"The Lord Dudley - Bars"
The pub is on three levels. The basement is for contemporary
Australian dining and has a garden bar restaurant. On the ground
floor is the Public Bar, Saloon Bar and Lounge area. Upstairs
are two more lounges which can booked privately for functions
or enjoyed as a quiet alternative to the downstairs hum of activity,
with a fully serviced bar. Each level offers its own atmosphere
although the old English theme prevails."
The Public Bar
As you enter the Public Bar from Jersey Road you get your
first taste of why the Dudley is so popular. It simply oozes
warmth and tradition. It is a real pub in the true sense with
dark wood panelling, a long wooden bar, antiques on the walls
and an old fireplace. If you are here for lunch or dinner, a
quencher in the Public Bar beforehand is a must. You may have
a problem deciding which beer to have as the selection is huge.
Of course the most popular Aussie beers are on tap, but so is
Boddingtons, Kilkenny and even Stella Artois.
The Lounge Area
You can enter the Lounge from the Back Bar or from Quarry
Street. Besides the decor, what will hit you is the huge sandstone
fireplace at the end wall. Lunch is served in the Lounge between
12am and 3pm while dinner is the reserve of the restaurant downstairs.
If the restaurant is booked out for lunch you can generally
find a table in the Lounge.
The Saloon Bar
From the Public Bar you can walk into the Saloon Bar where
the dart room is located. It is an intimate little spot which
is most often claimed by the regulars
The Upstairs Bar
The "Upstairs Bar" is open to everyone after 5 pm. That is
of course unless, as is often the case, it is booked for a private
function or party. Great place to get a group of friends or
business associates together for drinks, and cocktail party
catering is of course also available.
The Garden Bar
The Garden Bar is situated in the main restuarant and is a full bar with an extensive wine list.