Karl Stefanovic goes for a beer with Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald before heading to races

Karl Stefanovic hits the pub for a beer with Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald before heading to Randwick Races as lockdown restrictions ease

Karl Stefanovic has made no secret of the fact he can’t wait to get back to the pub  as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease in Australia.

And on Saturday, the Today show host was all smiles as he stopped off at a Sydney tavern for a beer before heading to the Randwick Races.

The 45-year-old father-of-four looked stylish in a black business suit paired with a white button-up shirt and blue tie.

Boy’s day out! Today host Karl Stefanovic, 45, (left) was all smiles as he stopped off at a Sydney tavern for a cheeky beer with NOVA FM radio presenter Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald,43, (right) before they headed to the Randwick Races on Saturday

Karl completed his elegant look with black coloured rounded sunglasses black leather shoes and a watch.

The Channel Nine star was joined by radio host Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, who was also dressed up for the occasion.

The 43-year-old Nova presenter opted for a navy blue suit paired with a purple tie and black Ray Bans.

Dressed to impress: Karl, whose wife Jasmine Yarbrough recently gave birth to their first child together, wore a black business suit, which he paired up with a white button-up shirt and blue tie

Dressed to impress: Karl, whose wife Jasmine Yarbrough recently gave birth to their first child together, wore a black business suit, which he paired up with a white button-up shirt and blue tie

Trendy: Karl completed his elegant look with black coloured rounded sunglasses black leather shoes and a watch

Trendy: Karl completed his elegant look with black coloured rounded sunglasses black leather shoes and a watch

Friends: Fitzy opted for a navy blue suit paired with a purple tie and black Ray Bans

Friends: Fitzy opted for a navy blue suit paired with a purple tie and black Ray Bans

Down the hatch! After ordering their drinks, Karl and Ryan decided to sit outdoors and mingle with the locals as they enjoyed their quick pint

Down the hatch! After ordering their drinks, Karl and Ryan decided to sit outdoors and mingle with the locals as they enjoyed their quick pint

After ordering their drinks, Karl and Ryan decided to sit outdoors and mingle with the locals as they soaked up the sun.  

Karl’s unexpected visit to the pub took many onlookers by surprise, with some peering over their seats to catch a glimpse of the TV star. 

Once at the races, the pair were seen mingling with Karl’s former Nine colleague, Ben Fordham, who shared several selfies of the trio enjoying a laugh.

Quenching his thirst! It comes after Karl told Today show's Brooke Boney last month that he couldn't wait to get back to the local pub

Quenching his thirst! It comes after Karl told Today show’s Brooke Boney last month that he couldn’t wait to get back to the local pub

It comes after Karl told Today show’s Brooke Boney last month that he couldn’t wait to get back to the local pub.

‘I can’t wait to go to a pub and have a basic XXXX Gold, ice cold, or a Carlton Draught,’ he began.

‘Just sitting there and have a schnitty [chicken schnitzel] with chips that’s smothered in gravy,’ he said.

Karl's unexpected visit to the pub had many onlookers taken by surprise, with many turning their heads as the television icon made about his day

Karl’s unexpected visit to the pub had many onlookers taken by surprise, with many turning their heads as the television icon made about his day

Friendly: Karl was seen talking to the locals on his way back to his car

Friendly: Karl was seen talking to the locals on his way back to his car

Friendly: Karl was seen talking to the locals on his way back to his car

All smiles!  Once at the races, the pair were seen mingling with Karl's former Nine colleague, Ben Fordham (centre), who shared several selfies of the trio enjoying a laugh

All smiles!  Once at the races, the pair were seen mingling with Karl’s former Nine colleague, Ben Fordham (centre), who shared several selfies of the trio enjoying a laugh