Old Mates Pub

A review from an Australian: Firstly, it’s Parmi, not Parma. Secondly, wedges are great, but need more sweet chili. We ordered the steak and chips and a classic chicken parmi. The steak was perfectly cooked and had good flavour, and the parmi was also cooked well, and tasted incredible. Unfortunately, the pepper sauce was a little sweet and far to thin for our taste, but wasn’t too bad all things considered. Service and vibes good. Cricket replay was on which was a bonus.

So I have been hearing about this spot since it started trending on tiktok and randomly stumbled upon it walking around near Seaport on a Sunday evening. The downstairs was lively and despite the tables being full the hostess was eager to find us a table upstairs so our group of 4 could be accommodated immediately. We were also greeted by an Australian host while we waited and he was quite friendly. We all enjoyed the old mates lager which was classic and crisp, and each dish we ordered was uniquely flavored and freshly made including the burger, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and grilled barramundi. The chippies aka fries also deserve a shoutout for their fun chicken salt seasoning. All of us were really happy with our orders and eager to visit again. While I can’t speak to the authenticity of this Australian pub, I can say the atmosphere is inviting and a great space to casually catch up with friends or watch a game

Iconic pub, hadn’t been home to Australia in over a year and felt like I was walking back into my hometown. Parmi and calamari was exceptional.

First time at an authentic Australian pub, with a bunch Australians either visiting or living here now. Came for trivia upstairs, which was SO FUN. The chicken schnitzel was great! Grab a Spinning Around from the bar, super delicious cocktail. We’re already talking about returning very soon.

It’s great to see this space open after sitting vacant for what feels like over a decade. Very friendly service. Outdoor space indoor and an upstairs. I didn’t checkout upstairs but the first floor is huge and has lots of light on a nice spring day. The beers were some of the coldest on draft I have ever had which was great and gives me another reason to come back on hot days. The food was delicious. I only had the chicken Parma and it was very good. It tasted a little salty compared to what you get in Italian restaurants but I like salty foods so to me this was great. The Aussie burger looked amazing. Not going to lie the prices were a little high but you won’t be disappointed.

Awesome pub at the Seaport! Really chill vibe, multiple floors, and great outdoor seating. You MUST get the cheeseburger 🍔- might be one of the best I’ve had in NYC. Ask if they have the Milo sundae and treat yourself.

Food – Only tried the fries and fish tartare. Fries were crispy and spot-on, but the tartare was overly fishy and not something I’d recommend. Vibe – Went on a Saturday night around 9pm and the line to get in was super long. The place itself is pretty big with multiple rooms to explore, and there’s even upstairs seating for those dining. The crowd skewed very young—mostly 20-somethings—so it felt a bit off for me. Probably worth checking out earlier in the day for a different scene, but overall a lively, fun atmosphere if you’re into the nightlife vibe.

Authentic Aussie pub with great food and drinks. I recommend the Parma and the Milo sundae. Atmosphere is fun, lively and always with plenty of sports on the televisions.