Gangsters Girls Grog: A Look at Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

Right, so you’re thinking of checking out Gangsters Girls Grog in Surry Hills or maybe Darlinghurst, it seems, and you want to know what’s what, just like your average person. Well, basically, I paid them a visit – actually, a couple of visits, in a way – to give you the lowdown. It’s almost like a field trip, you know, but with slightly better snacks. I’m going to walk you through the vibe, the food, and pretty much everything else, so you can make up your own mind if it is your kind of place. No fluff, basically, just the honest truth.

The First Impression: Setting the Scene

Okay, so let’s talk first impressions; they always count for something, right? In fact, it is pretty important. Gangsters Girls Grog—GGG, for short, just so you know—has spots in both Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, which are basically two of Sydney’s most, sort of, alive areas. What you get from the outside definitely sets the stage. In Surry Hills, there’s this kind of cosy feeling—it’s almost like stepping into somewhere that has been there forever. Then Darlinghurst is very much bright lights, more of a “see and be seen” place. Either way, they’re going for something specific; it is quite noticeable. From what I saw, both are designed, in a way, to feel kind of cool without trying too hard, yet quite inviting if that makes sense. The music is not overly loud so you can have a talk without yelling; this counts, too. So that is already a good start, you might say.

Digging Into the Menu: What’s Cooking?

Now, the main act: the food. GGG sort of pushes itself as a place with a modern take, kind of, on classic eats. I looked over their menu quite a few times. It includes everything starting from burgers, steaks, pizza, and pasta. If you have specific diet preferences or restrictions that’s a must too. Very helpfully, they point it out in the menu, it is, in a way, a welcome sight, as you like your gluten-free and vegan options to avoid accidents. If I had to give you one recommendation it is probably trying the steak. Actually it was just incredibly delicious, and it looked so tender when it arrived. The pizza and pasta are okay, maybe not the top spot in town, they were decent enough. Really, the desserts did surprise me. It is like they are having so much fun in the kitchen, they seem good at mixing old sweets in unusual shapes or combinations. Anyway, it is almost, fun exploring this menu. In some respects, that’s very impressive.

The Gangsters Girls Grog Vibe: More Than Just a Meal

You know, a dining experience really hinges not just on what you are eating but how it feels to be where you are, right? It is a mix, almost, of staff friendliness and background sounds. This is what Gangsters Girls Grog brings into play quite well. In Surry Hills, the atmosphere feels relaxed; a little on the quieter side where groups, and maybe families, settle down for their meal without hurrying through the meal. The Darlinghurst spot? A lot more peppy; this one’s alive with the city vibe with a faster-moving atmosphere, suitable if you are wanting something lively. Basically, staff across both spots knew the menus. So I was pretty confident when asking anything about ingredients and recommendations which I usually like. I am happy to say the servers were just nice—seeming, anyway—making the experience better and not pushing you out after you had your last bite. Overall, the ‘vibe’ is just something really well done in these locations; in a way you feel really looked after.

Price Point: Wallet-Friendly or a Splurge?

So, prices – this affects all our plans at some stage or another, doesn’t it? At Gangsters Girls Grog, it seems like most meals sort of land in that moderate range. Anyway, it’s not budget dining where it is super cheap, but it doesn’t go all the way up where you are coughing up a huge chunk of change for just one plate. For example, you are roughly spending about thirty to sixty Australian dollars per person, if you are ordering one of their primary courses together with an appetiser, very approximately. Now, if you are keen on sampling one of their higher end cuts of steak expect a small change, in some respects that’s usual. For what it provides; and in comparison to some places around Surry Hills or Darlinghurst, the pricing looks fair actually. It balances well to keep it reasonable and yet the value in the quality of ingredients and experiences provided. At the end of the day what is good value I guess?