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The Old Fitzroy Hotel

129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 2 8317 3057
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Old Fitzroy Hotel

A historic Woolloomooloo corner pub pairing cold schooners with an intimate live theatre out the back. Downstairs stays grounded in old-school pub culture, while the creaky staircase leads up to a French-accented bistro serving steak frites and freshly shucked oysters. Locals drop in for raucous Tuesday trivia, and Sundays draw a crowd for pork roasts backed by live jazz. Order a dark ale or house wine at the counter before slipping into the back room for an independent stage production.

  • On-Site Independent Theatre: Features an independent live performance stage downstairs right behind the public bar.
  • Upstairs Bistro Dining: A dedicated upstairs dining room plating steak frites, duck confit, and freshly shucked oysters.
  • Sunday Roast & Live Jazz: Pairs weekly pork roast lunches with live jazz band sets every Sunday afternoon.
  • Classic Corner Pub & Events: Pours cold craft taps and house wines alongside weekly Tuesday trivia and comedy nights.
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Why Choose The Old Fitzroy Hotel

Discover what sets The Old Fitzroy Hotel apart, from independent theatre to elevated bistro fare and weekend jazz.

  • Dinner and Live Theatre Under One Roof

    The Old Fitz seamlessly integrates an intimate playhouse on site, allowing diners to transition effortlessly from pre-theatre meals to live independent stage productions downstairs.

    Enjoyed a fantastic pre theatre dinner which was perfectly timed for us to walk downstairs for the theatre

    Tracey Gallagher

  • Sunday Roasts with Live Jazz

    Sunday afternoons feature a classic pub roast paired with live jazz sets from visiting musicians, establishing a vibrant weekly neighbourhood ritual.

    the roast dinners are amazing, the bloody Mary’s are bloody great and the staff are so attentive and on Sundays they play live jazz which is SO much!!

    Sarah Ali

  • Upstairs French-Inspired Bistro Dining

    Up the stairs from the casual front bar, the dining room delivers refined French bistro classics including steak frites, duck confit, and freshly shucked oysters.

    Up a flight of narrow wooden stairs is a beautiful French inspired bistro with amazing food.

    David Maddison

  • Paced Pre-Show Sittings

    Specialised kitchen sittings and attentive service ensure guests enjoy multi-course dining and reach their show downstairs punctually.

    If going to the theatre there are 2 or 3 course meal sittings. The fantastic staff will ensure you get to the play on time.

    Lucy Robson

  • Pub Trivia and Comedy Gatherings

    Weekly trivia competitions and comedy nights bring together friends and neighbours for communal weeknight entertainment.

    out of all the pub trivias I've done this one is my favourite, the questions are a good variety that allow anyone to answer and it's always such a fun time.

    isobel morrissey

  • Welcoming Neighbourhood Atmosphere

    The welcoming public bar and outdoor tables provide an unpretentious environment where colleagues and regulars readily connect.

    The staff and locals were super friendly, and it feels like you instantly become part of Sydney city local life.

    ryan hartley

Beloved pub staples and bistro classics

  • Sunday Roast

    the pork roast was fantastic with a generous amount of delicious sides

    Golden Sprout

  • Steak Frites

    tuck into their steak frites, one of the best in Sydney

    Adrian Wong

  • Freshly Shucked Oysters

    The freshly shucked oysters continue to be a standout on the menu.

    Tracey Gallagher

  • Scotch Egg

    The starters were exceptional. I had the scotch egg

    Alastair Lowe

Other favorites

More bistro dishes and pub favourites to explore

  • Duck Confit

    I had the Duck Confit and would highly recommend it!

    Brian Haverty

  • Gnocchi

    Gnocchi was beautiful

    Sash

  • Cheeseburger

    The cheeseburger kinda caught me off guard. Pub burgers never really hit so well, but that's probably the best pub burger I've had since the burgers by josh days.

    Samuel Bellwood

  • Lamb Scrumpet

    shared the lamb scrumpet

    Alastair Lowe

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality touches that elevate the experience at The Old Fitzroy Hotel

  • Curtain-timed multi-course dining

    Dinners can be arranged across two- or three-course sittings paced specifically so patrons finish and walk downstairs to the theatre in time for curtain call.

  • Corner live jazz on Sundays

    A live acoustic jazz band sets up in the corner every Sunday afternoon, pairing live music with traditional roast service.

  • Intimate balcony seating for small parties

    Single diners and twosomes can request the intimate private balcony perch overlooking the street for drinks or dinner.

  • Canine hospitality and complimentary treats

    Visiting dogs receive genuine hospitality from team members, including welcoming table visits, cuddles, and complimentary treats.

Before you head over

Practical timing, booking, and arrival tips for dinner, theatre shows, and Sunday sessions.

  • Time dinner sittings for theatre shows

    The venue offers 2- or 3-course meal seatings upstairs in the bistro designed to ensure you transition downstairs to the theatre on time.

  • Reserve ahead for Sunday roast and jazz

    Sunday lunch featuring the roast and live jazz band attracts crowds and packs out tables, making reservations strongly advisable.

  • Take advantage of evening street parking

    Street parking in the surrounding Woolloomooloo neighbourhood becomes free after 6:00 PM, easing parking logistics for evening visits.

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