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Surly's American Tavern

182 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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Find Surly's American Tavern

182 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 428 428 943
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Surly's American Tavern

Surly’s American Tavern channels retro dive-bar energy into honest, low-and-slow smokehouse trays right in Surry Hills. Long wooden tables fill quickly with communal platters loaded with dry-rubbed beef brisket, pulled pork, Texas hot link sausage, and smoked wings alongside sweet cornbread, tart pickles, and slaw. Up top, an entertainment floor runs shuffleboard, pool, and arcade games—the go-to perch for birthday bashes and after-work wind-downs. The bar pours cold pints of American staples like Pabst and Coors alongside rotating local craft taps and neat pours of bourbon.

  • Smokehouse BBQ Platters: Massive communal platters loaded with beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked hot link sausages, wings, and house cornbread.
  • Upstairs Arcade & Games: A dedicated upstairs entertainment floor packed with arcade machines, shuffleboard, and pool tables for group parties.
  • US Imports & Craft Taps: Rotating craft beer handles backed by classic American imports like Pabst and Coors alongside neat bourbon pours.
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What's On at Surly's American Tavern

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

Why Choose Surly's American Tavern

Generous smokehouse platters, classic gaming, and warm American hospitality for groups in Surry Hills.

  • Multi-Meat BBQ Sharing Platters

    Platters pack diverse smokehouse cuts like brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and wings alongside cornbread, fries, pickles, and slaw.

    The family and I devoured the bbq platter for four. The meats were full of flavour, perfectly seasoned, smoked and juicy.

    Harry G

  • American & Craft Beers on Tap

    Tap lineups pair independent craft brews with classic imported American staples like Pabst and Coors for straightforward group drinking.

    US tap beers on the menu Pabst and Coors

    P H (PH)

  • Upstairs Arcade & Game Lounge

    An upstairs level fitted with pool tables, shuffleboard, and classic arcade games keeps social gatherings engaged all evening.

    Upstairs they have an entertainment area featuring pool, arcade games and shuffle board. Great for group gatherings.

    Jessica Day

  • High-Energy Milestone Events

    Spacious party hosting and lively dive bar energy create memorable settings for milestones, 21sts, and annual group functions.

    venue was spacious and perfect for our group of 60 or so to mix and mingle, vibe was incredible

    Patricia Tam

  • Stress-Free Group Hosting

    Attentive event coordination and hospitable floor staff let party planners relax and genuinely enjoy their own celebrations.

    The staff members looked after us really well so we felt like we could genuinely just sit back and enjoy the event.

    Patricia Tam

  • Welcoming American Hospitality

    Welcoming service and authentic smokehouse staples recreate the comforting embrace of classic American roadside hospitality.

    the hospitality service the entire team gave me including Charmaine, John, willow, nathany, Cam were phenomenal that I truly felt like a part of the family.

    Malakh

Our most popular authentic smokehouse meats and tavern favourites

  • BBQ Platter

    The BBQ platter is generous and well-suited for sharing, with a good mix of meats covering the essentials.

    Richard C

  • Beef Brisket

    The brisket is absolutely unreal: perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth, and packed with flavor.

    Luis Sebastian Ramirez Amelia

  • Buffalo Wings

    had the Buffalo wings that were great .

    Michael Sharwood

  • BB Burger

    The BB burger was next level in every aspect. Couldn’t fault it.

    Harry G

Other favorites

Classic comfort sides, bar snacks, and authentic American brews

  • Cornbread

    Corn bread, creamy corn and tater tots were sensational.

    Harry G

  • Mac and Cheese

    Highly recommend the Mac and cheese! It was so good we got a second helping.

    Sophie Streat

  • Chicken Tenders

    Chicken tenders- Good size, nice and tasty and all round solid tender, would order again.

    P H (PH)

  • Pabst on Tap

    US tap beers on the menu Pabst and Coors

    P H (PH)

Before you head over

Essential advice on portions, table arrangements, and ordering for a smooth visit

  • Pace Your Platter Orders

    Platter portions are very generous; a platter for one often feeds two comfortably, and the four-person tray leaves plenty of leftovers to take home.

  • Confirm Table Layouts for Groups

    Large parties should confirm group seating arrangements directly with the team in advance to avoid being split across separate high tables.

  • Order Via Table QR Code

    Be ready to scan table QR codes for food and drink ordering, as venue staff direct ordering digitally rather than at the bar.

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