Kingswood has been a West Village neighborhood favorite since 2007. The restaurant’s seasonally driven menu, devised by accomplished English chef Michael Hamilton, is a contemporary take on classic Sydney pub fare with local ingredients used whenever possible. The “Ruby’s Bronte Burger” is the hero here, dressed with a slab of melted Gruyère, avocado and a bramble of truffle fries. The Goan curry with monkfish also has its devotees, a cheese and charcuterie plate are good for sharing. To drink? Peruse the cocktail list for interesting concoctions such as the British Bulldog and classics done well like the Bloody Mary. Pints of Hoegaarden are aplenty, as well as goblets from the heavily Australian-accented wine list. A large, central bar provides a lively and open space for all these elements to commingle, which typically happens every night.

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