Surly's American Tavern

restaurant

dive barcasualgood for groups

A loud, boisterous American tavern in Surry Hills serving 14-hour smoked BBQ and no-nonsense drinks alongside six football-blaring TVs.

4.3

(2,010 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$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

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsDive BarPub

182 Campbell Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday4pm – 10pm

Tuesday4pm – 10pm

Wednesday12pm – 10pm

Thursday12pm – 10pm

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 9:30pm

The Vibe

Physical space: The former Table for 20 site has been transformed into an all-American beer bar drenched in memorabilia - neon signs, old school beer ads and six TVs competing for wall space. Bar stools and a break from Sydney's dark cocktail scene make this a bright, loud alternative.
The crowd: Weekends pack with crowds who embrace their freedom of speech by vocally cheering for football, so either join in or sit away from the screens. Groups dominate, drawn by the hands-on bar food and laidback dive bar vibes.
Energy levels: This is a boisterous tavern that gets properly rowdy, especially during games. The venue's own tagline sums it up: "come hungry, leave rowdy."

What People Love

The BBQ: The 14-hour slow-smoked meats steal the show - brisket ($18), spare ribs ($20-25) and pulled pork ($15) that pull apart into meltingly soft shreds. The ribs come with succulent meat topped with juicy white fat and crispy skin rubbed in peppery spice.
Bar food done right: Buffalo hot wings ($12), battered onion rings ($12) and crinkle cut fries covered in cheese and bacon ($10) are proper hands-on snacks. The Handsome Mike's sandwich ($16) stuffs tender brisket with mac 'n' cheese that's as soft as rice pudding.
Thursday wings: Dollar wing night draws regulars for $1 wings (minimum six) - flats, drums, sauced or dry rubbed.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on Campbell Street in Surry Hills near Taylor Square, Surly's occupies prime real estate in one of Sydney's densest dining strips. The venue anchors the American food trend that's taken hold in this part of the suburb.
The strip: Campbell Street's restaurant row puts you within walking distance of dozens of other dining options, from Vietnamese pho to modern Australian. The proximity to Taylor Square means good transport links and foot traffic from the surrounding offices and apartments.
Positioning: As Sydney's original all-American dive bar (operating since 2015), Surly's established the template that other US-themed venues have followed, making this stretch of Surry Hills a go-to for American comfort food.

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The Vibe

Physical space: The former Table for 20 site has been transformed into an all-American beer bar drenched in memorabilia - neon signs, old school beer ads and six TVs competing for wall space. Bar stools and a break from Sydney's dark cocktail scene make this a bright, loud alternative.

The crowd: Weekends pack with crowds who embrace their freedom of speech by vocally cheering for football, so either join in or sit away from the screens. Groups dominate, drawn by the hands-on bar food and laidback dive bar vibes.

Energy levels: This is a boisterous tavern that gets properly rowdy, especially during games. The venue's own tagline sums it up: "come hungry, leave rowdy."

What People Love

The BBQ: The 14-hour slow-smoked meats steal the show - brisket ($18), spare ribs ($20-25) and pulled pork ($15) that pull apart into meltingly soft shreds. The ribs come with succulent meat topped with juicy white fat and crispy skin rubbed in peppery spice.

Bar food done right: Buffalo hot wings ($12), battered onion rings ($12) and crinkle cut fries covered in cheese and bacon ($10) are proper hands-on snacks. The Handsome Mike's sandwich ($16) stuffs tender brisket with mac 'n' cheese that's as soft as rice pudding.

Thursday wings: Dollar wing night draws regulars for $1 wings (minimum six) - flats, drums, sauced or dry rubbed.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on Campbell Street in Surry Hills near Taylor Square, Surly's occupies prime real estate in one of Sydney's densest dining strips. The venue anchors the American food trend that's taken hold in this part of the suburb.

The strip: Campbell Street's restaurant row puts you within walking distance of dozens of other dining options, from Vietnamese pho to modern Australian. The proximity to Taylor Square means good transport links and foot traffic from the surrounding offices and apartments.

Positioning: As Sydney's original all-American dive bar (operating since 2015), Surly's established the template that other US-themed venues have followed, making this stretch of Surry Hills a go-to for American comfort food.