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!

Very good experience with all the Bob Hawke history displayed. The Leisure area with the pool is a nice touch of comfort. The 4-6pm is great everyday. The Sweet & Sour Pork was lovely. The only improvement would be to have a brewery tour to give that inside experience.

This place is a real cracker ! The staff are awesome, beers are very good and the cocktails are gold. The food is fresh and delicious. The memorabilia about Bob Hawke is so Australian and the Chinese restaurant is so 70’s. Will definitely visit again

Absolutely amazing. Everything from the pool rooms lighting fringes to the bathrooms screams 80s Australia. There is so much history and education in this place, it’s the most flattering thank you letter to the late prime minister. Beers were fresh and crisp. I also got some honey sesame chicken and prawn crackers. It may seem a bit pricy but the portions and quality make up for it. The chicken was tender and juicy, with a crispy outer coating. Everything just felt right. I don’t have a photo as we tuckered in and left with extremely full bellies. What an amazing experience and when I come back to Sydney I will be coming back to this place again! Also wanted to mention it’s got a seperate non binary bathroom and their t shirts are eco friendly. The signs they have up about harassment and “it wasn’t ok in the 80s, it’s not ok now” is really nice as a woman coming into this establishment. It could have very easily been a bloke exclusive place. I think it’s inclusiveness make this place comfortable

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.