The Annandale Hotel

Sydney pub purists will point you straight to The Annandale Hotel for a proper feed. Forget standard, uninspired pub grub. This classic Aussie hotel delivers plates packed with serious culinary heart—think shatteringly crispy schnitties, perfectly built halloumi burgers, and a Sunday roast overflowing with all the proper trimmings. The kitchen here doesn't mess around. Those who know their way around the Inner West bar scene consistently praise the fiercely passionate chef elevating staples like juicy barramundi to top-tier status. Grab a pint—skip the cocktails, stick to the cold beer—and soak up the lively, dog-friendly energy. Throw in free pool on Mondays, Tuesday trivia nights, killer live music, and famously brilliant bar staff who drop personalized signs on your reserved table. Pure Inner West perfection.