The Lord Gladstone Hotel

Grab a schooner and settle in. The Lord Gladstone Hotel—affectionately dubbed 'the Gladdy' by Chippendale regulars—is a masterclass in proper Aussie pub culture. Grungy graffiti art on the walls. A fiercely inclusive, dog-friendly courtyard out back. It’s the kind of character-soaked spot where a relaxed Sunday sesh easily bleeds into a high-energy evening of live DJs and rave beats. Word around the inner-city crowd points straight to the kitchen's top-tier pub grub. We’re talking mammoth burgers, perfectly cooked steaks, and crinkle-cut fries dusted in a dangerously addictive salt blend. Whether you're sinking pints in the sun-drenched outdoor space or soaking up the buzzing Friday night acoustics, the hospitality here is effortlessly warm. Unpretentious, loud, and undeniably cool—this is exactly where you want to lose an afternoon.