About Charing Cross Hotel
Charing Cross Hotel is a hotel and pub located at 81 Carrington Rd, Waverley NSW 2024. A historic Eastern Suburbs landmark with refined dining. The venue has 20 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 4 out of 5 from 462 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 9389 3093.
A historic Eastern Suburbs landmark with refined dining
Established in 1857 and located in Waverley, the Charing Cross Hotel (affectionately known as 'The Charo') is a heritage-listed venue that blends traditional pub charm with modern elegance. It features a sophisticated dining room, a classic public bar, and a balcony area, making it a popular destination for locals seeking high-quality seasonal cuisine and a relaxed social atmosphere.
What Charing Cross Hotel offers
Accomodation
Restaurant
Food served
Bar
20 Gaming machines
Establishment
Events
Open now
Charing Cross Hotel location and map
Opening times
Frequently asked questions about Charing Cross Hotel
Where is Charing Cross Hotel located?
Charing Cross Hotel is located at 81 Carrington Rd, Waverley NSW 2024. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Waverley, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of Charing Cross Hotel?
Charing Cross Hotel opening hours: Monday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does Charing Cross Hotel have pokies?
Yes. Charing Cross Hotel has 20 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence, ranking number 801 among NSW hotels by gaming machine numbers.
Does Charing Cross Hotel serve food?
Yes. Charing Cross Hotel serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page. Kitchen hours may differ from the venue opening hours.
Does Charing Cross Hotel have a bar?
Yes. Charing Cross Hotel holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Charing Cross Hotel?
You can phone Charing Cross Hotel on (02) 9389 3093.
How is Charing Cross Hotel rated?
Charing Cross Hotel is rated 4 out of 5 based on 462 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Charing Cross Hotel?
Licensed venues close to Charing Cross Hotel include Bronte Bowling Club, Eastern Suburbs Legion Club Ltd, Waverley Bowling & Recreation Club Limited, Robin Hood Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Hotel Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
Charing Cross Dining Room
An upscale bistro setting offering a seasonal menu of modern Australian cuisine and elevated gastropub classics.
The Public Bar
A traditional Australian pub space serving a wide selection of local and craft beers, wines, and casual counter meals.
The Balcony
An outdoor alfresco area overlooking Bronte Road, ideal for social drinks and light snacks.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live Sports Viewing
Multiple large screens located in the public bar area broadcasting major sporting events including NRL, AFL, and cricket.
TAB and Keno
Full wagering facilities available for racing and sports betting located within the public bar area.
VIP Lounge
A dedicated indoor space featuring modern electronic gaming machines.
Family Features
Kids Menu
A selection of dedicated children's meals available in the dining room for family diners.
Functions & Events
Private Dining Room
An intimate and stylish private space suitable for small corporate events, family celebrations, or boutique dinner parties.
Event Spaces
Semi-private areas available throughout the venue for larger group bookings, birthdays, and social gatherings with tailored food and beverage packages.
Amenities & Services
Bottle Shop
An on-site takeaway liquor outlet offering a curated selection of wines, spirits, and beers.
Street Parking
Limited metered and unmetered street parking is available in the surrounding streets of Waverley.
Accessibility
Street level access is available to the public bar and ground floor dining areas.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
* Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only and actual serving will vastly differ.
Charing Cross Hotel reviews
1 Star Review by Michael Salmon
Good pub and I have been here many times - nice atmosphere, good range of beer and wine, with fun trivia on Tuesday nights, and usually the food is good. However, be warned, don't order the beetroot salad as a main meal (even though it's priced as a main), it is the size of a starter. $22 for a few leaves compared to the $20 Superfood salad which was 4 times the size (see photo). When I asked the staff about the difference in size, they explained this was the right portion size. Plus they didn't understand why $22 for a very small portion was an issue. Overall I was very disappointed with the staff response when I raised this with them.
2 Star Review by John Duffield
Ate in the beer garden outside. Very poor lighting. Ordered the veal snitchzel. It was as rough and dry as some old single ply tissue paper. No juice and lacked bounce. The salad had a few interesting factors however it lacked direction, the fries were cold and the gravy was as bland as this review. The only good thing was that this place is dog friendly and if you are a beer drinker there seemed to be some good selections on tap.
1 Star Review by V P 3 N 3
Completely disappointed with this hotel: 1) no air conditioning, so in winter season it's freezing. 2) in 4 nights here NOBODY came to tidy my room despite having put the signal "tidy my room" of the hotel outside of my door. 3) WiFi does not reach my room, so I had to use my mobile data. If I had knew it before I would have gone to an apartment and spend half the price for this accommodation. Completely not recommend this hotel.
1 Star Review by PB
Pub was about half full when we walked in after oztag down the road and grabbed one of the many empty tables. As we sat down the bartender approached us and told us we had to sit outside in the cold as this is a family pub. Absolutely not okay to have discrimination like that in this day and age. Also food is not great.
5 Star Review by vincent banton
Exceptional Sunday roast. We go to a different pub in sydney most weekends looking for the best roasts (we are English, it's a habit). This place is def in the top 3. Massive portions, good selection of meat, yorkys and fantastic roast spuds. They even have the premier league on tv which is a total rarity in this country!
3 Star Review by Angelico Estil
Served Resches on tap....
2 Star Review by Finn Dunphy
Steak was tough. Cooking was inconsistent (well done one side, blue the other.) Sauces are either packet mix or really poor and reek of a lazy chef. Fries were over cooked. This meal was not worth $42. Atmosphere and venue was nice beer garden was nice.
5 Star Review by Rafael Leal
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4 Star Review by Alex A
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