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The Imperial at Clifton

Grand old boozer with stunning ocean views.

The Imperial Hotel in Clifton.
1 / 4The Imperial Hotel in Clifton.Steven Siewert
Barbecue chicken with cob salad, zhoug, pane paradiso roll.
2 / 4Barbecue chicken with cob salad, zhoug, pane paradiso roll.Steven Siewert
Jervis Bay mussels.
3 / 4Jervis Bay mussels.Steven Siewert
Rhubarb daiquiri.
4 / 4Rhubarb daiquiri.Steeven Siewert

The Imperial at Clifton

Pub dining$$

There are pubs with views, and then there is this grand old Illawarra boozer, perched on a narrow, curving coastal road and overlooking the ocean in all its majesty. After a recent renovation, many of the pub’s original features have been saved or brought back, including the marbled-honey tiles, and five (five!) original working fireplaces. The steak sandwich with chimichurri isn’t bad either.

Best for: Prawn rolls and counting ships on the horizon.

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