Howard's Cantina

Putting a gastronomy stamp on pub dining, Howard’s Cantina on Swanson Street is the place to eat and be seen in Erskineville. Nestled on the top floor of art deco hotel The Rose of Australia, Howard’s exudes a chic, trendy vibe from the painting of Mona Lisa complete with a clown nose to worn brick walls and moody candles on timber furniture, inviting diners to take their time while savouring shared plates and cocktails. Perhaps kick off the culinary journey with mini pork and veal sausage rolls with rhubarb puree and aioli, before delving into a white wine poached lobster tail ‘butty,’ Avruga caviar and iceberg lettuce, or whole smoked trout with charred lemon and cress. Finish the adventure with Howard’s rocky road with smoked almonds, Laphroaig marshmallow, glace cherries and chocolate.