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The Best Pub Specials in Sydney Right Now
The best pub specials in Sydney have you covered for any craving, from cheesy lasagne to cheap-as-chips chicken wings.
Graze your way across Sydney with dining deals that span $20 parmis at The Bat & Ball, $15 pizzas at Harry’s, $1 wings at The Glenmore and $25 pasta and pinot at Public House Petersham. A week until payday? This edit of the best pub specials in Sydney will sort out the group catch-up without breaking the bank.
The Light Brigade
Boasting one of the best rooftops in Sydney and a deal every single day of the week, The Light Brigade is doing a lot right. Monday brings $20 schnitzels, Tuesday $20 burgers, Wednesday a $22 rump steak, Thursday $20 pizzas, and Friday two tacos and a margarita for $25. Sunday rounds it all out with a $30 roast and kids eat free. Honestly, just pick a night and catch the full lineup here.
Suburb: Woollahra
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Solo dining, Locals
Harry’s
The pub formerly known as Hotel Harry has had a serious glow-up, giving the 1912 Federation-era building a fresh, modern edge while keeping its heritage charm intact. The daily specials at Harry’s are the stuff weeknight dreams are made of; $15 pizzas on Mondays, $15 schnitzel or parmi Tuesdays, $15 burgers Wednesdays and a $25 Sunday roast of whole beef rump cap with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. Come hungry.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Solo dining, Quick bite
The Edinburgh Castle Hotel
A Sydney landmark since 1885, the Edinburgh Castle (affectionately known as The Eddy), is the kind of CBD pub that earns its place on this list on specials alone. The weekday deals run four days straight; $15.90 chicken schnitty on Tuesdays, $21.90 steak frites with café de Paris butter on Wednesdays, $15.90 for a kg of wings on Thursdays and $21.90 rump on Fridays. Plus, $21.90 Sunday parmi rounds out the week. Head upstairs to Dusk Bar if you want to escape the after-work crowd.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Quick bite, Budget-friendly, group dining
Bat & Ball Hotel
This 90-year-old Redfern icon is buzzing, and we’re pretty sure we know why. The Bat & Ball Hotel is slinging $19 lasagne on Tuesdays, $20 parmi on Wednesdays and $20 steak on Thursdays. And those always-on good vibes? Free of charge!
Suburb: Redfern
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, Budget-friendly, Group dining
The Erko
One of Sydney’s finest gastro pubs, The Erko doesn’t skimp on quality, which makes their $20 lunch specials a real find! Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm, you can choose from a selection of seasonal dishes that include pasta of the day, steak sandwiches, beef pies and chicken parmi burgers.
Suburb: Erskineville
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, Budget-friendly, Quick bite
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Woollahra Hotel
There’s no need to hang out for a once-a-week feast with the deals coming out of Woollahra Hotel at the minute. Gather the gang any night of your choosing throughout the week to score bargain meals. Grab $20 mixed dozen dumplings on Monday or a $20 burger and beers on a Thursday. Swing by on Wednesday for a steak, hand-cut chips and salad for $25.
Suburb: Woollahra
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, Group dining, Budget-friendly
Public House
Had a bit of a Monday? Swing by Public House Petersham for a $25 pasta and Pinot and you’ll feel much better.
Suburb: Petersham
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Quick bite, Date night, Budget-friendly
The Glenmore
Meeting a pal in Circular Quay and have no idea where to go next? Nip over to nearby The Glenmore and you can gaze out across the harbour whilst feasting upon a bargain steak or $1 wings, depending on the day.
Suburb: The Rocks
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Budget-friendly, Outdoor dining, Date night
The Stoned Crow
North Shore folk, it’s straight to The Stoned Crow for their $15 and under lunch special menu, $1 wings and $24 rump steak. Fancy a drink with that? Happy hour takes place from 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Suburb: Crows Nest
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Date night, Budget-friendly, Quick bite
Taphouse
Taphouse haven’t changed the price of their pork chop for yonks, and we’re extremely grateful. Wednesday is the day to book with the $16 curry paired with $6 Hawke’s beers.
Doused in a secret combo of curry paste, egg and seasonings, this curry will likely win you over, forming the basis for your new Wednesday night tradition.
Suburb: Darlinghurst
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Budget-friendly, Quick bite
FAQs About the Best Pub Specials in Sydney
The best pub specials in Sydney right now include $15 pizzas, schnitzels and burgers at Harry’s in Surry Hills, $1 wings at The Glenmore in The Rocks and $20 parmis at the Bat & Ball Hotel in Redfern. The Light Brigade in Woollahra runs a deal almost every day, from $20 schnitzels on Monday to a $30 Sunday roast. In the CBD, the Edinburgh Castle Hotel offers a kilo of wings for $15.90 on Thursdays, while Public House Petersham pairs pasta and pinot for $25.
You can get $1 wings at The Glenmore in The Rocks and The Stoned Crow in Crows Nest. The Glenmore pairs its wings with harbour views, making it an easy stop after meeting friends at Circular Quay, though deals vary by day, so check before you go. On the North Shore, The Stoned Crow also offers a $24 rump steak and happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For bigger appetites, the Edinburgh Castle Hotel in the CBD serves a kilo of wings for $15.90 every Thursday.
The Light Brigade in Woollahra is the go-to for daily deals, with a special running most days of the week. Expect $20 schnitzels on Monday, $20 burgers on Tuesday, a $22 rump steak on Wednesday, $20 pizzas on Thursday, and two tacos and a margarita for $25 on Friday. Sunday brings a $30 roast, and kids eat free. It also has one of Sydney’s best rooftops. The Edinburgh Castle Hotel in the CBD is another strong pick, with specials Tuesday to Friday, plus a $21.90 parmi on Sundays.
Harry’s in Surry Hills offers one of the cheapest parmis in Sydney, with a $15 schnitzel or parmi every Tuesday. The Edinburgh Castle Hotel in the CBD serves a $15.90 chicken schnitzel on Tuesdays and a $21.90 parmi on Sundays, while the Bat & Ball Hotel in Redfern dishes up a $20 parmi on Wednesdays. Over in Woollahra, The Light Brigade offers $20 schnitzels on Mondays. For a lunchtime twist, The Erko in Erskineville includes chicken parmi burgers in its $20 weekday lunch specials, available 12pm to 3pm.
The Erko in Erskineville and The Stoned Crow in Crows Nest offer two of the best pub lunch specials in Sydney. The Erko’s $20 lunch menu runs Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm, with seasonal dishes such as pasta of the day, steak sandwiches, beef pies and chicken parmi burgers. It’s a gastropub known for quality, so the price is a genuine find. On the North Shore, The Stoned Crow’s lunch special menu keeps everything at $15 and under, and happy hour follows from 4pm to 6pm on weekdays.
Harry’s in Surry Hills serves one of the best-value Sunday roasts in Sydney at $25, featuring whole beef rump cap with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. The Light Brigade in Woollahra offers a $30 Sunday roast, and kids eat free, making it a smart choice for families. If you’d rather skip the roast, the Edinburgh Castle Hotel in the CBD rounds out its week with a $21.90 parmi on Sundays. Harry’s also runs $15 pizzas, parmis and burgers earlier in the week if you can’t wait until Sunday.
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