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Find us on Crown Street.
Surry Hills, Sydney. Open 7 days.
Find us
On Crown Street, between Foveaux and Brisbane.
Opening hours
- Monday15:00-23:00
- Tuesday15:00-23:00
- Wednesday15:00-23:00
- Thursday15:00-late
- Friday12:00-01:00
- Saturday12:00-01:00
- Sunday12:00-22:00
Kitchen closes 30 min before bar.
Getting here
By train
Central Station, 3-minute walk via Foveaux Street.
By car
Wilson Parking, 241 Crown St. $12 after 5pm, free weekends.
Accessibility
Step-free entry. Side entrance on Brisbane St for the back room.
By train
Central Station is a 3-minute walk - exit onto Foveaux Street, turn right, walk two blocks. The pub is on the corner of Crown and Brisbane. Look for the gold crown sign.
Closest stations
- Central - 350m (3 min walk)
- Redfern - 900m (11 min walk)
- Museum - 1.2km (15 min walk)
By bus
Routes 308, 343, 422, 461, 998 all stop within 200m. The nearest stop is Crown Street near Brisbane Street.
By car
Wilson Parking at 241 Crown Street - flat rate $12 after 5pm, $18 Saturday and Sunday. Free on-street parking on Foveaux, Riley, and Brisbane Streets after 6pm and all weekend.
Parking notes
Surry Hills has time-restricted street parking during business hours. Read the signs. We have no on-site parking.
By bike
We have six bike racks out front, on the Brisbane Street side. No showers for commuters, but there's a café across the road if you need a pre-work flat white.
Accessibility
The front bar and beer garden are step-free from Crown Street. The Back Room and restrooms are also step-free via a side entrance on Brisbane Street. Just ring the buzzer marked "Accessible Entry" and someone will open up. We have one accessible restroom. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome.
What's nearby
- Surry Hills Library - 100m
- Crown Street cycleway - at the door
- Belvoir St Theatre - 600m (catch a show, come for a drink after)
Want to talk to a human?
Phone the bar on 02 8076 1234 during opening hours, or email hello@royalreels.pub. For functions, functions@royalreels.pub.
Last updated 1 June 2025
Common questions
FAQ.
Where exactly is Royal Reels Pub?
We're at 248 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 - on the corner of Crown and Brisbane Streets. Look for the gold crown sign out the front.
What's the closest train station?
Central Station is a 3-minute walk. Exit onto Foveaux Street, turn right, walk two blocks. The pub is on the corner of Crown and Brisbane.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes. Wilson Parking at 241 Crown Street is $12 after 5pm, $18 Saturday and Sunday, and free all weekend on surrounding streets (Foveaux, Riley, Brisbane) after 6pm Friday.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The front bar and beer garden are step-free from Crown Street. The Back Room and accessible restroom are step-free via a side entrance on Brisbane Street. Just ring the 'Accessible Entry' buzzer. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome.
Are families welcome?
Yes - families are welcome until 7pm in the front bar and beer garden. We have high chairs and colouring-in sheets for the small ones. After 7pm the back room live music makes it less kid-friendly.
Can I bring my dog?
Water bowls and dog-friendly staff at the bar. Dogs welcome in the beer garden any time, and inside the front bar during off-peak hours (before 5pm and after 9pm).