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The Red Lion Hotel

726 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

Recommended by 81 people

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Find The Red Lion Hotel

726 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

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+61 2 8077 1030
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Red Lion Hotel

Downstairs delivers classic pub hospitality, while upstairs reveals a French bistro helmed by chef Manu Feildel. Below, open windows catch the breeze alongside cold beers, generous chicken parmis, and pepper sauce. Above, the script shifts to rich mushroom risotto, tender steaks, and warm bread with butter, where the chef frequently steps out onto the dining floor to greet tables.

  • Dual Dining Experiences: Classic chicken schnitzels and cold beers downstairs meet a French bistro run by chef Manu Feildel upstairs.
  • Spacious & Atmospheric: Sprawling multi-level layout featuring a street-facing balcony, live fireplace, and open-window seating.
  • Standout Flavors: Kitchen staples span hearty chicken parmigianas and pepper sauce downstairs to mushroom risotto and tender steaks upstairs.
  • Event-Ready Hospitality: Long-running neighbourhood warmth suited for large weekend group gatherings or spontaneous weeknight trivia.
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Key Advantages of The Red Lion Hotel

Why locals choose The Red Lion Hotel for French bistro dining and classic pub sessions

  • French Bistro Dining Upstairs

    The upstairs bistro serves rich French cuisine with generous portions and standout sharing plates in an elegant, elevated setting.

    serves really good tasting French cuisine. Our group had assorted share plates, entree's, mains and desserts. It was a real feast with intense flavors.

    Geoff Cutler

  • Personal Table Visits from Chef Manu

    Chef Manu Feildel actively greets guests and visits tables across the bistro dining room, creating an unpretentious and memorable personal connection.

    The additional visit to our table from Manu was the icing on the cake - so friendly and hospitable!

    sharen moore

  • Affordable Fine-Dining Indulgence

    Patrons experience high-caliber culinary dishes and fine-dining execution without exorbitant prices, making special nights out genuinely accessible.

    Manu’s new establishment offers affordable prices with consistent delicious quality. I love that I had fine dining and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.

    Simplicity By Sarah

  • Thoughtful and Genuine Hospitality

    Guests feel warmly looked after, from thoughtful seating arrangements to attentive dining room care that inspires repeat celebration visits.

    The waitress who served us was extremely helpful and friendly. We could feel her passion in customer service :)

    Gloria Poon

  • Lively Group Trivia and Pub Feasts

    Downstairs accommodates group gatherings, weekday trivia, and sports viewing with generous classic pub meals and well-priced pints.

    We frequently attend the Tuesday night trivia with a large group of friends, and we all thoroughly enjoy both the food, atmosphere and experience!

    Maxthe222

  • Spacious Setting for Big Gatherings

    Ample floor space and versatile seating make the ground-floor pub an effortless destination for large celebrations and relaxed weekend lunches.

    Our 50+ party people had a cracking Sunday arvo session downstairs with options for a roaring 🔥 (on a cold day) or open windows for fresh breezes

    kris hume

Customer favorites across our downstairs pub and upstairs French bistro

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    Ordered the chicken parmigiana and fish and chips – both were excellent. The portions were generous with plenty of salad, a great-sized chicken breast, and heaps of chips.

    Stephen Yu

  • Steak

    the steak was so juicy and tender.

    S

  • Pork Cutlet

    You need to have pork cutlet!

    Herschel Isaacs

  • Garlic Prawn Pasta

    Fab roasts & garlic prawn 🍤 pasta - WOW! Thanks Red Lion, we’ll be back

    kris hume

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and personal touches experienced across the dining rooms and pub spaces.

  • Personal Dining Room Visits by Chef Manu

    Chef Manu Feildel frequently walks out into the dining room to greet arriving guests, visit tables, and take photos with diners during service.

  • Proactive Weather Rescheduling

    Staff proactively monitor weather conditions and reallocate outdoor balcony reservations to comfortable indoor tables prior to arrival.

  • Publican Storytelling and Hosting

    The publican and owners personally connect with dining parties to share the heritage story and background of the hotel.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Pub Menus

    The venue provides fully dedicated plant-based takes on traditional pub counter classics, alongside holiday offerings like vegan Christmas hampers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food is served across the different areas?

The venue features classic, hearty pub fare downstairs—such as chicken parmigiana, burgers, fish and chips, and roasts—alongside an upstairs French bistro overseen by chef Manu Feildel offering dishes like steak frites, croquettes, and pork cutlets.

Can you make reservations, including outdoor or balcony seating?

Yes, table reservations are accepted, and indoor seating can be arranged in advance if outdoor weather conditions change on the day.

Does the pub offer live sports, trivia, or live entertainment?

The venue hosts live sports screenings, Tuesday night trivia, and live music sessions alongside its casual bar seating and fireplace.

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