For a hearty and satisfying feed, it’s hard to go past a steak – one that’s juicy on the inside with a consistent char, full of flavour and well-seasoned. Sydney’s home to many excellent top-end steak restaurants (check out our guide over here). But this guide is for when you want a damn good steak without the high price point. A protein hit that doesn't break the bank.
Time Out’s writers, including Editor and fellow carnivore Avril Treasure, have hit the pubs to bring you the best affordable steaks in Sydney. Here are the ones that are a cut above the rest. Note: for most venues, you will need to head out midweek to get these banging offers – but we can think of worse ways to spend a Monday.
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When? Mondays
How much? $20
English-inspired CBD tavern The Duke of Clarence serves one of Time Out’s favourite Sunday roasts, and on Mondays, they have a $20 steak night that’s up there, too. Think NSW pasture-fed rump steak with fries, salad and a sauce.
When? Daily
How much? $19
The Darlington corner pub, called Royal Hotel Darlington, of course, does a $19 rump steak all day, everyday. It's the primary reason Sydney Uni students aren't anaemic. They’ll cook a rump to your liking, joined by your choice of two: chips, salad or a sauce (or pay the extra few dollars and get it all).
When? Thursdays
How much? $20
The Bat & Ball Hotel is back in a big way – it just won the People's Choice award for Fave Pub at our Time Out Food & Drink Awards 2026. A bunch of hospo pros and best mates took over the reins of this old boozer in 2024 and have given it a new lease on life. There are ace mid-week dinner specials, including $20 steak, chips and salad on Thursdays, as well as pool tables, screens to catch the game and affordable local drinks. You can bring your dog, too.
When? Tuesdays
How much? $18
Woollahra pub The Lord Dudley has old-world charm in spades and they also serve an affordable steak on Tuesdays, so really it’s a win-win. Rump steak, chips and top-notch atmosphere? We’re there.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $25
Surry Hills good-times-only pub The Beresford has a steak special on Wednesday nights. Enjoy a juicy rump served with fries, rocket and jus. Cold beers optional, but encouraged.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $20
Established in 1823, Parramatta’s Rose & Crown Hotel is a classic pub with plenty of booths, bar-side seating and a welcoming vibe. If you head down during the week, you can make the most of its affordable eats, including a $20 steak with fries (with any drink purchased) on Wednesdays.
When? Thursdays
How much? $25
Randwick gem The Dog has a steak deal you’re going to want to make friends with. For $25 big ones, get stuck into a chargrilled steak served with café de Paris butter, chips and a leaf salad, plus your choice of schooner of Heineken, glass of wine or soft drink. Now, that’s good value.
When? Mondays
How much? $19.90
Hungry and in The Rocks or Circular Quay on a Monday? Beeline it to ace rooftop pub The Glenmore and get a steak for less than twenty bucks. It comes with chips and salads, plus those ace views.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $22
Woollahra pub The Light Brigade is home to a rocking rooftop. It also has some ace mid-week deals, including an affordable steak, chips and salad on Wednesday nights. Hump day is now looking pretty, pretty good.
When? Mondays from 5.30pm
How much? $22
You can pretty much count on pubs being open on Monday, which is handy if you’re hungry and can’t be bothered to head to the shops and cook. The Sussex Hotel’s Monday steak night features a juicy 200 gram rump steak served with fries. Enjoy it in their Public Bar and Beer Garden.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $19.90
This inner-city pub Keg and Brew slings great drinks from a buzzy, traditional pub setting complete with a rooftop bar with city views. Hungry? Stroll on over on Wednesdays and order the $19.90 rump, served with fries or salad.
When? Thursdays
How much? $17
The Guildford Hotel’s weekly steak special happens on Thursdays. Come for the grilled steak with either chips or salad. They also have a rump steak on offer for $19.50 every weekday for lunch. To avail of both offers, you need to be a pubpass member.
When? Mondays
How much? $20
Beloved Glebe pub the Tocky underwent a renovation in 2023 so these’s days it’s looking slick. Go there on Monday for Trivia Night but not before you dig into their $20 steak frites special. A solid feed with a side of fun? How good.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $20
Get your hands on a rump steak served with chips and slaw at The Woollahra Hotel. There's $20 steak with chips and slaw from 9-10pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Plus, on Wednesdays, there's $25 steak with chips and slaw on offer all day. What's more, you get $15 off every bottle of wine. Sounds good to us.
When? Wednesdays from 12pm
How much? $20
Paddington stalwart The Royal Hotel Paddington serves $20 steak frites with café de Paris butter and jus on hump day. Have a sundowner on the rooftop, cheer on your favourite team and get around the midweek steak.
When? Tuesdays
How much? $25
Having a beer on the balcony of The Clock in Surry Hills is always a good time. And it’s even better when you can pair it with a 200g rump steak with fries, Café de Paris butter or peppercorn sauce.
When? Mondays
How much? $25
Don’t worry about packing lunch on a Monday if you’re heading into the city. Instead, head to the rooftop at the French-inspired Martinez and enjoy a hot steak lunch. The grass-fed rump steak comes with pepper sauce and fries and is available from 11.30am to 3pm.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $25
Parramatta’s Commercial Hotel has great midweek offers you’ll want to get around including $19 burgers and schnittys. Their Wednesday offering is 'Rump and Red Wine' special for $25. Served from 5-9pm, you get your steak fix plus a glass of house red.
When? Wednesdays
How much? $20
This Irish pub is named after the Trinity College Dublin, and on Wednesdays you should make the most of its $20 steak offer – we recommend pairing it with a frothy Guinness. It’s available on Wednesday from 5pm.
When? Weekdays
How much? $15
This late-night watering hole, located just outside Sydney's CBD in the Darling Harbour precinct, serves a cheap steak available Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, with any drink purchased. The Angus rump steak is served with mash or chips and gravy, which is sure to do the trick.
When? Mondays
How much? $18
Paying $18 for a decent feed these days in Sydney is solid. Surry Hills boozer Forrester's serves its grilled rump steak with golden chips for lunch and dinner. Now that's a great way to start the working week.
When? Daily
How much? $22.90
Doesn't matter whether it's Sunday, Monday or Friday here, you can get an affordable steak every day at Hotel Mosman. You'll get a 250g porterhouse steak served with mash or chips and your choice of sauce. Lower North Shore peeps, this one's for you.
When? Mondays
How much? $20
This Darlinghurst pub on Stanley Street keeps it nice and simple. Mondays are all about the Angus rump steak served with chips, green salad and your choice of sauce. Looks like The Lord Roberts Hotel has found a cure for Mondayitis.
When? Mondays
How much? $20
Locals flock to Erskineville favourite Rose of Australia for a casual pub lovin' session (we love that it's hidden from the King Street hype). And on Mondays they are firing up the grill, serving $20 steak with chips all day.
When? Mondays
How much? $25
Forget about staying home on a Monday and hit up Paddington institution The Village Inn instead. For $25, you can get stuck into a succulent grilled rump steak served with fries. And, yes, it's available all day.
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