Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, so why not embrace Irish culture with an authentic meal at Durty Nelly’s Bar & Print Room Restaurant?
Durty Nelly’s was built in the mid 19th century, making it one of the oldest pubs in Paddington. The Print Room part of the name comes from a popular 18th century ideas, where stylish ladies would paste their favourite prints on the walls of a room.
The restaurant serves up Irish-inspired dishes including open ravioli with wild mushroom duxelle, tarragon, and white truffle oil, and yummy saddle of spring lamb served with grilled asparagus, roast cherry tomatoes, sautéed spuds, and smoked aubergine caviar.
There’s a few extra treats for Valentine’s Day including black pudding, home smoked salmon fillet, and stick fig pudding with Irish whiskey.
Mmm! It sounds good any time of year!
Trading hours: Open from lunch Fridays to Sundays and dinner Tuesdays to Saturdays
Location: Durty Nelly’s Bar & Print Room Restaurant
Address: 9-11 Glenmore Road, Paddington
Public transport: Catch #333, #352, #378, or #380 bus from the city to Oxford Street. The restaurant is a short walk from there
Parking: Limited street parking
Cost: Mains start from $22
Website: http://www.durtynellyssydney.com.au
Image source: Daino_16 @ Stock.xchng
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