The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre

We had the absolute best time! Every single staff member was amazing - so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely lovely, not just to us but also to our dog, which meant a lot. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The atmosphere was fantastic, relaxed, and full of good vibes. The food was great, the drinks were great, and everything just flowed perfectly. I celebrated my birthday here and honestly, it was one of the best birthdays I’ve had in a really long time. It was just stupid lovely - such a fun, warm, and memorable experience. We will be back as soon as we can!

This was the most fun dining experience I have ever had! The curation from the seating to the carpet and the fabulous food make it a must for any Gen. Xs. We had the Peoples Banquet and all of the food was delicious! The prawn toast was excellent and the cornflake covered Vienetta at the end was fab! The pool room hosts marvellous memorabilia of Hawke and was a wonderful trip down memory lane. The extra special touch of Richie Benaud commentating the cricket in the restrooms was a genius idea! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a great night out with friends or family who appreciate the retro vibes of the 80’s in Australia.

Quirky fun place to spend an afternoon in an establishment that pays homage to our Australian beer drinking culture and the deeds of Bob Hawke and the Labour Party. A vast array of memorabilia fills this unique space within this repurposed warehouse. Grab a simple but tasty feed at the Lucky Prawn Chinese restaurant and enjoy the music, the beer and the crowd.

We had an average experience at Hawkers Brewery in Sydney. The venue itself has a nice setup and the beer selection is quite extensive, which was great to see. However, the overall vibe felt a bit underwhelming. Service was polite but not particularly engaging, and there wasn’t much atmosphere during our visit. While it’s a decent spot for a casual drink, it didn’t really leave a lasting impression. We were hoping for a bit more energy or something unique to set it apart.

Fabulous! They’ve taken old-school Chinese food and brought it up to date with flair and flavour! Fresh, real ingredients and generous portion sizes. We tried the recommended classics: prawn toast (OMG!) and deep fried Viennetta (yum) and they lived up to the hype. Mushroom fried rice was delicious without the old school grease, and a wonderful Murray Cod with ginger and shallots was perfectly cooked and subtle in flavour. Lovely retro room with a backdrop of the fermenting tanks to remind us that we’re actually in a brewery. And out the back is a wonderful showcase of photos of our country's most charismatic and fun loving ex prime minister, with some memorabilia donated by the Hawke family. Such a fun and delightful experience for a Thursday evening. We’ve already booked again to come try out more dishes. Special thanks to our waiter Harrison who provided the most unconventional and amusing service that I had ever experienced, and still managed to give great warmth and hospitality. Great retro venue, cool vibe, delicious food bringing back the comfort Chinese food we grew up loving, and snappy and attentive service. Do yourself a favour! OH! And did I mention the beer? It’s a brewery after all. Great selection of craft beers with tasting flights available. This place rocks 🌟