Sydney Pubs

Traditionally, pubs in Sydney served alcoholic beverages, meals and usually some form of basic accommodation. As the city grew and space became a premium, many pubs stopped offering accommodation and/or meals. As the need for accommodation and meals waned, the growth of pubs serving just alcohol has grown. There are also a large number of bars in Sydney. The main difference between bars and pubs tends to be the décor, and clientele each attract.

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The CBD tends to have more bars than pubs. There are still many traditional pubs in Sydney offering accommodation and meals, with some of the better ones being found down near the Rocks and in some of Sydney’s inner suburbs.

In contrast to some countries in Europe, beer served in pubs will usually be served very cold and without much head on the beer.

The variety and number of Sydney pubs ensures there is a pub catering to everyone’s tastes.

Pubs feature strongly in the life of Sydney and popular with visitors.

Beauchamp Hotel
267 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

The Slip Inn
111 Sussex Street (02 9240 3000)

The Hero of Waterloo
81 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point (02 9252 4553)

Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
19 Kent Street, The Rocks (02 9251 4044)