Share(212) 869-8601
20 W 38th St
New York,
NY
10017
40.7512
-73.9834
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
What People Are Saying About The Australian
The Editor
Aaron Barker
Citysearch
Coopers Red and kangaroo skewers catch a rogue wave into midtown at this Aussie-themed gastropub. The Australian has all the down under drink staples you'd expect like James Boag's and Barossa Valley Shiraz, plus a full menu of comfort food, from meat pies to burgers with fresh beets and fried eggs. A formal sit-down area with white tablecloth banquettes anchors the back area, but rugby and cricket fans may prefer to nosh at the long, wooden bar, which is well-stocked with flatscreen TVs tuned to various global sports matches. – – Hits: A diamond in the midtown rough, it's a…
09/03/08
Friendly owners, great atmosphere, unique beers and wines
by LeBrasseur at Citysearch
Knew the owners from their upper east side spot, Ship of Fools, but The Australian is head and shoulders better than that bar! Amazing menu (can be expensive, but the appetizer tasting platter is a great deal and includes my favorite snapper/crab cigars and the sticky prawns!), excellent beer selection, top-notch wines (not your regular bar vino selection, that's for sure) friendly staff, and always plenty of aussie AND american sports. They always put on the baseball game I request! In fact, I just might head over there tonight. Only thing I don't like is the location.
04/16/08
Good location, not australian
by sunilg at Citysearch
I'm Australian and I went there hoping the bar would have an australian feel to it being owned by a previous manly rugby league player but instead of showing cricket they were showing college football. They have Aussie beer and food but for the Australian feel I would head somewhere else.
01/26/08
Great Food,Good Beer
by jenny35 at Citysearch
What a great place for some good Aussie tucker. Staff are friendly, quick to get a beer, food is sensational. What more could you ask for.
- Pros: Food
The Details on The Australian
The Extras:
The menu doesn't lie when it says the potato wedges with sour cream and sweet chili will transport you to Australia.
Know Before You Go:
The kitchen closes at midnight, so be sure to place an order and sample some Aussie treats before it gets too late.
Fun Fact:
Bar owner Matt Astill also happens to be a former front rower for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, a professional rugby team based in North Sydney.
Save Money:
Happy hour is 4pm to 7pm Monday through Friday and includes discounts on food and booze. An $8 lunch special is also offered on weekdays.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Sports Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
