Bristol Arms Hotel reviews . (Pub) in Sydney (New South Wales).
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Situation
Service hours of Bristol Arms Hotel
Sunday
11am–10pm
Monday
11am–10pm
Tuesday
11am–10pm
Wednesday
11am–10pm
Thursday
11am–10pm
Friday
11am–12:30am
Saturday
11am–12am
Comments of Bristol Arms Hotel
R. X.
Great air con inside, especially in the hot weather. Prompt service if you're ordering a drink. Great, terrific food when they come as it does get rather busy. But you need to be very patient. Waited 40mins for the food, was told to wait another 10 or so minutes.
H. D.
Bristol Arms Hotel is part of the Oscars Hospitality Group with over 26 sister and brother venues within NSW.
Few venues stand the test of time in #sydney and Bristol Arms Hotel – formerly known as “The Retro” is one of those venues.
The venue has three different eating spaces.
#1 The Rooftop Bar
#2 The Public Bar
#3 The Bristol Kitchen
The Rooftop Bar with views toward Barangaroo is a large, open bright space perfect for functions, private events, a good after-work stiff drink and weekend fun.
On this mid-week night, I dined on the rooftop with fellow Sydney foodies @jimmywongeats @justin_time2eat and @everycrumb for a #boysnightout.
We dined in the inside section of the rooftop close to the bar on one of the high tables. The venue manager and bartender were super nice. They helped us navigate our way through the bistro menu and cocktail selection.
Entrees:
Crumbed mozzarella sticks chipotle, parmesan
Garlic prawns flatbread
Peking duck cigars sweet chili sauce
Salt & Pepper calamari tartare
Mains:
Rump steak 25ogr salad, fries
Country beef red wine sausage mash, onion gravy
Beef goulash pappardelle
Steak-Frites w herb butter
Wine:
Fat Bastard Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
J. C.
The place is consist of 5 levels - underground , retro 1 and 2 (level 1 and 2 pretty much) being nightclub (apparently retro 1 is used as dance teaching area during weekdays), ground level (where you enter) has bar and TAB facility and finally rooftop lounge with smoking terrace. Rooftop is quite amazing as other people have mentioned. Beer selections at the bar tap is exceptional (Big Shed Golden Stout time - literally tastes like golden gaytime. So much happiness!). Fod has came out relatively quick compared to other reviews and it did come out quite nice! (Consider i paid $14. Oh by the way from Monday to Wednesday there is $14 menu and steak is OK inclucded). Happy hour goes from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Monday to Thursday. In conclusion i would say this place is mad place to pay a visit on weekdays if you ever get a day off.
M. M.
It has a really nice roof bar, nice snack menu, good selection of beers and is not far from the train. A great place to meet. Home to Sydney Harbour Runners too!!
J. D.
Nice rooftop terrace, pretty good food and nice selection of beers/drinks. Worth trying out.
H. H.
Fantastic venue! Suited our comedy needs perfectly. Professional staff, extremely friendly security. Great music @ the Retro nightclub. Make sure to head there with a friendly attitude!
A.
Top notch pub food, beers wellpriced for the area with plenty of room and a rooftop area.
Bone Marrow pie was a winner!
S. B.
We are very pleased with the work they did for us- thank you so much!
N. G.
I hosted my 21st at the rooftop room, and was more than pleased with the experience. The venue itself is really nice, and has great views. The food was excellent, and the staff were extremely friendly and flexible. We could rearrange furniture on the day to our liking and the venue stayed open until everyone left. I had my doubts at first about the sound system not being loud enough as it is in built, but as the night progressed I was going deaf, it was amazing. Definitely for the boys
M. T.
Nice place, good food, not suited for kids
Lots of people smoke specially at the rooftop.
R. t.
Good place for a big Team and good food. Rooftop space is good
A. B.
Great old school pub with solid food and a great atmosphere.
Great place for a quick pub lunch during a busy week.
t. m.
We popped in here for a quick late afternoon drink and wanted to give a special shout out to the dude on the ground floor behind the bar. We had no expectations of this place as we're not from Sydney - and found ourselves being given pointers from the guy about things to do - and instead of sitting on the ground level, he advised us to head upstairs to the rooftop - it was ace. Instead of a quick pit stop, we stayed for over an hour and ended up with three drinks under our belt. Sorry I didnt catch your name - but you had a beard and a deep voice! And were so lovely.
N. W.
Food was great and reasonably priced. Was there for a team lunch and we were booked in for the rooftop. Great view, music was a little too loud so we had to talk over one another. The service was pleasant and serving speed was okay. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a casual place to hang out with friends/family/co-workers.
S. S.
This is a really, really great little pub. It's simple, honest, the food is great, the beer selection is perfect! Bar tenders have been fun and polite, and can't ask for much more. Just a great place where you can relax, have a laugh, and some really good food and drinks. A+
A. R.
Had a lovely dinner on Saturday evening with my boyfriend and family - food was great and the prices weren't bad. Only down side to the evening was the group of nasty girls at the next table focused on upsetting the bar attendant. Was hard to watch. Personally I've got to say, loved the service and the blonde, Aussie girl behind the bar did her a great job at making us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend this venue :)
C. C.
Lunch specials are great value for money. The schnitzel is really big.
B. K.
Really depends what you're here for.
Me personally I'm there for the happy hour pints which are fantastic value for money and a good way to start a night whether you end up going to retro just a few flights of stairs away or wherever you go.
Food is standard pub fare, pretty decent but nothing outstanding.
I deducted a star mainly because of my lunch time experience there. I have to say things can get pretty chaotic. There multiple levels to service and the kitchen is downstairs. I was up top with a group of friends and it took about 50 minutes for the food to arrive. By that time we had to leave and go back to our desks as our lunch time was over. Food had jst arrived but frankly we weren't interested anymore and weren't willing to cram it into our faces just to make it back on time. So that's pretty disappointing. Also disappointing was the lack of care shown by the staff, they definitely didn't fight our request for refund but I'd say they were hardly apologetic for the whole episode. I'll grant that it could just be that day and things were out of their control but I'm just going off my own experiences.
Tldr; good to go for beers after 4pm to take advantage of happy hour but probabky avoid lunch time not cos food is bad but the wait is
A. K.
Recent renovations are an amazing improvement - it's a brand new venue. Rooftop bar and cider is a perfect match in summer and mulled wine in the cooler months. The food was really good, I had a bristol burger - delicious. Highly recommend! But try and book a table if your planning on going on a Friday as it gets rather busy!
S. V.
Nice selection of beers, very good happy hour specials. They could have more vegan options. Staff is friendly and service is good. The rooftop terrace is a very good option to have some beers after work.
A. K.
Bristol drinks are amazing, but I am taking away two stars because I don't like the snacks and food. Overall it's one of the best place to dance and enjoy with group.
K. A.
So I went there for lunch on Monday. Imagine my surprise when I looked at the menu and saw that from Monday-Wednesday they have $12.50 menu, with 5 different meals. So I went for the fish&chips and my friend tried the cheeseburger. Both of the meals were lovely. AND HUGE!!! I loved the staff, everyone were really friendly and nice :). I'm gonna go back there on Friday for sure - they have a Retro club!!!
Believe me, this is really a place you want to see with your own eyes!
P. E.
My boyfriend and I are fellow hospo workers and loved the atmosphere here. The staff were so friendly and chatty. We're definitely going to book the rooftop out for a big birthday bash it's beautiful, the food was great too and the staff seriously just seemed like they'd do anything to make your night. Cabana wait to go back, we might become members just as they do a badge draw night too!
A. G.
A decent pub to visit, but the main attraction is the retro style music on each of the floors. There is a cover charge after 9 pm, but if you enjoy dancing, it's worth it.
The downstairs level was a little short staffed at the bar, causing delays in service.
With our event booking, we did have an issue with the venue with security.
A. S.
Had a lot of fun here, hilarious night, great staff
R. N.
Easy after work drinks/or walking around being a tourist...happy hour and rooftop terrace too. Cool air conditioning on a hot day downstairs. Great location and fruit bats in the trees outside
J. P.
Sydney's best rooftop bar, hands down. Filled with corporates on a Friday night, it's more tucked away and less pretentious than places like Ryan's Bar or The Establishment. There's a large rooftop patio area and good outdoor heaters to warm a chilly Sydney night. Tables are usually available, and you can go down to The Retro Hotel for some good music and dancing if you're feeling jazzy.
S. P.
Tried the roof top bar on a quiet day. Petty tasty food. Service was dry. Atmosphere good once you escape the lower floors.
N. W.
Was pleasantly surprised by lunch at the Bristol Kitchen. They do a $12 lunch menu with 5 or 6 choices. I had the steak which is sometimes risky on a $12 deal but it was really nice. I'd definitely go back.
C. P.
My first visit back to the Bristol Arms/Retro Hotel in over a year for lunch today and I am very impressed. The place is transformed by the recent renovations, the staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is of a higher quality than most pub fare I've tasted. I may have found my new fave spot for lunch! I highly recommend the Vegetarian Fusilli, absolutely delicious.
Vegetarian Fusilli
D. U.
we used the arms for a trivia night a number of times.. the room is available for free and we had 100 people over 10 tables.. food that works and helpful staff.
A. N.
Great service, lovely staff, average food.clean environment. Good collection of booze at a reasonable price. Highly recommended, lots of space to hangout. Will be coming back as often as I can.
U. K.
Staff are lovely, and will make cocktails on request. Balcony on rooftop bar is not as big as the photos suggest (or may have been recently reduced in size).
L. H.
Large pub with multiple levels, great for larger gatherings. Interior is relatively old and could do with some renovations. Lift sometimes doesn't work.
S. G.
Booked a great function on the rooftop for 40 people. Highly recommend as a CBD functions venue, reasonably priced drinks and good quality food.
K. W.
Food is good, they just need a bigger range of meals on their menu. Trivia on a Thursday night is always fun with some good prizes.
L. N.
Such a fun and cool vibrant game zone. Great staff, friendly and efficient. The pool table, and bowling zone are clean and well presented
L. H.
I love this place, so easy and accommodating, always a good time for our functions. It could use a bit of love and touching up but it's still a great spot.
P. a.
Celebrated my 30th birthday here when we hired out the top level which is just awesome.
Gets a bit dingy the further downstairs you go but that rooftop bar was just magnificent.
J. H.
Roof top Terace is great. Cheapest beer in the city I have seen so far with their Happy Hour all night long!
U. D.
Celebrated my retirement drinkies there last night. The atmosphere was wonderful, food was great (especially the pork belly!) and staff so helpful and friendly.
D. D.
Was at the retro upstairs for an Xmas party this year. Both decks are great, each has a different vibe. Place seemed very casual, food was decent.
G. J. S.
Average pub in inner city Sydney. My annual school class reunion is held there. Reasonable prices, average pub food, friendly service.
R. G.
Just a typical inner city pub. Pleasant rooftop patio. Though must say the balcony hight is a bit low - is it legal?
E. V.
Great rooftop. Consistent quality food and large portions.
Venue is a little outdated so could use an update.
C. A. M.
Magnificent Sydney Pub. Great place for a night out, especially the awesome rooftop deck. Service outstanding as well.
L. V.
Always a fun night out at trivia with friends, but i was very disappointed in the pub schnitty this time. Very dry and hard to eat.
R. W.
Go to for a number of years for Christmas party for BRI Ferrier on the rooftop bar. Always a great time and a couple of fizzy bevvies.
N. R.
It's really good for team events and panties..rooftop gives you space for groups..quick service and good food however very limited options of non-alcoholic drinks.
I. v. d. P.
Great place to have a few beers and the food is good. Fantastic views from the rooftop bar.
B. A.
Nice views from the top floor. Great selection of drinks. Convenient location, courteous staff. Great for a quick after work drink.
T. M.
One of the nicest rooftop bar...
J. R.
Decent pub lunch food at a reasonable price. Rooftop bar is good, with both undercover and open areas.
C. B.
When my group of 30 arrived to the hotel for lunch our booking hadn't been noted down however, the staff bent over backwards to make our experience an extremely positive and pleasant one.
M. L.
Very nice pub, I only experienced the upstairs bar but from what I saw, it had a good vibe.
D. R.
Real old style and feel pub - good food friendly staff and a great roof top deck and bar - even got karaoke and salsa dancing on level 2.
J. P.
Had the chicken burger. Nicely cooked. Plenty of taste, overall a great burger. Chips were ordinary.
p. n. o.
I use go there I use love it great music and nice works always busy
H. T.
Awesome spot. good burgers, cold pints. Need any more? Perhaps it ain't for you
I. A.
Attended a birthday party for a mate at the roof top. The place is perfect for such events
M. W.
Top level has great views, a good place to go for an after work drink in summer. The place is modern
C. C.
Brilliant place to drink on a rooftop near darling harbour and good live music
J. F.
Service friendly. Prices on the higher end. Also has an upstairs function room with balcony and bar.
M. K.
NBA games on the TV + happy hour specials = can't lose experience.
W. T.
Busy pub on a Friday afternoon. Despite this the bar staff were very effective at quickly serving customers.
I. I.
Good place. Food was good no complaints by anyone in our large group.
G. M.
It has a fun rooftop bar. Reasonably priced, but staff are usually hopeless, can be long queues...
j. n. (.
Nice place for a beer or two mid week after work. Peaceful which allows you to do some computer work and answer a phone.
J. d. T.
Very rundown and grubby looking place. Was there for a function on the rooftop, and not impressed with the place at all
E. K.
Fantastic rooftop bar, live music and tasty drinks aaaaand out door heaters!! Love it!
V. K.
Yummy food, lovely rooftop terrace. Just a little cold as they ran out of gas for the space heaters.
J. R.
Had a work function on the roof top bar. Excellent venue.
G. M.
Nice front bar, good TAB area, and very good rooftop bar with value menu
J. F.
And old favourite, never disappoints. Great for lunch and great old style dance club in the evening
H. C.
Good vibe, friendly staff and $6 pints !
B. K.
Good place and trivia to keep you and if your in a group entertained
G.
Good rooftop bar with aircon the rest of the pub needs a overhall
P. J.
Good range of drinks. Friendly staff. Inexpensive.
L. T.
Average food and beer, but they have a decent rooftop on a good day.
J. L. (.
Great bar; good food; great views from the rooftop area
J. v. W.
Great atmosphere with rooftop seating. Will defnitely be back to visit.
M. P.
Good n cheap. Great for a happy hour bevvy
N. M.
Its one of my goto lunch destinations. Food is always good
A. A.
Solid pub, normal $20ish meals. Burgers taste good.
I. V. J.
Friendly service, cold beer and delicious vegetarian burger.
R. T.
Good service, nice view, and very unique lighting makes for a great environment.
A. C.
Great cocktails upstairs on the rooftop, especially the mojitos.
S. S.
Great pub for lunch or a drink after work.
K. R.
Great trivia night on Thursdays and a good atmosphere
A.
Rooftop! Head for the fifth floor at this newly refurbed city pub. The rooftop is the crowning glory.
D. S.
I literally have no recollection of coming to this place, but the fbi man who monitors my GPS says I did so 5/5 for fear of getting arrested and thrown in jail.
i. S.
Great food n drinks with friend's
M. G.
Awesome food and drink. Huge, beautiful space.
P. R.
Decent place to hangout with colleagues. Nice burgers!
S. N.
Overcrowded bar at rooftop level, service lag time is really poor by current standards.
C. B.
Nice rooftop bar and terrace but slow bar staff
C. M.
Great place to hangout, cheap drinks
M. M.
Awesome and 😋 steak. Loved it. Relaxing ambience.
P. E.
Great wings and an awesome rooftop bar
D. K.
Cant go past $6 pints Monday to Friday 6pm till Midnight.
B. N.
Good pub with multiple floors, sports and gambling
L. L.
Roof terrace is okay, beer is good too.
T. S.
Went for Retro but it wasn't the Ghetto of old. Too much 90s and noughties music.
E. M.
Great venue and music for all ages.
L. K.
Good outdoor space. Good range of drinks
G. K.
Had a birthday here with Canapes which were all delicious
C. D.
Home away from home. Never shy of a smiling face and always a good vibe
S. S.
Music was good on Saturday nights club Retro
G.
Need aircon downstairs. Go upstairs for more food options.
N. S.
Great venue, awsome food and drink.
V. J.
The local. After work beers - easy ambience and reasonable beers.
S. V.
Food was amazing although a little pricey
R. H.
Great food and a fun night dancing
k. h.
Good ambience specially the roof top restaurant
D. F.
Good pub for a pint after work or lunch
J. Q.
City location with a local pub feel.
k. h.
Good ambience specially the roof top restaurant
S. V.
Food was amazing although a little pricey
D. F.
Good pub for a pint after work or lunch
B. B.
Retro and rooftop cool rest is gross
P. S.
Great beers, great food.
G. M.
Pretty spacious and good service
R. H.
Great food and a fun night dancing
C. T.
Retro is pretty fun 10/10
M. T.
Great rooftop! Worth a visit!
B. B.
Retro and rooftop cool rest is gross
J. F.
Great roof top bar
P. S.
Great beers, great food.
T. H.
Home of the sticky floor! Always a good night here.
K. S.
Roofbar! Retro was fun back in the day
G. S.
The best 👌 place ever ❤
C. E.
Good place to host events
P. H.
Nice enough place. Good staff.
G. M.
Pretty spacious and good service
s. t.
Nice Steak and seafood salad.
S. J.
Cheap happy hours drink
A. J.
Nice roof top bar
J. P.
Good arms
J. Q.
City location with a local pub feel.
F. D. D.
Nice spot
D. W.
6 dollar pints after 4pm
S. M.
Great Pub
C. T.
Retro is pretty fun 10/10
H. M.
Retro upstairs is great fun!
A. i.
This place is so much fun.
P. F. D.
Great venue and food
R. k.
Place ok management not friendly
R. T.
Fantastic rooftop bar.
F. S.
Fun place for birthdays
D. M.
Good food
G. B.
Nice roof top
M. E.
Friendly and great TAB facility
C. R.
Fun place
D. O.
Great friendly service
C. T.
Nice rooftop area
D. C.
Good and very busy
D. L.
Food was good.
M.
Always a good night
R. C.
Good City pub
G. S.
Nice spot for a drink
B. L.
Good food!
K. S.
Bar night..
Y. E.
Awesome music!
A. S.
Always gotta go to the RETRO!
M. B.
Awesome Retro Music
M. L.
Nice roof garden
P. S. S.
Great place to chill
N. Y.
Its ok
W. N.
Nice
J. S.
Retro club upstairs
D. S.
Well in
E. N.
Go up to the roof
S. S.
Average
O. B.
Too expensive
J. B.
Beers.. Bout it
P. P.
Nice place
R. C.
Cozy place
J. f.
(Translated) 6-7 Monday-Friday pint beer, 10-11 Saturday and Sunday, pale ale flavor, relaxed atmosphere, hamburger taste 18 dollars
(Original)
월-금 파인트 맥주 한잔 6-7달라, 토,일은 10-11달라, 페일 에일 맛남, 편한 분위기, 햄버거 맛남 18달라
T. A. t.
(Translated) The hotel pub, called Retro, is a very lively place. The ground floor is the typical pub and in the second, there is a dance floor with the best music of the 80s that will make you move your feet and remember good moments. Good beer too. Calm and safe environment. Not to lose it.
(Original)
El pub del hotel, llamado Retro, es un local muy animado. La planta baja es el tipico pub y en la segunda, hay una pista de baile con la mejor música de los 80 que te hará mover los pies y recordar buenos momentos. Buena cerveza también. Ambiente tranquilo y seguro. A no perderselo.
S. L.
(Translated) Offers typical bar food, is a great place to relax.
(Original)
提供典型酒吧食物,是休閒放鬆的好地方。
T. H.
A. Y.
ラ.
(Translated) Good shop
(Original)
いいお店
T. K.
김.
(Translated) A lot of people
(Original)
사람이 많음
J. L.
(Translated) It is a good place
(Original)
무난한 장소입니다
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