. Sitting on the corner of Crown and Campbell St, Rosie Campbell’s will open its doors this winter in June. Prepare your liver for rum, rum cocktails and all the best Caribbean cuisine.