Love this place - probably the best happy hour in Sydney! The $2 oysters are fantastic. The other items are a little on the expensive side but all balances out to still be great value for money! Usually I’m a bit picky with my oysters but these are well shucked, no shell or sand. Love my Sydney rock oysters! Burgers don’t come with chips but really yummy! Service always great and the staff are a vibe ☺️ No walkins though so recommend coming early for happy hour!

Third.visit to the Rover and a great place for a few drinks before dinner. It was a busy Friday and we waited about 10 minutes for a table. We were lucky to score the quiet booth in the corner, perfect for a group of 6 and we all enjoyed the cocktails and easy conversations. Maddy looked after us with friendly fast service. Thanks you The cocktails were different, well considered and delicious.

We had such a wonderful evening here, everything from the cocktails to the service to the atmosphere was spot on. We tried several cocktails from the menu and each one was beautifully crafted, creative, and full of depth. The standout for me was the Miami Weiss, a gorgeous tropical mix of Flor De Caña Gran Reserva Rum, pineapple, Giffard coconut, pandan, citrus, and coconut milk whey, topped with a light strawberry daiquiri foam. It was such an experience, the first sip of that foam gave you all the bright, fruity daiquiri notes, and then underneath came this creamy, layered tropical flavour that was just divine. The Wish You Were Here was another favourite - refreshing, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. I also started with an Espresso Martini, which wasn’t on the menu but the bar team were more than happy to make, and it was one of the best I’ve had in Sydney - smooth, rich, and perfectly chilled. They were genuinely accommodating about off-menu classics too, which is such a great touch. We also had some Sydney Rock oysters, which were fresh and beautifully presented. The space itself is cosy, warm, and stylish, dimly lit with a great atmosphere. The music was at the perfect level for conversation, and the staff were excellent - attentive, friendly, and really knowledgeable about the drinks. They helped recommend cocktails based on the flavours I liked and even suggested little tweaks. We ended up staying much longer than we planned simply because it was such a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Absolutely one of the best cocktail bars in Sydney - The Rover is a must-visit.

The best happy hour in Sydney! I’m not one to gate keep, so here’s my two cents on The Rover’s absolutely exceptional happy hour. You can have cheaper happy hour oysters elsewhere, but no one can argue that $2 per oyster is still exceptional value. Plus they’re always freshly shucked and excellent quality. Happy hour drinks has something for everyone too, with discounted beers, wine and G&Ts. And if you feel like an early dinner or are a little bit peckish, just add a Gidley burger to your order!

Came in with mates for an afterwork catch up. Got the signature Gidley burger, mushroom burger, oysters and fries. The Gidley burger was nice with a nice clean taste…. should it be rated top ten in the world? that’s debatable as there are so many great burger joints in Sydney which I rate just a highly. The mushroom burger although it didnt taste bad was literally just a mushroom in a burger instead of a meat patty. The pickles were absolutely phenomenal. The happy hour oysters were definitely the highlight….$2 an oyster? you definitely can’t beat that. Now to the cocktails. The happy hour cocktails were amazing! the gin and tonic, Venetian spritz and Miami Weiss all tasted great. Presentation of the Miami Weiss had to be the saddest cocktail presentation I have ever seen (it looked like how I would expect a cocktail at a country pub to look). Mushroom burger presentation could do with a little work also ngl. Burgers would have been a solid 4, however as customer service was fantastic (very friendly, welcoming and efficient) I’ll give an additional 1). Seating is limited so arrive early. Food came out in a surprisingly decent time. Ambience was nice and cosy.