The Illawarra Hotel

We stopped here just randomly onba Sunday while waiting for some friends to meet us. Was pleasantly surprised by live music and fantastic decor. Drinks prices were relatively cheap and the food, while taking a little long than expected, was absolutely amazing. Would love to come back down to when in Wollongong again to enjoy some time drinking, eating and listening to music.

My mate got kicked cause we were murdering the dancefloor, nonetheless pretty decent place for a boogie, just don't boogie too good... Ethan: 0 Illawara Hotel Dancefloor: 1

I visited the Illawarra hotel with my wife for only the second time in 20 years and found it to be a clean and friendly place with great service. The only negatives i had was that the barmaid that served me used her hands on three occasions ( no gloves) to place the the lemon into my wife's gin and tonic and that there was no soap in both dispensers in the male toilet for our two hour stay.

Food takes a bit buts is always decent. Great vibe, good pub.

Absolutely awesome after the makeover. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was great, good music and an awesome vibe!

Stopped in for a feed on the way to Sydney. Great food. Great atmosphere. Absolutely pumping for a Wednesday night. Highly recommend.

Oops! Forgot to take photos! Sorry! Excellent atmosphere! Respectful ANZAC Rememberance and people were loving 2UP! Food was Excellent! Staff 5 Star!!!! Prices Reasonable! Easy Wheelchair Acess & Restrooms. Check it out!

The Illawarra has a great atmosphere these days and a decent mix of a club/ pub vibe. Staff are great and they have a great selection on tap, however whilst i was there last i could smell cigarette smoke and this was off putting. otherwise well worth a vist.

Fantastic service and food, absolutely worth the drive, if you haven't been there before please go,you won't regret it.

All I can say is WOW. This is exactly the kind of pub I wish I had as my local! Great vibe and uber friendly staff. Excellent selection of beers with a local focus. Food is off the charts. Get the pie, you will not regret it! Looking forward to finding an excuse to head in again!