Surly's

Surly's Surly's American Tavern is an American and barbecue joint located in the bustling area of Surry Hills, Sydney. Established in 2015, this dive bar serves up authentic soul food from Ole Hickory; a commercial fire-box smoker imported straight from Missouri. Here you can enjoy mouth-watering plates of ribs, beef brisket, chicken thigh and pulled pork smoked in-house over wood along with a wide range of boutique beers and exquisite cocktails including their signature Old Fashioned and Bloody Caesars. Head upstairs to Smokey's Cabin where shuffleboards and free arcade games await alongside live music on most nights.
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Superbowl LXI - Monday 15 February 2027. Bookings opening in one week. Keep your eyes peeled to our socials and sign up ...
09/09/2026

Superbowl LXI - Monday 15 February 2027. Bookings opening in one week. Keep your eyes peeled to our socials and sign up to our mailing list to ensure you don’t miss it. 🏈

You ever seen our Ultimate BBQ Platter next to our Platter for 2? Yeah it’s pretty big. We challenge you to smash it and...
08/09/2026

You ever seen our Ultimate BBQ Platter next to our Platter for 2? Yeah it’s pretty big. We challenge you to smash it and leave NO crumbs. Good luck y’all

First instalment of Trivia for Dummies is tomorrow at 7pm. Great prizes up for grabs, silly questions and a fun atmosphe...
07/09/2026

First instalment of Trivia for Dummies is tomorrow at 7pm. Great prizes up for grabs, silly questions and a fun atmosphere to spice up your Tuesday. Psssst: there’s a hint in our story highlights to give you a head start 🤫

Tacos and Tommy’s margs on special during the trivia and happy hour is on 5-7pm before! Cheers 🍻

Hungover? We do takeaway 🤫 find us on Uber Eats. Feast straight to your door. Psssst: we have regular deals on there’s i...
06/09/2026

Hungover? We do takeaway 🤫 find us on Uber Eats. Feast straight to your door. Psssst: we have regular deals on there’s including 2 for 1 on wing packs.

04/09/2026

Boyyyy do y’all get ROWDY for the big games. Let us help you with that 😉 $12 Coors Pint specials on all month and we’re open bright & early for the NFL openers on the 10th and 11th of September in BOTH our locations.

📍 182 Campbell St, Surry Hills
📍 231 Hunter St, Newcastle

We’re giving away some coooool NFL / Coors merch during halftime of the Rams V 49ers game on the 11th September. To enter, grab 2 pints of Coors at any point this month! Good luck ballers 🤞🏈

Mmmmmm a BBQ Platter with all the forking trimmings. What’s in the Ultimate BBQ platter? 🍖 18-hour dry-rubbed beef brisk...
02/09/2026

Mmmmmm a BBQ Platter with all the forking trimmings.

What’s in the Ultimate BBQ platter?
🍖 18-hour dry-rubbed beef brisket, 12-hour pulled pork, smoked chicken thigh, Texas hotlink sausage - enough for 6 people.
🍗 Chicken wings in 3 flavours of your choice.
🍟 4 sides of your choice (options include fries, Mac n’Chees, Tater Tots, Slaw & more)
🍔 3x Burgers (Cheeseburger, Surly’s Burger & Tom Brady Burger)
🍞 Cornbread
🌽 Corn Ribs
🌶️ Jalepeño Poppers
🧅 Onion Rings
🥫 3x Sauces (Surly’s Sauce, Queso Cheese & Louisiana)

🏆 We want to say a huge congratulations to the Coogee Wombats for an impressive win this weekend for the grand final! We...
01/09/2026

🏆 We want to say a huge congratulations to the Coogee Wombats for an impressive win this weekend for the grand final!

We are proud to sponsor such an incredible team. Great work and we’ve loved celebrating with ya back at Surly’s. Cheers 🍻

In tribute of Miss Dolly Parton we have decided to put together a fun night of Dolly themed Music Bingo. Think Dolly Par...
28/08/2026

In tribute of Miss Dolly Parton we have decided to put together a fun night of Dolly themed Music Bingo.

Think Dolly Parton alongside lots of other iconic Country divas to spruce up your Wednesday night. Free to play!

7pm 30 September. We look forward to seeing you there 🌵

Cluckin’ Thursdays are for messy wings. If you don’t look like these guys dripping in sauce, you haven’t eaten enough fe...
27/08/2026

Cluckin’ Thursdays are for messy wings. If you don’t look like these guys dripping in sauce, you haven’t eaten enough fellas.

Just $1 at our Surry Hills location every Thursday. Flavours 👇

🍗 BBQ
🍗 Buffalo
🍗 Louisiana
🍗 Smoked
🍗 Lemon pepper
🍗 Korean Chilli

Divorced Dads & Cigarette Mums Music Bingo this Wednesday 26 August at 6:30pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm. Check the prizes up for...
24/08/2026

Divorced Dads & Cigarette Mums Music Bingo this Wednesday 26 August at 6:30pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm.

Check the prizes up for grabs 👈

23/08/2026

The average 10 hour bar shift during the worst hangover of your life

Surly’s memories in some snaps 👉Girls eye the camera up. Be afraid 👀Doom Juice legends hosting the wing eating competiti...
22/08/2026

Surly’s memories in some snaps 👉

Girls eye the camera up. Be afraid 👀

Doom Juice legends hosting the wing eating competition

Buffalo head with a streezy hat on

Libby’s event - so sick 🪦

Merch on the pool table

Food man - brisket and fried chicken boxes 🤤

Music Bingo in full swing

Slap sauce slap sauce slap sauce 🥵

James said “AHHHHHH!!!!”

Fireball signs to get ya hyped ☄️

SuperBowl 2025 🏈

Liberty Lemonade special on our free shuffleboard table 🤘 HELL YEAH

Front of the venue ⚡️

Kea up in the scene ✌️

Cam said: 🤙🤙🤙

I love getting into the ‘what’s that song playing on the jukebox’ stage of the pint.
19/08/2026

I love getting into the ‘what’s that song playing on the jukebox’ stage of the pint.

Address

182 Campbell Street
Sydney, NSW
2010

To get to the American restaurant and barbecue restaurant located on Campbell Street in Sydney, you can take public transport by taking the train to Central Station and then walking for approximately 10 minutes to reach the destination.

Alternatively, if driving, you can take Elizabeth Street towards Campbell Street and turn left onto Campbell Street. There are several parking garages nearby that provide paid parking options.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

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What people say

American restaurants are known for their hearty portions, bold flavors, and laid-back atmosphere. Surly's American Tavern in Campbell Street, Sydney, is no exception. This barbecue restaurant opened its doors in 2015 and has been serving up authentic Nashville-style soul food ever since.

One of the highlights of Surly's is their Ole Hickory smoker, which was flown in straight from Missouri. This commercial fire-box smoker infuses the meats with a smoky flavor that is hard to resist. The menu features classic BBQ dishes like ribs, beef brisket, chicken thigh, and pulled pork - all smoked in-house over wood.

But it's not just about the food at Surly's - they also have an impressive selection of local boutique beers and cocktails. The Old Fashioned and Bloody Caesars are popular choices, but don't miss out on trying one of their house creations.

Upstairs at Surly's is Smokey's Cabin - a cozy space with shuffleboards and free arcade games against a backdrop of dark interior, wood paneling, and charismatic brown sofas. It's the perfect place to dance off all that BBQ and crunchy hot wings while enjoying live music on most nights of the week.

Overall, Surly's American Tavern offers an authentic taste of Nashville right in the heart of Sydney. With delicious food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere, it's no wonder why this dive bar has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.