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Bald Rock Hotel

15 Mansfield St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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15 Mansfield St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

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+61 2 9818 4792
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bald Rock Hotel

Tucked along Rozelle backstreets, this mid-1800s sandstone pub pairs pints of Guinness with serious comfort. Locals gather inside the snug rooms or out on the brick terraces for weekend sessions. The Sunday carvery packs tables with roast beef, cauliflower cheese, and Yorkshire puddings—especially when live Irish trad kicks off. A short stroll from White Bay Power Station, it is an easy retreat for beef and Guinness pot pies, duck spring rolls, and schooners by an open fire.

  • Classic Sunday Roasts: Carvery beef and lamb arrive piled high with Yorkshire puddings, gravy, and cauliflower cheese for Sunday lunch.
  • Historic Sandstone Nooks: Built from mid-1800s heritage sandstone, the layout opens into snug hearth rooms, leafy courtyards, and terraces.
  • Irish Trad & Cold Pints: Fortnightly Sunday trad sessions bring lively fiddle tunes and poured Guinness on tap.
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Why Choose the Bald Rock Hotel

Discover why locals and visitors choose the Bald Rock Hotel for hearty roasts, live Irish sessions, and heritage warmth.

  • Traditional Sunday Roasts with All the Trimmings

    Generous Sunday roasts with oversized Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy, and cauliflower cheese paired with fresh pints.

    Hearty portions, well cooked and seasoned. Heaps of meat and the yorkies are huge.

    Steve Mardlin

  • Live Irish Traditional Music Sessions

    Fortnightly Sunday sessions bring live traditional Irish tunes and great pints of Guinness on tap to the back-street bar.

    The Irish trad band playing were fantastic, will be back for sure.

    Sam North

  • Cosy Heritage Sandstone Character

    Rough-hewn mid-1800s sandstone walls, multiple secluded nooks, and a roaring fire create a welcoming, sheltering retreat.

    The rough stone walls really give the place a great feel and I love the many random entrances to the pub. Every room is different and unique in its own way.

    Naomi Dukes

  • Unpretentious Neighbourhood Community Warmth

    A genuine local pub where neighbours, families, and solo visitors are greeted warmly without pretence or rowdiness.

    this is pretty much a great example of a great Irish pub with the fun, community feel, no messers, you can say hello to the person beside you and make a friend

    Kealan Coleman

  • Post-Exhibition Refuel near White Bay Power Station

    Conveniently positioned for visitors leaving exhibitions and arts events at White Bay Power Station to regroup over hearty food.

    Perfect pub for after an art stint at the White Bay Power Station.

    Jules Odgers

  • Flexible Spaces for Every Weather and Gathering

    A variety of sunlit outdoor seating areas and cosy indoor rooms accommodate visitors seeking shelter in any season.

    There are several inside and outside dining areas. The locals frequent it as do visitors to the White Bay Power station which is now an arts space.

    G Mac

Hearty pub classics and pints poured in a classic heritage setting

  • Sunday roast

    $30 for the roast

    Sam North

  • Guinness

    Best pint of Guinness in Balmain bar none.

    Paul McDermott

  • Beef and Guinness pie

    Highly recommend the Beef and Guinness pie. It was delicious!

    Edwin Kwan

  • Lamb roast

    I got the lamb roast which was great.

    Stephanie Ann

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details that elevate the neighbourhood pub experience

  • Fortnightly Irish Trad Sessions

    On Sunday afternoons, the pub hosts live traditional Irish folk music alongside freshly poured Guinness and Sunday roast service.

  • Open Fireplaces & Mulled Wine in the Snug

    Guests braving cooler or drizzly weather are welcomed with lit indoor fires in the sandstone dining room alongside warm seasonal mulled wine.

  • Dedicated Milestone Party Bartending

    Event coordinators and dedicated bartenders handle milestone private functions with tailored hospitality in the upstairs private bar.

  • Full-Trimming Carvery Feasts

    Roast dinners arrive generously plated with all traditional trimmings, featuring oversized Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower cheese, and house gravy.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, table bookings, and seating to get the best out of your visit.

  • Book Weekend Tables Early

    Popular sessions fill up quickly, especially around weekend trivia and lunch rush periods where walk-ins risk long waits or only outdoor seating in chilly winds. Book ahead to secure an indoor table.

  • Time Your Sunday Roast Lunch

    If you are visiting for the popular Sunday roast, aim to arrive on the earlier side of lunch service. Peak midday times around 1pm can see the venue packed with extended waits for food.

  • Pick the Right Seating Area

    With distinct rooms across heritage sandstone, heated covered terraces, and outdoor footpath tables, check the weather and specify indoor seating if you want to avoid cold draughts.

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