Restaurant
P.J.O'Brien's
57 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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57 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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King Street’s multi-level refuge delivers proper craic, pouring creamy draught pints alongside hearty pub staples and live acoustic sets. Wooden interiors and a working fireplace anchor the room with unpretentious charm. Downstairs packs out early as acoustic acts start stomping through foot-tapping sets—keeping the floor humming well into Sunday night when the rest of the city shuts down. Upstairs offers breathing room, where regulars push unreserved tables together for group reunions over rich Irish stew and generous slabs of crisp fish and chips. Pints of Kilkenny and Guinness keep moving across the wood, slung by bartenders who handle the dense crowd with practiced ease.
- Live Acoustic Sessions: Acoustic performances draw packed crowds downstairs, sustaining high-spirited energy late into Sunday nights.
- Multi-Level Floorplan: Upstairs dining provides extra seating to merge tables for group gatherings away from the rowdy ground floor.
- Heritage Hearth & Wood: Warm wood and brass styling paired with a working fireplace for an authentic public house feel.
- Stout & Pub Classics: Pints of Kilkenny and Guinness poured alongside comforting Irish stew and crisp, generous fish and chips.
What's On at P.J.O'Brien's
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose P.J. O'Brien's
Authentic pints, live music sessions, and multi-level spaces in the heart of Sydney
High-Energy Live Music Atmosphere
P.J. O'Brien's creates an electric pub environment marked by live musical performances that pull patrons directly into the celebration.
There was a band playing and oh my god. I could not sit still. Talk about talent. These guys were amazing. The atmosphere in the pub was just brilliant
nicola goodwin Traditional Pints and Irish Draughts
The pub serves authentic Irish draughts poured to standard, pairing classic pints like Kilkenny and Guinness with classic tavern hospitality.
They are known for their fresh Irish Brew(Kilkenny & Guinness). First time tasting Kilkenny which was so fresh and creamy. Really loved the taste and smoothness.
Mayank Mittal Upstairs Dining for Group Gatherings
A dedicated upstairs level allows parties and reunions to gather comfortably, merge tables, and share hearty pub fare away from ground-floor crowds.
Had a reunion dinner here upstairs and managed to merge two unreserved tables together which was nice.
The Mog Champ Flexible Multi-Level Seating
The multi-floor layout provides ample room for group get-togethers and relaxed dining with friends even during peak pub hours.
More seating upstairs as the ground floor was pretty crowded. Staff were helpful and very attentive. Great place to relax and have a few beers with friends.
Keith Yeo Sunday Night Dining and Entertainment
The venue provides a reliable city destination for hot food and cold pints on Sunday evenings when most neighboring central establishments close.
Wow finally found a place in sydney on a Sunday nite when most restaurants close. Irish bar live irish music, great pub grub nice beer good atmosphere people doing Irish jig.
Phil L Lively Sunday Sessions in Central Sydney
Guests seeking a late-weekend destination find energetic sessions and live musical duos delivering consistent Sunday night atmosphere.
The music was incredible from two guys both called Steve played for a bit and they had provided us with a great night. We will definitely come back on a Sunday to PJ OBRIENS.
Kevin Crawford
Most popular items
Classic pub staples and hearty Irish comfort fare favored by guests
Fish and chips
Fish and chips great thin batter thick fish
Phil L Spice bag
All the food was excellent, especially the spice bag.
Jade Beef & Guinness pie
The Beef & Guinness pie hit the spot!
Raymond Robinson Irish stew
Ordered their Irish stew which was great!
The Mog Champ
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, seating, and planning your visit
Head Upstairs or Book Ahead for Seating
The ground floor gets crowded quickly, especially during evening music sessions, so head to the second level or book an upstairs table in advance for group dinners.
Plan Ahead for Sunday Nights
When surrounding city restaurants close on Sunday evenings, this pub remains lively with full dinner service and live music; reserving ahead is strongly advised to guarantee a table.
Pre-Order for Quick Group Meals
For pre-theatre dining or team lunches on tight schedules, pre-ordering meals or arriving during quieter afternoon hours ensures swift service before peak band performances begin.
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