Vegan
American
Pizza
Western
Fast food
Beer/Wine
British
Vegan pub opened 2016 serving pub grub like pizza, burger, hotdog, fries. Beverages are all-vegan as of 2017. Large upstairs space accessed by stairs from Red Lion pub downstairs. Outside balcony space with some scattered sofa seating amongst the tables and chairs. Reported closed June 2020.
61 Reviews
First Review by emmawestrup
Sarah86
Points +137
Delicious Vegan Pub Grub - Edit
I went here with another veggie and a meat-eating butcher! All loved it equally.
Read moreThe food is mainly vegan versions of traditional pub grub like burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips, parmigiana, schnitzels etc.
I got the Buddha Burger, which was huge and delicious and my friends both got eggplant parmas, which were a hit.
We shared the Golden Gaytime cheesecake for dessert. Heaven!
Prices are really reasonable. The pub itself it a bit "old-fashioned" but there's a nice balcony for warm evenings and staff are friendly.
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-03
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DaniTuazon
Points +30
Delicious - pick up and delivery available (pub closed) - Edit
As at June 2020, the great team at Green Lion have suspended their pub operations and moved to providing prepared meals for pick up and delivery. Check out their Facebook page and website! Same amazing food, incredible variety and delicious treats all round! Rumour is they will be back to a pub bistro or their own restaurant soon - keep posted and fingers crossed!
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cger
Points +207
Can’t believe this place really exists! - Edit
Fully vegan extensive pub menu, including dessert. It was such incredible food. Such friendly staff and incredible service.
Read morePros: The most extensive vegan menu I’ve ever seen, Friendly staff , Great food
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RyanStoltz
Points +15
Amazing!!! - Edit
Amazing service and great food
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bbyygirlxo
Points +47
Best pub feed! - Edit
So happy to have somewhere like this in Sydney for a good old fashioned pub feed!! Food is delicious, meals are huge and staff are lovely!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Huge meals
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amylee123
Points +197
Amazing - Edit
10/10 food, was not disappointed in the slightest. Great classic pub food made vegan. Will be returning soon
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PontusGustaf
Points +254
Vegan Pub Food - Edit
Wow! That’s all that needs to be said. Amazing Aussie style pub food. From the flavours to meal sizes entrees to deserts in an old style pub environment in a beautiful suburb. Love it! Try it! Bring your friends!
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Metta_Phoebe
Points +58
Love this place, great everything! - Edit
Whenever we are in Sydney we book our hotel so we have easy access to the Green Lion. The food is amazing, good size meals, variety and your taste buds will have a dance party
Read morePros: Huge choice , Take away as well as dine in , Family friendly, great atmosphere
Cons: Only one in Sydney, we need more Green Lions
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RayB
Points +791
Delicious - Edit
Always love coming here! Great food, great atmosphere. The only (minor) downer is that sometimes the desserts on the specials board sell out before I can order 😭 Nonetheless, would highly recommend this place for a great vegan pub feed
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JessShearing
Points +40
Vegan pub food! - Edit
Very delicious traditional pub food made vegan! Actually a beautiful old pub too!
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JessPeirce
Points +647
Sooo good. - Edit
A standard pub menu but all vegan and so many gluten free options!
Read moreI got the nachos with the loaded poutine fries. The nachos was giant and the fries were delicious.
I didn’t think I had enough room for dessert but I someone made room, I highly recommend the banoffee pav
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veganvirtues
Points +2765
the green lion - Edit
Had my first Vegan pub grub. Was lovely had an eggplant parmagianna, egg plant was battered and fried served on a bed of chips topped with vegan 'bacon', tomato concasse on top and vegan cheese.$19.95. For dessert had a slice of cheese cake topped with passionfruit, scoop of caramel icecream and strawberry coulis and a fresh strawberry.$14 delicious.
Read moreIts upstairs of the Red Lion and has a lovely balcony for dining.
Highly recommend.
Revisited last night we shared a cheesey pizza. Pic enclosed. Was ok, could have done with a few more minutes in the oven was a bit under cooked (the crust). $21. Has a great selection of boutique beers the organic ale and 4Pines were nice.
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-23
Pros: 100% plant based, great indoor and outdoor atmosphere, great menu selection
Cons: bit too much fake products
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MiguelG
Points +140
Best! - Edit
I’m a new vegan (4 months) and I still love the taste of meat but have stopped eating due to ethical reasons. This place means I don’t have to give up the taste! The dishes are so close to what I remember in a pub atmosphere, it just makes me feel at home. Love it!
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alexandriabird
Points +60
10/10 - Edit
Looks like your ordinary pub, has that pub vibe but incredible plant based meals.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Well priced , Friendly staff
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ConnieStarLovesFood
Points +116
Vegan pub food - Edit
Just vegan substitute pub food.
Read morePros: Vegan , Atmosphere
Cons: Fried foods
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dwanger
Points +174
Quaint and quiet pub. - Edit
Great ambiance and nice staff. I did not personally like most of the menu because of all the fried food, but that is what pub food is. The mean green burger was great, my husband got it and I was jealous. I ordered the mushroom burger and did not like it due to the frying. Also true about the appetizer mac and cheese balls.
Read morePros: Vegan, great ambience above a sport booking pub.
Cons: Fried food mostly.
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RachelFeiner
Points +812
Vegan pub food - Edit
Old pub classic in a vegan version.
Read moreNotice that most of the food is based on meat substitutes.
Good vibe.
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Rotter
Points +490
Great idea, poor execution - Edit
I had high expectations based on the other reviews here, however unfortunately my overall experience fell short.
Read moreThe venue is lovely, with a warm and eclectic interior and balcony dining areas. The menu has a wide range of pub favourites at not unreasonable prices, including an assortment of mock seafood I haven't encountered before.
There does seem some service/staffing problems. My meal order was taken wrong, and while the food arrived quickly it was lukewarm at best. My dessert order was forgotten completely, although it was prepared quickly upon querying. Unfortunately there was temperature issues here again too, something that clearly should have been refrigerated was room temperature. Also, they kept running out of cutlery.
Apart from the temperature issues, the 'seafood' basket, lasagne, milkshake, and cheesecake were all delicious.
I would come back here again to give them another try, hopefully they were just having a bad night.
Pros: Wide and varied menu, Lovely venue
Cons: Poor service
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djanson
Points +42
Ultimate pub food experience - Edit
But vegan.
Read moreIt’s a great little pub, with wrap-around balcony. Nice feel inside and out, with a huge and creative vegan menu. It’s the kind of place you can take a big group of non-vegans, and everyone will enjoy their meal.
Pros: All vegan, Huge menu including great desserts , Vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy
Cons: You won’t be able to stop thinking about it, All other pubs will seem inferior, You will probably over-eat
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BlackheathVegan
Points +163
Vegan Pub Food in Sydney - Edit
Vegan Pub in the suburbs of Sydney serving all the usual pub favorites but in vegan form! Burgers, Parmigiana, chips, potato scallops etc plus some great desserts such as pavlova, cheesecake etc. If you tend to eat healthily most of the time, the salt and oil can give you the food sweats, but as an occasional meal it is great to have these options
Read morePros: Vegan Pub Food, Vegan versions of food
Cons: A little Expensive, Can get busy
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100%vegan
Points +584
Great pub - Edit
What a great place. The menu is filled with classic pub food options, yet all vegan. I tried the crumbed portobello mushroom burger and was happy with my choice. I shared a variety of appetizers that all made me happy, but not as much as the delicious dessert. Yum!
Read morePros: Great place to sit and have a drink , Good vegan pub food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not really any healthy options, Lots of fried food
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KatRrrrr
Points +34
Love it! - Edit
Huge vegan menu,I love that I can bring non-veg*n friends and they still enjoy it just as much as other pubs. Everything is so filling, and the desserts! Ooh the desserts.
Read morePros: Vegan wine to accompany your vegan meal, Food safe for people with nut allergies
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SabrinaNizeti
Points +180
My favourite place in Sydney - Edit
I love this pub! I’m slowly working my way through the menu. The gluten free bread on the burgers is amazing it’s so soft and doughy.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Big meals , Gf options and gf desserts
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LibbyC1403
Points +95
Always delicious - Edit
Been here so many times, whatever we get it’s always incredible and love the option of being able to have filling pub food (especially on a hangover) without worrying about veganising it. Will always come back
Read morePros: All vegan, delicious food, Lots of desserts
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rachelpetan
Points +82
I highly recommend it. - Edit
I had the eggplant parmigiana with loaded poutine fries. Yum!
Read moreIt's not cash only as stipulated above.
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hatmaker
Points +109
fantastic - Edit
So pleased with the food here! Really nice atmosphere and people. Ordered a gluten free pizza w pumpkin, pesto, veg cheese some other toppings and it was so good... I don’t know how I haven’t found this place sooner! I will definitely be back!
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Snailwhisperer
Points +1083
My favourite place! - Edit
I absolutely love the Green Lion and often drive the 2hrs just to eat here. The menu is so hard to choose from - everything is delicious! My meat eater family also love their meals here.
Read moreThe only con is walking through the Red Lion downstairs first, where you're faced with screens of betting and a dark and dungy feel, but compassion is only a few stairs away!
Pros: Everything is vegan on the menu, Reasonable price for most menu items, Friendly service
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