A long time ago, I gave The Oaks 4 stars but have had to change it to 3 since the 2019 remodel. The front bar is now a sleazy Sports Bar (but always crowded so maybe they were right) and the back bar has a way-too-bright cafe feel.
Beautiful place, good looking environment. The lighted oak create a fancy ambient and the food is tasty and of good quality!
I'm an out of towner,Victorian and loved what they had put on for a wake for my son in laws father.well done
The place is great and always lively. However, nothing puts me off more than when the manager (who clearly stood out, older lady, wearing red) is rude to their staff, especially in front of customers when the member of staff is serving me. It's clearly busy, she's doing what she can, really unnecessary to be rude.
I have been going to the oaks for years now. It's one of my absolute favourite pubs.
It's a little pricey for food and drinks but it is in Neutral Bay so not sure what else people would expect?
I think the food is pretty great and you get value for what you pay. Their starter of squid is AMAZING. Pizzas are good too.
You can either chill outside under the big oak tree (that has the prettiest fairy lights which just makes it even more beautiful), go upstairs to one of the many pool rooms, sit in the restaurant, sports bar or find yourself a little nook to hide away.
It can get very busy when a sporting event is on, or just summer in general! Worth it even if you have to wait a few extra minutes for a drink.
Great place to meet friends
Best pub in Sydney.
Great outdoor, food is not outstanding but beer prices are reasonable
I had dinner there with my brother's family on a Saturday night. There's a fantastic beer garden with a huge oak tree in it. It's a really great space for a casual meal. We were there when the lights came on in the tree and as it got dark it created a lovely atmosphere. Even though it was busy we didn't have to wait long for our meal. I had the pork belly with Asian salad and it was very tasty. They have burgers and pizzas, steaks etc on the menu. I would definitely return and recommend for a casual dining experience.
That. Tree.
Cool interior too
Please enjoy Tomahawk.
1.7 kilos is 90 dollars (as of March 19)
The transfer is huge and delicious!
My life Tomahawk
Nice place, outdoors under the oak tree is pretty much packed all the time. Food is great (pricey though) and beer is the same (IE good and pricey.) I like that there are multiple areas, so depending on your mood/ company you can find somewhere comfortable to hang out.
The Oaks is one of the best managed pubs in Sydney. Great food. The beer garden is the drawcard.
What's a terrible experience. When i reserved a table today, i was hung up by server twice. This waiter is very impatient. I don't know what happen???
Really disgusting guy who helped me at the counter. Didn t even bother to say hello; standing infront of me like a statue, didn t speak a single word, I don t know his name but he was a blad guy with white shirt in his 40 s. He really needs to learn how to greet customers first. I would rather have gone to bws. They have at least happy faces......
I love this place, great food, great atmosphere, great location
Exceptional staff and service. A great atmosphere. Could not more highly recommend
Food in the bistro was really good however tables / chairs were really cramped. We had a group of 20 and could barely get up to walk around the table to speak to one another.
Consistent. And a great craft beer selection in the bottle shop.
Attended a group birthday function here. What a great venue and the food was awesome as well.
4 fancy restaurants and zero pub character left. Would give zero stars if it wasn t for the nice tree.
Excellent setting, especially the outdoor at night, the food is standard bistro, it's not bad but I wouldn't say superb as well.
Good place and good vibe, would visit again and have other events at the location
Seconds experence at the oaks. Problems with same manager constantly pressures people who he believes look intoxicated, even when they haven't had anything. 90% of function left early to go to more relaxed pub down the Rd, he constantly interrogated people and seems to have an issue with people having fun. Brilliant building, good food however definitely won't be spending $2500 on a function there again.
Classic old pub with rooms of pool tables upstairs and a big oak tree shielding the courtyard out the back
Cool set up with multiple bars and dining areas, this place would buzz in summer. Best watering hole in Nuetral Bay.
Relaxing atmosphere, delicious menu, great service and value for money.
Recommended for all occasions.
Beef, meals are delicious, suitable for chatting and drinking.
Great food....the beer garden is sensational with that giant oak tree
Use to be great place before son took over. But still okay. Thanks
I am not a regular to this pub but each time I go there has been another renovation which has recreated another space into an interesting, unexpected delight.
Staff are attentive and friendly, the food and beer are great and there is a huge range of events on throughout the year.
Defiantly worth a visit.
I'm not a huge pub person but this isn't a pub its a "hotel"
Its almost 4 places joined together with a food restaurant, beer garden, cocktail bars, sports bar, pool tables, private and public rooms.
Its really a wonderful venue.
Highly recommend for any of the above listed items and don't overlook it as a great place to book a room for a function as having a pool table in your private room can be a fun activity.
The bistro is good to and there is heaps of places to sit and eat inside and out.
If your not into crowds miss the busiest times, friday and saturday nights.
Always nice to go to the Oaks Hotel. Very nice food and atmosphere. One remark, how is it possible that such a big hotel "forgot to order mussels!?!" we drove especially to the Oaks to have the mussels and you hear that they forgot to order them... what a bummer...
Great for an after work pint. Pizzas are great but some of the other pub grub leaves a bit to be desired.
Lovely place, with a nice beer garden and a bottle shop than opens later than others, drinks are overpriced though
An icon. Predictable. Easy. The McDonald's of pubs. If the idea of change makes you assume the fetal position, then this pub is for you!
Nice place and atmosphere but long waiting for food
Not a bad pub but the food prices are crazy. My friend and I ordered two Sunday roasts, both $29, and neither of them were any good. I love a good roast but this wasn t. Roast potatoes very dry and no flavour, not enough gravy, meat was average, beans were under cooked, no Yorkshire pudding with the beef. I d say a fair price was $15 at most!! The rest of the menu was similarly priced.
A long time favorite with one of the best beer gardens in Sydney
Nice outdoor area by the tree, limited GF options though - a shame the chips are cooked in the same fryer as the schnitzel
Full of locals, beautiful outside area with the the Oak tree itself. Huge place with lots of different style bars and types of food. One of the best pubs in Sydney
There's a big oat tree in the garden. I've been there a couple of times for a quiet drink but the last time was the first time I noticed it...now I know why they call it The Oaks Hotel:)
Great venue...lots of space and plenty of pool tables.
A wonderful venue with great food and an extensive range of wines and beers. I've been a frequent customer for several years now and my only gripe is rising prices. Paying $26 for two schooners of beer certainly seems unreasonable.
The food is usually great pub food. The selection of beers on tap is good. The wait staff on the floor are usually fantastic and very helpful.
The brusquetas are great. The potato scallops nor do good... Great varieties of beers and drinks.
The oaks is a great pub, family friendly with a relaxed vibe. The food is bistro style and delicious.
Upstairs can get a little hot so on humid days aim for downstairs or outside.
Really dislike this pub. Old Style and cannot make up its mind what it is
A hard to beat beergarden. What came first the tree or the pub?
With a magnificent oak tree as a centrepiece, The Oaks is known Sydney-wide for its iconic beer garden. If you ve got a slow, lazy sunny Sunday, it s a great place to gather to eat a top-notch steak, go a gourmet pizza or some fresh seafood. There are pool tables upstairs and if you feel like a boogie, the Nineteenthirtysix art deco bar cranks out the tunes at night.
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One of the really well managed Pubs in NSW. It's been a long standing standard for good Pubs in Sydney for more than 30 years. Great food, professional staff, great venue, private rooms, very friendly and welcoming. All Pubs should aspire to emulate this great establishment.
An amazing venue, with a fantastic outdoor seating area. Exquisitely designed and excellent interior layout, perfect for a dineout with friends or family on the casual week night out. Food is excellent.
Good spacing in the restaurant but the bar area is a problem.
The Oakes is a huge friendly pub with large garden bar. Also recently discovered the private function rooms.
Old favourite pub/restuarant, its been around for ages and continues to
deliver great quality.
Great atmosphere
Steaks were fantastic , we had a mixture of the normal steaks and the Tomahawk. The gravy choice was great . The potatoes in duck fat are great.
Overpriced food and drink,3 stars is for the staff who are brilliant
A very well run local pub. Great food, great drinks and a very relaxing outdoor area where you can enjoy your meal.
Last visit I had a T-bone steak with veggies. It was prepared perfectly and I enjoyed the meal.
I would recommend this location for a casual dinner
Good food, great beer garden, one huge fairy lighted oak tree
One of the best steaks I've had in Sydney. They might cheekily add a bit of chicken salt to the roast potatoes, but who cares when they taste so good.
Excellent customer service from the staff at the food ordering desk too, giving detailed explanations about the quality differences of each cut.
I really like this century-old oak tree. Drink a little wine here.
This place is pretty big with multiple bars and a really nice courtyard with a big oak tree from which it takes its name.
Great pub atmosphere, nice bistro fare and sit down restaurant option as well.
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