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Papa Bear Bistro

1 Rooty Hill Rd N, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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1 Rooty Hill Rd N, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

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+61 452 079 223
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Papa Bear Bistro

Tucked inside the hotel, Papa Bear Bistro serves generous pub feed classics without gouging your wallet. Regulars head straight for the hearty T-bone steaks alongside crunchy chips and house-made creamy garlic gravy. Tables turn fast, welcoming everything from midday pitstops to bustling family dinners. Bring cash for the kitchen counter, then head to the bar for cold pints.

  • Hearty T-bone steaks: Thick-cut T-bone steaks served with crunchy chips, salad, and signature garlic or pepper gravy at budget-friendly pub prices.
  • Cash-only pub setup: Cash-only bistro counter operating right inside the hotel premises, with drinks purchased separately at the bar.
  • Fast group dining: Speedy kitchen turnaround and spacious table layouts easily accommodate walk-in groups and casual family meals.
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Why Choose Papa Bear Bistro

Generous pub classics, swift service, and room for the whole crew at Papa Bear Bistro.

  • Value-Driven Classic Pub Feeds

    Diners consistently highlight generous cuts like the T-bone steak served with classic chips, mash, and signature house sauces at unbeatable bistro rates.

    My husband and I ordered the T Bone steak with chips, salad & creamy garlic gravy. Such great value for money.

    Dani

  • Generous Portions and Fair Pricing

    Patrons frequently celebrate the combination of hearty portion sizes and accessible prices across family-friendly favourites like schnitzels and steaks.

    Big size meals for great prices. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

    Patty

  • Seamless Large Group and Family Gatherings

    The spacious dining area easily accommodates large walk-in groups and family events, with staff actively reconfiguring tables to welcome everyone.

    We walked in with no booking and had 30 people for dinner. Staff where happy to accommodate and moved furniture around to make a long table for us all.

    Zoe Morgan

  • Budget-Friendly Event Catering

    Catering to multi-generational gatherings and milestone events, the kitchen delivers crowd-pleasing buffets that respect family budgets.

    The quality of the buffet was noticed to be above expectations. The way you worked with our budget to get more out of it was great.

    rich butch

  • Swift Lunch and Dinner Turnaround

    Situated conveniently inside the Imperial Hotel, the kitchen swiftly turns out hot lunch and dinner orders without making guests wait.

    Great lunch venue. Lunches are prepared quickly. Prices are very reasonable, great feed with so much under $20.00.

    posephene

  • Convenient Pub-Integrated Dining

    Operating inside the pub with straightforward ordering, guests can pop in for a prompt, well-priced meal right next to station transit and local parking.

    The restaurant is located in the Imperial Hotel but separate from the bar area. Fabulous pub menu at Papa J’s and great service from Josh.

    Pablo Champfleuris

Hearty, generous pub classics at unbeatable value

  • T-Bone Steak

    T Bone steak with chips, salad & creamy garlic gravy. Such great value for money.

    Dani

  • Sizzling Sirloin Steak

    sizzling sirloin steak was juicy, flavoursome and perfect.

    Anton Adams

  • Lamb Shank

    The lamb shank was so tender fall of the bone. Sauce was so thick.

    TTran

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    The schnitzel itself was fresh, juicy and flavourful.

    Katrina Minett

Other favorites

Popular sides and house sauces to round out your pub feed

  • Garlic Bread

    garlic bread was delicious.

    Anton Adams

  • Chips

    chips were salty and crunchy

    Anton Adams

  • Mash

    Mash was creamy and well seasoned.

    Anton Adams

  • Creamy Garlic Sauce

    their famous creamy garlic sauce

    M C

Frequently Asked Questions

What payment methods are accepted, and how do drinks work?

Papa Bear Bistro operates as cash only, with an ATM available inside the pub. Drinks are ordered and paid for separately at the hotel bar.

Can large groups or walk-ins be accommodated?

Large groups and walk-ins can be accommodated by staff reconfiguring tables, though making a booking is recommended if arriving during peak dinner periods after 6:00 PM.

What are the parking options nearby?

Yes, off-street parking is available, along with additional parking options at the train station located across the road.

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