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20/10/2026
Someone in the group chat has to book the table. Let it be you 😅🏇
One booking sorts the whole crew for Melbourne Cup at The Exo: a spot in the newly renovated b**r garden, or an exclusive function on the rooftop if you’re bringing everyone.
🏇 Onsite TAB
🎟️ Sweeps & a Best Dressed Hamper
🥩 Signature Surf & Turf, $45
Book now, link in bio.
📅 Tuesday 3 November, race at 3pm
16/10/2026
Friday plans looking pretty good at The Exo! 🍔🍸
Kick things off with our $12 Cheeseburger Deal from 4–6pm, then stick around for $16 cocktails from 5pm.
Good food, great drinks, and a Friday afternoon well spent. What more could you ask for? 🍻
14/10/2026
B**r garden, big screens and a Bledisloe afternoon 🏉
Wallabies v All Blacks, live at The Exo.
📅 Saturday 17 October, 3:45pm AEDT
📺 Bledisloe Cup Test 2, LIVE & LOUD
🍺 Punters $7.50 Happy Hour til 4PM
08/10/2026
Meet The Royal Sandwich, because some things deserve their own name 🥪
125g rump steak, fresh tomato, caramelised onions, BBQ and aioli sauce, stacked on rosemary focaccia. $24, and worth every bite.
Come see what the fuss is about.
07/10/2026
Saturday afternoon, a few drinks, and Bledisloe Cup on the big screens 🏉🍻
The Wallabies take on the All Blacks, with all the action LIVE & LOUD at The Exo.
Bring your crew, grab a drink and settle in for the game.
📅 Saturday 10 October, 4pm AEDT
📺 Wallabies v All Blacks, LIVE & LOUD
06/10/2026
Trivia Tuesday just got a lot more tempting 🧠🍽️
6:30pm kickoff, plus dinner specials to make a night of it.
Grab your smartest mates, order a burger, and see how far your general knowledge (and a little luck) can take you.
03/10/2026
Weekend plans? Keep them simple. Good food, a glass of w**e and no reason to rush. 🍷🍽️
Sometimes, that's all you need for a perfect weekend. Join us at the Royal Exo and make yourself at home.
01/10/2026
Melbourne Cup at The Exo is shaping up to be one for the calendar 🏇🥂
Book a table in the newly renovated b**r garden, or lock in an exclusive function on the rooftop. Either way, you've got the best seat in the house for the race that stops the nation.
🏇 Onsite TAB
🎟️ Sweeps, Best Dressed Hamper & more
🥩 Signature Surf & Turf, $45: 250g grain-fed sirloin, butterflied garlic king prawns, shoestring fries & red w**e jus
Book now: bit.ly/RoyalXOMelbCup2026 (link in bio)
29/09/2026
The one Sunday night everyone's watching the same thing 🏆
Live at The Exo.
📅 Sunday 4 October, 7:30pm AEDT
📺 Roosters v Knights, LIVE & LOUD
🍻 $11.80 House Pints, all day
27/09/2026
Sundays at The Exo hit different 🩵
Sports bar buzzing, b**r garden filling up, rooftop catching the last of the sun – however you like to spend your Sunday, we've got a corner for it.
Enquire about function bookings — link in bio.
25/09/2026
Friday's cheapest good decision: our $12 cheeseburger deal, available from 4–6 PM only! 🍔
Feeling thirsty? Follow it up with our $16 cocktails starting at 5 PM to keep the weekend kickoff rolling.
Come hungry, leave happy.
24/09/2026
Forget the Sunday Scaries, grab your double dose of Sunday footy 🏉🏈
🏉 4pm — Panthers v Knights (NRL Finals)
🏈 7:30pm — Wallabies v South Africa
From Panthers v Knights to Wallabies v South Africa, catch both live at The Exo.
22/09/2026
The one Saturday of the year everyone's watching the same thing 🏆
Fremantle v Brisbane, AFL Grand Final, live at The Exo from 2:30pm.
🍻 $7.50 House schooners, W**e from 1-4pm.
Address
86/88 Chalmers Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010
To reach the location on Chalmers Street in Sydney by public transport, take a train to either Central Station or Redfern Station, and then transfer to a bus heading down Cleveland Street. Get off at the intersection of Cleveland and Elizabeth Streets, and walk south along Elizabeth until you reach the location.
For those driving, take the exit for Cleveland Street from the Eastern Distributor highway, and head west towards the city center. Look for on-street parking along Elizabeth Street or nearby streets. There are also several paid parking lots in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 4am |
| Tuesday |
9am - 4am |
| Wednesday |
9am - 4am |
| Thursday |
9am - 4am |
| Friday |
9am - 4am |
| Saturday |
9am - 5am |
| Sunday |
9am - 12am |
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What people say
The Royal Exhibition Hotel located on Chalmers Street in Sydney is a perfect spot for those looking for a great pub and restaurant experience. The venue offers an indoor and outdoor dining area, as well as a beautiful beer garden, making it an ideal place to enjoy a quiet beer or have a big night out with friends. The wine selection at the Royal Exhibition Hotel is impressive, with Wine Wednesdays being particularly popular among patrons. The Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollop of Malbec has been matured for 16 months in French barriques, offering a deep and vibrant purple color with plums, mulberries, ripe black fruits, and cassis notes. The Nugan Estate Single Vineyard Shiraz is another excellent choice that is rich and full-bodied, bursting with juicy plums, chocolate, and hints of black pepper. For those looking for something different, the Aperol Spritz cocktail is light and refreshing with an aromatic citrusy taste. Despite recent events in Surry Hills, the Royal Exhibition Hotel remains open for business as usual. So why not stop by for happy hour and grab a feed before heading to watch Swans v Carlton tonight at 7:50 pm kickoff? With trains and trams running as normal, there's no excuse not to visit this fantastic venue!
