The Royal

The Royal The Royal, situated on Abercrombie Street in the heart of Darlington, has been a beloved pub and Australian restaurant since 1894. This establishment offers Modern Australian cuisine with an extensive menu including burgers, steaks, schnitzel, pasta, stir fry, pizzas and salads while accommodating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and kids options. For those looking for long or short term stays, accommodation is available just a 5-minute walk from the city. The Royal also features a free function room that caters to corporate events with no minimum bar spend. With customers coming from all over Sydney to visit this iconic pub/restaurant venue in areas such as Camperdown and Glebe - this is truly a must-visit destination.
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Want to test your Lord of The Rings knowledge?Head down to The Royal Hotel Darlington to prove yourself wiser than Ganda...
10/09/2026

Want to test your Lord of The Rings knowledge?

Head down to The Royal Hotel Darlington to prove yourself wiser than Gandalf ๐Ÿง™

There are bar vouchers and cases of Leuca to be won ๐Ÿป

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We've been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington & Redfern community since 1894. Australian pub fare, a great atmosphere & newly refurbished upstairs area.

Thursday's at The Royal are looking prettyyyy gooood ๐ŸคŒ ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ™Œ $18 Fish & chips ๐ŸŸ $22 Pizza, pasta, pinot ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ Book via the...
09/09/2026

Thursday's at The Royal are looking prettyyyy gooood ๐ŸคŒ ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ™Œ

$18 Fish & chips ๐ŸŸ

$22 Pizza, pasta, pinot ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ

Book via the link in our bio

Schnitty? We love schnitty! ๐Ÿ— $18 Schnitzel Lunches and $26 parmi dinners ๐Ÿ— We've also got happy hour, and music bingo ๐ŸŽค...
09/09/2026

Schnitty? We love schnitty! ๐Ÿ—

$18 Schnitzel Lunches and $26 parmi dinners ๐Ÿ—

We've also got happy hour, and music bingo ๐ŸŽค

Book via the link in our bio!

Trivia Tonight from 7pm ๐Ÿ’ก Come with your smartest friends, or just bring yourself and show off your knowledge ๐Ÿง  We've go...
07/09/2026

Trivia Tonight from 7pm ๐Ÿ’ก

Come with your smartest friends, or just bring yourself and show off your knowledge ๐Ÿง 

We've got bar vouchers and prizes to giveaway to our winners and runners up!!

We've also got tacos & tins for $24 to enjoy ๐ŸŒฎ

Book online via the link in our bio!

Chef Rambo's Specials are here ๐Ÿ˜‹ $24 Bangers โ€˜nโ€™ Mash ๐ŸŒญ $25 Fish curry ๐Ÿ› $18 Vegetable Gnocchi ๐Ÿ $28 Beef Pot Pie ๐Ÿฅง $23 ...
07/09/2026

Chef Rambo's Specials are here ๐Ÿ˜‹

$24 Bangers โ€˜nโ€™ Mash ๐ŸŒญ
$25 Fish curry ๐Ÿ›
$18 Vegetable Gnocchi ๐Ÿ
$28 Beef Pot Pie ๐Ÿฅง
$23 Pulled Pork Pizza ๐Ÿ•

Book online via the link in our bio!!

Outdoor seating, the best place to enjoy a sunny Sunday โ˜€๏ธ Even better Pints are at Schooner prices on Sunday ๐Ÿป Kids als...
06/09/2026

Outdoor seating, the best place to enjoy a sunny Sunday โ˜€๏ธ

Even better Pints are at Schooner prices on Sunday ๐Ÿป

Kids also can eat for free, which on Father's Day sounds like a good deal to me ๐Ÿ

Book online via www.royal.com.au

Father's Day is tomorrow!Is anyone else freaking out about what to get Dad? ๐ŸŽ Stress not, The Royal has you sorted ๐Ÿ˜Ž Fre...
04/09/2026

Father's Day is tomorrow!

Is anyone else freaking out about what to get Dad? ๐ŸŽ

Stress not, The Royal has you sorted ๐Ÿ˜Ž

Free Schooner for Dad with every booking ๐Ÿป

Free garlic bread with any order of NYC Striploin or Moroccan Chicken ๐Ÿ—

Free Pizza for bookings of six ๐Ÿ•

Pints for schooners all day ๐Ÿบ

Book online via www.royal.com.au

03/09/2026

I don't know if you've heard but it's warm ๐ŸŒž

At The Royal we've got the perfect way to start spring ๐ŸŒˆ

$15 Cocktails between 5-7pm ๐Ÿน

We've also got Happy Hour pricing 3-6pm!

Come in, soak up the sun, and drink some delicious drinks ๐Ÿป ๐Ÿธ

Book via www.royal.com.au

02/09/2026

Spring has Sprung in Sydney ๐ŸŒž

The weather knows it too!

To celebrate sunny days knock off at The Royal Darlington with Happy Hour between 3-6pm weekdays๐Ÿป ๐Ÿท

Book online via www.royal.com.au

Schnitty Night at The Royal ๐Ÿ— $17 Schnitzels and $22 Parmis Book via www.royal.com.au
02/09/2026

Schnitty Night at The Royal ๐Ÿ—

$17 Schnitzels and $22 Parmis

Book via www.royal.com.au

Chef Rambo's Weekly Specials are hot and ready!!Ham Burger ๐Ÿ” Chicken Curry ๐Ÿ— Gnocchi Alfredo ๐Ÿ Beef Lasagne ๐Ÿง€ All ready ...
31/08/2026

Chef Rambo's Weekly Specials are hot and ready!!

Ham Burger ๐Ÿ”

Chicken Curry ๐Ÿ—

Gnocchi Alfredo ๐Ÿ

Beef Lasagne ๐Ÿง€

All ready to get on your fork!

What are you most excited to try? Let us know!

Book via www.royal.com.au

What's on at The Royal?From trivia, to music bingo, to comedy we have it all ๐Ÿบ ๐ŸŽŠ We also have daily food and drink speci...
30/08/2026

What's on at The Royal?

From trivia, to music bingo, to comedy we have it all ๐Ÿบ ๐ŸŽŠ

We also have daily food and drink specials which you can find on our website!

Book via www.royal.com.au

We've been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington & Redfern community since 1894. Australian pub fare, a great atmosphere & newly refurbished upstairs area.

One week until Father's Day ๐ŸŽ‰Spend the day with Dad at the Royal Hotel Darlington!You'll get a schooner on us if you boo...
29/08/2026

One week until Father's Day ๐ŸŽ‰

Spend the day with Dad at the Royal Hotel Darlington!

You'll get a schooner on us if you book a table ๐Ÿป

Free garlic bread with any order of NYC Striploin or Moroccan Chicken ๐Ÿ—

Complimentary Pizza with every booking over 6 ๐Ÿ•

Pints for Schooners all day ๐Ÿบ

Go in the draw to win a Toohey's Esky or a Case of Hahn

Secure your booking now at www.royal.com.au

We've been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington & Redfern community since 1894. Australian pub fare, a great atmosphere & newly refurbished upstairs area.

Ready to laugh ๐Ÿ˜… Kookies Comedy is tonight at 7:30pmExpect hilarious up and coming comedians with some impressive drop i...
28/08/2026

Ready to laugh ๐Ÿ˜…

Kookies Comedy is tonight at 7:30pm

Expect hilarious up and coming comedians with some impressive drop ins ๐Ÿ˜„

Doors at 7pm, $15 tickets

Book your tickets via https://events.humanitix.com/kookies

Knock off at The Royal ๐Ÿ˜Ž After a big day of uni, work, or doing nothing at all, the Royal has you sorted!$6.50 Happy Hou...
27/08/2026

Knock off at The Royal ๐Ÿ˜Ž

After a big day of uni, work, or doing nothing at all, the Royal has you sorted!

$6.50 Happy Hour 3-6pm ๐Ÿป

$15 cocktails 5-7pm ๐Ÿธ

$30 Aussie Rump with any local beer or wine!

Book a table via the link in our bio

26/08/2026

Pizza, Pasta, Pinot ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฅ‚

If you're feeling down about missing out on a Euro summer this is basically the same thing ๐ŸŒž

For $23 you can get pizza or pasta and some pinot!

What a good way to spend the night!

Book a table via www.royal.com.au

We're back for music bingo from 7pm !!! It's like bingo but for music lovers ๐ŸŽตGet your card, stamp the songs as they pla...
26/08/2026

We're back for music bingo from 7pm !!!

It's like bingo but for music lovers ๐ŸŽต

Get your card, stamp the songs as they play, win awesome prizes!

Book a table via www.royal.com.au

TACO TUESDAY ๐ŸŒฎ We all know there's no better combination than a Tuesday evening, Tacos, tinned drinks, and trivia if you...
25/08/2026

TACO TUESDAY ๐ŸŒฎ

We all know there's no better combination than a Tuesday evening, Tacos, tinned drinks, and trivia if you fancy!

If it all starts with the same letter is has to be good ๐Ÿค”

2 Tacos for $15
Select Tins for $9

Book via www.royal.com

Chef Rambo's Weekly Specials are hot and ready ๐Ÿ› ๐Ÿ Chicken Curry Pork BellyGnocchi Alfredo Beef Lasagne All ready to get...
24/08/2026

Chef Rambo's Weekly Specials are hot and ready ๐Ÿ› ๐Ÿ

Chicken Curry

Pork Belly

Gnocchi Alfredo

Beef Lasagne

All ready to get on your fork!

Book your table via www.royal.com.au

Address

370 Abercrombie Street
Darlington, NSW
2008

To reach the location on Abercrombie Street in Sydney, one can take public transport options such as bus or train and disembark at the Central Station. From there, walk towards Chippendale and take a right turn onto Abercrombie Street. The venue is located on this street.

Alternatively, if driving, head towards Chippendale and park at any available metered spot along Abercrombie Street or on nearby side streets. It is advisable to check for any parking restrictions beforehand.

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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What people say

The Royal Hotel on Abercrombie Street in Sydney is a true gem in the Darlington/Redfern community. With over 125 years of experience, this pub and Australian restaurant has been serving up cold beer and delicious food to locals and visitors alike. The menu boasts a wide range of options, from burgers to steaks, schnitzel to pasta, stir fry to pizzas, and salads. And for those with dietary restrictions, there are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available as well.

But The Royal isn't just a place to grab a bite to eat - it's also a great spot for accommodation or events. Their long or short term stays are just a 5-minute walk from the city, making it an ideal location for travelers. And their free function room is perfect for any event - from nibbles to a three-course meal, they have you covered. They even cater for corporate functions.

Despite being based in Darlington, The Royal attracts customers from all over Sydney - including Camperdown, Redfern, Glebe, Eveleigh, Waterloo, Kings Cross, Annadale, Zetland, Erskineville, Enmore and Marrickville. It's not hard to see why - with fantastic food and drink options as well as top-notch accommodation and event spaces available.

Overall, if you're looking for the best restaurant in Darlington or a great spot for your next event or staycation in Sydney - look no further than The Royal on Abercrombie Street.