The Cricketers Arms (the Crix, to her friends) is an all-season good time. Practically untouched for decades, the Surry Hills staple is filled with old-school pub charm as well as a fancy new French bistro upstairs. It’s the best of both worlds with a DJ booth thrown in for good measure. 106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills; resy.com/cities/syd/chez-crix
Cricketers Arms Hotel