Bars & Dining

The Public Bar.

The Main bar is the perfect hub for any sporting enthusiast, with 5 Plasma screens showing a variety of sporting events in addition to our huge 1.7 m screen; large enough for those who want to feel as if they are their on the field themselves as they watch there favorite team score. The Royal Exhibitions two TAB terminals and the new self service sportsbet machine as well as KENO enables quick access for those who enjoy placing a few bets in the hope of winning big.

Our Main bar's most alluring element however comes not via the many modern entertainments and products on offer, but through the Royal Exhibition Hotels pleasing ambiance of yesteryear. Richly upholstered antique furnishings, and elegant crystal chandeliers will imbibe into any visitor the warm comforting feel of understated sophistication. The public bar, like much of the hotel under went renovations in 2004 inspired by the gracious and grand raffles hotel in Singapore. The walls in the main bar are lined with intriguing local historic images above our cosy booths which are perfect for smaller or more private get together.

The Cocktail terrace

Elaborate lighting continues the nostalgic mood of the main bar up a marble staircase to the Cocktail Terrace. Over looking the exotic foliage of our tropical beer garden the Cocktail Terrace captures the essence of Singapore's raffles hotel style which was the inspiration behind the 2004 renovations. Flexible to a variety of uses the upstairs Cocktail Terrace has two large screens and is serviced by its own bar. The upstairs terrace is available to be hired for private functions and makes a perfect space for corporate Christmas parties with our central location making it ideally positioned for your guests.

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The Bistro.

In our bistro, from a simple bowl of wedges or lamb sausages through to our sumptuous 400g rib eye or a perfectly prepared salmon fillet, its all prepared and served with loving healthy goodness.
Coupled with this is our dedication to great food is a fantastic range of drinks. At the royal exhibition we have a carefully selected Wine, Cocktails, Beers and Spirit menus with the emphasis on quality that has something for all tastes, moods and occasions.

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The Beer Garden.

Having made your way past the hotels front veranda and through the main bar you will find yourself in Sydney most centrally located beer Garden. Our Beer Garden was extensively renovated in 2004 recreating the ambiance of Singapore famous raffles hotel. Exotic tropical plants blend with our collection of Rattan furnishings creating the perfect location for lunch or a time out with a cool drink.

The Beer Garden has a mix of covered and open alfresco spaces, despite the elegance of the decor a casual atmosphere has been maintained over the years by a friendly crowd of locals and city commutators who take advantage of our close proximity to Sydney's central station.