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The Hive Bar

The Hive Bar

Bar and Café$$$$
Erskineville
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    Kris K.
    "Best grilled haloumi."(2 Tips)
    Elle G.
    "Illawarra Wit is amazing!!!"(2 Tips)
    Melissa B.
    "Great local beers, amazing espresso martini."(4 Tips)
    Moo B.
    "Great cocktails, lovely barstaff and patrons."(9 Tips)
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  • Kartik S.
    Kartik SApril 2, 2016
    Lovely bar and Cafe. Right in the Erskineville village. Friendliest staff. Get some fries, the sliders and the vegan burger all excellent.
  • W C.heart icon on user image
    W CApril 30, 2017
    The big burgers come with fries, but the small burgers are good value and allows you to have a variety of burgers if you're hungry. Love the pickle fries & chilli cheese fries (fairly large serving!)
  • Mario T.
    Mario TsangMay 8, 2011
    A great hangout in the village with ace choices for beers/alcholic beverage of choice. They do mean food and coffee as well and you can even bring your own records to play. What's not to love!
  • Rishi S.
    Rishi SahgalFebruary 3, 2015
    Cool little spot in ersko...Check out the Longleaf tea vodka...Try it with a dash of soda and lime. Great for a Summer arvo!
  • Shane P.
    Shane PerrisMay 9, 2010
    Great little bar. I especially enjoyed the Sharer's Lager. Nice hint of honey in the flavour, too. Goes down _very_ easy. Drinks are bit pricey but the atmosphere more than makes up for it.
  • Melissa B.
    Melissa BrooksApril 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great local beers, amazing espresso martini. Try the Egyptian potatoes, grilled haloumi. Also great weekend breakfasts. Great bar.
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    Miles HaylerOctober 12, 2013
    Music is amazing! Went on a Saturday and the guy was playing fantastic funk and soul.
  • Darin F.heart icon on user image
    Darin FoxDecember 29, 2013
    Best place to hangout in Erskineville. Best selection of wines and beers in the area.
  • Melanie V.heart icon on user image
    I love the outside seats or the front window ledge. Perfect for watching people as you enjoy your drinks.
  • Clare T.
    Clare TaiJanuary 6, 2013
    Try the 'eville pilsner. Tasty and refreshing! Only place in the work you can find this!
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    Kat McArtMarch 12, 2015
    Thursday night DJ was the best retro funk set ever!
  • Clare T.
    Clare TaiJanuary 6, 2013
    Hangover brekkie in a pan is awesome, gorgeous breeze and a rose to match brekkie and weather. Heaven!
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    MarcusFebruary 14, 2017
    Make sure to try their Old Fashioned 😉
  • John G.
    John GakuruMay 17, 2012
    Join in Bermuda Day celebrations on 26th May 2012! Sponsored by Gosling's Black Seal Bermudan Rum, wear your Bermuda shorts for giveaways and prizes!! Read more
  • Kris K.
    Kris KDecember 11, 2010
    The food here is brilliant. Best grilled haloumi. Also try the cocktails - do the apple crumble
  • Moo B.
    Moo BaulchApril 8, 2010
    The Sant Arnou on tap is divine. Great cocktails, lovely barstaff and patrons. Well worth an early evening visit. Read more
  • Anita S.heart icon on user image
    Anita SibritsSeptember 12, 2016
    Trust the staff for recommendations
  • Faarah N.heart icon on user image
    Faarah NurSeptember 17, 2011
    Music I great here all the time. Try the eville beer - very malty!
  • themagus
    themagusSeptember 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Wednesday night = Cheap pizza and beer night. Win. Also any bar that offers board games is good in my books.
  • Jennifer G.
    Jennifer GstarrSeptember 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Steak sandwich is amazing and you can never go wrong with a couple of mojitos
  • Damon B.
    Damon BakerSeptember 5, 2011
    Try the local Sydney beers on tap rather than the mainstream ones.
  • Urban GreenSpace
    Urban GreenSpaceFebruary 9, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    $8 Bloody Marys on Sat & Sun! How can you go wrong? Crew are laid back and friendly and the food's great as well
  • Jeanette G.
    Jeanette GrayApril 8, 2011
    Unbelievable pork belly and salt & pepp squid; questionable haloumi
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    LivNovember 15, 2015
    Hills apple and ginger cider :)
  • James A.
    James ArvanitakisJune 3, 2011
    Awesome staff will gaffer tape your laptop lead to ensure OH&S
  • Clare L.heart icon on user image
    Clare LuAugust 6, 2022
    Beer burger
  • Elly H.
    Elly HartJanuary 21, 2011
    Apple crumble cocktail pretty amazing. And local brews.
  • Peter W.heart icon on user image
    Peter WellsSeptember 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Damn fine cocktails
  • Matt H.
    Matt HodgesApril 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Book a table on Friday night!
  • Emma B.
    Emma BakerDecember 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Mix it up and go for the Ginger caipirinha!
  • Shaun B.
    Shaun BSeptember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Illawarra wit beer is incredible!
  • Deeps D.
    Deeps De SilvaSeptember 22, 2010
    oh snap the chicken skewers are the bomb
  • Emma B.
    Emma BakerDecember 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Hive's pet pigeon. Come and say hello.
  • Anneliese H.
    Anneliese HauptsteinFebruary 11, 2012
    Kryptonite Snatch. Rockin cocktail.
  • Cassius S.
    Cassius SquarepantsJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Scharer's lager on tap! 'nuff said
  • Damian N.
    Damian NortonJuly 10, 2010
    Excellent little bar
  • Dan K.
    Dan KoopJanuary 3, 2010
    Try a White Rabbit: they come from the start of the Black Spur...
  • Kyle S.
    Kyle SummersApril 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try an e'ville. Local brew. Mmmmmm
  • Stuart C.
    Stuart ChaterSeptember 7, 2010
    consume purchased goods
  • Jayphen S.
    Jayphen SimpsonApril 4, 2010
    Try the local beers!
  • Elle G.
    Elle GibsonSeptember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Illawarra Wit is amazing!!!
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