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03/06/2026
🍹 June Long Weekend plans?
We’re pouring $12 Spritzes all long weekend at The Rose.
Choose from:
✨ Aperol Spritz
🍷 Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Spritz
Then why not add a little something extra…
🦪 Our Spicy Margarita Oysters are just $4 all June Long Weekend — fresh oysters with citrus, chilli and a splash of tequila magic.
Spritz in one hand, oyster in the other… sounds like a pretty good long weekend to us.
See you at The Rose 🍸🦪
31/05/2026
🦪 Meet your new long weekend obsession: Spicy Margarita Oysters 🌶️🍋
Fresh oysters with citrus, chilli and a splash of Don Julio tequila — bold, zesty and unlike anything else on the menu.
✨ $4 Spicy Margarita Oysters
🦪 $2 Natural Oysters
🍹 $12 Spritz - Aperol or Four Pillars Shiraz Spritz
Available across the June Long Weekend at The Rose.
Tequila and oysters… have you tried it yet?
Pop in or make a booking - open all weekend and Monday
26/05/2026
Come back and say hello to an old favourite 🍝
The Rose’s Spaghetti Bolognese
Just $18 — all day, every day
20/05/2026
🎉 It’s time to book that birthday party you’ve been talking about 🥳
Whether you’re celebrating like a young rockstar or an ageing rocker reliving the glory days (no judgement here 😎), we’d love to host you and make it EASY so you can let your hair down and enjoy the night.
From casual catch-ups to big nights full of laughs, drinks and tasty nibbles — we’ve got spaces to suit every style, every crew and every budget 🍸🍴
Our team will help you celebrate YOUR way, without the stress. No Room Hire or Minimum spends when you book over one event timeslot and one space.
Reach out today and let’s start planning your party!
18/05/2026
🏉 As the excitement builds and the teams are finally chosen, it’s time to pick where YOU’LL be watching State of Origin 👀💙
Join us upstairs on Level 1 as we show the game LIVE & LOUD on the big screen — the perfect place to cheer on the Blues, “coach” from afar, and question every referee call like a true expert 😅
PLUS for all members:
🍔 2 FOR 1 meals
🍺 $10 pints
(Not a member yet? It’s completely FREE to join!)
Round up your mates, lock in your table and get ready for a huge night of Origin action 💥
📲 Book now! roseofaustralia.com.au
05/05/2026
Cut, paste, sip… repeat ✂️🍷
We’re getting crafty with the Cut n Paste crew hitting the venue for a night of creative collage, good vibes, and a little midweek magic. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just keen to give it a crack, come get involved.
And because it’s Tuesday… you already know its members night:
🥩 $20 sirloins
💰 Your chance to win some cold hard cash
Creativity + steak + cash? Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday.
Grab tickets and your mates, get inspired, and we’ll see you there.
28/04/2026
Congratulations, ladies 💫
Shellie celebrating an incredible 22 years at The Rose, alongside Elissa marking a huge 31 years!
Life isn’t just about the destination — it’s about the journey — and these two amazing women have been part of so many journeys in our village over the years.
We’re so grateful for everything you’ve brought to The Rose and the community. Here’s to you both 🥂
25/04/2026
Looking for a bite this ANZAC Day?
Escape the Two-Up madness and settle in with us for something a little more relaxed 🍴
We’ll be serving up all your pub favourites, plus $2 oysters all day until sold out – so get in early!
Good food, cold drinks, and a spot away from the chaos.
23/04/2026
ANZAC Day at the pub 🇦🇺
Join us as we mark the day with good company, great food, and a more relaxed pace.
We’re a Two Up free venue, so if you’re after somewhere to settle in away from the crowds, we’ve got you covered.
Plus, we’ll be serving up $2 oysters all day until sold out 🦪
Swing by, bring your mates or the family, and spend the day your way.
21/04/2026
🎉 We'll be your party heroes! We'll handle the stress, you handle the fun.
Book a Friday event before October ends and we'll shout the first round 🍻 (conditions apply, but trust us, it's worth a chat 😉).
No Room Hire or Minimum spends when you book one space in one event timeslot...and we make it really easy!
Who's ready to par-tay?
02/04/2026
🐰 EASTER AT THE ROSE🐰
Why go away when you can stay local and hang out at the Rose?
We’re open all Easter long, serving up cold beers and all your favourite feeds 🍻
Good Friday - 12pm -10pm
Easter Saturday - 11am - midnight
Easter Sunday - 11am - 10pm
Easter Monday - 11am - 10pm,
Round up your crew, settle in, and make the most of the long weekend right here.
Your local, all Easter. See you soon 🤍
01/04/2026
🦪 GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL 🦪
$2 oysters all day… until they’re gone 👀
You’ll want to get in quick for this one!
Doors open from 12pm–10pm — round up your crew and settle in for a seriously good Friday.
Fresh, fast, and absolutely worth it 🤤
24/03/2026
Feeling the pinch and trying to stretch that dollar a little further? We’ve got you 🍽️💸
Walk on up to Rose of Australia Hotel and make your midweek money go twice as far with our Members Special – 2 for 1 meals every Wednesday from 5pm.
The hardest part? Choosing what to order… from all your favourite pub classics, hearty mains, and stacked burgers 🤤
That’s double the feed, half the spend… now that’s our kind of maths 😉
Not a member yet? Easy – it’s free to join, takes about 2 minutes at the Rose, and unlocks plenty of perks, specials and surprises at your favourite family-run local.
More value, less spend, same good times ❤️
16/03/2026
🍀 St Patrick’s Day at The Rose 🍀Tuesday 17th March 🍀
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with us!
🍺 $10 Pints of Guinness
🥧 $20 Guinness Sausage Pies
🎶 Irish tunes playing
🎁 Lucky prizes throughout the day
Plus it’s Members Night, so there’s even more reasons to drop in:
💰 Members Badge Draw
🥩 $20 Sirloin from 6pm
🍻 Extended Happy Hour till 8pm
Grab your mates, wear a bit of green and come enjoy the craic at The Rose! 🍀
04/03/2026
Looking to spice up your Tuesday nights? 👀✨
Come on in to the Rose for a super fun Collage Session with the incredibly talented Emma – get creative, have a laugh and take home your own masterpiece 🎨✂️
PLUS if you’re a Rose Member, it’s Members Party Night 🥳
💰 Cash jackpot draws at 7pm & 8pm
🥩 $20 sirloins
🍻 Extended Happy Hour (because Tuesdays deserve it!)
Creative vibes, cash prizes, happy hour and a steak dinner… honestly, can your Tuesday get any better?
Keen to join the fun? Reach out to Cut X Paste for ticket details 🎟️
25/02/2026
🏉🌹 The Rose's Footy Tipping Competition is BACK! 🌹🏉
It’s time to test your footy knowledge (and your ego 😉). Our NRL Footy Tipping Comp kicks off this weekend — and yes, it’s FREE to enter.
💸 Cash prizes up for grabs
🏆 Ultimate bragging rights for the season
🍻 Plenty of banter along the way
The season opener launches in Las Vegas this Sunday — so there’s no time to waste!
Pop into The Rose now to fill out your form and lock in your tips before kick-off.
Game on. Who’s taking the crown this year? 👑
17/02/2026
What a night! ✨
A huge thank you to FCCA for choosing The Rose to host your Annual Awards Night. It was such a fantastic evening — full of well-deserved celebrations, old friends catching up and plenty of new friendships being made. Exactly what community events are all about.
We loved being part of it and helping create a space worthy of the occasion. Congratulations to all the award recipients 👏
At The Rose, we’re proud to host all types of events — from birthdays and engagements to weddings, parties and special award nights just like this one. If you’ve got something worth celebrating, we’d love to help you make it memorable.
11/02/2026
This Saturday, it’s all about the love 💋
Valentine’s Day, done simple (and delicious).
🦪 $2 oysters ALL DAY AND NIGHT
Come with your lover, your bestie, or your favourite pal — all love is welcome here.
Just good vibes and salty kisses.
Book your spot or walk on in 💘
01/01/2026
$2 fresh Sydney Rock oysters all day FRIDAY – the perfect start to your weekend.
Pair these beauties with a crisp rose or cold pint and you’ve got the ultimate Sydney Friday combo.
Erskineville … come thirsty, leave happy. 😊
23/12/2025
Boxing Day plans? Sorted. 🍻
Had enough of leftovers, repeat ham sandwiches and family politics? 😅
Escape the chaos and come hide out with us — cold beers, good food and zero dishes to wash.
We’re OPEN this Boxing Day, doors open and kitchen open from midday and good times ready.
Bring your mates, bring your appetite… just don’t bring any more ham. 😉
26/10/2025
SUMMER TRIVIA. NEW VIBES. NEW REWARDS. 🧠✨
is landing at The Rose on Tuesday October 28th (TOMORROW) and honestly? We’re here to make trivia nights slap again.
Here’s the tea: show up, flex those random facts you’ve been hoarding, and score yourself Rose membership perks + vouchers when you become a regular. Yeah, we’re rewarding clever (and funny) trivia players because we’re not monsters.
PLUS FOR OUR MEMBERS:
🍔 $20 Pub classics and Burgers with Chips
🍻 $10 Pints all night long
🎁 Heaps of prizes to be won
🎉 Free to play!
Perfect for date nights, squad hangs, or just proving you’re smarter than your mates (you’re probably not, but we love the confidence).
Tuesdays just got a whole lot more interesting. See you up on level 1? 🍻
24/10/2025
HELP NEEDED 🍗✨
A few of our team members are in a tizzy over the correct Aussie slang for this dish... so we thought we'd put it to you to tell us which one it is.
Comment below: is it a PARMI or a PARMA???
(Dine in from 11am 💅)
20/10/2025
Grab your tickets for the Urban Wine Walk on Sat 08 Nov! 🍷🚶♀️
We’re taking part in this year’s event - a self-guided wine tasting adventure bringing together top winemakers and the city’s best venues. We’ll have with us on the day, ready to pour and chat you through an unforgettable afternoon.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
🍷 Complimentary Tastings – Enjoy up to 3 wines per winemaker along the trail
🍔 $10 Food Voucher – Redeem at your nominated starting venue (before 1pm)
🎟️ $25 Wine Voucher – Put towards event-day wine orders (six-pack minimum, participating producers only)
17/10/2025
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just someone who appreciates cauliflower that doesn't taste like sad health food – these are your new obsession. Perfect for sharing (but like, maybe don't because it's THAT good).
Available all day from 11am because we believe delicious food shouldn't have a curfew. Slide through and get some. Your taste buds will thank you. 🌹
P.S. They pair dangerously well with our Happy Hour drinks. Just saying. 😏
Address
1 Swanson Street
Erskineville, NSW
2043
To get to Swanson Street in Sydney, there are several options for public transport. The closest train station is Museum Station, which is around a 10-minute walk away. Alternatively, there are several bus stops on nearby Elizabeth Street that can take you to other parts of the city.
If driving, there are several paid parking lots and street parking options in the area. However, it's important to note that parking can be difficult to find during peak times and some areas may have time restrictions.
Once on Swanson Street, visitors can explore the various cafes, shops and restaurants in the area.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 11:59pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 11:59pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 11:59pm |
| Friday |
10am - 11:59pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 11:59pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
The Rose of Australia is a pub that has stood the test of time, having been established in 1874. The current owners, the Leach Family, have infused this art deco corner boozer with cool contemporary charm during substantial renovations in 2000. It's no surprise that FHM magazine has named it one of the top 10 local pubs in Australia.
This establishment boasts a classic island bar and bottleshop, as well as an award-winning restaurant, cocktail bar, and function facilities. It's no wonder why The Rose of Australia is a popular haunt for celebrities, journalists, politicians, and locals alike.
The food and cocktails at The Rose are famous for their quality and taste. Additionally, the tradition of entertaining bar banter adds to the overall experience. It's no wonder why The Rose was awarded the Australian Hotels Association top award for 'Hotel of the Year'.
If you're looking for a place to unwind after a long day or celebrate with friends and family, The Rose of Australia is definitely worth checking out. With its rich history and modern amenities, it's sure to provide an unforgettable experience.
