Hollywood Hotel — Restaurant in Sydney

MISSY THE CAT RETURNS!

A stealth local - well worth a walk across the CBD when you get the urge for more than a middy. Perhaps it's down to new ownership, but I had completely overlooked The Hollywood for many, many years. As in, "how did this get here?!" Anyway, whatever The Hollywood may have been before, it's now a friendly, charming place with retro decor and a lot of architecturally interesting interior features. Great spot to brace yourself for the CBD, or recover from it when you're done.

Missy The Cat Star Ratings:

5 - a place of rare genius that merits repeated return visits

4 - a strong effort with no major shortcomings

3 - a solid, worthy effort with perhaps one important thing to fix

2 - several important things wrong, but at least one important thing right

1 - can't be given a zero, doesn't deserve a dollar (as of...

If I could give this place 10 stars I would.

We booked our wedding at the Hollywood Hotel and honestly we couldn't have picked a better place.

Ben and his team went above and beyond to make our day so special. Ben is a superstar and runs the venue like a well oiled machine. His staff are positive, friendly, and kept totally calm even when under the the pump.

I can't recommend this place enough if you are thinking of having a private party. Even if you are just in Surry Hills and you want a quiet drink or you want to attend a live gig.

This is a Sydney institution and in my opinion is the real heart and soul of the city.

Thanks again Ben and the HH team. You made our wedding the best it possibly could...

Wow! Sought refuge in the Hollywood Hotel, as a safe LGBTQIA space after a traumatic experience. Needing time alone to process.

Was rudely sassed by an older white queen for not buying a drink, immediately, on multiple occasions. Most notably as I was leaving, calling out across the bar to where I stood outside ‘You’re Welcome’ -after he had just missed me thanking another staff member for access to the space.

It’s really sad to think a refugee like the Hollywood could be so worn down by capitalist beuroocracy that they have lost their captivity for GENEROUS empathy. To all, and especially to their own.

Keep it curious and loving and...