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Arthur Surry Hills

544 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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Find Arthur Surry Hills

544 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 468 991 088
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Arthur Surry Hills

Behind the burgundy terrace on Bourke Street, Arthur strips the starch out of contemporary Australian dining. Tables overlook the open kitchen—run more like dinner at an old friend’s place than a formal dining room. Start early at Australiano Hour for cold lagers, sea urchin hash browns, and crisp school prawns before settling into the multi-course degustation. Diners make a habit of adding the Bruny Island cheese tart alongside potato scrolls drenched in smoked seaweed butter and overnight kangaroo tail with warrigal greens. Service keeps the pacing unhurried, pouring pepperberry sours before a chilled lemon myrtle parfait closes out the table.

  • Native Australian Degustation: Multi-course seasonal menus highlighting kangaroo tail, warrigal greens, and lemon myrtle parfait.
  • Australiano Hour: An early-evening snack window pairing spritzes and cold beer with school prawns and sea urchin hash browns.
  • Bruny Island Cheese Tart: An airy, savory-sweet tart offered as a popular optional addition to the tasting menu.
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Why Diners Choose Arthur Surry Hills

From hyper-local tasting menus to relaxed aperitivo hours and intimate date nights, see why diners cherish Arthur—book your table now to secure your seat.

  • Seasonal Native Produce Degustation

    Arthur shapes its tasting menus around native Australian flora and local terroir, creating cohesive multi-course journeys that highlight hyper-seasonal produce.

    Every dish was a perfect reflection of seasonal Aussie produce, plated beautifully, and absolutely bursting with flavour.

    pamslicious

  • Signature Bruny Island Cheese Tart

    An acclaimed modular addition to the multi-course menu, the signature cheese tart delivers an airy, savory-sweet balance that diners treat as an essential fixture.

    The 5 course degustation with optional cheese dish (not really optional - you simply must have it!!) was evenly paced and the serving sizes were just perfect.

    Melissa Hughes

  • Intimate Setting for Romantic Evenings

    Warm lighting and understated burgundy-toned decor set an intimate backdrop supported by attentive, discreet hospitality.

    The room is intimate and elegant, perfect for a romantic dinner.

    Benjamin

  • Memorable Milestone & Birthday Dinners

    Celebratory dinners benefit from personalized care and considered pacing that feel refined without any rigid formality.

    We had a great night at Arthur’s for a birthday dinner. I loved the use of Australian ingredients and produce, the staff were kind, knowledgeable and friendly without being fake, and each dish was perfectly crafted and considered.

    David Whitworth

  • Dedicated Australiano Hour Aperitivo

    A dedicated pre-dinner window offers bespoke spritzes, cold craft beers, and savory small plates before the full degustation service commences.

    We began with Australiano Hour, which offered an excellent range of drinks and snacks at reasonable prices.

    Freddie

  • Spontaneous Surry Hills Drop-Ins

    Sidewalk tables with footpath heaters and an inviting facade allow locals to unwind easily on relaxed afternoons in Surry Hills.

    Wandering Surry Hills on a Saturday afternoon, we were drawn in by the elegant burgundy exterior with cosy tables under the footpath heaters.

    J Bridgman

Standout plates and aperitivo offerings celebrating native Australian produce—reserve your table to taste them firsthand.

  • Bruny Island Cheese Tart

    what really stood out was the cheese tart! I still dream about it every single night.

    Novia Mok

  • Potato Scroll with Smoked Seaweed Butter

    Next came the potato scroll with smoked seaweed butter. It was delicious, with the butter soaking beautifully into the scroll’s many layers.

    Freddie

  • Australiano Hour

    We began with Australiano Hour, which offered an excellent range of drinks and snacks at reasonable prices.

    Freddie

  • Kangaroo Tail with Warrigal Greens

    Cooked overnight, the kangaroo was melt-in-the-mouth tender and packed with flavour

    Freddie

Other favorites

Complements and sweet finishes showcasing native Australian botanicals

  • Wattleseed Custard Tart

    For dessert, the wattleseed custard tart was exceptional. The tarts flavour had a deep, rich custard taste, and we came close to ordering a second.

    Freddie

  • Pepperberry Sour Cocktail

    A second round of drinks led us to try their excellent sour cocktail, topped with pepperberry.

    Freddie

  • Sourdough with Saltbush Infused Butter

    I had read about their bread and the hype was well deserved. Fantastic sourdough with saltbush infused butter.

    Melissa Hughes

  • Lemon Myrtle Parfait

    To end, a lemon myrtle parfait with raspberry and rosella provides a tangy and refreshing finish after the beef indulgence.

    Jojo

Beyond the menu

Carefully considered hospitality details that make contemporary Australian dining feel personal and welcoming—reserve your table to experience them.

  • Modular Bruny Island Cheese Tart Course

    Guests can elevate the set degustation with Arthur's celebrated modular course: an airy, savory-sweet Bruny Island cheese tart served ahead of dessert.

  • Pre-Dinner Australiano Hour

    Before dinner service begins, diners can drop in for an aperitivo window featuring spritzes, cold Philter lager, school prawns, and sea urchin hash browns.

  • Open-Kitchen Counterfront Hospitality

    Counter and dining room seating brings guests in close proximity to the open kitchen, creating a convivial, familial atmosphere where chefs craft dishes in plain view.

  • Attentive Dietary Care Upon Booking

    Personalised hospitality starts upon reservation, with the team accommodating bespoke dietary requirements seamlessly so all guests can enjoy the degustation without compromise.

Before you head over

Essential dining advice for your Bourke Street visit—reserve your table early to secure your spot.

  • Opt in for the cheese tart

    The multi-course degustation offers the Bruny Island cheese tart as an optional add-on; diners consistently highlight it as an essential, unmissable course.

  • Start early with Australiano Hour

    Arrive ahead of dinner service for Australiano Hour to enjoy aperitivo spritzes alongside snack highlights like sea urchin hash browns and crispy school prawns.

  • Book early and choose your seating

    The dining room is cozy with closely set tables, so book your reservation well in advance and request bar seating overlooking the open kitchen.

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