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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, The Rocks, AU-NSW

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

4.5 (29)
$40 and under
Australian
19 Kent St, The Rocks, AU-NSW 2000

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.

The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9251 4044
  • Website
    https://lordnelsonbrewery.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Bar - In & Out (1 Hour Booking)

    Multiple dates available
    Book a table in our Bar for 1 hour. Our kitchen is closed for renovations from the 1st to the 16th of July but a limited menu will be available
    Bar - In & Out (1 Hour Booking) Photo

  • Bar - Linger a Little Longer (2 Hour Booking)

    Multiple dates available
    Book a table in our Bar for 2 hours. Our kitchen is closed for renovations from the 1st to the 16th of July but a limited menu will be available
    Bar - Linger a Little Longer (2 Hour Booking) Photo

  • Restaurant - A La Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Dine on our a la carte menu.
    Restaurant - A La Carte Menu Photo

Menu

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel's menu was last updated on 6/18/2025.

Uncategorised

  • Sonoma sourdough, whipped butter, native honey (v) A$6.00

    Bites

    • Half shell scallop, roasted tomato butter (gf)A$10.00

      • Skull island prawns, citrus, chervil (2) gfA$25.00

        • Sourdough crumpet, pressed corn, fennel jam (v)A$6.00

          Small Share

          • Ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan (v)A$18.00

            • Roasted carrots, whipped chickpeas, seeds, nuts (vg)A$17.00

              • Zucchini, stracciatella, chilli oil, mint (v)A$19.00

                • Meat loaf pork & chicken, fried egg, chard, house gravyA$22.00

                  • 300g flank steak, mb4 pasture fed, parsley sauce (gf)A$37.00

                    Large Share

                    • Linguine of blue swimmer crab, chilli, lemon, soft herbs, garlic pangrattatoA$35.00

                      • 400g Wagyu sirloin mb6 grain fed, red wine jus (gf)A$78.00

                        • Free-range pork chop, charred cabbage, white beans, salsa verde (gf)A$41.00

                          • Market fish, autumn vegetables, parsley velouté (gf)A$42.00

                            • Baked eggplant, buttermilk ricotta, maple glaze (vg, gf)A$29.00

                              Sides

                              • Butter lettuce, apple cider vinaigrette (vg)A$10.00

                                • Brussel sprouts, béchamel, garlic crumb (v)A$10.00

                                  • Fat chips, HP sauce (vg)A$12.00

                                    Condiments

                                    • Green sauce / Seeded or hot mustard / Red wine jus / Three sheets cheese sauceA$4.00

                                      To Finish

                                      • Local selection of hard and soft cheese (2), lavosh, quince (v)A$26.00

                                        • Toffee bread & butter pudding, vanilla ice cream (v)A$15.00

                                          • Soda scones (2) jam, cream (v)A$15.00

                                            Last updated: June 18, 2025

                                            What 29 people are saying

                                            The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                            4.5
                                            4.5 based on recent ratings
                                            • 4.2Food
                                            • 4.6Service
                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                            • 4.3Value

                                            Noise • Energetic

                                            Loved For

                                            • Sydney City

                                              Neighborhood gem

                                            • Sydney City

                                              Lively

                                            Review summary

                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                            The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is renowned for its "great craft beers" and "perfectly matched food," set in a charming, historical venue with a classic "pub" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," "excellent beer selection," and its iconic status. While some food portions could improve, the "overall experience" remains highly recommended.
                                            29 Reviews

                                            1. Sharon

                                              New South Wales5 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined 2 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Outstanding dining and customer experience, thank you.

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                                            2. Blair

                                              Sydney1 review

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on June 15, 2025

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Great craft beers matched with the perfect food. A great spot for a pub lunch.

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                                            3. Brenda

                                              Sydney1 review

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on June 12, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Perfect lunch location to show off The Rocks and surrounds to interstate friends. The menu is small but perfectly formed and the extensive wine selection was a pleasure to wander through, we chose a rare Chardonnay from the Hunter Valley that was served graciously at the right temperature. The service was prompt, low key and perfect for our party of four. It’s been awhile since visiting yet it was a joy to be back. Won’t leave it so long, highly recommend .

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                                            4. Donna

                                              Sydney1 review

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on June 10, 2025

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Lord Nelson is an old favourite. Good comfort food - particularly in the colder months. Love the old sandstone. Staff very friendly. Would recommend.

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                                            5. mike

                                              Sydney1 review

                                              2.0

                                              Dined on June 3, 2025

                                              1. Overall 2
                                              2. Food 1
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Great atmosphere with great beers, staff were friendly and helpful.

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                                            6. Julie

                                              Sydney2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on May 31, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Great food . Such a pleasant atmosphere to sit and dine before heading out for the night.

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                                            7. Peter

                                              New South Wales1 review

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on May 31, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Nearly perfect. For the price i think the portions were a bit small. Have job issues paying too dollar for quality but I little more on the plate would’ve topped the experience. Nevertheless, I will return and recommend.

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                                            8. Victoria

                                              Adelaide2 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on May 31, 2025

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 2
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              The atmosphere was good, the beer and wine we had were good. The food not so much! Hubby had fish and chips. We had to send back. Fish was cold and rubbery. Batter cold and soggy and chips cold. Sent back and the next plate was great. The staff were great at sorting this My meat pie was awful. Like a cheap shop bought one and not very tasty but ate it as I was starving. Lacked the nice rich filling. Wouldn’t buy food in there again but definitely go for a drink.

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                                            9. John

                                              Gold Coast3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on May 25, 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The squid ink pasta with prawns and scallops was sensational. Keep it on the specials board.

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                                            10. Deb

                                              Victoria5 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on May 19, 2025

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 3
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The ambience at this pub is unbeatable, especially on a rainy Sydney day. The service is friendly although, despite ordering on the same number, our meals arrived at quite different times. The food is good although it lacks the variety that some Sydney pubs now offer.

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                                            The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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                                            2 people
                                            7:00 PM
                                            Booked 14 times today
                                            Experiences are available.
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                                            19 Kent St, The Rocks, AU-NSW 2000

                                            Dining areas

                                            Additional information

                                            • Neighborhood
                                              Millers Point
                                            • Hours of operation
                                              Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                            • Price
                                              $40 and under
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Australian
                                            • Dining style
                                              Casual Dining
                                            • Dress code
                                              Casual Dress
                                            • Parking details
                                              None
                                            • Payment options
                                              Mastercard, Visa
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