Pub Grub: Coogee Diggers

One of the oldest RSL clubs in Sydney, Coogee Diggers was formed some time just before 1935 by a few World War I diggers.

Corner Carr & Byron Streets,
Coogee, NSW
(02) 9665 4466
coogeediggers.com.au

BAR SIDE

One of the oldest RSL clubs in Sydney, Coogee Diggers was formed some time just before 1935 by a few World War I diggers.

Their original meetings were held in the Masonic Hall at The Spot, Randwick. It is now your friendly neighbourhood retro RSL- meets-gastro pub-meets-sunny courtyard space to boot.

The family favourite old school club with a modern edge is serving up an Americana-influenced menu – staples like steaks, ribs, curries, homemade pies, salmon and barramundi dishes – but the Nepalese background of the kitchen team also shines through (head chef Kris’ mum lends her Nepalese curry recipe!).

To wash it all down, Coogee’s got top-notch regionals and varietals, including organic options, which you can purchase by the glass. The Bunker bar also has a range of craft beers and ciders on tap. Speaking of bars, Coogee’s got three: The aforementioned Bunker, which hosts weekly live music and features 11 pinball machines, a pool table and a jukebox; the family-friendly Main Bar, with access to the bistro, lounge and courtyard; and the Sports Bar, with its three screens and full TAB facilities.

For consistency and value for money, you can’t go past this old faithful.

fun fact

Coogee Diggers’ location was dedicated as a war memorial in 1933. Two stones are set into the building: one laid by a ‘soldier’ and the other a ‘citizen’.