Got no plans this Anzac Day? Spend the day at one of these Sydney venues.
The Australian Heritage Hotel and The Glenmore Hotel, The Rocks
The Australian Heritage Hotel and The Glenmore Hotel in The Rocks team up to create arguably one of the best spots to commemorate ANZAC Day. From 6am, The Australian welcomes veterans, family and friends with a hearty BBQ breakfast. Cumberland Street is taken over and becomes the stage for a special performance by The Scots Marching Band while Gloucester Street turns into one of the largest two-up arenas in Sydney from 12pm. The Glenmore’s rooftop is the perfect spot to end the day with a cold one in hand and overlooking 180-degree views of Sydney harbour.
The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks
Opening hours: 6am-12am
Website: australianheritagehotel.com.au
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Phone: 02 9247 2229
The Glenmore, The Rocks
Opening hours: 8am-10pm
Website: theglenmore.com.au
Address: 96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Phone: 02 9247 4794
Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly
Commemorate Australian diggers this ANZAC by the water at Manly Wharf Hotel. While away the afternoon with a jug (or two) of One Fifty Lashes ($16) and get into the spirit with a game of two-up on the wharf jetty. Hit the dancefloor from 5pm with tunes from Sydney’s favourite local DJs.
Opening hours: 11:30am-12am
Website: manlywharfhotel.com.au
Address: Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Manly
Phone: 02 9977 1266
The Royal, Leichhardt
Honour the ANZACs at the inner west’s favourite local, The Royal Leichhardt. Round up family and friends and unleash your competitive side with a game of two-up in the main bar from 1pm. Party into the night with live music from 6.30pm.
Opening hours: 10am-3am
Website: theroyalleichhardt.com.au
Address: 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Phone: 02 9569 2638
The Tudor, Redfern
Salute our diggers this ANZAC Day at Redfern’s local gem, The Tudor. Get into the spirit with a game of two-up in the courtyard and cheers to our brave servicemen and women with a cold brew. The pub serves a special lamb burger with tzatziki, rocket and capsicum ($22) on the day.
Opening hours: 11.30am-10pm
Website: tudorhotel.com.au
Address: 90 Pitt Street, Redfern
Phone: 02 9310 4314
Seabreeze Beach Hotel, South West Rocks
Heading to the mid-north coast for ANZAC Day? Watch the local ANZAC march at South West Rocks’ watering hole, Seabreeze Beach Hotel. Cure the early morning start with a much-needed caffeine hit and a feed at the hotel bistro from 11.30am. At 2pm, a game of two-up kicks off in the hotel’s beer garden.
Opening hours: 9am-12am
Website: seabreezebeachhotel.com.au
Address: Cnr Livingstone Street & Prince of Wales Avenue, South West Rocks
Phone: 02 6566 6205
Toormina Hotel, Toormina
Pay tribute to our ANZACs at Toormina Hotel with a game of two-up at 1pm. Live entertainment plays in the pub’s newly renovated courtyard from lunchtime followed by a screening of the NRL at 4pm on the big indoor screen. Feast on the pub’s favourites such as the roast pork belly with apple slaw and roasted chats; and Thai green chicken curry served with rice and topped with coconut, shallots and chilli.
Opening hours: 10am-12am
Website: toorminahotel.com.au
Address: Lot 1 Minorca Place, Toormina
Phone: 02 6653 1039
Other venues open on Anzac Day – opening hours:
Misfits, Redfern
Opening hours: 4pm-late
Website: misfitsredfern.com.au
Address: 106 George Street, Redfern
Phone: 02 9318 1497
Kingsleys, Woolloomooloo
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm
Website: kingsleyssydney.com.au
Address: 10/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Phone: 02 8322 2090
Anason, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 11:30am-10pm
Website: anason.com.au
Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 9188 1581
Efendy, Balmain
Opening hours: 5pm-10pm
Website: efendy.com.au
Address: 79 Elliott Street, Balmain
Phone: 02 9810 5466
Devon Café, Surry Hills
Opening hours: 8am-3:30pm
Website: devoncafe.com.au
Address: 76 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Phone: 02 9211 8777
Devon Café, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 8am-3:30pm
Website: devoncafe.com.au
Address: 19/200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 9262 4660
Devon Café, North Sydney
Opening hours: 7am-10pm
Website: devoncafe.com.au
Address: 36 Blue Street, North Sydney
Phone: 02 8971 0377
Cuckoo Callay, Newtown
Opening hours: 8am-3pm
Website: cuckoo-callay.com.au
Address: BC1 Newtown Train Station, Newtown
Phone: 02 9557 7006
Cuckoo Callay, Surry Hills
Opening hours: 8am-3pm
Website: cuckoo-callay.com.au
Address: 413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Phone: 02 8399 3679
Cirrus Dining, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-11pm
Website: cirrusdining.com.au
Address: 23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 9220 0111
Muum Maam, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 1pm-10pm
Website: muummaam.com.au
Address: 6/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8252 0121
love.fish, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 11:30am-10pm
Website: lovefishbarangaroo.com.au
Address: 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8077 3700
Belles Hot Chicken, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 1pm-9:30pm
Website: belleshotchicken.com
Address: 5/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8355 7879
Ume Burger, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-9pm
Website: umeburger.com
Address: 33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Born by Tapavino, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm
Website: tapavinobarangaroo.com
Address: 8/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8072 7387
Spiced by Billu’s, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 1pm-11pm
Website: spicedbybillus.com.au
Address: 7/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 9046 0979
The Meat & Wine Co, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-10pm
Website: themeatandwineco.com
Address: Ground level, International Tower One, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8629 8888
Untied, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-12am
Website: untiedsydney.com.au
Address: Level 4, Exchange Place, 400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8322 2099
Wild Sage, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 8am-4pm
Website: wildsage.com.au
Address: Exchange Place, 3 Sussex Street, Barangaroo
Phone: 9299 9087
Bourke Street Bakery, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 8am-2pm
Website: bourkestreetbakery.com.au
Address: 4/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8313 9468
Phomo, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 11am-11pm
Website: phomo.com.au
Address: 9/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 02 8097 3663
Two Sticks, Barangaroo
Opening hours: 12pm-8pm
Website: facebook.com/twosticksaustralia
Address: 2/300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Phone: 0451 430 979