Rose of Australia - Erskineville

This place is Great, It is actually my Local. Ive had many things on the Menu From the Pork Abomination to the Ribs. Pork Abomination Chips with Slow Cooked Pork, bbq sauce, sour cream onion. This dish is def not the most healthy but it is one of the tastiest on the menu. It is huge size wise as i can never finish it and the toppings of sauce, cream, onion and pork are VERY generous.Pulled Beef Nachos Pulled Beef, Sour Cream, Cheese, Tomato Salsa Guac. Another large dish which was pretty reasonable in price too but i wouldn't say it lives up to some of the others on the menu. I probably wont order this one again but it wasn't bad taste wise. Tacos Chicken Beef Soft shell tacos. Available at 2 for $10 or 3 for $15 there are five types of tacos to choose from. Tuna, Barramundi, Chicken, Beef Veg. I have only had the Chicken and beef tacos and they were great flavour wise. Not the best tacos i've ever had but still pretty tasty! Rump Steak 250g Rump steak. The meal was pretty good and comes with an option of one five sides(i opted for chips) The chips and Rump were both very well cooked(medium rare)and it was one of the better steaks i've had recently. Good serving sizeRibs Two choice of ribs avail but i opted for the Twice Cooked Old School Sticky Ribs. Amazing Marinade and lives up to its name. I opted for a half size and with the accompanying sides of chips and colesaw it was incredibly filling. All were made well and the ribs almost fell off the bone. Standard pricing for a pub and lots of seating inside. It is a very busy pub though so if you want a outside table(dog friendly) id arrive relatively early. You can also reserve tables for big events and order food platters but thats a different story Def worth a visit

Attending the 'Hello Howard ' launch for Howard 's Cantina Cocktail Bar at the Rose of Australia in Erskineville was truly an amazingly visual an appetising experience. Rose of Australia is a beautiful pub with so much to see. As you enter, you see the lovely bar, stools covered in black and white 'cow hide ', giant corks for tables and  comfy lounges to sit back in and absorb this ever so picturesque establishment.

The Rose is a neat little pub perched on Swanson street only a short distance from the station, flaunting some modern character. It hosts more than several little corners and divisions throughout the building, from low-level lounge areas, bright formal dining spots, tall tables, to street seating if that's your thing. What I most love is that it sports a pretty good range on the menu and they offer up really good value in this respect. <br/ <br/ Whilst the place is pretty shiny, there's a fairly easygoing vibe between revelers and staff. That said, there is one barman here who's penchant for talking in riddles gets in the way of making an order for wine. <br/ <br/ The champagne poached lobster roll $14) is fluffy and light and the accompaniments are nurturing to the lobster. The candied bacon barely overpowers it let alone stands out. Order your choice of side salad in this one. The chicken wings $12) are crispy but a little bit oily. The serving is generous and is topped with a lightly pickled crisp cabbage to cut through. <br/ <br/ You can mix and match the tacos $10/$14). The lime chicken with spinach and chipotle aioli is mild and simple. The cauliflower is most substantial in terms of flavour and its quite the hearty little tortilla, now my favourite. The chicken schnitzel $19) is thick and tender, and pretty uncommon in terms of pub schnitty. Served with the usual suspects as one would expect.

Howard’s Cantina and Cocktail Bar is located above the Rose of Australia Hotel. Historically, this iconic venue in Erskenville has been there almost as long as the town itself – 1874! Since then it has been a popular venue amongst Sydneysiders to visit for a drink or bite to eat. It has undergone a number of renovations including the newest venture – Howard’s Cantina and Cocktail Bar. The Cantina itself is in keeping with the eclectic style of the area.  The new cocktail drink menu has launched and the Cantina opens from Thursday May 11.

Again, another one listed as Newtown when it is literally 50m from Erskineville Station? Great drinks venue with different versatile spaces both indoors and out for any kind of meet or night out. All the usual gaming and sports screening and as a member you are priivy to special promotions, events and discounts. My local!!! Xxx