Hive Bar

bar

A community-focused local bar on Erskineville Road where regulars prop up the bar surrounded by graffitied walls and local art, with BYO vinyl nights and house-made E'ville Pilsner on tap.

4.6

(522 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$8 schooners of reckless pale ale
$8 schooners of reckless lager
$8 wines
$10 gin & tonics
$15 house spritz

Tuesday – Thursday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Happy Hour

$8 schooners of reckless pale ale
$8 schooners of reckless lager
$8 wines
$10 gin & tonics
$15 house spritz

Friday

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations

93 Erskineville Road, Erskineville 2043

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday4pm – 10pm

WednesdayToday4pm – 10pm

Thursday4pm – 10pm

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Mismatched recycled furniture and graffitied walls create a deliberately rough-around-the-edges aesthetic, complemented by local art installations throughout the venue. Wide bi-fold windows open onto the footpath, blending the interior with street life.
The crowd: True to its local bar status, the Hive draws neighbourhood regulars who can be spotted at all times of day - some locked in animated conversation at the windows, others chilling on the footpath or propping up the bar. The demographic skews towards locals rather than destination drinkers.
Energy levels: The venue maintains a consistently buzzy atmosphere, with Wednesday nights particularly animated thanks to BYO vinyl sessions where patrons bring their own records. Weekend nights feature resident DJs spinning vinyl from Friday through Sunday.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on the Erskineville Road strip, the Hive is positioned as one of the few venues to successfully challenge the nearby Rose of Australia pub's dominance in the area. It's a short walk from the King Street strip but worth the extra footsteps.
Local connections: The kitchen sources many ingredients from the Erskineville Community Garden just up the road, reinforcing the venue's community-focused approach. The emphasis on local extends to the drinks list, with beers like E'ville Pilsner and Green Star Lager coming direct from St Peters Brewery.
Transport: The venue operates as the kind of neighbourhood local that Erskineville residents have on their doorstep, rather than a destination requiring significant travel from other suburbs.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Mismatched recycled furniture and graffitied walls create a deliberately rough-around-the-edges aesthetic, complemented by local art installations throughout the venue. Wide bi-fold windows open onto the footpath, blending the interior with street life.

The crowd: True to its local bar status, the Hive draws neighbourhood regulars who can be spotted at all times of day - some locked in animated conversation at the windows, others chilling on the footpath or propping up the bar. The demographic skews towards locals rather than destination drinkers.

Energy levels: The venue maintains a consistently buzzy atmosphere, with Wednesday nights particularly animated thanks to BYO vinyl sessions where patrons bring their own records. Weekend nights feature resident DJs spinning vinyl from Friday through Sunday.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on the Erskineville Road strip, the Hive is positioned as one of the few venues to successfully challenge the nearby Rose of Australia pub's dominance in the area. It's a short walk from the King Street strip but worth the extra footsteps.

Local connections: The kitchen sources many ingredients from the Erskineville Community Garden just up the road, reinforcing the venue's community-focused approach. The emphasis on local extends to the drinks list, with beers like E'ville Pilsner and Green Star Lager coming direct from St Peters Brewery.

Transport: The venue operates as the kind of neighbourhood local that Erskineville residents have on their doorstep, rather than a destination requiring significant travel from other suburbs.