Grand Hotel Rockdale

“Had an amazing first time experience at the grand hotel in Rockdale. Felix is a lovely bartender and greeted us warmly and was great with tap beer recommendations and also got us signed up to pub pass! Will definitely be back. Thanks again.”

“Great little place! Security guard was so friendly and the bar staff equally so. I was served by Bianca and she was so lovely! I'll definitely come back again to see these guys and hang out! Super chill. Came in tonight with some treats just to say thanks, and it the guys enjoyed them.”

“Had such a great time at the Grand Hotel Rockdale Awesome vibe, friendly atmosphere and the 3 pool tables!. Chris and the other bar staff were all so welcoming, friendly and easy to chat to. The meat raffles were great too! If you win you win Really happy with the experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend for a relaxed night out with good people and good vibes”

“Felix was great and the bartender that served us all night. He’s got great knowledge of what drinks to recommend too. Was our first time here and we will definitely be back! Thanks again!”

“Had a great experience at Grand Hotel Rockdale. The venue has a good atmosphere with a great sports section, pokies area, and a nice range of drinks. A special mention to Karuna, who provided excellent customer service throughout my visit. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome.”

“Great venue with a really good atmosphere. The pool tables were in excellent condition and made for a fun night out. A special mention to Karuna, who was friendly, welcoming, and provided great service throughout our visit. Will definitely be back again!”

“I rarely take the time to write reviews, but Karuna at the Grand Hotel Rockdale absolutely deserves the recognition. From the moment I sat down at the bar, she made me feel like a welcomed regular — warm, attentive, and genuinely engaging without ever being intrusive. Her knowledge of cocktails is seriously impressive; she listened carefully to what I was in the mood for and crafted something perfect without me even needing to order off the menu. The drinks were exceptional, but honestly it's the experience she creates that sets this bar apart. Karuna has an incredible ability to read the room — keeping the energy lively when the crowd called for it and offering a calmer, more relaxed vibe when that was what was needed. She remembered details from earlier in the night and checked in at just the right moments. It's rare to find someone who genuinely loves what they do and makes every guest feel like the most important person at the bar. If you're visiting the Grand Hotel Rockdale, make sure you grab a seat at the bar — you won't regret it. Five stars without hesitation. Thank you, Karuna!”