The Royal

The Royal The Royal Hotel is situated in the heart of Darlington - a stones throw away from the University of Sydney. We also cater for corporate functions.
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Our venue is oozing with character and is a popular stop for anyone looking to grab a delicious meal or simply relax with friends. The Royal Hotel has been serving cold beer and good times to the Darlington/Redfern community since 1894. We offer fantastic Modern Australian Cusine, our menu consists of burgers, steaks, schnitzel, pasta, stir fry, pizzas, and salads. We offer vegan, vegetarian, glut

en-free and kids options. We offer long or short term stays, our accommodation is just a 5 minutes walk from the city. If you are looking for the perfect place for your next event we have our free function room with no minimum bar spend, from nibbles to a three-course feed, we will have you covered. Although we are based in Darlington, we have customers coming from all over to visit us, such as Camperdown, Redfern, Glebe, Eveleigh, Waterloo, Kings Cross, Annadale, Zetland, Erskineville, Enmore and Marrickville. If you are looking for the best restaurant, accommodation and function room in Darlington, then look no further!

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s got another cracking lineup ready to roll this week at The Royal Darlington. Whether you'r...
09/06/2026

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s got another cracking lineup ready to roll this week at The Royal Darlington. Whether you're chasing comfort food or something packed with flavour, this board is delivering:

🍛 Beef Rendang $25.99
Slow-cooked, rich, and packed with spice.

🍆 Veg Lasagna $17.99
Layers of cheesy goodness and comfort in every bite.

🐟 Szechuan Barramundi $27.99
Crispy, bold, and bringing the heat.

🥟 Pork Bao $21.99
Soft, fluffy, and loaded with flavour.

No sad desk lunches, no boring dinners—just proper feeds cooked by Chef Rambo. 🍽️🔥

👉 Book your table now www.royal.com.au

🔥 TUESDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🔥How was everyone's long weekend? 😏Now that reality has kicked back in, we've got your Tuesday s...
09/06/2026

🔥 TUESDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🔥

How was everyone's long weekend? 😏

Now that reality has kicked back in, we've got your Tuesday sorted.

🦑 $18 Salt & Pepper Squid for lunch
🧠 Trivia from 7pm
🍻 Cold beers pouring
🍽️ Bistro open while you play

Grab a feed, grab a drink and see if your brain survived the long weekend.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

👑 THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY | TOMORROW NIGHT 👑Don't forget, the long weekend's most fabulous party lands at The Royal tomorro...
05/06/2026

👑 THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY | TOMORROW NIGHT 👑

Don't forget, the long weekend's most fabulous party lands at The Royal tomorrow from 5pm 💅✨

Get ready for a night of cocktails, bubbles, music and pure main character energy.

✨ Live showcase performance by Marina Young
👑 Hosted by Peaches Queen
🥂 Complimentary bubbles on arrival
🍴 Canapés throughout the night
🍸 Specialty cocktail menu
💃 Glamorous party vibes all night long

Online tickets are still available or grab yours at the door.

Whether you're coming for the queens, the cocktails, the music or the chaos, this is one long weekend event you don't want to miss.

🎟 Tickets $20
⏰ From 5pm
🔞 18+ Event

Tickets 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/the-queen-s-birthday

🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR 🌍Broke uni student? We got you. 😏Skip the overpriced city drinks and grab a $12.50 pint inste...
03/06/2026

🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR 🌍

Broke uni student? We got you. 😏

Skip the overpriced city drinks and grab a $12.50 pint instead.

🍺 Guinness
🍺 Heineken
🍺 Ichiban
🍺 Hyoketsu

Monday to Friday
⏰ 11am to 1pm

Perfect between classes, after a lecture or when you're "studying" at the pub.

Your local just became your favourite international destination. 🌏

Book a table www.royal.com.au

👨‍🍳 Meet Chef Rambo 👨‍🍳If you've enjoyed a feed at The Royal over the last 10+ years, chances are you've got Rambo to th...
03/06/2026

👨‍🍳 Meet Chef Rambo 👨‍🍳

If you've enjoyed a feed at The Royal over the last 10+ years, chances are you've got Rambo to thank for it.

From his famous weekly specials to golden schnitzels and our iconic $19 Royal Rump cooked just right, he's been the man behind some serious pub favourites.

While you're busy enjoying your meal, Rambo's busy making sure every plate leaving the kitchen is spot on.

Next time you're grabbing a feed, make sure you say g'day to the legend himself 👏

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🧠 TRIVIA TONIGHT | From 7pmThink you’ve got what it takes? Come put your knowledge to the test tonight at The Royal.🍻 Gr...
02/06/2026

🧠 TRIVIA TONIGHT | From 7pm

Think you’ve got what it takes? Come put your knowledge to the test tonight at The Royal.

🍻 Grab a drink
🍽️ Grab a feed from the bistro
🏆 Win some great prizes

This week’s clues:
⛴️ Sydney Ferries
⚽ World Cup
🎭 Show tunes

Round up your smartest mates and we'll see you from 7pm.

Book a table now www.royal.com.au

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s bringing the flavour game this week at The Royal Darlington with a lineup that’s equal par...
01/06/2026

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s bringing the flavour game this week at The Royal Darlington with a lineup that’s equal parts comfort, spice, and straight-up delicious:

🐟 Szechuan Barramundi $27.99
🌶️ Lamb Curry $25.99
🥟 Pork Bao $21.99
🔥 Chicken Keema $19.99

From bold Asian-inspired flavours to rich curry goodness, this week’s specials are too good to scroll past. Grab your mates, grab a drink, and let Chef Rambo do the cooking. 🍽️🔥

👉 Book your table now www.royal.com.au

30/05/2026

👑 ONE WEEK TO GO | THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 👑

The long weekend party is nearly here and trust us… you do not wanna miss this one.

🥂 Complimentary bubbles on arrival
🍸 Specialty cocktails
✨ Live performance by Marina Young
💅 Hosted by Peaches Queen
🍴 Canapés
👠 Main character energy guaranteed

Grab your queens, dress up and get ready for a glamorous night of chaos at The Royal.

🎟 Tickets just $20

Tickets 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/the-queen-s-birthday

🔥 FRIDAY VIBES AT THE ROYAL 🔥The week’s done. Emails ignored. It’s pub time.🥩 Our iconic $19 rump available all day🍸 $15...
28/05/2026

🔥 FRIDAY VIBES AT THE ROYAL 🔥

The week’s done. Emails ignored. It’s pub time.

🥩 Our iconic $19 rump available all day
🍸 $15 cocktails from 5–7pm
🍾 $4.50 bubbles till 7pm

Good feeds, cold drinks and absolutely no reason to go home early.

Round up the crew and start the weekend properly at your local 🍻

Book now www.royal.com.au

🍽️ THURSDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍽️Come hungry. Seriously.🐟 $18 Fish & Chips from 11–5🍝 $23 Pizza, Pasta & Pinot for dinnerBig ...
27/05/2026

🍽️ THURSDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍽️

Come hungry. Seriously.

🐟 $18 Fish & Chips from 11–5
🍝 $23 Pizza, Pasta & Pinot for dinner

Big feeds, proper pub classics and prices that still make sense.

Add a cocktail or two and suddenly Thursday’s looking pretty good 👀

Book a table now www.royal.com.au

26/05/2026

🏉 STATE OF ORIGIN GAME ONE | TONIGHT 🏉

The rivalry is on tonight and the whole Gavin Group crew is ready 🔥

Catch all the action LIVE & LOUD with the teams from The Royal, Huntlee Tavern and Bellbird Hotel backing their sides and bringing the Origin energy.

🍔 $23 Burger & Wings
🍗 $21 Chicken Parmi
🍺 $16 jugs of New

Big screens, cold beers and proper game night atmosphere across all venues.

Grab the crew, pick your side and settle in for a huge night of footy.

Book now www.royal.com.au

🧠 TRIVIA TONIGHT | From 7pmDon’t miss Sydney’s funnest trivia night at your local. Great prizes, cold beers and plenty o...
26/05/2026

🧠 TRIVIA TONIGHT | From 7pm

Don’t miss Sydney’s funnest trivia night at your local. Great prizes, cold beers and plenty of questionable answers.

This week’s clues:
🇺🇸 US States
🗣️ Old fashioned expressions
🚆 Sydney public transport

🍽️ Bistro open while you play, so come hungry.

Round up the crew and lock in your table.

Book now www.royal.com.au

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s serving up another stacked week of flavour at The Royal Darlington—this lineup is built fo...
25/05/2026

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s serving up another stacked week of flavour at The Royal Darlington—this lineup is built for proper feed sessions:

🐟 Salmon Seared $29.99
🍛 Chicken Curry $20.99
🐖 Pork Belly $28.99
🔥 Chicken Keema $19.99

Rich, hearty, spicy, crispy—whatever mood you’re in, Chef Rambo’s got it covered. Grab the crew and get stuck into this week’s specials before they disappear. 🍽️🔥

👉 Book your table now www.royal.com.au

🍻 SUNDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍻Slow Sundays done properly.🍺 Pints for schooner prices all day🍽️ Bistro open serving up all the ...
23/05/2026

🍻 SUNDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍻

Slow Sundays done properly.

🍺 Pints for schooner prices all day
🍽️ Bistro open serving up all the classics

Good feeds, cold beers and absolutely nowhere else you need to be.

Bring the crew and settle in at your local.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🔥 SATURDAY AT THE ROYAL 🔥Weekend mode officially on.🍽️ $18 lunch specials🍔 $23 Burger & Beer combo all day🍻 Cold beers p...
22/05/2026

🔥 SATURDAY AT THE ROYAL 🔥

Weekend mode officially on.

🍽️ $18 lunch specials
🍔 $23 Burger & Beer combo all day
🍻 Cold beers pouring from open till late

No work tomorrow, no stress today. Just good food, good drinks and your local doing its thing.

Grab the crew and settle in.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🏉 ONE WEEK TO GO | STATE OF ORIGIN 🏉Game One is nearly here and there’s no better place to watch it than your local.🔥 LI...
20/05/2026

🏉 ONE WEEK TO GO | STATE OF ORIGIN 🏉

Game One is nearly here and there’s no better place to watch it than your local.

🔥 LIVE & LOUD on the big screens
🍔 $23 Burger & Wings
🍗 $21 Chicken Parmi
🍺 $16 jugs of New

Big hits, big crowd and proper Origin atmosphere.

Round up the crew and lock in your table now before it fills up.

Book now www.royal.com.au

👑 THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 👑Sunday 7 June | Long Weekend at The RoyalThe King can keep the public holiday… we’re handing the...
19/05/2026

👑 THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 👑

Sunday 7 June | Long Weekend at The Royal

The King can keep the public holiday… we’re handing the long weekend over to the queens 💅

Join us for a glamorous night of cocktails, bubbles and chaos as we celebrate the official single launch party for Marina Young, hosted by Peaches Queen.

✨ Live showcase performance by Marina Young
✨ Hosted by Peaches Queen
🥂 Complimentary bubbles on arrival
🍴 Canapés throughout the night
🍸 Specialty cocktail menu
👠 Main character energy all night long

Whether you’re here for the music, the queens or just an excuse to dress up, this is your sign.

🎟 Tickets $20
📍 The Royal Hotel
📅 Sunday 7 June
🔞 18+ Event

Gather your queens and let’s make it a royal affair 👑

Tickets 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/the-queen-s-birthday

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s back with another flavour-packed week at The Royal Darlington—this specials board is looki...
18/05/2026

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s back with another flavour-packed week at The Royal Darlington—this specials board is looking very dangerous:

🐟 Fish Curry $23.99
🌮 Beef Quesadilla $24.99
🍛 Beef Massaman Curry $20.99
🍆 Veg Lasagna $19.99
🍝 Chicken Pesto $19.99

Comfort food, spicy hits, and proper pub feeds all in one lineup. Come hungry and let Chef Rambo sort the rest. 🍽️🔥

👉 Book your table now www.royal.com.au

🍻 SUNDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍻Nothing complicated. Just cold beers and proper pub feeds.🍺 Pints for schooner prices all day🍽️ ...
16/05/2026

🍻 SUNDAYS AT THE ROYAL 🍻

Nothing complicated. Just cold beers and proper pub feeds.

🍺 Pints for schooner prices all day
🍽️ Bistro open serving up the classics

Exactly how Sundays should look.

Round up the crew and settle in at your local.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🍸 FRIDAY AT THE ROYAL 🍸End of the week vibes officially activated.Clock off, grab the crew and get into cocktail mode.🍸 ...
15/05/2026

🍸 FRIDAY AT THE ROYAL 🍸

End of the week vibes officially activated.

Clock off, grab the crew and get into cocktail mode.

🍸 $15 cocktails from 5–7pm
🍾 $4.50 bubbles till 7pm
🥩 Our iconic $19 rump all day

Good drinks, good feeds and absolutely no reason to rush home.

See you at your local.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🔥 Thursdays at The Royal 🔥Low key one of the best days of the week…🐟 $18 Fish & Chips for lunch🍝 $23 Pizza, Pasta & Pino...
14/05/2026

🔥 Thursdays at The Royal 🔥

Low key one of the best days of the week…

🐟 $18 Fish & Chips for lunch
🍝 $23 Pizza, Pasta & Pinot for dinner
🍸 $15 Cocktails from 5–7pm
🍻 Happy Hour from 3–6pm

Good food, cheap drinks and no reason to go home early.

Lock in your Thursday plans at your local.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

✨ DISNEY TRIVIA TONIGHT ✨From 7pm at your local 🏰Great prizes up for grabs, plenty of laughs and at least one team takin...
11/05/2026

✨ DISNEY TRIVIA TONIGHT ✨

From 7pm at your local 🏰

Great prizes up for grabs, plenty of laughs and at least one team taking it way too seriously.

Think you know Disney? Try these 👀

❓ What is the name of Simba’s father?
❓ Which princess loses a glass slipper?
❓ What does Genie live inside in Aladdin?

Easy? We’ll see 😏

Round up the crew and come test your Disney knowledge tonight.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s loading up the specials board again this week at The Royal Darlington—and this lineup is s...
11/05/2026

👑 Royal legends, Chef Rambo’s loading up the specials board again this week at The Royal Darlington—and this lineup is seriously stacked:

🍆 Veg Lasagna $20.99
➕ Add chips $3
➕ Add salad $2

🍔 BBQ Chicken Burger $24.99
🍝 Chicken Pesto $19.99
🍛 Beef Massaman Curry $23.99

From smoky burgers to rich curries and comfort pasta, this week’s specials are built to satisfy. Grab the crew and make a night of it. 🍽️🔥

👉 Book your table now www.royal.com.au

08/05/2026

😂 Kookies Comedy | TONIGHT

Stand up comedy at your local tonight and it’s always a good one.

Sydney’s funniest up and coming comedians, fresh jokes, big laughs and the chance of a surprise drop in 👀

Unfiltered, a bit chaotic and exactly what you need after a long day.

🔥 Big laughs
🍻 Good vibes
🎤 Proper comedy night

Tickets 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/kookies

Book a table www.royal.com.au

🔥 FRIDAY AT THE ROYAL 🔥Finally… it’s Friday.Clock off and get straight to the good stuff.🥩 Our iconic $19 rump, all day🍾...
07/05/2026

🔥 FRIDAY AT THE ROYAL 🔥

Finally… it’s Friday.

Clock off and get straight to the good stuff.

🥩 Our iconic $19 rump, all day
🍾 $4.50 bubbles till 7pm
🍸 $15 cocktails 5–7pm

Big feeds, cheap drinks and zero plans tomorrow.

This is your Friday sorted.

Book a table www.royal.com.au

Address

370 Abercrombie Street
Darlington, NSW
2008

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 12am
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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