Pub Grub: The Royal Leichhardt

156 Norton St
Leichardt, NSW
(02) 9569 2638
theroyalleichhardt.com.au/ 

BAR SIDE

Outside the lockout zone, and open until 3am on weekends, it’s an inviting venue that offers lots of different drinking and dining spaces to its varied clientele.

Botanical themed upstairs dining and bar area with garden terrace; a sports bar; private dining rooms; a fun-loving after dark vibe with something going on most nights. If you hadn’t guessed it yet, The Royal is an inner west pub on the rise.

Poker Mondays in the Main Bar will help you practice your game face, while Thursday trivia will test your mental mettle. Friday’s the day for a meat raffle, with proceeds going to local charities, while Saturday is the time to really let loose. From 9.30pm they’re all about karaoke, so get in the shower and prepare your lungs, it’s time to belt out We Can’t Be Beaten with the best of them.

And onto the most important part, food and a tipple. Gorge on fish cakes for an entrée, the lamb pot pie for a main, and the chocolate fondant for dessert. Not your kind of thing? What about hot wings, pulled pork rolls, truffled mushroom risotto, or some crispy pork belly with apple slaw? Wines range from light to richer, heavier flavours, from your classic cab sauv to a glittering riesling, while the cocktail list encapsulates the botanical theme. Nab yourself a jug of Pimm’s or sangria, or go for The Royale: Chambord, vodka and fresh fruit, topped with pineapple juice and lemonade.

Fun Fact

The Royal is 130 years old. That’s older than you, us and probably your grandfather. Heck, your pop might have frequented this pub when he was your age.