Surly's American Tavern

restaurant

All-American dive bar near Taylor Square serving 14-hour smoked brisket and pulled pork to crowds cheering at six football-blaring TVs, with $1 wings on Thursdays and beer that's always cold.

4.3

(2,030 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

Active Now

$6 schooners
$8 pints
$6 house wines
2 for 1 cocktails

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Happy Hour

$12 cocktails

Friday – Saturday

9:00pm – 11:00pm

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182 Campbell Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

Monday4pm – 10pm

Tuesday4pm – 10pm

Wednesday12pm – 10pm

ThursdayToday12pm – 10pm

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 9:30pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Drenched in American memorabilia with neon beer signs, old school beer ads and six TVs competing for wall space in the former Table for 20 site near Taylor Square. The decor breaks from the city's dark cocktail bars with a loud, boisterous tavern feel.
The crowd: Groups embracing their freedom of speech by vocally cheering for football, especially packed on weekends. Student and hospitality workers show up Mondays for the 10% discount, while weeknight crowds tend to be smaller until the games start.
Energy levels: This is a no-mucking-about kind of place where the atmosphere stays lively and the volume runs high. Bar stools fill up early when there's live sport on and the energy builds as people work through platters of ribs and rounds of Blue Moon.

What People Love

The barbecue: 14-hour slow-smoked brisket that pulls apart into meltingly soft shreds, plus pork and beef spare ribs with succulent meat topped by juicy white fat strips. The beef brisket plates ($18) and pulled pork ($15) come with buttery cornbread and your choice of two sides.
Comfort food comas: Buffalo hot wings ($12), cheesy jalapeño nachos ($10) and the Handsome Mike's sandwich ($16) stuffed with tender brisket and mac 'n' cheese as soft and creamy as rice pudding. Thursday's dollar wing nights (minimum six per order) pack the place.
No-nonsense drinks: Blue Moon witbier spiced with orange peel, plus cocktails like the Old Pal ($14.50) described on the menu as "nothing fancy" - Jim Beam, Campari and sweet vermouth without elaborate garnishes.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on Campbell Street in Surry Hills near Taylor Square, putting it in the thick of the area's late-night dining and drinking strip. The address places it walking distance from Central Station and Oxford Street's main drag.
The local scene: Part of Surry Hills' significant surge of American-themed bars, competing with other comfort food joints in an area known for its diverse dining scene. The Parlour Group's latest venture fits naturally among the suburb's mix of casual pubs and more polished cocktail bars.
Getting there: Easy access from the city via Campbell Street, with the venue's neon signage making it hard to miss once you're on the strip. The Taylor Square end of this stretch draws crowds looking for hearty food and sports viewing rather than the cocktail sophistication found elsewhere in Surry Hills.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Drenched in American memorabilia with neon beer signs, old school beer ads and six TVs competing for wall space in the former Table for 20 site near Taylor Square. The decor breaks from the city's dark cocktail bars with a loud, boisterous tavern feel.

The crowd: Groups embracing their freedom of speech by vocally cheering for football, especially packed on weekends. Student and hospitality workers show up Mondays for the 10% discount, while weeknight crowds tend to be smaller until the games start.

Energy levels: This is a no-mucking-about kind of place where the atmosphere stays lively and the volume runs high. Bar stools fill up early when there's live sport on and the energy builds as people work through platters of ribs and rounds of Blue Moon.

What People Love

The barbecue: 14-hour slow-smoked brisket that pulls apart into meltingly soft shreds, plus pork and beef spare ribs with succulent meat topped by juicy white fat strips. The beef brisket plates ($18) and pulled pork ($15) come with buttery cornbread and your choice of two sides.

Comfort food comas: Buffalo hot wings ($12), cheesy jalapeño nachos ($10) and the Handsome Mike's sandwich ($16) stuffed with tender brisket and mac 'n' cheese as soft and creamy as rice pudding. Thursday's dollar wing nights (minimum six per order) pack the place.

No-nonsense drinks: Blue Moon witbier spiced with orange peel, plus cocktails like the Old Pal ($14.50) described on the menu as "nothing fancy" - Jim Beam, Campari and sweet vermouth without elaborate garnishes.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on Campbell Street in Surry Hills near Taylor Square, putting it in the thick of the area's late-night dining and drinking strip. The address places it walking distance from Central Station and Oxford Street's main drag.

The local scene: Part of Surry Hills' significant surge of American-themed bars, competing with other comfort food joints in an area known for its diverse dining scene. The Parlour Group's latest venture fits naturally among the suburb's mix of casual pubs and more polished cocktail bars.

Getting there: Easy access from the city via Campbell Street, with the venue's neon signage making it hard to miss once you're on the strip. The Taylor Square end of this stretch draws crowds looking for hearty food and sports viewing rather than the cocktail sophistication found elsewhere in Surry Hills.