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The Lucky Prawn

8/12 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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Find The Lucky Prawn

8/12 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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+61 2 9069 5583
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Lucky Prawn

Inside Marrickville's Bob Hawke's Leisure Centre, The Lucky Prawn serves up unabashed 1980s Australian-Chinese suburban nostalgia alongside fresh craft beer on tap. Prawn toast hits the table crisp and loaded, followed by fluffy crab omelettes, sizzling Mongolian lamb, and crunchy honey prawns. Communal booths sit beneath wood panelling and vintage memorabilia, where tables share pints and wind down over deep-fried Viennetta.

  • Suburban 1980s Revival: Crisp prawn toast, savory crab omelette, Mongolian lamb, and deep-fried Viennetta revival.
  • Brewery Taproom Setting: Hawke’s beers poured fresh on tap amidst retro political memorabilia and RSL-inspired decor.
  • Group & Family Friendly: Large booths and welcoming floor staff make easy room for family celebrations and group tables.
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Why Choose The Lucky Prawn

Discover why diners choose The Lucky Prawn for nostalgic 1980s Australian-Chinese classics inside Bob Hawke's Leisure Centre.

  • Brewery-Integrated Retro Dining

    Housed directly within Bob Hawke's Leisure Centre, diners can enjoy authentic vintage dishes alongside freshly brewed Bob Hawke beers on tap surrounded by memorabilia.

    You would never suspect there to be a Chinese restaurant in a brewery but here we are. You can get all kinds of bob Hawke drinks on tap.

    Alan Huynh

  • Authentic 1970s and 80s Club Aesthetic

    The room delivers an immersive 1970s and 1980s Australiana atmosphere complete with timber panelling, gold lettering, and RSL-inspired styling.

    The atmosphere is 70-80s cool with lots of timber panelling, gold lettering and authentically RSL style carpeting.

    Karina Francis

  • Suburban Aussie-Chinese Comfort Classics

    The menu faithfully revives beloved Australian-Chinese suburban staples from sesame prawn toast to special fried rice and crab omelettes.

    1980s Chinese food classics, like prawn crackers, and special fried rice. The crab omelette was especially good!

    Rachel Alt

  • Fond Reminiscing Across Generations

    Multi-generational gatherings spark genuine childhood memories of local suburban Chinese birthday dinners.

    My mum had the most fantastic 80th birthday experience, reminiscing about our local suburb Chinese restaurant

    Amanda Redford

  • Bespoke Booths and Long Tables for Gatherings

    Flexible seating arrangements feature intimate booths alongside long banquet tables suitable for group celebrations and craft beer sessions.

    The seating is great and offers booths for guests to sit in or longer tables for bigger bookings. The beer is also delicious as it is located within the Bob Hawkes Brewery.

    Tom Slade

  • Warm Hospitality for Shared Celebrations

    Attentive, accommodating floor staff effortlessly cater to large party adjustments, dietary needs, and shared family feasts.

    Super friendly staff and very accommodating. We booked for 8 and ended up with 10 people.

    Norm L

Nostalgic Australian-Chinese classics served in the leisure centre

  • Prawn Toast

    Seriously, don’t skip the prawn toast, it is by the best I’ve ever had!!

    Karina Francis

  • Honey Prawns

    they honey prawns was just out of this world

    Alan Huynh

  • Mongolian Lamb

    We loved the prawn toast and the Mongolian lamb the best

    Natasha Wandji

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    the pork sweet and sour close behind

    Gareth Thomas

Other favorites

Desserts, drinks, and vintage sides completing the retro feast

  • Deep Fried Viennetta

    best dessert of Deep Fried Viennetta

    Sue G

  • Crab Omelette

    The crab omelette was especially good!

    Rachel Alt

  • Hong Kong French Toast

    we had the crazy Hong Kong French Toast for desert

    Natasha Wandji

  • Spicy Margaritas

    The spicy margaritas were fantastic. Best ever.

    Amanda Redford

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and tailored dining care at The Lucky Prawn

  • Tailored Dietary Matrix Care

    Waitstaff effortlessly tailor multi-course retro orders to accommodate overlapping mushroom allergies, gluten-free dining, non-seafood restrictions, and honey preferences across large groups.

  • Family-Focused Table Accommodations

    Floor managers proactively arrange lower tables to comfortably accommodate families dining with infants and take time to engage and play with babies during visits.

  • Wheelchair-Accessible Group Coordination

    Booking and floor staff seamlessly coordinate seating and dining logistics to make the venue smooth and fully accessible for guests using wheelchairs.

  • Milestone Birthday Celebrations

    Servers provide personalized dining recommendations and attentive hospitality to create memorable milestone birthday lunches, such as an 80th celebration.

Before you head over

Planning advice on reservations, transport, and seating arrangements

  • Book Ahead for Dining Tables

    The dining room fills up fast, often leaving walk-ins seated in the bar area. Secure a reservation in advance, particularly when organizing weekend dinners or family gatherings.

  • Opt for Rideshare or Transit

    On-site and nearby street parking in Marrickville can be tight during peak hours. Plan to arrive by public transit or rideshare so you can relax and sample the brewery beers.

  • Coordinate Accessibility Needs Early

    The venue can adapt seating for guests with mobility devices, prams, or infants on lower tables. Let the booking team know your group setup in advance for seamless seating.

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