The Rover

bar

cosycasualgreat atmosphere

A sophisticated neighbourhood bar on Campbell Street serving creative cocktails, freshly shucked oysters and the famous Gidley burger in cosy, copper-topped surrounds.

4.7

(1,219 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

Monday – Saturday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

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75 Campbell Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

Thursday4pm – 12am

Friday4pm – 12am

Saturday3pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: Tucked behind a green door at the end of Campbell Street, The Rover spans two levels with a copper-topped bar downstairs and restaurant-style seating upstairs. The lighting is cosy and intimate, encouraging conversation around small tables or at the bar.
The crowd: Draws a mix of couples on date nights and groups settling in for the evening. The ground level stays busy with walk-ins, while upstairs attracts diners making reservations for the seafood bistro experience.
Energy: Has shed its former dive bar energy for something more refined, though hints of its Irish-themed past remain in the whisky selection and repurposed train board listings. Gets particularly lively during the 4-6pm happy hour when $2 oysters and $6 beers pack the downstairs bar.

What People Love

The drinks: Over 50 organic and biodynamic wines curated by award-winning sommelier Kyle Poole, plus seasonal cocktails from 2019 Australian Bartender of the Year Alex Gondzioulis. The whisky selection spans America, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Australia - a nod to the venue's Irish roots.
Happy hour deals: The 4-6pm special delivers serious value with $2 oysters, $6 beers, $6 G&Ts, $10 white wine and $14 seasonal spritzes.
The food: Freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters get mentioned constantly, alongside the world-famous Gidley burger and Nick's fisherman's pie. The eel pâté with horseradish jelly on glazed crumpet offers something you won't find elsewhere in Surry Hills.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at the end of Campbell Street in the belly of Surry Hills, part of the strip that includes some of the area's most established dining spots. The green door entrance is easy to miss but marks one of the neighbourhood's more enduring venues.
The scene: Part of the Liquid & Larder group alongside Grandma's, Bistecca and The Gidley, making it a key player in Surry Hills' hospitality scene. The venue works equally well as a pre-dinner drink stop before heading to nearby restaurants or as a destination in its own right.
Getting there: Campbell Street runs parallel to Crown Street's main dining strip, putting you within walking distance of Central Station and the broader Surry Hills restaurant scene.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Tucked behind a green door at the end of Campbell Street, The Rover spans two levels with a copper-topped bar downstairs and restaurant-style seating upstairs. The lighting is cosy and intimate, encouraging conversation around small tables or at the bar.

The crowd: Draws a mix of couples on date nights and groups settling in for the evening. The ground level stays busy with walk-ins, while upstairs attracts diners making reservations for the seafood bistro experience.

Energy: Has shed its former dive bar energy for something more refined, though hints of its Irish-themed past remain in the whisky selection and repurposed train board listings. Gets particularly lively during the 4-6pm happy hour when $2 oysters and $6 beers pack the downstairs bar.

What People Love

The drinks: Over 50 organic and biodynamic wines curated by award-winning sommelier Kyle Poole, plus seasonal cocktails from 2019 Australian Bartender of the Year Alex Gondzioulis. The whisky selection spans America, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and Australia - a nod to the venue's Irish roots.

Happy hour deals: The 4-6pm special delivers serious value with $2 oysters, $6 beers, $6 G&Ts, $10 white wine and $14 seasonal spritzes.

The food: Freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters get mentioned constantly, alongside the world-famous Gidley burger and Nick's fisherman's pie. The eel pâté with horseradish jelly on glazed crumpet offers something you won't find elsewhere in Surry Hills.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at the end of Campbell Street in the belly of Surry Hills, part of the strip that includes some of the area's most established dining spots. The green door entrance is easy to miss but marks one of the neighbourhood's more enduring venues.

The scene: Part of the Liquid & Larder group alongside Grandma's, Bistecca and The Gidley, making it a key player in Surry Hills' hospitality scene. The venue works equally well as a pre-dinner drink stop before heading to nearby restaurants or as a destination in its own right.

Getting there: Campbell Street runs parallel to Crown Street's main dining strip, putting you within walking distance of Central Station and the broader Surry Hills restaurant scene.