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From acorns large oak trees grow and such is the case with The Oaks Hotel, a majestic and historic pub established in 1885. Have a beer in the public bar or head upstairs to the nineteenthirtysix bar, which draws upon Art Deco interior design styles. Serving a range of cocktails, wines and spirits, this is the more chic part of this Neutral Bay establishment. Meanwhile, there are two restaurants at which you can dine; the casual steakhouse and the more sophisticated gourmet pizza restaurant.

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Reviews of Oaks Hotel

  • Parge
    Parge  Local Star   206 reviews
    My biggest issue with this venue is the closing time. Put it under the early category for a Friday or Saturday night. Like around 1am when the entire place is pumping and you are forced to move your entire party down the road if you want to kick on.

    Otherwise the food is fine, though I never go for cook your own steak, anywhere. But the rest of the selection is fine, considering the price and what it attempts to be.

    Plenty of room, but on a busy afternoon, if it starts to rain and everyone tries to move inside, suddenly a well spacious pub, becomes packed and unpleasant. Drink prices are reasonable, with a massive selection of wines - though half of them are "disappointing".

    Parking around the area can be tough, for the designated driver of course.

    3 months ago

  •   9 reviews
    We went here for a friends birthday, had Pizza (the gourmet lamb was amazing) and the courtyard was packed and really noisy. Great as long as you're expecting the busy atmosphere. We did have to park a really long way away though.

    6 months ago

  •   9 reviews
    Two of us had a tandoori chicken pizza for lunch yesterday. We wondered where the chicken was. It was mostly burnt cheese and a few dollops of sauce. I could get a larger and better pizza at my local pizzeria for less money.

    1 year ago

  •  Local Star   81 reviews
    Wow. And Wow. There is a HUGE tree in the Beer garden downstairs. We tried to take photos but nothing could capture the awesomeness of it.
    We came to the Oaks Hotel for a friends 50th birthday party. She had hired out the upstairs outdoor area for her function. We snacked away on Gourmet pizzas, party pies, quiches etc. The gourmet pizzas were amazing. So many different types to choose from, I think I tried one of everything and I couldnt pick a favourite.
    We spent ages walking around upstairs in the different rooms, getting lost, playing pool, choosing songs on the juke box and testing out all the comfy chairs, (So many different chairs!) and sipping drinks from the lovely bar staff in the NineteenThirtySix Bar.
    So, my one gripe was nothing huge, They must have booked the area right away after our function and we were politely but firmly asked to leave promptly at 5pm. Maybe just use a tad more tact next time and give us some breathing room.
    So, after 5pm we moved down into the Beer garden where we had reserved a table for the stragglers. Which was lucky, because it was Packed! Not a spare table in sight. And this is Saturday arvo mind you so its not really surprising but to see so many folk crowded around that giant tree was a pretty interesting sight.
    Wed already eaten and I was disappointed because then I found out you can go inside to the salad bar and fill up and choose your cut of meat and cook it yourself on these huge grills outside under the tree. Awesome idea!
    My return trip in March will see me visiting the Oaks Hotel again. I had such a great experience but I just cant get it all down in this review! A++++

    1 year ago

  • esses35
    esses35  Newbie   1 review
    One word: Pizza.
    Half lamb, half mexican. Wow, what a corker.
    Great place, great vibe.

    1 year ago

  • bmfanatic
    bmfanatic   37 reviews
    I personally love the atmosphere, especially around sunset when its little bit dark and all the light bulbs light up on the big oak in the out door area. Food taste pretty decent and fresh, steaks you cook your self. Price wise its not cheap but i guess its more of a good spot to relax and catch up with friends rather than having a proper dinner.

    1 year ago

  • wwwt
    wwwt   123 reviews
    went back here recently after a very long time. The place and food hasn't changed much. Pizzas are probably the best choice and value for money. Antipasto plate is pretty good too. The one thing that has really turned me away from coming here again is the outdoor area. Why? Because whilst you have the lovely big tree out the back they have tried to cram too many tables in this area and that it is a smoker's haven. When it gets really busy here, it is almost like being indoors because 60-90% of the people who are sitting outside smoke and have no consideration of others who may be outside and/ or eating. The amount of smoke that lingers in the outdoor area is ridiculous and very unappealing to the non-smoker. We left because of the excessive amount of smokers who were also inconsiderate and the amount of smoke in the area.

    2 years ago

  • Colsie
    Colsie  Barfly   176 reviews
    It's popular but really what other choice is there in terms of pubs in this area? The Oaks basically has no competition so can charge way too much for pretty average food and drinks. Sure outside is nice but it's not that great and over $20 for a steak you have to cook yourself??

    2 years ago

  • finefoods
    finefoods  Barfly   40 reviews
    Good place to have a lazy sat or sunday afternoon drink in. Sitting outside under the Oak Tree is nice. They have great pizza which are reasonably priced. The snooker rooms are great for a team/corporate environment or even with a group of friend. This is a meeting place for most of the North Shore.

    2 years ago

  • JMaree
    JMaree   12 reviews
    Went to the Oaks for our anniversary and sat in the beer garden under the tree. Food was delicious, especially the gourmet pizzas which are decently priced. the size of the place means there is something for everyone!

    3 years ago

  • Times Vary
  • Monday:
    10:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Tuesday:
    10:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Wednesday:
    10:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Thursday:
    10:00 AM-1:30 AM
  • Friday:
    10:00 AM-1:30 AM
  • Saturday:
    10:00 AM-1:30 AM
  • Sunday:
    12:00 PM-12:00 AM

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Bottle Shop Beer Garden ATM Live Sports Broadcasts Smoking Area

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Lounge Bar

Editorial Reviews

  • Oaks Hotel

    Ultimate Sydney

    Thursday, July 22, 2010

    The Oaks is a north shore institution, and for good reason: there’s something here for everyone. Enjoy mussels and gourmet pizza in the vast fairylit beer garden or cook your own slab of cow indoors at the Steak House. Downstairs, the Art Deco nineteenthirtysix bar is popular with a younger crowd, while upstairs a rabbit warren of private rooms offers pool tables and jukeboxes. And there’s a bus stop at the door to carry you home afterwards. What more could you want?


  • The Oaks

    Dan Kaufman

    Tuesday, June 26, 2007

    This venerable North Shore institution has been around since 1885.

    How long should you wait for someone on a first date? Half an hour? Forty-five minutes? I give the fiery chanteuse a whole hour before realising I've been stood up. In serious need of some comfort I decide to head to the Oaks to soothe my rejected soul. After all, this venerable North Shore institution has been around since 1885; surely that stability must provide some reassurance. The question is, in which of its five bars should I seek solace? There's the art deco Nineteenthirtysix, a cocktail bar that faces the street; there's the futuristic-looking bar off the courtyard that looks like a set from A Clockwork Orange; the Garden Palace Bar, which feels more like an average pub (albeit one with stained-glass lights above the bar counter); the Cue and Cushion bar on the first level with room after room of pool tables and chesterfield sofas; as well as the Steakhouse, which also has a separate section upstairs for pokies and smokers.

    Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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