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Nelson Hotel
selected beers and wines from $6
PubOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations
4–6pm
Happy Hours in Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction's drinking scene centres around a handful of pubs and bars along Oxford Street, serving the eastern suburbs' main commercial hub. We track 1 venue in the area - a solid mix for transit connections between the beaches and the city.
The drinking options here lean practical rather than polished, fitting for a suburb built around Westfield and the train terminus. Nelson Hotel stands out as the main draw - a 1930s art deco pub that's managed to keep its character while serving the mix of office workers, shoppers and commuters passing through the interchange.
The crowd skews to people grabbing a quick one before catching the train home or settling in after a day at the shops. It's more utilitarian than the beach suburbs to the east or the wine bars of Woollahra to the north, but that's the point - sometimes you need a straightforward pub that doesn't require planning ahead.
Bondi Junction Station makes everything accessible from the city and the bus interchange connects you to the eastern beaches. If you're looking for more options, Woollahra's restaurant strip is a 10-minute walk west, while the beach crowds of Bondi and Coogee are a short bus ride away.