The Rover

bar

A revamped neighbourhood bar tucked behind a green door on Campbell Street, serving freshly shucked oysters and seasonal cocktails to a crowd that knows good value when they see it.

4.7

(1,226 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

Monday – Saturday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarWheelchair AccessibleBar FoodQuiet

75 Campbell Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

Monday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

Thursday4pm – 12am

FridayToday4pm – 12am

Saturday3pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: The Rover sits behind its signature green door at the end of Campbell Street, spanning two levels with distinctly different energies. Downstairs retains the feel of a cocktail bar with a copper-topped bar where you can pull up a stool, while upstairs transforms into a more traditional restaurant format with table seating.
Atmosphere: Cosy lighting invites you to lean in close around tables or settle into conversation at the bar. The space has shed its former jungle wallpaper and dive bar energy, emerging as a more polished destination while keeping hints of its Irish-themed past in the repurposed train board and whisky selection.
The crowd: Draws a mix looking for both casual tipples and proper nights out, with the ground level retained entirely for walk-ins. Great for dates according to regulars, with the kind of affable hospitality that greets you like an old friend.

What People Love

The oysters: Freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters get consistent mentions, especially during the 4-6pm happy hour when they drop to $2 each alongside $6 beers and $10 white wine.
Cocktail program: Seasonal cocktails curated by 2019 Australian Bartender of the Year Alex Gondzioulis, with a plethora of whiskies spanning America, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Australia reflecting the venue's roots.
Wine list: Over 50 organic and biodynamic drops curated by Liquid & Larder head sommelier Kyle Poole, highlighting complex but approachable bottles that pair well with the seafood focus.
Signature dishes: The famous lamb sausage roll and fish finger sandwich draw regulars to the New England-inspired bar menu, while Nick's fisherman's pie with smoked trout has become a standout from the upstairs seafood bistro.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned at the end of Campbell Street in the belly of Surry Hills, The Rover sits in one of the suburb's quieter pockets while remaining central to the dining and bar scene.
The strip: Part of the Liquid & Larder hospitality group alongside local favourites The Gidley, Bistecca and Grandma's, making it a natural progression point for venue-hopping through the area's established restaurant circuit.
Getting there: The Campbell Street location puts you within walking distance of Crown Street's main dining strip and the bars clustered around Bourke Street, with Central Station a short walk north for those coming from further afield.
Local context: Functions as the quintessential neighbourhood spot that locals use for pre-dinner drinks before nearby reservations or as a destination in its own right for the full seafood bistro experience upstairs.

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The Vibe

Physical space: The Rover sits behind its signature green door at the end of Campbell Street, spanning two levels with distinctly different energies. Downstairs retains the feel of a cocktail bar with a copper-topped bar where you can pull up a stool, while upstairs transforms into a more traditional restaurant format with table seating.

Atmosphere: Cosy lighting invites you to lean in close around tables or settle into conversation at the bar. The space has shed its former jungle wallpaper and dive bar energy, emerging as a more polished destination while keeping hints of its Irish-themed past in the repurposed train board and whisky selection.

The crowd: Draws a mix looking for both casual tipples and proper nights out, with the ground level retained entirely for walk-ins. Great for dates according to regulars, with the kind of affable hospitality that greets you like an old friend.

What People Love

The oysters: Freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters get consistent mentions, especially during the 4-6pm happy hour when they drop to $2 each alongside $6 beers and $10 white wine.

Cocktail program: Seasonal cocktails curated by 2019 Australian Bartender of the Year Alex Gondzioulis, with a plethora of whiskies spanning America, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Australia reflecting the venue's roots.

Wine list: Over 50 organic and biodynamic drops curated by Liquid & Larder head sommelier Kyle Poole, highlighting complex but approachable bottles that pair well with the seafood focus.

Signature dishes: The famous lamb sausage roll and fish finger sandwich draw regulars to the New England-inspired bar menu, while Nick's fisherman's pie with smoked trout has become a standout from the upstairs seafood bistro.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned at the end of Campbell Street in the belly of Surry Hills, The Rover sits in one of the suburb's quieter pockets while remaining central to the dining and bar scene.

The strip: Part of the Liquid & Larder hospitality group alongside local favourites The Gidley, Bistecca and Grandma's, making it a natural progression point for venue-hopping through the area's established restaurant circuit.

Getting there: The Campbell Street location puts you within walking distance of Crown Street's main dining strip and the bars clustered around Bourke Street, with Central Station a short walk north for those coming from further afield.

Local context: Functions as the quintessential neighbourhood spot that locals use for pre-dinner drinks before nearby reservations or as a destination in its own right for the full seafood bistro experience upstairs.