The Establishment (garden bar):

http://www.merivale.com/establishment

The Metro:

http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/E/V/SYDNE/0051/55/33/

Brooklyn:

Can't find a website, but they serve thai and western can get quite noisy with the wooden floors.

Republic:

New pub, on the corner of Bridge and Pitt Streets in the city, lots of TV's, a TAB, and a very nice restaurant on the top level.


Here is a list of pubs in the rocks area naer the 4seasons (some can be grubbier than others):

http://sydney.wheretostay.com.au/article/syd5