The Oaks Hotel

Overview

The Oaks Hotel is a North Shore institution and one of the most famous pubs in Sydney. The mega-barn of a pub also got a huge renovation back in 2019, during which the pokies got the boot, and in came the sleek new cocktail bar, restaurant with in-house butcher, sports bar and boutique bottleshop.

The glorious beer garden also got some love, now boasting a large pavilion and terrace where you can get all cosy during the colder months.

The regular events programme at The Oaks Hotel is also stacked. Monday nights are all about schnitty deals. Tuesdays are for trivia. Wednesdays are Playstation Nights. Thursdays are when you can get around local craft beer tastings. Fridays and Saturdays see live music take over the sports bar and beer garden. And Sundays are just Sundays.

Any day of the week, you'll also be able to order from the long food menu. Expect pub classics like the regularly changing pot pie served with chips and peas or the sausages and mash potatoes that are drenched in thick meaty gravy.

Alternatively, you can go for cleaner, elevated dishes. Try the salmon poke bowl, salt and pepper Szechuan squid or some of the five different cuts of steak served with your choice of homemade sauce. There are even separate pizza, mussels and grill sections of the menu. This makes it ideal for big groups. Everyone will find something in their foodie wheelhouse at Sydney's Oaks Hotel.

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