Arthouse - Sydney

After a disappointing Italian lunch in nearby Westfield, we stopped by Arthouse for a quick drink to wash away the greasy oily calamari taste.  It was nearly empty with only a couple of tables taken.  This was the first time I visited here in many years and was quite impressed by interior decoration of the main bar.  The chandeliers, wall paintings, and large plants beautifully filled up the space and the high ceiling room didn't look sparse or cold at all.  Wine list wasn't too bad either with a number of choices from New Zealand and Australia.  I am glad we got re-acquainted with Arthouse, can be another after work drinks venue. thernbdiary.com

The decor is stunning. Plenty of space with 3+ bars with different themes and moods. Upstairs for cocktails, main bar for office beers, front bar for conversations.

Was great until I discovered half of an attractive Victorian building has now been turned into a poker machine parlour. Very saddening, will never go back.

I work across the road from the ArtHouse and it was my go to. WAS. I was a returning customer because I was obsessed with their steakhouse fries. To my dismay, the menu recently changed and replaced them with shoestring fries! The steak sandwich was great as always, however the meal would've been amazing with great fries. The shoestring fries were pretty good too but not as amazing as the steakhouse fries. Disappointed. Probably won't come back as often now. (I really love potatoes/fries so this really shook my world ????)

I work across the road from the ArtHouse and it was my go to. WAS. I was a returning customer because I was obsessed with their steakhouse fries. To my dismay, the menu recently changed and replaced them with shoestring fries! The steak sandwich was great as always, however the meal would've been amazing with great fries. The shoestring fries were pretty good too but not as amazing as the steakhouse fries. Disappointed. Probably won't come back as often now. (I really love potatoes/fries so this really shook my world ????)