Hotel Harry
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A century-old corner pub reimagined with French rotisserie cooking, wood-fired pizzas and signature cocktails in the heart of Surry Hills' cultural strip.
4.1
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Happy Hour
- $7 beers
- $8 wine
- $8 spirits
- $10 cocktails
Every Day
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Best For
PubLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations
40/44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills 2010
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
MondayToday11:30am – 1am
Tuesday11:30am – 1am
Wednesday11:30am – 1am
Thursday11:30am – 1am
Friday11:30am – 1am
Saturday11:30am – 1am
Sunday11:30am – 1am
The Vibe
- Physical space: Interior stylist Anna Hewett has transformed the Federation Free Style hotel with warm lighting and textured surfaces that honour the building's 1912 heritage while feeling fresh for today's crowd. The corner position at Goulburn Street and Wentworth Avenue gives it the presence of a neighbourhood anchor.
- The crowd: Draws a mix of after-work drinkers, date-night pairs and locals celebrating occasions. The redesign attracts newcomers alongside regulars who've been coming since the Brett Robinson ownership began in 2013. Energy builds through the evening as people settle in for dinner or let their hair down later.
- Atmosphere: Maintains the character that locals have loved for decades while feeling elevated enough for special occasions. The warm lighting creates intimacy without losing the pub's community spirit.
What People Love
- The rotisserie: Executive Chef Danny Corbett's organic rotisserie chicken and pork with garlic caper butter, roast potatoes and rich gravy anchor the menu. The French rotisserie, wood-fired Parilla Grill and Marana Forni pizza oven create the charred, smoky flavours that draw people back.
- Pizza selection: Pizza Bianca with mozzarella, potato, guanciale and onions or the Calabrese with vodka sauce represent the wood-fired pizza offering that's become a drawcard.
- Signature cocktails: The 1968 Harpoon Cocktail mixes gin, pomegranate, orange liqueur, Campari and lime, while the Money Bags Margarita uses Don Julio Reposado with Grand Marnier and pink peppercorn salt. Creative drinks alongside well-executed classics and generous happy hour offerings keep the bar busy.
The Neighbourhood
- Location: Sits on the corner of Goulburn Street and Wentworth Avenue in an area that co-owner Brett Robinson describes as one of Sydney's most vibrant creative neighbourhoods. The precinct has grown around Hotel Harry over the past 15 years into a strip of quality restaurants, bars, galleries and hotels.
- Neighbourhood role: Functions as a focal point and meeting place for the Surry Hills community, anchoring the cultural fabric since hosting everything from restaurant pop-ups to ARIA Awards after-parties over the decades.
- The strip: Part of Surry Hills' evolution into a dining and drinking destination, where Hotel Harry creates a true anchor point among the area's creative businesses and hospitality venues that have established the neighbourhood's reputation.
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