Well-worn and equally well-loved, this no-nonsense Darlo bar will welcome you whether you're gay, eastern suburbs, tight-jeaned, old or all of the above.
The Green Park Hotel is the kind of bar where you could get an evil stare, or even be tossed out, for ordering a lemonade. A real pub's pub, it offers no-nonsense drinking facilities; the large bar in the centre of the main room can be easily accessed from every table. The well-worn flooring and aging furniture of this front bar creates a certain lived-in feel that makes it very warm and cosy; the other rooms out the back are more modern.
Positioned between Oxford Street and the Cross, it's a great launching pad for your night out and a great meeting spot for friends coming from all around Sydney. It's an iconic watering hole for many people, especially the gay and lesbian community; you'll also find kids from the east, tight-jeaned rock music types and old punters lurking here.
There's charm in Green Park's diversity, much like there is in the surrounding areas of Darlinghurst and Surry Hills. One particularly smart offering here is a food delivery service; rather than an in-house kitchen, you can order from among the great tasting food options of Darlinghurst - including Burgerman, Danny's and Eat Thai - without leaving the bar.
Andrew de Mesquita
