Shakespeare Hotel

The verdict

Nestled in Surry Hills, the Shakespeare Hotel has garnered a reputation for its affordable and tasty pub fare with staples such as burgers, ribs, chicken wings and hearty schnitzel gracing the menu. There's weekly specials and happy hour each weeknight from 4 till 6. Out the back you'll find a canteen-style bistro, while upstairs is reminiscent of a Victorian living room where you could easily settle in for the evening.