Durty Nelly's
We are a boutique traditional Irish pub. The bar’s relaxed atmosphere exudes warmth, friendliness and is renowned for serving Sydney’s perfect pint of Guinness.
Starting life in c.1854 as the Rose & Crown to cater for trade from the recently opened Victoria Barracks, the hotel was reconstructed around 1887/88, representing a type of substantial hotel characteristic of the heyday of development in this part of Paddington. As a relatively intact example of this development the hotel has local historic significance to this day. “A pub owes its very survival to its ability to offer the latest in comfort, service and amenities consistent with the demands of its customers. Consequently in pubs, more than any other building, alterations and additions are constantly being carried out." Professor J.M. Freeland - The Australian Pub Design The Nissen family took over the hotel in 1998 with plans to refurbish it. In 2003, the balcony was restored and the first floor restaurant opened, hence today you have "Durty Nelly’s Bar & Print Room Restaurant".
	Turn the corner into Glenmore Road from Oxford Street and the prominence of Durty Nelly’s façade will take you back to an era long gone. Durty Nelly's Bar with its original pressed metal ceiling has been maintained as a traditional Irish local whilst the first floor restaurant is representative of a print room from the Irish Georgian era. Internal and external colour schemes were designed by Rikki Stubbs of Pure Colour and Trompe- l ’oeil by Sibylla Tydeman.
The prints on the first floor have been sourced from the National Gallery of Ireland. They are of eminent Irish men and women, as well as of others who, though not of Irish birth, have been politically or socially connected with Ireland or with her historical, literary, or artistic records.
Dining
The Print Room Restaurant provides our patrons with a unique style and homeliness for all levels of private and corporate entertaining and dining. Irish born Head Chef Darren Pearson creates affordable seasonal menus from fresh Australian produce with an Irish and European influence. We invite you all to experience "we’re more than a taste of Ireland". Céad Milé Failté!