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Tommy's Beer Cafe

86/100 (2011 ratings)

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"Been coming here for many years now and never fails to produce the best Slovak food ever! It’s great to have an authentic, great tasting Slovak..."

Ellie Zilinsky

"Gets an extra point for being doggie friendly. The sausage platter was yum as was the giant pork schnitzel and the duck was also a standout. Been a..."

Amanda

"Possible real rating: 3.5/5Winter can be brutal-ish in Sydney. So Eastern European food can cure the winter blues!The small joint..."

Gourmet Rocket

"Haven't been here in a few years and thought it's due to visit this place again. I'm so glad I did! One of the best meals I've had in a little while...."

Jem Coco

"My previous favourite place for schnitzel and goulash was a Czech place but it shut down and maybe Tommy can't quite match the juicyness of the..."

Dominic Svensson

"Though not labelled as a Czech restaurant, this place serves authentic Czech cuisine. My only gripe is tables a little close together and people..."

Andrew Morton

"This is our 3rd visit here and we have always been happy with our meals.This time round we ordered svieckova and pork belly. Both dishes..."

Chao

"Great place and ambiance. Loved the cottage feel of the place. The Swiss Veal Schnitzel was a treat. Paired with a great beer and we've got a winning..."

James Sae Siew

"What a way to cool down then to go to Tommy's and have a cold beer and some food to eat, whilst sitting in the cool. As soon as you walk through the..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"One of the best beer gardens in Sydney. Great European Beers / Food and Friendly Staff. Always feel welcome here. A great casual place to unwind and..."

George Ihring

"Great beer and European food! Nowhere else to do get the authentic experience from a bar/restaurant in Sydney as most (if not all ) these types of..."

David Nejedly

"I visited Tommys last night and had a great night. Beautiful food, great selection of Czech beers. The service was fantastic and very friendly. The..."

Mark Mullins

"The atmosphere in the main room is quite good - the side room is a bit lacking. I ordered the Hunter Schnitzel with veal without crumbs and was quite..."

Ana

"I love the Hunter Schnitzel, the mushroom sauce is really good. The portion is huge for me! The beer is good. I recommend people to try this..."

Anastasia Baadilla

"Very friendly and nice service. The food here is tasty. I had the Roasted Duck. It had a good flavour and bread dumplings and braised red cabbage..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"The chefs have really taken pub food to another level. Absolutely amazing!!! If you're in Glebe, definitely give this a go. Great ambience, great..."

Poorani Bala

"Went here and had the buffalo cheek slow cooked in Ale and the meat platter. Cheek was beautiful as was the duck. Nice range of beer from Europe also..."

Melbs

"Cool little bier cafe in Glebe. Almost a hidden gem if not located on the main strip. They serve one of my favourite Weiss Beers!..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Schnit: Mixed Schnitzel platter.SchnitMyDadSays has long been a fan of Tommy's but it has never truly blown us away, until tonight's..."

SchnitMyDadSays

"T O M M Y ' S ☆ B E E R ☆ C A F E We stumbled upon this place in Glebe's 'Eat Street'. Great hospitality, serving fantastic european..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Great pork knuckles. A bit pricey, but its worth it. We were recommended by a friend, Loved the weise German beer as well. Good service..."

Chris Albert

"Great food, loved the prok crackling pieces on the entre menu, good pricing alsp, and of course loved the schnitzels and euro beers on offer,uch..."

Jay Aka Areacritic.

"Creator of the infamous one meter long sausage, just the name Tommy's Beer Cafe brings to mind vivid images of "man-food", images of meat, beer and..."

Wendy Wang

"This is a great place to grab an European meal. The special on the Monday was meter long sausage served in a wooden trencher. It was pretty awesome..."

Renee Mihulka

"It's crumbling. I love having schnitzel, so that's why I ordered the swiss veal schnitzel witch is crumbed veal escallops topped with melted cheese..."

Cameron Barwick

"Tommy's Beer Cafe is a small joint down Glebe Point Rd, more further down from the busy end close to Parramatta Road. It was date night once again..."

Sherrie Huang

"For mains I ordered a roast duck, it was so crispy and flavoursome: Mmmmm, how clearly I can remember that taste, it makes me hungry just thinking..."

Prick With A Fork

"Are you wondering where to go for Oktoberfest in Sydney? Well, I have kindly volunteered to do some market research to help you find the best place..."

Hannah Lewis

"My sausage platter was a triumph. Being a food-blogger, I'm not sure I'm meant to admit to this, but I adore..."

Mary

"Tommy's Beer Cafe in Glebe is a definite must try for those who love beer, crackling and sausages. Prices are reasonable and it's definitely great..."

Constant Diner

"It's the stuff that dreams are made of. A whole bowl of pork crackling for only $4.20. It's a tangle of pork skin strips, deep-fried until bubbled..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"As the name suggests, your meal here is as much about beverages as it is..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Friday!. Can't go past the Friday lunch special pork..."

Kouta

"Slow Deep-Fried Schnitties. We had schnitzels and pilsner at Tommy's.The service seemed good enough, though not as good as before. We..."

Nora Ng–Na

"Big serving and great value for a voucher. We had the pork knuckle tasting platter with streudel to share and the pretzels - was soooo filling we..."

Bella

"Thumbs up for mixed platter. We had the mixed platter (duck, pork belly and schnitzel) and would highly recommend if you're tossing up between..."

Patatasbravas

"Beer!! Enough..."

Michael Refalo

"Generous portions and very filling. We came here for an early dinner and even at the time we came there were people eating or just having some..."

Miffy7

"Great atmosphere, great food. Just finished up our dinner for four and it was fantastic. Their service was attentive and personal. Their food,..."

Tornado1880

"Good Feed. Went here to have a chat mainly. Staff were really pleasant. The food was good, very filling and lots on the plate. Nice atmosphere and..."

Silverdruid

"Great food, waited a bit too much. I went to the cafè with my boyfriend on Friday night, at about 7.30. We ordered pork belly and buffalo cheek...."

Claudia

"Haters can suck it!. This place is great food, great ambience, and great service.The hubby and I are both half German, and appreciate the food..."

Danielle Faber

"The most succulent chicken schnitzel I've ever had! The staff were checking on us regularly and the selection of beers is impressive!Definitely..."

Nandashere

"Awesome. One of my favorite places in Sydney. Awesome food and great beer! Always busy n popular. It's small n cozy, much better than the other one..."

I Love Sydney

"Delicious. Diagnosis - good..."

Dumb Dog

"I went to Tommy's Beer Cafe as it is in the entertainment book buy 1 main meal get One free. There wasn't much atmosphere but I put that down to it..."

Julie Mockett

"Best German in Sydney!. We were a group of 8, some food critics others not so, but we all thoroughly enjoyed the range of food items on the menu..."

Funkychick

"Attentive service, amazing beer and terrific food. Superior to the belgian beer cafe and the lowenbrau. They also have seasonal specials towards the..."

AzzA

"Great warm and friendly service makes you feel like a regular on just the first visit. Anything pork or schnitzel related makes for perfect late week..."

Michael Duncan

"Excellent beer and food. Upon entering this place, we noticed the stylish bar on the left, and greeted by one of the friendly waiters. This place has..."

Blackrocky

"Bruno Ferrari. I love visiting new places and this one is so jaw dropping i even took my time to write this review :)it has genuine european..."

Bruno Ferrari

"BEST BEER RESTAURANT. Best beer, best food and most friendly hospitality in..."

Susan

"Beer with ease. Cool place for a relaxed non pub environment. something new in Glebe to be happy to go to for a great taste, definite food..."

Kathy

"Hangover cure. Once an organic vegan restaurant, this prime position on Glebe Point Road has been reborn as a German/Eastern European Beer Garden. As..."

GlebeGourmand

"I Discover this place thanks to my Czech girlfriend. I was a bit skeptical to try It at first but now I want to go every weeks! The quality of the..."

Lucas echeverri

"Lovely lunch today at Tommy's. Staff extremely welcoming. The food made me miss my family and the beer selection was great! Definitely recommend. Not..."

Laura C

"Been here a few times and it's always busy. This place has a rustic European feel to it. We didn't make a booking but they managed to squeeze us in...."

El Aitch

"Loved it. Great European food, great beer, and friendly staff. You know it's authentic when the staff talk to the locals in another language 😂...."

Michael Latten

"Victor and Sofia are amazing hosts at this quiet little Gem tucked away south end of Glebe Point Rd... Sadly a very wet night but fantastic rear Beer..."

Bruce Kerney

"Chicken snitzal was delicious ! Pretzel was nice and soft inside and was delicious too with the butter. Heaps of beer options available. We ready..."

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"Found this place after all the other bar kitchens in the area had closed. Their kitchen closes at 10:30 Unique Eastern European-inspired interior..."

Armita E

"Very good Czech restaurant in Sydney. We were able to eat even without reservation (Sat evening). Quick service. Authentic Czech food! I had vepro..."

Lada Lipková

Bavarian Bier Cafe

80/100 (2038 ratings)

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"Great spot for a German beer, boutique beer or even a wine or cocktail. We were here to watch a boxing match and they dealt with the crowd well...."

Thewhereto

"Food: 4/5 stars. Very tasty. Had the kielbasa sausages which tasted great and perfectly cooked, we loved it, one $20 plate came with three medium..."

Wanderlust

"I seem to come back here again and again. Nothing like a Schnitzel that tastes exactly like mum used to make! The sides were delicious. Highly..."

Magda Nosal

"My first time at Bavarian and it was so delicious! Loved the pork crackling, range of delicious German sausages and the sauces on the ribs and..."

Kelly

"Super nice and chill place 👍🏻💥Best pork knuckle ever! The mashed potato is awesome and you can share it with 2 other people...."

Mitha Komala | @mithakomala

"Made a booking here via dimmi, been to a german restaurant before but this one is surprisingly meat heaven! Ordered the All you can meat 'Wednesday..."

Ricky Andrean Wijaya

"Great place to have beers and meat with mates! I always go for the tasting platter as I can have a little bit of all the amazing options available...."

JDub

"I was very surprised at the quality and authenticity of the food. Very picky about German food having spent a few years there, but the Bavarian Bier..."

Pam

"Good German place in Sydney city.Nice selection of beersSpacious place with a small outdoor seatingGood onion rings and squid..."

Zee The Bee

"Loud & busy - service was patchy but generally good for a busy Saturday evening.Good range of food & drinks both German flavoured (naturally)..."

AJ

"This restaurant is located on York Street. We were here for a function so a set menu was in play. The service here was pretty good. We..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"What can I say an amazing place really good food amazing pork dishes amazing Snitz really good shots amazing quality beers food is always up to..."

Giuseppe Anthony Borsellino

"Had an enjoyable experience at Bavarian Bier Cafe. Great for large groups! We got the platters to share and the servings were generous. Pork belly..."

Monica Le

"Pork knuckles and beer, nothing to compare! The deco is modern, the location is 5 mins from townhall station. They served really quick even there..."

Helen

"We enjoyed our food here whilst staying in the city over the weekend.The pretzel entree came out warm and was yum. My pork belly had..."

Missfoodie

"Love the new menu! The food is great and VERY filling. Such a great range of beverages to match. The staff are very efficient and friendly also,..."

Emma Domoney

"Went here on a crowded Friday at lunchtime.Food - I had the cheeseburger ($10) and a side of chips ($5.50). The cheeseburger was delicious..."

Katie Harris

"Food was ok. Went there weekday lunch time with a group of colleagues, there were some confusion on the side dishes. Waiter told me they ran out of..."

Choconut

"Worst customer service. The waitress misunderstood my order - i wanted to substitute a side dish and was happy to pay the difference. They charged..."

Veryunhappy2017

"Three of us went for drinks on a rainy evening at this place. They have happy hours between 4-6 which was good news for our wallets. We ordered three..."

Shubham Kedia

"Love kick starting the night off at Bavarian Bier Cafe. The food is hearty and it's the perfect to way to start a big night of heavy drinking! The..."

Jackson Monts

"Seriously good grub and beer to die for.Came to Bavarian Bier Cafe on Australia day (seemed appropriate?) for an all-out..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"undoubtedly one of the best brew pub in the CBD area and always filled with super crowd. Was here on the weekend with my friends. Place has good vibe..."

Renukesh Bingeri(Eat.Travel.Capture)

"Came here for a friends farewell party on a Friday night!Firstly, the staff were so kind, despite it being so busy and loud, they were attentive..."

2hungryysisters

"There's a sophisticated feel to the York Street Bavarian Bier Cafe which was a nice surprise to the more relaxed beer hall ambience of their other..."

Howardwashere

"Service is friendly and food comes out fairly fast even though the place gets busy. The food is tasty but pretty average. The stand out for..."

Rebecca Tay

"Always a favourite go to place for a large group and when you are craving meat. We ordered the platter for 2 and everything was well flavoured and..."

Johnny Pan

"Bavarian Bier café is comfort food in my eyes... huge schnitzels and hot pretzels washed down with big mugs of beer... Who can complain! Love the..."

Gabbys79

"I visited here on Anzac Day. It seemed not overly busy night. But it might be less number of staff at the venue because they were back n forwards..."

GobbleDok

"As expected , the authentic Bavarian beer served at this cafe was very good . We ended up here after a hectic day at work. we tried different..."

SunilJain

"I haven't been here in years but with a craving for pork belly and needing to choose a venue in the heart of city, this was my first pick. I made a..."

Miffy7

"Always a good place to spend the weekend. Good food, great beers, it's just the music is a bit too loud, making it hard to talk with your..."

Kresta Rayward

"Doesn't carry all the usual German favourites but well cooked, big meals along with a great selection of German beers. Friendly efficient service...."

Food Mm

"Great space for a bier hall. Has a few levels for events etc. The bar is front and center as you walk in. Lots of choices. Big hearty meals..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Always up for a trip to this place purely based on the serving size. When it comes value for money you can't go wrong.Schnitzels are always..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"I went there for a work function and tried their pork knuckle and chicken schnitzel alongside a dark German beer. It was a very heavy meal and there..."

Biggiechee

"I've been a regular at the Bavarian Bier Cafe in the CBD for work functions and socials over the years and it's always given us a good time. There's..."

Chilli Feli

"Had a huge awesome late lunch here with some friends. The waitress warned us we may be over ordering but we weren't inclined to listen...."

Alex Tee

"Did i say it was crowded? That should not be the word. It was mad! There was beer flowing all around, loud music and a crazy atmosphere. I quite..."

Farah Huq

"Awesome awesome awesome. I'm a big eater and I never leave hungry. The pork knuckle or tasting plate is the way to go. The selection of beers is good..."

Andrew Marsh

"The Bavarian Bier Cafe is a regular venue for social gatherings, birthdays and drink ups. The Bavarian Bier Cafe is particularly popular and known..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The Bavarian Bier Cafe on York Street is a bustling destination for many corporate Sydney..."

2 Hungry Guys

"Schnitzel and the pork belly are the best I like the crisp skin on the pork belly, sausages are ok but not a highlight of the..."

Up For A Feed

"Delicious food, a little pricey, not many options for vegetarians, great range of beer.. Every time i go the atmosphere is great, great for groups -..."

Uyen

"This place had amazing pork belly and beer cocktails, awesome ambience a must..."

Rainbow Rose

"Busy night, one dish came out cold. Waitress very apologetic, took plate back and replaced in record time, and also took off the bill. Food generally..."

Jess Vozzo

"Didn't ever have problems with service over the several times i've eaten here. Pretty pricey food but worth your..."

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