Old Growler

The verdict

According to its owners, Old Growler is "a collection of misfits trying to reduce personal expenses by selling what they spend all their money on." That is: good food and alcohol. At the Old Growler, down a warren of stairs just down the hill from the Kings Cross Coca-Cola sign, you can get both in spades. Local, seasonal, sustainable produce, with free-range and ethically sourced meat, is key to the dishes here, and the bar has daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm as well as weeknight specials on food, including $17.50 steak night on Thursdays.