By A. JAMES FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:33 BST, 3 June 2025 | Updated: 06:36 BST, 3 June 2025

Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has weighed in on Andy Lee’s new pub in New York.

Lee, 43, opened his Australian-themed pub, Old Mates, in Manhattan, back in February.

And on Tuesday the Wolverine star, 56, took to social media to gush over the venture which is backed by an owner’s group that includes Hamish Blake, surfing legend Mick Fanning, as well as Jackman himself.

‘Old Mates – how Aussie’s eat in NYC. This pub is amazing!’ Jackman posted on Instagram.

He also shared a gallery of snaps including one which shows the fan favourite flashing his famous grin and posing in front of the venue with his arm around Lee.

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Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has weighed in on Andy Lee's new pub in New York

Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has weighed in on Andy Lee’s new pub in New York

On Tuesday, the Wolverine star, 56, took to social media to gush over the venture which is backed by an owner's group that includes Hamish Blake , surfing legend Mick Fanning, as well as Jackman himself

On Tuesday, the Wolverine star, 56, took to social media to gush over the venture which is backed by an owner’s group that includes Hamish Blake , surfing legend Mick Fanning, as well as Jackman himself

Jackman also shared a photo taken inside the bar with Lee and Australian-born NYC restaurateur Eddy Buckingham, who is also an investor in Old Mates.

A third post shared to Hugh’s account shows a stained glass window feature of the bar which spells out ‘New York’.

Located in Downtown Manhattan’s Financial District, the pub is in a heritage-listed 1840s Greek Revival building that spans all three floors.

With the staff dressed in iconic, hard-yakka-inspired blue collared shirts and rugby polos, the pub wouldn’t look out of place in The Rocks or at the end of Collins Street.

The investors also include Andy Stone (Bluestone Lane), Pat Cummins, Ash Barty, Mick Fanning and Patty Mills.

It comes after Lee recently revealed how a tribute to Jackman in his pub went horribly wrong.

Speaking to Nine Entertainment in May, the funnyman revealed that he wanted to place secret nods to the backers on the walls of the pub.

‘I asked them what’s their favourite pub in Australia, their favourite drink?’ he said. 

Located in Downtown Manhattan's Financial District, the pub is in a heritage-listed 1840s Greek Revival building that spans all three floors

Located in Downtown Manhattan’s Financial District, the pub is in a heritage-listed 1840s Greek Revival building that spans all three floors

Andy first announced his plans to open a New York pub back in December last year

Andy first announced his plans to open a New York pub back in December last year

‘There’s little nods to all of them. Everyone’s favourite pub in Australia is framed and hanging on the wall.’

However, Jackman’s tribute did not last the first full day of trading, falling victim to a workplace accident.

‘Unfortunately we smashed Jackman’s on day one accidentally,’ Andy admitted.

‘It was hanging above the register and one of the employees walked around the corner and knocked it off and smashed the glass!’

The Hundred host did reveal however that Hugh’s favourite place to grab a beer Down Under is the iconic Sydney watering hole The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay.

He first announced his plans to open a New York pub back in December last year.

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