The Duke of Enmore

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A grungey Enmore Road pub with a two-tonne concrete bar, live music stage and woodfired menu that ditches pokies for Big Buck Hunter and proper arcade games.

4.3

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148 Enmore Road, Enmore 2042

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

ThursdayToday4pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 2:30am

Saturday12pm – 2:30am

Sunday12pm – 10:30pm

The Vibe

Front bar: Sleek two-tonne polished concrete bar running the length of the space, with spotted gum timber cladding and a stage for live music that gets used regularly.
Back room: The eternal retro carpet remains from the pub's previous incarnation, but all the pokies were ditched in favour of Big Buck Hunter arcade games and a proper pool table.
Beer garden: Moody al fresco space packed with plants, providing a quieter alternative to the front bar's music focus.
Crowd: Mix of pre-gig drinkers heading to the nearby Enmore Theatre and locals settling in for the night, with weekend DJ sets drawing a disco-loving crowd that stays late.

What People Love

The Duke Burger: 200-gram angus patty with double cheese, burger sauce and onion that's become the pub's signature dish at a reasonable price point.
Natural wines: Curated selection from DRNKS covering everything from approachable to obscure, with very reasonable pricing that doesn't punish experimentation.
Picklebacks: The pub's signature drink pairing that fits the dive bar aesthetic perfectly.
Woodfired plates: Non-traditional pub fare including chickpea croquettes with romesco and ricotta and puffy breads stuffed with mortadella or potato and curry sauce.
Live music: Regular rotating bill spanning local acts to established names, making it the closest decent boozer to the Enmore Theatre.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on the main strip of Enmore Road, a five-minute walk from Newtown Station and perfectly positioned as the closest pub to the Enmore Theatre.
The strip: Part of Enmore Road's collection of independent venues and creative businesses, fitting naturally into an area known for its music scene and alternative culture.
Pre and post-gig: The theatre proximity makes it an obvious choice for pre-show drinks and post-show debriefs, with many punters treating it as an extension of their night out.
Local context: Represents the kind of pub renovation that respects the neighbourhood's character while elevating the offer - keeping the daggy charm but improving the drinks and food substantially.

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The Vibe

Front bar: Sleek two-tonne polished concrete bar running the length of the space, with spotted gum timber cladding and a stage for live music that gets used regularly.

Back room: The eternal retro carpet remains from the pub's previous incarnation, but all the pokies were ditched in favour of Big Buck Hunter arcade games and a proper pool table.

Beer garden: Moody al fresco space packed with plants, providing a quieter alternative to the front bar's music focus.

Crowd: Mix of pre-gig drinkers heading to the nearby Enmore Theatre and locals settling in for the night, with weekend DJ sets drawing a disco-loving crowd that stays late.

What People Love

The Duke Burger: 200-gram angus patty with double cheese, burger sauce and onion that's become the pub's signature dish at a reasonable price point.

Natural wines: Curated selection from DRNKS covering everything from approachable to obscure, with very reasonable pricing that doesn't punish experimentation.

Picklebacks: The pub's signature drink pairing that fits the dive bar aesthetic perfectly.

Woodfired plates: Non-traditional pub fare including chickpea croquettes with romesco and ricotta and puffy breads stuffed with mortadella or potato and curry sauce.

Live music: Regular rotating bill spanning local acts to established names, making it the closest decent boozer to the Enmore Theatre.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on the main strip of Enmore Road, a five-minute walk from Newtown Station and perfectly positioned as the closest pub to the Enmore Theatre.

The strip: Part of Enmore Road's collection of independent venues and creative businesses, fitting naturally into an area known for its music scene and alternative culture.

Pre and post-gig: The theatre proximity makes it an obvious choice for pre-show drinks and post-show debriefs, with many punters treating it as an extension of their night out.

Local context: Represents the kind of pub renovation that respects the neighbourhood's character while elevating the offer - keeping the daggy charm but improving the drinks and food substantially.