White Cockatoo Hotel

Skip the tired taverns. The White Cockatoo Hotel—affectionately dubbed 'The Cocky' by Petersham locals—is a gloriously pokies-free Inner West institution. A sun-drenched, dog-friendly oasis just steps from the train line. Pub purists consistently rally around the taps here, sinking frosty schooners while catching the weekend sports. The insider move? Zero in on the menu's heavy hitters. The kitchen pulls off a seriously impressive yuzu soba noodle salad loaded with lean pork and edamame—refreshing, punchy, and surprisingly dialed-in. Craving a classic? The gluten-free fried chicken and exceptionally seasoned burgers paired with shatter-crisp fries hit the mark every time. A revamped, welcoming local pulling top-tier pints.