Elephant Bar at Royal Hotel Paddington
237 Glenmore Rd, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
The Elephant Rooms are comprised of Bengal Bar and Colonial Club on The Royal’s second level. They are the Royal’s exclusive private event spaces with direct access to a bar. The space also has the following inclusions: dedicated wait& bar staff, full AV set up including2 x 60″ wall mounted smart TV’s, Band/DJ inputs and is conveniently located only a short distance from The Royal’s amazing Rooftop with panoramic views of the city skyline.
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Reviews for Royal Hotel Paddington
Annalisa Brimo
We chose the Royal Hotel Paddington for our staff Christmas dinner — admittedly not the best choice (even by our boss’s own words). The venue looks great online and gives the impression of a larger, more polished space. While the rooftop has a cool vibe, it’s much smaller than expected and involves quite a climb up multiple flights of stairs. It also doesn’t accommodate larger groups easily, so we ended up dining downstairs instead. We were initially taken upstairs for drinks, but there was some confusion around our booking and bar tab. We were left waiting while staff worked things out, before eventually being seated downstairs in what we thought would be a private or semi-private space — but it turned out to be right in front of the bar, which wasn’t ideal for a staff function. That said, there were some nice touches — a beautifully decorated Christmas tree next to a fireplace added a bit of festive atmosphere. Food-wise, it was underwhelming. My steak was ordered medium but came out overcooked and cold, with the garlic butter not even melting on top. Fries across the table were also undercooked, so it seemed fairly inconsistent overall. It would make a good local spot for drinks and a casual catch-up, particularly on the rooftop, but based on this experience, I wouldn’t recommend it for a group dinner where food is a focus.
Sasha Watson
Sunshine balcony drinks in the afternoon are spectacular. Feels like you’re stepping back into almost an old country western scene sitting upstairs looking down into the square. Love love love. Perfect little date / 2 people spot.
Tara ustralis
We found the Royal Paddington Hotel after searching online for a cosy pub in Sydney. The website, menus and different dining rooms available to book made it look like a great spot for a relaxed dinner, so we made a reservation. Unfortunately, the reality was quite different. When we arrived, downstairs was absolutely heaving, so we headed upstairs to the restaurant, which was just as packed. It wasn’t particularly clear where we were supposed to go for our reservation, and we eventually navigated our way through the crowd and found someone who showed us to our table. There was a huge line of people ordering at the bar. There was probably 20 to 30 people at various points and the queue was right near, crowding our table. We waited around 10 minutes before being given menus, and with the constant crowd and deafening noise around us, it felt much more like sitting in the middle of a very busy and loud bar than having a restaurant dining experience. A server eventually came over and took our drinks order. About 15 minutes later, she returned with only one drink and apologised, saying someone had taken the other one and it was being remade. It arrived roughly another 10 minutes later. By that point, the noise and crowds were simply too much for us. It was definitely not a dining experience so we decided not to stay for dinner. I think the main issue is one of expectations. Is this a restaurant or is it a bar? From our experience, it felt very much like a busy bar and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, if you’re looking for a lively, packed pub atmosphere, it may be exactly what you want. But the website gave us the impression that we were booking a cosy dining experience with table service, and what we experienced was very different. If the venue is going to market itself as a place for a relaxed restaurant-style dinner, the actual experience needs to reflect that. Unfortunately, on our visit, it didn’t.
Mark Cotter
Hopeless. What used to be a GREAT place was sadly lacking today. Totally disinterested staff, average food and fairly empty on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Arrived for a booking well before time. Went up to the restaurant. Found our table in an empty room with no welcome or help. Sat, waited…. Eventually asked for menus and was told “Yeah, in a minute Mate” (I’m not your mate, mate) was given only one menu for our table of 4! “Oh sorry we’ve run out” so I went to an empty nearby table and got 3 more. Fish tacos were OK. Calamari passable. Finished drinks and went to another near by Pub for our lunch, which was great, welcoming and clean. Just sad to see an iconic Sydney pub slip soooooo much. Don’t waste your time. Plenty of others near by.
Mihye Kwon
Great sunday roast spot in paddington. Very friendly staff. Portion for sunday roast was generous and it was delicious.
Other spaces at this venue
Exclusive Hire
The Royal offers something for everyone. Downstairs, our expanded sports bar features one of the biggest multi-screen walls in the east, showing all your favourite footy codes. Upstairs, the Veranda Bar and Balcony serve up classic pub favourites, reimagined by executive chef Scott Greve, while The Elephant Room provides a stylish events space with a British private club vibe, perfect for your next event.
Restaurant
The Royal Hotel restaurant is perfect for laid-back group dining of up to 40 guests. It features a retractable roof that creates a relaxed indoor-outdoor feel, letting in plenty of natural light by day and a cosy atmosphere at night. A fireplace adds warmth and ambience in the cooler months, while the mix of inside and outside elements makes it feel open, comfortable, and effortlessly social, ideal for long lunches, casual celebrations, or relaxed dinners.
Colonial Club
Colonial Club on The Royal’s second level is the Royal’s exclusive private event spaces with direct access to a bar. The space also has the following inclusions: dedicated wait & bar staff, full AV set up including2 x 60″ wall mounted smart TV’s, Band/DJ inputs and is conveniently located only a short distance from The Royal’s amazing Rooftop with panoramic views of the city skyline.
Fiveways Lounge
Colonial Club on The Royal’s second level is the Royal’s exclusive private event spaces with direct access to a bar. The space also has the following inclusions: dedicated wait & bar staff, full AV set up including2 x 60″ wall mounted smart TV’s, Band/DJ inputs and is conveniently located only a short distance from The Royal’s amazing Rooftop with panoramic views of the city skyline.
Rooftop
Experience breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the East at The Royal Rooftop. Perfect for both intimate gatherings and lively events, this versatile space accommodates 30 seated guests or 40 standing for cocktails, offering an unforgettable setting for any occasion.
High Room
For a more intimate gathering, The High Room provides a bright, airy semi-private space ideal for group dining or smaller cocktail parties, allowing you to enjoy the lively energy of the bar in a more exclusive setting.
Bengal Bar
The Bengal Bar – This space can accommodate 25 people seated & 40 cocktail style. You would have access to a TV with HDMI connection and a wireless microphone. This space has access to the rooftop (not exclusive) and its own bartender.