The Erko

pub

A corner pub since 1882 that's found its groove with American barbecue from a compact on-deck smoker and comfortable Chesterfields for settling in with a schooner.

4.2

(1,631 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

$7 schooners during summer on select beers

Every Day

Best For

PubOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleQuiet

102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville 2043

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 12am

Wednesday10am – 12am

Thursday10am – 12am

FridayToday10am – 12am

Saturday10am – 12am

Sunday10am – 12am

The Vibe

Classic pub layout: There's been a pub on this corner of Erskineville Road and Septimus Street since 1882 and The Erko keeps the traditional feel with comfortable Chesterfields to sink into, plenty of chairs and a table for shooting pool. A side room filled with flatscreens handles game days.
Outdoor deck: The compact smoker sits on the outside deck where pork collar and baby-back ribs spend 12 hours transforming from raw to barbecue perfection. There's also a beer garden with candlelit seating.
Dog-friendly atmosphere: This is a local favourite that welcomes four-legged regulars - they even serve house-made dog biscuits and raw beef tartare for fancy pups. The unpretentious, living-room vibe makes it feel like a proper neighbourhood pub despite the Solotel ownership.

What People Love

Authentic barbecue: The real draw is the 12-hour smoking process - pork collar and baby-back ribs get six hours in the smoker followed by another six of barbequing, resulting in crimson, soft-as-a-milk-bun meat that's incredibly juicy. Buffalo wings complete the American barbecue trio.
Sustainable approach: Head chef Ethan Robinson (ex-Chiswick) uses produce from the pub's own in-house garden and the Erko Road Community Garden a few doors down. Highlights include seared haloumi with quince local honey served in a piping hot cast iron pan.
Wine squealer deal: The one-litre Alpha Box & Dice wine squealers cost just $25 and when you bring back the bottle, you get $5 off your next refill. VB and Carlton Draught remain popular pours alongside Stone & Wood and other craft options.

The Neighbourhood

Erskineville corner: Sitting at the intersection of Erskineville Road and Septimus Street, The Erko anchors a stretch that's become increasingly foodie-focused while maintaining its working-class pub roots.
Community connections: The venue sources produce from the Erko Road Community Garden just a few doors down, embedding itself in the local sustainability scene. It's also handy for Enmore Theatre concert-goers looking for pre-show drinks.
Transport links: The location puts you within walking distance of both Erskineville and St Peters stations, making it accessible from the inner west network. The pub even offers accommodation for visitors taking in Sydney's music scene or just spending a weekend in the area.

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The Vibe

Classic pub layout: There's been a pub on this corner of Erskineville Road and Septimus Street since 1882 and The Erko keeps the traditional feel with comfortable Chesterfields to sink into, plenty of chairs and a table for shooting pool. A side room filled with flatscreens handles game days.

Outdoor deck: The compact smoker sits on the outside deck where pork collar and baby-back ribs spend 12 hours transforming from raw to barbecue perfection. There's also a beer garden with candlelit seating.

Dog-friendly atmosphere: This is a local favourite that welcomes four-legged regulars - they even serve house-made dog biscuits and raw beef tartare for fancy pups. The unpretentious, living-room vibe makes it feel like a proper neighbourhood pub despite the Solotel ownership.

What People Love

Authentic barbecue: The real draw is the 12-hour smoking process - pork collar and baby-back ribs get six hours in the smoker followed by another six of barbequing, resulting in crimson, soft-as-a-milk-bun meat that's incredibly juicy. Buffalo wings complete the American barbecue trio.

Sustainable approach: Head chef Ethan Robinson (ex-Chiswick) uses produce from the pub's own in-house garden and the Erko Road Community Garden a few doors down. Highlights include seared haloumi with quince local honey served in a piping hot cast iron pan.

Wine squealer deal: The one-litre Alpha Box & Dice wine squealers cost just $25 and when you bring back the bottle, you get $5 off your next refill. VB and Carlton Draught remain popular pours alongside Stone & Wood and other craft options.

The Neighbourhood

Erskineville corner: Sitting at the intersection of Erskineville Road and Septimus Street, The Erko anchors a stretch that's become increasingly foodie-focused while maintaining its working-class pub roots.

Community connections: The venue sources produce from the Erko Road Community Garden just a few doors down, embedding itself in the local sustainability scene. It's also handy for Enmore Theatre concert-goers looking for pre-show drinks.

Transport links: The location puts you within walking distance of both Erskineville and St Peters stations, making it accessible from the inner west network. The pub even offers accommodation for visitors taking in Sydney's music scene or just spending a weekend in the area.