Dust off your glad rags and head to the Sheaf for some eastern suburbs-style hobnobbing, 'sports' watching or live music.
A well-established eastern suburbs watering hole, the Golden Sheaf has been servicing Sydney's drinking population for years. TVs streaming sport, pool tables, poker machines, a sunny beer garden and weekly live music keep the punters coming back.
If you arrive on a big Rugby League night, like the State of Origin, expect the venue to be packed. But by-and-large, the Sheaf is a networking utopia for socialites. The young and trendy hang about upstairs in the posh-looking Soda Bar or on the Terrace Bar; the oldies talk bridge out the back.
For music fans there's a steady collection of rocking paraphernalia in the front corridor, which includes posters and signatures from such legends of the business as Led Zeppelin, Midnight Oil, AC/DC and the Sex Pistols.
Drinks-wise, there are plenty of tap beers, a selection of imports and a few cocktails and wines to choose from. But without a doubt, the best-kept secret at the Sheaf is the food. Here you'll find a deliciously simple pub menu, with the star of the show - the Sheaf Burger with fries ($15) - the stock-standard companion for your beer.
Andrew de Mesquita
