Pub Grub: Fortune of War
Sydney’s oldest pub knows a thing or two about how to run a tight ship, with all the essentials– cold beer, great food and friendly service – taken care of.
BAR SIDe
The crowd ranges from regulars who drop by daily to tourists eager to see Sydney’s longest-running drinking establishment – since 1828 to be precise.
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This is a traditional pub in every sense of the word – think wood panelling and plenty of beers on tap. The walls are covered in old newspaper articles detailing the history of the pub itself and The Rocks area.
The bright and airy First Fleet Bar and Bistro is out the back for those looking for a feed. It’s a modern take on traditional pub-style food without deviating too far from the classics, with subtle English and American influences. The Shepherd’s Pie, filled with slow-cooked lamb shoulder filling, topped with mushy peas and creamy sebago mash is the way to go here.
A bread and butter jaffle for dessert may
sound unusual, but when it’s filled with dark chocolate custard and salted caramel it needs to be embraced. And whatever you do, make sure to get a side of their house-made triple-cooked chips.
A cold schooner from one of the 18 beer taps here is sure to cure what ails you. The beers range from classic Tooheys New to craft beer to suit all tastes and budgets. They also have a modest and reasonably priced wine list to keep everyone happy.
Fun Fact
Live music plays from Thursday to Sunday night for those looking for some entertainment.
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