Keg & Brew

pub

Four-level heritage pub on Foveaux Street with 50 taps pouring everything from craft favourites to VB, plus a rooftop bar with city views and one of Australia's largest TV screens.

4.3

(2,542 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

$7 house beer, $7 house wine

Monday – Thursday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleGood For GroupsAfter WorkSpecial Occasion

26 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 12am

WednesdayToday10am – 12am

Thursday10am – 12am

Friday10am – 3am

Saturday10am – 3am

Sunday10am – 10pm

The Vibe

Ground floor: The public bar maintains that proper pub feel with cowhide-clad central bar, stuffed animal heads on the back wall and the odd Dolly Parton portrait thrown in for good measure. A huge TV dominates one wall - an unapologetic nod to the sports crowd who've been coming since the old KB Hotel days.
Upstairs levels: The heritage-listed building spans four floors, with a 70-seat restaurant on level one and function spaces on level two that can accommodate up to 120 people. The real drawcard is the open-air rooftop with sweeping city views, complete with a pizza oven and one of Australia's largest screens for watching the big games.
The crowd: Mix of beer enthusiasts, sports watchers and groups looking for American comfort food. Gets busier for matches and weekend sessions.

What People Love

The tap selection: 50 taps across all levels, with 31 pouring downstairs covering everything from craft favourites to classics like Resch's, Carlton and VB. Three hand-pumped craft beers are standouts, plus there's always something new like Sydney-based Angstrom Voltaic Pale Ale.
Bourbon program: 30 different bourbon options plus three signature cocktails - a sour, Old Fashioned and Manhattan, all $15. The Manhattan uses Rittenhouse straight rye whisky with three maraschino cherries.
Comfort food done right: Deep-fried Monterey Jack cheese sticks ($10) and Big Tex Bacon Bites ($10) are addictive bar snacks. The BBQ ribs ($25) and Kentucky Bourbon Black Angus Rump ($18) with french fries hit the spot for a proper feed. Even the quinoa salad ($14) is flavoursome and there's a maple glazed polenta cake ($15) for vegans.

The Neighbourhood

Foveaux Street location: Sits on a quieter stretch of Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, away from the main Crown Street action but still within the area's gentrified dining and bar strip that emerged in the 80s.
Transport and access: Moments from major public transport links, making it convenient for both locals and CBD workers heading out after hours. The heritage building stands out on the street with its four-storey presence.
Local context: Replaced the old KB Hotel that closed in 2014, maintaining the neighbourhood's pub tradition while adding the Southern American theme. The venue deliberately avoids being "wanky" to keep the original crowd happy while attracting new regulars with its extensive beer selection and rooftop views.

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The Vibe

Ground floor: The public bar maintains that proper pub feel with cowhide-clad central bar, stuffed animal heads on the back wall and the odd Dolly Parton portrait thrown in for good measure. A huge TV dominates one wall - an unapologetic nod to the sports crowd who've been coming since the old KB Hotel days.

Upstairs levels: The heritage-listed building spans four floors, with a 70-seat restaurant on level one and function spaces on level two that can accommodate up to 120 people. The real drawcard is the open-air rooftop with sweeping city views, complete with a pizza oven and one of Australia's largest screens for watching the big games.

The crowd: Mix of beer enthusiasts, sports watchers and groups looking for American comfort food. Gets busier for matches and weekend sessions.

What People Love

The tap selection: 50 taps across all levels, with 31 pouring downstairs covering everything from craft favourites to classics like Resch's, Carlton and VB. Three hand-pumped craft beers are standouts, plus there's always something new like Sydney-based Angstrom Voltaic Pale Ale.

Bourbon program: 30 different bourbon options plus three signature cocktails - a sour, Old Fashioned and Manhattan, all $15. The Manhattan uses Rittenhouse straight rye whisky with three maraschino cherries.

Comfort food done right: Deep-fried Monterey Jack cheese sticks ($10) and Big Tex Bacon Bites ($10) are addictive bar snacks. The BBQ ribs ($25) and Kentucky Bourbon Black Angus Rump ($18) with french fries hit the spot for a proper feed. Even the quinoa salad ($14) is flavoursome and there's a maple glazed polenta cake ($15) for vegans.

The Neighbourhood

Foveaux Street location: Sits on a quieter stretch of Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, away from the main Crown Street action but still within the area's gentrified dining and bar strip that emerged in the 80s.

Transport and access: Moments from major public transport links, making it convenient for both locals and CBD workers heading out after hours. The heritage building stands out on the street with its four-storey presence.

Local context: Replaced the old KB Hotel that closed in 2014, maintaining the neighbourhood's pub tradition while adding the Southern American theme. The venue deliberately avoids being "wanky" to keep the original crowd happy while attracting new regulars with its extensive beer selection and rooftop views.