Where to find the best steak specials in Sydney

Australians love their steaks. We consume an average of 25 kilograms of beef per person each year, placing us in the top 10 countries for beef consumption.

But eating meat just got a whole lot more expensive. Rising fuel prices have pushed the world beef price to record levels and in Sydney, the cost of beef rose an eye-watering 8 per cent in February. But a cheap steak can still be found, if you know where to look.

Whereas some restaurants charge hundreds for steaks that glitter gold, your local is serving humble rump steaks and chips for as little as $12.50 mid-week. For the eager carnivore looking for a good pub feed, without breaking the bank, we've rounded up the best steak night specials across metropolitan Sydney.

Monday

Forrester's

Mondays tend to be the day of choice for pub steak specials. In Surry Hills, Forrester's is offering a 200-gram rump steak with crisp, skin-on fries and salad for $15. The special runs from lunch through dinner, and includes a choice of either peppercorn or gravy sauce.

366 Riley St, Surry Hills, 02 8033 2665, forresters.com.au

The Glenmore

For those who prefer a harbour view with their steak, The Glenmore has a $15.90 special on Monday night. The price includes a quality steak, alongside chips, salad, and gravy served in their cosy, character-filled Rocks pub. Head up to the rooftop bar afterwards to soak up one of the most stunning views in Sydney.

96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, 02 9395 5151, theglenmore.com.au

The Stoned Crow

On the northern end of town, The Stoned Crow has a Monday night special that includes a 200-gram rump steak, chips, salad and your choice of peppercorn, mushroom sauce or gravy sauce. This one will set you back $20, but you'll have your pick of cocktails to wash it down with. This "relaxed, unpretentious" pub takes pride in its cocktail menu, which features a selection of house-made syrups.

39 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, 0422 793 765, stonedcrow.com.au

Tuesday

The Lord Dudley

Historic Woollahra hotel The Lord Dudley offers punters a $15 lunch and dinner steak special on Tuesdays. Here, your hard-earned cash will nab you a 200-gram rump steak with a side of chips or salad, served in a traditional British pub setting. Sauce costs extra, however. A gravy, aioli or house butter sauce will set you back a dollar.

236 Jersey Road, Woollahra, 02 9327 5399, lorddudley.com.au

The Chippo Hotel

Bring your dogs along to The Chippo on Tuesday night, where they can drool over your $15 steak special. The pet-friendly pub in Chippendale is a great choice for an after-work drink, as they'll pour out a cold beer or house wine, included in the price. If you time it right, you can enjoy both over a few laughs at the Fresh AF comedy show, held fortnightly.

87-91 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale, 0409 917 997, thechippohotel.com.au

The Clock

If you're in the mood for people-watching, the balcony of Surry Hills boozer The Clock is the place to be on Tuesday nights. For their "Tuesday soiree" the kitchen serves up a $25 steak frites special, which includes a rump steak with Cafe de Paris butter and pommes frites. While this special is a little more expensive than most, it pairs well with their daily happy hour special, offering beer, house white and prosecco for just $6.50.

470 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 02 9331 5333, clockhotel.com.au

Wednesday

Pyrmont Bridge Hotel

On Wednesday, head over to Pyrmont for the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel's weekly special. As one of the bougier steak specials in Sydney, they're serving up 250 grams of wagyu porterhouse, with a marble score of three, for $27.50 with any drink purchase. The price includes your choice of two sides and one sauce or butter. There are plenty of sides to choose from, including chips, mash, salad and onion rings. For sauces, the kitchen has covered all bases. There is Cafe de Paris butter, gravy, pepper, mushroom, bernaise, aioli and chipotle mayo available.

96 Union Street, Pyrmont, 02 9660 6996, pyrmontbridgehotel.com

The Royal Hotel

For a more affordable alternative, The Royal Hotel in Paddington offers a 250-gram rump steak with chips and salad for $18. Sauce will set you back an additional $2, but they do offer a chimichurri option, in addition to the classic chef's butter, peppercorn, mushroom or red wine jus. The special runs from 5-9pm and is a particularly good choice for sports fans, given everything from NBA basketball to super rugby is played live on big-screen televisions throughout the venue.

237 Glenmore Road, Paddington, 02 9331 2604, royalhotel.com.au

The Woolpack

Vegetarians: This one's for you. The new menu at The Woolpack in Redfern has an all-day $15 steak special that includes three options. Punters can choose between a 250-gram black Angus rump, sirloin or cauliflower steak. The meat options are served with either a gravy or lemon herb butter, alongside chips and a salad, whereas the vegetarian option comes with a miso garlic tahini sauce and salad.

229 Chalmers Street, Redfern, 02 9698 2077, woolpack.com.au

Thursday

The London Hotel

Thursday night is steak night at The London in Paddington. From 5pm, diners can treat themselves to a 250-gram rump steak with fries and salad for $15. A choice of mushroom, peppercorn or Cafe de Paris butter sauce is included in the price. A lush, garden courtyard makes this historic pub a great choice for a sunny afternoon.

85 Underwood Street, Paddington, 02 9331 3200, hotellondon.com.au

The Lord Gladstone

The steak special at The Lord Gladstone may be the cheapest in metropolitan Sydney. For just $12.50 you'll get a rump steak with a hearty serving of chips, salad and sauce for lunch or dinner. If you're feeling lucky, you can sign up to the badge draw between 6 and 8pm. The interior may remind you of your sharehouse days, but it has an unmistakable charm that keeps the locals coming back.

115 Regent Street, Chippendale, instagram.com/chippolord