Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

The Duck Inn Restaurant

83/100 (2119 ratings)

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"Great atmosphere as I could sit all day in that little courtyard. Great service and friendly atmosphere. As for the food I highly recommend the..."

Amanda

"Our first time here everything was great , tried the duck share plate , it was delicious , wasn't the biggest duck fan but it changed my view on it ,..."

Peter Chrysanthopoulos

"Truthfully, there’s not a lot of choice if you want to grab a quick meal before going to a show at the Seymour Centre. So, I was intrigued to try..."

Andy Quan

"Love this pub, London Pride on tap and one of the best roasts I’ve had in 14 years of living in Sydney. Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and..."

Andywsemail

"Had their fish and chips(barramundi), fish was nice and fresh, pureee was nice and goes well with the fish but the chickpea purée was cold and..."

Eating_Monster

"The service here is great, and they have a good range of alcohol. The waitress was kind enough to offer a tasting of their beer before ordering it...."

Daniel

"The Duck Inn is a wonderful pub in Chippendale and a fine example of a venue that chose to market itself through those online coupon/deal sites. I..."

I'm Hangry

"The environment is excellent and comfortable seating plan, nice stylish furniture and refreshing garden. Food is nice without wow factor though so..."

Kk007

"I’m not sure if there is a formula showing the correlation between the growth of craft beer joints in a suburb and increasing house prices but..."

The RnB Diary

"We went in for a late dinner on a Sunday night. The atmosphere was lovely. My friend and I ordered a signature dish to share including a variety of..."

Hereandthere

"New menu, new burgs... had the chilli chicken Nice out of the way pub with a homely feel, went here once before always wanted to come back...."

P&K Tasty AF Adventures

"Saturday lunch. Interior so much more charming than the exterior. Ordered sweet potato, lentil beetroot burger with fries and lamb rump with sweet..."

Kerri

"Excellent meal at a pub! The venue isn't much to look at, but the food is great! We had the signature duck tasting platter, 8hr braised lamb..."

Shimone Yam

"This place may look like your usual local pub from the outside, but don't be fooled! You'll be pleasantly surprised by the cosy setup inside - the..."

Seeaych

"This place was simply wonderful. It was fairly quiet around midday today and sported tables near the bar, in a well-lit back area and an outdoor..."

Andrew Ear

"The food was lovely; had the smoked parsnip croquette with candied apple salad and danish blue cheese. It was busy but the service was fortunately..."

Chel

"Very underrated.This place is not only pet friendly, their neko neighbor is a regularly at the bar, the pub grub is..."

Foodpic Pro

"Went here with relatives and friends for a going away party on a recent Sunday afternoon. Environment was welcoming, cosy and at the same time not..."

MelbourneFoodPaparazza

"An above average pub with decent pub food. Not huge inside but there are a couple of sections you can cordon off and create your own space. Friendly..."

TheBearReview

"Perfect for a Sunday afternoon roast. The place feels like home, the food is tasty and the staff are super friendly. Their smoked duck was delicious...."

Constance Naomi

"Visited this place now multiple times and it growing on me. The food was reasonable but service and atmosphere is great. A regular.Original..."

Abbott And Abbess

" The Duck Inn , Chippendale has a splendid little beer garden for lunch in the sun. It’s never too busy and there’s room for little monsters to..."

Gobbled And Gulped

"It’s always a bonus when you have an unplanned meal, somewhere you haven’t been, and it turns out to be so much better than you expected. Well..."

VegeTARAian Sydney

"My sister and I had been meaning to try this pub for a while and now that we finally did I can honestly say it was one of the best pub meals I’ve..."

Gaby Mora

"The food was good in general though we both thought the duck dish was way too salty. The beans were really yummy lightly buttered and sprinkled with..."

Angelica Woolley

"The Duck Inn has a warm homey feel to it - think country cottage blended with, well, your lounge room. We were there for our second Cake Wines..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Fillet steak would never be my first choice as I prefer a cut with more bite and flavour, but there was no denying this medallion of grass-fed beef..."

Heneedsfood

"In the suburb where I grew up, the local pub had a men-only bar, so you’ll have to forgive my tendency to view this new breed of cosy,..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Fantastic!. Great place, great & speedy service and the food is excellent and to my endless delight...comfy chairs. We will be..."

Kate G

"Good food, reasonable price and generous portion. Came here for lunch on a Friday. no lunch special on Friday so we ordered different things from the..."

Zoewang1980

"Had lunch there today. Wish there was a place like this in the east. Staff were warm and efficient. Food was very good value and the atmosphere was..."

Michael Hughes

"Great little pub! Enjoy a drink or meal in the beer garden with friends or family. The service was pretty good..."

Samantics

"Gorgeous in every..."

June Bug

"Great food, good beer and wine selection with some interesting options, friendly service, nice space. I'd say it's a must visit! We're heading back..."

Matt P

"Nice pub, good food.. We went for the burgers, i had the beef and she had the lamb. the lamb was probably better, chips were the standout, delish and..."

Zebedee

"What a fabulous place!!! i'd like to move to chippendale, just so it could be my local... pubs don't get to be this good very often - good wine list,..."

Nikkibee

"Had dinner, a few beers and watched the rugby. Spatchcock Chicken was the business. The staff were very friendly and impressed me with their passion..."

Alf

"Great place, fantastic service and an amazing fish pie - yuuuuuum! First time there, will definitely be..."

NellyD

"This is a very nice and cosy pub with a fairly big beer garden. We sat outside which was great as it almost felt like we were having a few drinks at..."

Wayne420

"I ordered poorly tonight.stay clear of the mushroom burger,not because it is unsatisfactory but it is the weak link on a menu of triple double..."

Simmons

"Delightful pub with great food!. A delightful pub with great food. We went there with a voucher for two one Sunday night this month. Pleasant and..."

Cindy Leung

"Great Lunch Great Place. Two of us went to the Duck Inn Pub for lunch. Had the shared antipasto for entree, the Indian Chicken and Lamb Sausages for..."

Jo-anne Shannon

"REAL GUINNESS. As an Irish person I would describe most of the "Guinness" served in Sydney as sour undrinkable scum. This place serves the real..."

Mactuile

"The burgers are back to fine form!. I had previously left a post about the burgers from The Duck Inn Pub, from being one of the best I had in Sydney..."

John Alcock

"My idea of the perfect pub!. I have now been to The Duck Inn a few times now and I'm am still impressed every time I walk through the door. My..."

James

"The Duck Inn. Had dinner here last Saturday evening. From the moment we walked in the door the service was great. Offered a drink straight away and..."

Micfleming

"Fantastic service and the best burger I've had on..."

Ed Ramon-Kane

"10/10 AMAZING!. Just what Sydney needs. Lovely, spacious and beautiful interior with food to knock your socks off. Cant wait for the garden to be..."

Emma V

"Sooooooo good!. Oh my god! We had the Rib of beef for two and seriously, it was amazing. The roasted garlic head had to be eaten by both of us -..."

BecM

"Thumbs up!. This place is awesome! To begin with the interior makes you feel right at home and unlike so many pubs in Sydney, this one has plenty of..."

Catherinep

"Love the new look Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen. We came here for dinner recently and loved what they have done to the place! I'll definitely be back again..."

Ella

"A secret we hope won't get out!. The revamped Duck Inn Pub and Kitchen looks great. I walked in and felt like I'd entered someone's interior-designed..."

Crystal Fischer

"Outstanding Renovation of a Neighbourhood Local. Being a Chippendale local & knowing we have been crying out for a modern pub/bistro that is not over..."

Anna

The Rook Rooftop

82/100 (1251 ratings)

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"The Rook is conveniently located on York Street and is a great spot for Friday lunch or after work drinks. This cool rooftop bar has a great..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Great attentive customer service. The staff were so friendly and relatable. We had the banquet menu and the sides, burgers and entree was top notch..."

Jane

"You'd think that being hidden would detract from a restaurant's popularity, but that certainly didn't seem to be the case when I visited this one...."

Eric Tompson

"This has got to be one of the best rooftop bar sin Sydney CBD! Come spring and it's standing room only if you venture out here at around 7 PM, come..."

Arijit Das

"One of favourite hidden away bars in the CBD. Well made cocktails, good food and good vibe and atmosphere. Does get crazy busy so timing as always,..."

Martin C

"Hidden away - this rooftop bar is worth finding. The space is dimly lit and you will have an open air view of centrepoint tower. The menu is..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Walking into the drab office building located at 56 York Street, don’t expect to find any clues that you’re in the right place. We just followed..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"With nacho sandwiches on the menu, you know this place is serious about their burgers. Whether it's the fried chicken burger, a burger toastie, the..."

Winedineslumber

"The Rook is a bar with one of Sydney’s most secretive entrances. You enter an unassuming foyer of a plain office building and press the “R”..."

The City Lane

"The Rook is a hip rooftop bar hidden away at the top of a nondescript office building on York St in Sydney CBD. The venue features a seated dining..."

Charn Tangson

"Firstly, the venue and atmosphere are great and I'm really glad that I live down the road but it's not necessarily a rooftop, if anything it's..."

Adam Scarf

"The Rook is a fun, vibrant rooftop bar that you wouldn't really know is there!With seating room as well as standing, it does get crowded on a..."

Rachael Brookes

"Really good spot in a big city as Sydney!We tried all the entrees witch were.. absolutely Delicious! The customer service was great!!👌👌..."

Sara Melo

"Down the rabbit hole we go..🐰 This roof top bar certainly does some unique cocktails🍸👌🏻 If you're in York Street do yourself a favour!..."

My Bondi Summer

"I've only been once but I will definitely come back. Awesome atmosphere and I love the fact it's hidden away. Decent wine list and super friendly..."

Lunch Pie

"Greeted by a very friendly American waitress tonight, she had such a great upbeat attitude - arranged our table and orders with a smile - no doubt a..."

FoodLuva

"Love this rooftop bar. I've been back quite a number of times for different occasions and it's always been a memorable experience. The cocktails are..."

Ningjaeats

"At The Rook, when you ask for a share plate, you literally get a share plate in the sense that it's a full plate sawed-off into two halves. The look..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"The Rook has a great ambience to unwind after a long day at work. With a half bar and half seated restaurant area, you can order from the menu..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Sizzle your appetite with a lobster feed topped with aromatic truffle, which is currently in season. Start off with the classic lobster roll, stuffed..."

Ningjaeats

"Went for an after work dinner with the boyfriend. So good! I had their pesto chicken burger and he had their seafood pasta. We also added onion rings..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Upper level ninja!!Located on the roof top of a building this little bar and food venue is hidden away. To enter this building you would..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Dropped roped in tonight looking for somewhere after arriving in Sydney late.. What a hidden little gem.. Best atmosphere, best service, simple but..."

Marcus Clough

"Loved this hidden gem. Very intimate rooftop bar. Great ambiance with a great selection of desserts and cocktails that were amazing. Would definitely..."

Nia.k

"The Rook is such a great venue for a casual date. It's not so secret now and the Rook has become very busy. I quite like the Rook when the sun is..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The Rooks is a rooftop bar located in the heart of Sydney CBD, offering better than average pub food, some delicious burgers and most importantly..."

The Narcissist Blog

"Nice place with a cool vibe. Catch the elevator up and drink up. The food here is great and the customer service is very attentive. I highly..."

Sweetandyummie

"Lovely staff, delicious food! Great atmosphere and vibe on a rooftop bar with visible view of the sky through the glass. There are awesome neon sighs..."

Nadiaargh

"One of Sydney's few hidden bars.Nestled up amongst the floors of very boring looking office building The Rook is a cosy escape from the mundane..."

Chris

"I absolutely love hidden bars and this hidden rooftop bar has such an amazing vibe! Great service and cocktails, this place will not disappoint :)..."

Shruti Vaidya

"Such a great, unique rooftop eatery! I came here with a bunch of work colleagues and really enjoyed the lobster roll and gin cocktails on offer. The..."

Simply Starving

"Liquify your taste buds with some of the best and creative gin cocktails including the ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ which was so entertaining for me..."

Ningjaeats

"Love the menu and drinks here ( a tad on the pricey side, however good quality). The rooftop vibe is fun and relaxed, and perfect for a meal..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"I've been here once before but had massive order envy when my mates received their lobster rolls, so came back to try one for myself. It was absolute..."

Allofthefoods

"I really love The Rook!! Going up the elevator you can't help but feel sorry for the floors in between that must deal with the drunks strolling in..."

Naomi Rheinberger

"Blanch your taste buds with the exquisite taste of creamy lobster in every form. Cream with the soft lobster gnocchi whilst crunching on the..."

Ningjaeats

"Hidden roof top bar in Townhall. Good place to chill and best place to chat with your friends!Came here for after dinner, saw lots of ppl..."

Erika-Anne

"The Rook is an intimate roof bar in the middle of Sydney's CBD.After work, I met up with one of my gal pals for a cheeky glass of wine and some..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Deglaze into lobster glory at this hidden rooftop treasure whether it be a juicy and refreshing lobster roll or a delicious burger. Distill with one..."

Ningjaeats

"Friendly fun staff that have the right sense of sarcasm and how can I help you today. Can make any drink ever thought of to absolute perfection..."

G

"Great bar to indulge yourself with a couple of interesting and very well presented cocktails. Food is pretty good but a tad overpriced in my opinion...."

Lycheemartini

"We came here for our team lunch. Known for it's menu that boasts a modest range of lobster dishes and an elaborate selection of gin, this place did..."

Mridushman Pathak

"Spice up your tastebuds with the chilli bean wagyu bandito burger served with super crunchy and seasoned wedges. Dredge with soft and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"I was actually taken here on my first date with my boyfriend and we have gone back several times ever since. There are such great vibes as soon as..."

Ningjaeats

"Did you know lobsters was once considered to be peasant food? Now they are like seafood royalty. At The Rook, you will find lobster everything -..."

Chris Chow

"I also tasted my colleague’s Lobster Risotto which although wasn’t as generous in terms of lobster, it was one of the better risottos I’ve had..."

PlanMB

"I was instantly reminded of my hidden sake bar adventure in NYC, Sakagura . To enter The Rook, you walk into the foyer of an office building. ..."

Belly Rumbles

"Jason Williams, Group Bars Manager for The Keystone Group can now add ‘world cocktail champion’ to his curriculum vitae after taking out the..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Lobster. Get the garlic butter..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Righteous Rook. The Rook is one of my favourite restaurants/bars in Sydney. I go here whenever I can, and I can't fault it. From the moment..."

Matt Langmaid

"Loved it!. Went there on a Friday night with a bunch of friends and we loved it! Great food and cocktails, such a hidden little gem. Only down side..."

CT

"Cool place for a light meal and drinks. Came here for lunch and drinks on a Saturday noon, staff was super friendly and everything we ordered was..."

Nadav Linden

"Super trendy rooftop bar with a vibrant feel and clientele to match. Not a place to go to for a quiet relaxing drink, but if you want something fun..."

Bridget Duffy

"They serve such yummy food!! It's a bit pricy, but considering the location and vibe as well as delicious food and alcohol, it is always great plae..."

Angela Kim

"Thia is one of my favourite rooftops in Sydney. Super chilled. Not pretentious. Just friendly staff good drinks list and great food menu. The burgers..."

Jeames Hanley

"Pretty location and nice vibe. Was hard to locate the restaurant as it was our first time and couldn’t find any large board downstairs. Food was..."

Bavya

"Food and atmosphere was good. Cocktails were a highlight. The service could be improved but its more to do with them being..."

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