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The Cricketers Arms Hotel

106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Cricketers Arms Hotel

The Cricketers Arms Hotel delivers a gritty, nostalgic counterweight to polished dining rooms—anchored by an open hearth and cold schooners. Downstairs keeps things grounded with tap pointers from the bar, free pool on Tuesdays, and a dog-friendly beer garden out back. Upstairs takes an unexpected culinary pivot: a French bistro serving steak frites, pâté en croûte, and Côte du Rhône. Regulars gravitate toward the buttery chicken Kiev or pack the room on Wednesday nights when live jazz kicks in.

  • Old-School Public Bar: A wood-burning fireplace, pool table, and dog-friendly back courtyard keep the public bar unpretentious and grounded.
  • Upstairs French Bistro: The dining room above the bar prepares traditional French fare like steak frites and pâté en croûte alongside curated wines.
  • Wednesday Night Jazz: Midweek crowds gather around the stage for live jazz performances and eclectic vinyl sets.
  • Proper Pub Hospitality: Tuesdays feature free pool, accompanied by friendly staff offering tap recommendations and quick pours.
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Why Visit The Cricketers Arms Hotel

From authentic upstairs French bistro dining to fireside pints and Wednesday night live jazz

  • Unwind with Cold Beers in an Authentic Local Pub

    Enjoy an authentic pub experience with cold beers on tap and a welcoming local counter where you can unwind after work or during your commute.

    Great food, great service, and cold beers. This place has it all. A true authentic pub!

    Andrew Milwain

  • Relax by the Real Fireplace with Pub Pool

    The public bar features a real wood-burning fireplace and pool table, creating a cosy traditional pub environment.

    Upstairs has the bistro, beer garden out the back. REAL fire place. Found my new spot to head 'on the way home'

    jason

  • Upstairs French Bistro Dining Experience

    The dedicated upstairs dining room serves authentic French dishes, sharing plates, and curated wines above the pub bar.

    A super relaxed atmosphere , great staff and super authentic French food. Very reasonably priced also.

    James Lawson

  • Authentic French Classics and Handcrafted Dishes

    French culinary classics and handmade specialties are matched with French wines in a relaxed bistro setting.

    With preparing an assortment of handmade traditional dishes that reminded me of my childhood

    Bruno Zadeh

  • Weekly Wednesday Live Jazz and Curated DJ Sets

    Wednesday nights bring live jazz performances and eclectic DJ programming spanning Detroit house, soul, and diverse genres.

    Wednesday nights with jazz are a highlight, making it a rare and cherished find in an era where such places are increasingly scarce.

    O Williams

  • Midweek Music Gatherings and Social Vibe

    A vibrant midweek atmosphere where friends and music lovers gather around pool, great tunes, and live sets.

    One of the best bars in Sydney! chill vibe , pool table and Jazz on wednesday !! Awesome!

    Felipe Huerta

Signature pub favourites and authentic French bistro classics

  • Steak Frites

    200g 'butchers cut' at $29 was bloody perfectly done. Served with salty fries = perfect.

    Jimmy Bahns

  • Cheeseburger

    Literally get the cheeseburger, it will blow your mind- how could something so simple be so delicious!?

    Shane Mulligan

  • Chicken Kiev

    Also the Chicken Kiev last night was pretty much the best pub meal I’ve ever had.

    Louisa

  • Red Snapper

    We had red snapper, roast chicken and a number of starters. We'll be back! Highly recommended.

    Ian Ferris

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food is served upstairs?

The Cricketers Arms operates as a classic, casual public bar downstairs, but features a dedicated traditional French bistro upstairs serving dishes like steak frites, terrines, and paté. Reservations are accepted.

Is the beer garden dog-friendly?

Yes, the pub features a beer garden courtyard out back that welcomes dogs.

Does the pub offer live music or entertainment?

Yes, the pub hosts live jazz on Wednesday nights along with eclectic DJ sets.

Does the pub have a pool table and a fireplace?

Downstairs features a traditional public bar atmosphere complete with an open fireplace during winter and a pool table.

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