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11/09/2026
MATRAVILLE — WE'VE GOT A BIT GOING ON THIS WEEKEND! 🍻
Whether you're bringing the family down for lunch, meeting the crew for the footy or looking for somewhere to keep the night going, there's something happening at your local.
Friday: Souths v Knights LIVE from 7:50PM, followed by Sumobeats from 10PM
Saturday: Jeremy Gregory LIVE from 8:30PM
Plus, the chefs are running Chef's Specials ALL WEEKEND, including an Irish Breakfast.
And Kids Eat Free at lunchtime all weekend.
Lunch with the family → footy with the mates → dinner → live music → maybe one more for the road. 😉
However you do your weekend, do it local. ❤️
See you at the Matto.
10/09/2026
MATRAVILLE, 1928. WHERE OUR STORY BEGAN.
Long before the Matto as we know it today, there was a very different Matraville.
The area was dotted with market gardens, poultry farms and pig farms, and what is now a busy part of Sydney was still developing into a community of its own.
Then, in 1928, on the corner of Perry Street and Bunnerong Road, the Matraville Hotel opened its doors. A conditional licence had been approved the year before for a new hotel estimated to cost £11,000, with the new licence granted in October 1928.
Back then, the Matto was reportedly regarded as something of a “lonely outpost” a place where local farmers and workers could stop for a drink, a conversation and some company.
But Matraville was changing.
Industry was growing around the area, and the hotel would increasingly become a watering hole for workers associated with Bunnerong Power Station and major sewerage works nearby.
One of the early publicans was Joseph “Joe” Levy, who ran the hotel from around 1929. In fact, the Matraville Hotel became known locally by a nickname associated with Joe during those early years.
And by 1938, ten years after those doors first opened, the Matto had gone from an isolated pub on the edge of Sydney to part of a growing working community.
Nearly a century later, the suburb around us looks very different.
But one thing hasn't changed.
The Matto is still a place for locals to meet. ❤️
We're going to start digging further into the history of our pub and the suburb that grew around it and we'd love the community's help.
Do you have an old photo of the Matto?
Did your parents or grandparents drink here?
Did your family grow up in Matraville?
Drop your stories or photos in the comments. We'd love to see them.
FROM THE MATTO ARCHIVES — 1928–1938
09/09/2026
After the big Father's Day weekend, the humble $15 lunch is back doing its thing, schnitty, burger, pasta of the week, all made in our kitchen.
Weekday lunches, Mon to Fri, dine-in.
08/09/2026
THE WEEKEND IS LOOKING GOOD AT THE MATTO!
Whether you're here for the footy, the music, a family lunch or just a few cold ones with mates, we've got your weekend covered.
FRIDAY
Souths v Knights LIVE from 7:50PM
Then Sumobeats from 10PM
SATURDAY
Jeremy Gregory LIVE from 8:30PM
ALL WEEKEND
Bring the family down for lunch because KIDS EAT FREE!
Footy. Live music. DJs. Great food. Cold beers. Family lunches.
One local. Plenty of reasons to visit. ❤️
Tag the crew, make some plans and we'll see you at the Matto this weekend! 🍻
07/09/2026
THANKS DAD — THAT WAS A BANGER.
What a Father’s Day at the Matto.
A huge thank you to all the Dads, families and locals who came down yesterday and spent the day with us.
There were plenty of steaks, ribs and sausages making their way out of the kitchen, a few cold beers disappearing across the bar and enough Dad jokes to last us until next September.
We thought about finishing with another sausage joke… but frankly, the wurst ones have already been used.
Thanks again to everyone who joined us and to the Matto team for putting on a massive day.
Good Food. Cold Beers. Good Locals.
See you back at the local. 🍻
06/09/2026
Live music at the Matto this Saturday 12th September, Jeremy Gregory's playing from 8:30pm on the 12th.
He's recorded with the Rockmelons, co-written a hit for Will Young, and has a voice Dr Dre once called one of the best he's heard. Come down for a beer and a proper Saturday night out in Matraville.
05/09/2026
Friday night sorted, SumoBeats is on the decks at the Matto from 10pm this Friday the 11th.
UK-born, Sydney-based, underground house with soulful vocals and deep grooves, this guy's played from London to Ibiza. Kitchen's open if you're grabbing dinner beforehand.
03/09/2026
Father's Day sorted, Matraville 🙌
We've locked in the menu for the Matto's Father's Day BBQ on Sunday 6 September smokey bourbon-glazed pork ribs (properly good, ask anyone who's had them), the $75 BBQ platter for the whole table, and a sticky date pudding with a Kraken rum caramel that's going to cause arguments over the last bite.
Kids welcome (eat for free at lunch with main meal purchase), dogs welcome in the garden and it's walking distance for half the suburb.
Tables are already going — if you're after a spot for Dad, jump on the link...
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28/08/2026
PIE. PUDDING. PINT.
That’s the weekend sorted.
Steak & Veg Pie of the Week
Sticky Date + Kraken Caramel
Cold one on the side.
Chef’s Specials are on all weekend.
See you at the Matto.
28/08/2026
FATHER’S DAY BBQ AT THE MATTO
Still working out where to take Dad next Sunday?
We’re keeping Father’s Day simple at the Matraville Hotel a BBQ, cold beers and the family around the table.
On the specials:
Beef & Onion Bangers, Mash & Gravy — $26
Minute Steak + 2 Eggs — $20
Smokey Bourbon-Glazed Pork Ribs — $36 half / $55 full
And if Dad’s bringing an appetite…
THE $75 MATTO BBQ PLATTER
2 x Steaks
2 x Beef & Onion Bangers
Half Rack of Bourbon-Glazed Ribs
your choice of 2 sides - need to pre-arrange the platter
Our regular pub classics will be running as well.
And definitely leave room for the Sticky Date Pudding with Kraken caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream. 👌
Sunday 6 September
Matraville Hotel
Nothing too fancy. Just Good Food. Cold Beers. Good Locals.
Tables are booking now — grab one for Dad and the family.
21/08/2026
FATHER’S DAY BBQ AT THE MATTO
Forget the socks. Give Dad what he actually wants a proper feed, a cold beer and the family around the table.
We’re firing up a special BBQ-inspired menu this Father’s Day with smoky ribs, steak & eggs, bangers & mash and our $75 BBQ Share Platter.
Sunday 6 September
The Matto | 544 Bunnerong Rd, Matraville
Lunch or dinner, bring the family and we’ll take care of the rest.
👉 Book your Father’s Day table now — this one will fill up.
19/08/2026
We did the maths — $15 barely buys a sandwich and a coffee in town.
Out here it gets you a proper cheeseburger and chips, made to order or a pasta!!
Weekday lunches at the Matto, Mon–Fri, 11:30AM to 3:00PM.
17/08/2026
Father's Day at the Matto — Sunday 6 September.
We're doing it BBQ-style: steaks, beef & onion bangers, smokey bourbon-glazed ribs, cold beers and room for the whole family.
Bookings are open now and Father's Day always fills — get your table locked in.
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16/08/2026
Fifteen bucks. Schnitzel, chips, gravy, done properly by our bistro kitchen. Weekday lunches at the Matto — because a decent lunch shouldn't cost what it costs everywhere else these days.
Mon–Fri, dine-in.
11:30AM - 3:00PM
16/08/2026
Sundays at the Matto — where the only thing longer than the lunch lines are the doggos' ears 🐶🍴
14/08/2026
Casual, warm, footy-forward:
"That Friday feeling. Bulldogs v Rabbitohs kicks off 8pm tonight on every screen, kitchen's going all night, beer garden heaters on. Wander down — there's always room for a local."
13/08/2026
MATRAVILLE… WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST CHEESE PULL!
Our Fried Mozzarella Sticks are this week's Chef's Special, so naturally we've decided to turn them into a competition. 😂
The challenge is simple:
🧀 Order the Mozzarella Sticks
📸 Film your biggest cheese pull
🏷️ Tag the Matraville Hotel
🏆 Best Cheese Pull wins a $50 Matto Voucher!
How far can you go before it snaps?
Tag someone below who reckons they could take out the title. 👇😂
Let the pulling begin!
12/08/2026
Need something to break up the week?
Swap the meal deal for a proper pub lunch.
Chicken Schnitzel & Chips plus gravy
$15.
We'll cook.
You enjoy.
Matraville Hotel
Address
544 Bunnerong Road
Sydney, NSW
2036
To get to the location at Bunnerong Road, Sydney via public transport, you can take a bus or train to the nearest station and then walk towards Bunnerong Road. If traveling by car, access to parking is available on Bunnerong Road or in neighboring streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 3am |
| Tuesday |
8am - 3am |
| Wednesday |
8am - 3am |
| Thursday |
8am - 3am |
| Friday |
8am - 3am |
| Saturday |
8am - 3am |
| Sunday |
10am - 11:45pm |
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Matraville Hotel is a bustling local pub and bistro located on Bunnerong Road in Sydney. This establishment serves up delicious meals to regulars and visitors alike every day of the week. The Matraville Hotel is known for its weekly specials, which are sure to satisfy your cravings. From juicy Chicken Schnitzel Burgers to scrumptious pan-fried Prawn Dumplings, there's something for everyone at this pub. The Tantalizing lunch special at Matraville Hotel is also worth exploring, with Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pesto Pasta being a popular choice. If you're looking for a hearty meal on a wintery day, their beautiful Grain-Fed Rumps are chargrilled and cooked to perfection. The Matraville Hotel also offers exciting events such as Meat Tray Raffles every Friday arvo and live music performances by local musicians like Sean. Book now on Ph. 9311 1778 to enjoy the delicious food and great vibes at Matraville Hotel!
