Both patrons and staff were allegedly involved in a wild fight that disturbed people enjoying evening drinks at the North Wollongong Hotel on Saturday.
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Police were told the brawl started with an argument between two of the pub's male employees and three male patrons, aged 25, 24 and 22, about 5.30pm.
The conflict then turned physical, with videos of the incident showing several people grappling, pulling at each others' shirts and throwing punches, while others attempt to separate them.
A bystander can be heard claiming that someone involved in the fight glassed another man.
One witness to the fight in the pub described it as "disgusting" and told the Mercury she was "terrified".
Police said the three patrons involved in the altercation left the Flinders Street premises a short time later and walked to a nearby shop.
But there they were approached by the same two men from the earlier fight and two other unknown men, who assaulted them.
This fight continued in the hotel car park but the two staff members and two other men fled the scene as police arrived shortly after 6pm.
The three patrons suffered minor injuries.
They were taken to Wollongong Police Station to assist officers in their inquiries.
Police continue to investigate the incident, but no arrests have been made.
ALH Group, the parent company of the North Wollongong Hotel, declined to comment on the incident because it is under police investigation.
Officers urge that anyone who might have dashcam footage, CCTV footage or relevant information contact Wollongong Police Station on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
