The Old Fitzroy Hotel

We were very disappointed with our experience here. We ordered the $64 pork chop. Our food didn't come out for over an hour.when it did the pork was completely blue (raw) which is quite dangerous actually (for those of you who dont know its like having raw chicken). The waiter said the chef would come out to speak with us which they never did, and im not surprised as i would also hide if i served a meal like that.
The waiter also said the chef was about to get a chefs hat…which i would highly doubt or completely disagree with.
I would love to see what Gordon Ramsay would say if he ate here.
I hate giving bad reviews but you guys really mucked up.

The menu is so considered and wonderful! Love sitting up in the bistro for great family times and big catch ups with friends. Feel like I'm in a little Parisian bistro in that spring sunshine. Also, belter wine list. Pubs with good booze and food! Yes! Get it. J'adore. Also secret pool table is such a good escape for a bit of fun or a sneaky pash. Hehe.

Service was a little slow, my main course had cooled by the time my partner's fish course was cooked. There may have been specials but we weren't told about them.

Place is a gem of a pub in the back streets of Woolloomooloo.lots of character and charm.

The bistro however was a total let down
The chef is meant to have good pedigree, Pignolet winner or something, however the food was substandard. Especially for such simple dishes.

I don't know if the chef is at fault, or the pub owner who wants the chef to plate up food on a what appears to be a very strict budget.

Not cheap however, and not good.

Really is a shame because it has great potential as a place you'd take people too.

The pub downstairs is great if you like proper drinking holes with a really good selection of different local beers.

The upstairs bistro is excellent. Food was amazing, especially the steaks and the gratin. The wine list is good too.

The atmosphere is relaxed and the service was friendly, casual but absolutely spot on.
All round a great experience.

I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

32$ for a tiny bit blue steak and some green fries? 28$ for a well below average bowl of water with stock / soup. 3 cold coffees. Wanted to enjoy this place so much. Left shocked and confused. Liked the fire inside.

The food was well prepared and well presented. The service was attentive and prompt. Loved the watercress soup. Cute atmosphere.
This was our second time there. Our first time, we had some snags. I think what makes a difference about a restaurant is what they do to make it right. Well done by owner and manager.

If you’re looking for a quiet local corner pub, for a brew or 2 with friends and some excellent pub grub, look no further. The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff friendly, and the patrons eclectic. Best enjoyed on a sunny afternoon.

Good beers and ambiance, but the food is way overpriced for what it is. I would love to see them serve classic pub food at a reasonable price.

Restaurant staff were high-handed and pretentious. Food quality was nothing special, but priced as if it was.

5 star venue for performing arts. 1 star bistro, $16 fish sandwich that is the worst fish burger you will have, frozen processed patty in a bun, raw onion and aioli. Stingy owner can’t even reach into his pocket for a frozen piece of fish and some coleslaw. It’s s like a filet o fish wiped in the urinal.

My 75 year old grandmother got sent and email 5 minutes before we left to go to a play here. Got told off for waiting outside for a ride home.

Fabulous pub, food, vino & service. Big yay that there are no poker machines or promotion of gambling.

Probably the best Sunday roast in CBD. Slightly expensive at $28 a pop, but boy this roast is good. Hits the right spots and has a perfect mix of veggies, meat and gravy. Will come back for more! Ambience aint too bad either. Choice of two different settings.

The Old Fitz came to our attention through the timeout bar awards, where they won “best bar food”. We liked the sound of the menu so we figured we’d grab a few foodie friends and check it out for ourselves.

We went on a Friday night and it was a lively place with punters enjoying a beer on the sidewalk of the establishment and throughout the two story building which has plenty of great beer on tap.

It’s an electric atmosphere, both the crowd and venue. Whilst it’s been updated, it still carries the old world charm. The building has been around since the 1860’s and you can see some old portraits adorning the crimson walls.

It’s pub lovers menu serving up British gastropub inspired delights. What could be better than a rissole sandwich with a beef mince in the sandwich mustard, ketchup, parsley, melted cheddar and beetroot. Very moist and juicy, this was certainly a surprise packet and one of the favourite bites from our sitting.

The crunchy outer casing was a good start to the scotch egg with oozing yolk, kept together with sausage mince of pork neck, bacon, sage and white pepper. A delicious mix of ingredients and a perfect snack.

The dish which enticed our visit was the scallop potato scallop. Pretty much your old school potato scallop with a seafood scallop inside. A very good potato scallop with a beautifully crisp batter but the sea scallop was kind of lost in it.

We enjoyed the cauliflower cheese tart with butter lettuce and the beetroot dish. Both had great flavour combinations and the beetroot dish had hazelnuts, which provided a crunch element and the horseradish gave a nice contrast to the pickled beetroot. A lovely option for vegetarian diners too.

The raw beef on dripping toast is their version of a beef tartare with nicely seasoned meat.

Since we’re there around Christmas time we opt for a festive dish, the Christmas pudding custart tart. A lovely dessert to finish off the dining experience.

If you’re looking for a gastro pub with a cool vibe, then check this place out

Great bar with a huge ever changing selection of ales and beers on tap, the food is great to and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is always very welcoming and enjoy spending time here

Charming old pub. Great service. Exceptional menu. Can't go past their Sunday roast or a classic rissole sanga.

Not for everyone probably but we loved it. Great range of beers and they make their own charcuterie in-house.

Love the quality of the food at this place, when you go classy bistro on your pub food this is what you get.

An excellent, quiet pub with consistent design motifs, friendly waitstaff and great food. We'll be back for Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding.

The Pork terrine was today's special, with pickled artichoke and bread. With a strong taste but no musk, this was my favourite. The Scotch egg was perfectly delicate, with a thin mince coating. The Hot Chip Butty are amongst the best chips I've ever had, with crisp exterior and soft, moist interior. Raw beef on Dripping Toast is my least favourite, due to its similarities with the French beef tartare, which I consider superior in taste and texture. The dessert, custard Treacle tart was amazing; a firm custard with cookie base sitting in Treacle sauce. Very nice.

Only complaint would be the overall cleanliness of table and silverware.