The Carrington

This legendary pub comes with character to spare, from the tiled walls to the stained glass and wooden floors. It's split into three distinct spaces: Get cosy on leather couches in The Poke; soak up the sun in the Arthur Street garden bar; or enjoy a chat with one of the friendly bartenders in the Bourke Street bar.

The food is exactly what you want when you're in a pub: things to snack on, then fill you up. Which means you can order burgers, salads, parmas, fish and chips, pastas and steaks, perhaps with a side of chilli-salt calamari and arancini balls. While the wine list is small, everything is available by the glass, and bartenders can whip up a mean cocktail.

Unlike many pubs in Sydney, The Carrington is family friendly. There's a dedicated menu for kids, as well as one for your pooch, so you can enjoy a steak sandwich while Fido chows down on steak tartare and pup cakes.