
Dove & Olive
Readers' Choice 2025 - Pub Food - Metro
Best Known For
Great pub food including classic chicken parmigiana, housemade beef pie and the Sunday roast along with a great selection of craft beer and delicious cocktails.
About Dove & Olive
Just a short walk from Central Station on Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, Dove & Olive is a vibrant pub and hotel bringing together craft drinks, quality food and a relaxed social atmosphere. With spacious indoor and outdoor seating plus versatile function spaces, it caters to everything from casual drinks and catch-ups to trivia nights and private events. The kitchen serves elevated pub classics made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, alongside a much-loved Sunday roast tradition. Behind the bar, guests can explore rotating craft beers, a wide selection of gins and whiskies, and expertly crafted cocktails. Dove & Olive is a lively Surry Hills destination for great food, drinks and good company.
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Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 250 Chef: Chef Michael
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Groups & Functions
We are a pub built in 1876 with loads of character, craft beer & cocktails. Conveniently located 1 block from the Surry Hills light rail stop, and 3 blocks from Central. Our 1st floor specialises in function and event spaces. With private (not roped off) areas suiting: 15 - 40, 40 - 60, 60 - 85 & 150 people. OR with 250+ why not book the whole Venue.
- Up to 150 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Finger Food
- Set Menu

















Great pub - top food, huge beer selection and amazing service
Great food great night great slow down me baby
Amazing burgers??
And cocktail list awesome ??
Absolutely hilarious night out
Best night I’ve had in years! Drag Queen Bingo at the Dove and Olive is a must!! Great food, excellent service and a million laughs!
Great food and fantastic service.
Awesome burgers and slow cooked short rib, 9 Espresso Martini to pick from and a huge range of craft beer
Was at a function there and it was a great event