Top Sydney Pubs: 5 Best Local Pubs in Sydney

The Hollywood Hotel

By Toby

It's an icon: verified, bonafide, certified. Why exactly? Doris says it's like "a carpet slipper". But can you sum up the Hollywood in a single line, or even an anecdote? It's been around so long. Over the years it's been many things to many people. If we had to narrow it down: it's a beacon of scuffed charm amongst a rash of hipster haunts.

by Toby

Courthouse Hotel

Pubs 4 1

By Toby

Pub / Food

Courthouse Hotel

If shiny, sharp and chic don't excite you then the Courthouse probably will, because you're a beer 'n' burgers sort of person. You like things weathered and worn - pre-loved and unsuperficial. You hate places that attract the same crowd every night. You want to nestle in somewhere that feels like home... away from home. Look no further.

by Toby

Local Experience

Indulge In Unforgettable Cocktails

Sip on world class cocktails from some of Sydney's best small bars in this intimate tour. From underground tiki bars to scenic rooftop bars to tucked away canteen bars, you'll experience cocktails like no other in a truly authentic Sydney way

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Duration

3 h

Languages

English

The Palace Hotel Sydney

Pubs 0 0

By Arashk

Amazing Catchup venue & great Nightlife

The Palace Hotel Sydney

The Palace Hotel boasts very friendly staff, delicious food, cheap drinks (Especially during happy hour!), great music, great background music for catch-ups and also it serves as the perfect pre musical/event destination as it's located directly next to the Capitol Theatre!

by Arashk

Shakespeare Hotel

Budget Meals 3 0

By Toby

Pub / Food

Shakespeare Hotel

Cheap food, cheap drinks, friendly staff, friendly customers. Get there by 4pm on weekdays for happy hour, which runs until 6pm. Then grab a $10 dinner: burgers on Mon, steaks on Tues, schnitzels on Wed, fish and chips on Thurs. On Sat there's $5 house drinks from 8pm! If you can get out of bed the next day, pop back for a Sun roast.

by Toby

Newtown Hotel

Pubs 2 0

By Toby

Bar / Restaurant - Greek / Pub Food

Newtown Hotel

Behold, the new Newtown Hotel. A recent facelift of monumental proportions has seen this prime piece of real estate - once a dingy gay pub - transformed into a two storey powerhouse. Drink the day away on the upstairs veranda, if you can get a seat. If not, no worries. You can laze inside at one of the many booths. Or downstairs in the beer garden.

by Toby