The Station Hotel Parramatta – Best Pub Food in Parramatta

The Station Hotel Parramatta opened in mid 2025 and wasted no time becoming one of my go-to pubs in the area. With a sleek sports bar/bistro upstairs, public bar and gaming downstairs, and a location just minutes from Parramatta Station, it’s hard to beat for convenience and quality pub grub.

I’ve been working my way through the menu and haven’t found a dud yet. Here’s what I’ve tried so far — all winners.

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• Prawn Dumplings ($18) — Plump, juicy prawns wrapped in delicate pastry, finished with shallots, chilli oil, and black vinegar. Light, flavour-packed, and easily my favourite light lunch. Ordering these again is a no-brainer.
• Pork Belly Roti Taco ($13 each) — Asian-fusion banger. Crispy roti instead of tortilla, topped with chilli caramel, herbs, and dressing and the Pork Belly just melted in my mouth. One wasn’t enough — I regretted not doubling up.
• Salt & Pepper Calamari ($18) — Light, crispy batter, tender (not rubbery) calamari, chilli, herbs, and a miso mayo dip. Another standout — perfectly executed pub classic.

Lunch Specials (Mon–Fri, great value)

• Tempura Humpty Doo Barramundi Fish & Chips ($18 lunch / $32 dinner) — Colourful plate, light tempura batter. Fish was cooked well, but lacked the firmness of fresh barramundi (likely farmed or frozen). Still a solid pub classic.
• Tajima Wagyu Burger ($18 lunch special) — Smashed wagyu patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, mustard, smoked tomato relish, special sauce, plus rustic fries. Colourful, juicy, full of flavour — rightfully on the list of Parramatta’s best burgers.

Classics Menu

• Chicken Burger — Grilled chicken breast, slaw, rocket, green tomato pickle, rustic fries. The green tomato pickle adds a bright, tangy pop that elevates this burger into a league of its own. One of the best chicken burgers I’ve had in Sydney.

What’s Next on the List

• Chicken Supreme Schnitzel
• Riverina Scotch Fillet Steak
• Cowra Lamb Rump
• Desserts: Tiramisu, Sticky Date Pudding, Upside-Down Plum & Peach Pudding

Daily specials are also worth watching, and the menu is long enough that I’ve still got plenty to try.

Practical Info

• Location: 136 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150 (near Parramatta Station)
• Bistro Hours: 7 days
  • Lunch: 11:30am – 3:00pm
  • Dinner: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Vibe: Modern pub with sports bar upstairs, public bar downstairs. Great for lunch specials, watching sport, or a casual dinner.

The Station Hotel is delivering some of the best pub food in Parramatta right now — fresh, flavourful, and great value on lunch specials. I’ll be back to work through the rest of the menu.

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• The Best Burgers in Parramatta