About Central Hotel Surry Hills
Central Hotel Surry Hills is a hotel and pub located at 42-50 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. A vibrant landmark pub with a premier rooftop terrace. The venue has 18 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 4 out of 5 from 1557 Google reviews. Phone: (02) 9289 0000.
A vibrant landmark pub with a premier rooftop terrace
Situated on the corner of Elizabeth and Chalmers Streets directly opposite Central Station, the Central Hotel is a historic Surry Hills destination. Following extensive renovations, it offers a blend of heritage architecture and modern industrial design. The venue is famous for its multi-level experience, including a bustling ground-floor public bar and a sun-drenched rooftop terrace with city fringe views.
What Central Hotel Surry Hills offers
Accomodation
18 Gaming machines
Establishment
Events
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Central Hotel Surry Hills location and map
Frequently asked questions about Central Hotel Surry Hills
Where is Central Hotel Surry Hills located?
Central Hotel Surry Hills is located at 42-50 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Surry Hills, New South Wales.
Does Central Hotel Surry Hills have pokies?
Yes. Central Hotel Surry Hills has 18 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence.
Does Central Hotel Surry Hills have a bar?
Yes. Central Hotel Surry Hills holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Central Hotel Surry Hills?
You can phone Central Hotel Surry Hills on (02) 9289 0000.
How is Central Hotel Surry Hills rated?
Central Hotel Surry Hills is rated 4 out of 5 based on 1557 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Central Hotel Surry Hills?
Licensed venues close to Central Hotel Surry Hills include Evening Star Hotel, Molly Malone's Tavern, Madison Hotel, Royal Exhibition Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Hills Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
Central Hotel Bistro
A modern pub kitchen serving a variety of classic Australian counter meals including schnitzels, steaks, burgers, and contemporary salads.
Main Bar
The heart of the ground floor featuring an extensive range of local craft beers on tap, premium spirits, and a curated wine list.
Rooftop Bar
An open-air terrace bar specializing in signature cocktails and share plates with views overlooking the Surry Hills skyline.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live Sports Viewing
Multiple large screens throughout the ground floor showing live NRL, AFL, cricket, and international sporting events.
TAB Facilities
A dedicated wagering area equipped with full TAB facilities and racing monitors.
Gaming Lounge
A discrete area featuring modern electronic gaming machines.
Weekly Trivia
Regular interactive trivia nights hosted weekly for local patrons and visitors.
Family Features
Kids Menu
A selection of child-friendly portions including nuggets, chips, and pasta available in the bistro area.
Family Friendly Dining
Children are permitted in the bistro and dining areas when accompanied by an adult during lunch and early dinner service.
Functions & Events
Rooftop Terrace Hire
A premier event space suitable for corporate cocktail parties, birthdays, and social gatherings with city views.
Exclusive Bar Hire
Sections of the venue can be reserved for private events with flexible catering packages and beverage options.
Amenities & Services
Proximity to Central Station
Conveniently located within a 2-minute walk of Sydney's primary train and light rail hub.
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet available for all patrons throughout the venue.
Accessibility
The ground floor bar and bistro areas are wheelchair accessible.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
Unfortunately, this venue does not currently have a food menu available.
Venue owners/licencees should contact our customer support for inclusion.
Central Hotel Surry Hills reviews
5 Star Review by Rachael
Stayed here for a work conference and couldn't be happier. The staff were so friendly and the rooms a great size and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was delicious and had plenty of options. The facilities for the conference were fantastic and the whole overall experience was effortless from a customer's point of view.
2 Star Review by David Starflower
The hotel deserves its fours stars. The staff is friendly and forthcoming, the rooms are spacious and very clean. It is also very commendable that the hotel offers a small mini-bar voucher if guests choose not to have their rooms serviced every day. Big kudos for that, a small incentive surely raises the amount of people taking the option, and it will greatly benefit the environment. However there are a few issues why I think this hotel does not deserve a top rating amongst it's 4-star peers: - The sauna is broken, and according to a fellow guest who has stayed there multiple times in the past, has been for a while. It doesn't get warmer than 50 degrees (a sauna should at least get 80 degrees). - The gym is a bit underwhelming, as there are only few training devices. Again, one devices seemed in disrepair (the rowing machine's strength couldn't be adjusted, and it has some screws sticking out the seat). - The hotel has a major road on one side, and windows are only single-glazed. I had a room that was close to the road and usually woke up quite early from the noise of the traffic. Form my point of view the sound insulation should be upgraded. On a side-note, it always bothers me that high-end hotels don't seem to have toilet brushes in their bathrooms. I get that they don't want to bother the guests with cleaning. Just because it is there doesn't mean a guest has to use it, but it gives them the option. I don't want to be faced with the consequences of my recent toilet visit every time I visit the bathroom again. Especially if I can choose to forfeit my daily room servicing. And it would be a waste to get the whole room serviced just for that one stain.
5 Star Review by Julie Turvey
Spacious,clean rooms, very good breakfast,. handy for transport. Staff helpful & friendly. A special thanks to Hans when our transport didnt turn up to take us to the airport. There were a whole group of different people. She was amazing.. phoning taxi companies, chasing them & liaising with the taxi drivers when they got there to quickly get people to the airport. A credit to the hotel.
2 Star Review by Jehan Ansar
1. There is no proper shower door (be prepared to mop up a floor full of water after youre done) 2. The small rack in the shower to keep soap gets in your way and you might hit it with your elbow. Wrong placement 3. Theres coffee but no creamer available (I cant seem to figure out why) 4. The hot water is not regulated so its difficult to get the right temperature when showering (you either burn or freeze yourself) 5. Parking per day is $55 which I feel is ridiculously overpriced 6. The hotel stay price per night is also too pricey 7. There is no free breakfast for guests. A lousy meal costs $25 which doesnt make sense. The 7/11 nearby has much better quality foods and coffee.
2 Star Review by Kevin
If youre looking for an impressive place to host your next work function/conference then please keep looking because this isnt the place. All the rooms have the basic facilities that you require, its just not that impressive, the quality of the fit-out leaves a lot to be desired. The coffee facilities are very low budget and the snacks provided for morning and afternoon tea are very basic. The coffee machine ran out of water early and wasnt refilled till late in the afternoon. The staff are not attentive to your needs. The buffet lunch is very average. Overall I wasnt impressed with this venue Ive only given the stars that I have because if its convenient location the rest of the experience was way below par.
1 Star Review by Julie Mathew
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5 Star Review by Izet Saliju
Great place
5 Star Review by Connor James McGimpsey
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5 Star Review by Chris Chow
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5 Star Review by John Brace
Excellent breakfast, very good rooms, friendly staff. Central position