The Australian Heritage Hotel and The Glenmore Hotel, The Rocks
The Rocks’ iconic pubs, The Australian Heritage Hotel and The Glenmore Hotel 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 becomes the stage for a special performance by The Scots Marching Band and Gloucester Street turns into one of the largest two-up arenas in Sydney. 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
ANZAC Opening hours: 6am-12am
Website: australianheritagehotel.com.au
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Phone: 02 9247 2229
The Glenmore, The Rocks
ANZAC 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 and get into the spirit with a game of 2-Up on the wharf jetty. Hit the dancefloor from 5pm with tunes from Sydney’s favourite local DJs.
ANZAC 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 2-up at the main bar from 1pm. Party into the night with live music from 7pm.
ANZAC Day Opening hours: 10am-3am
Website: theroyalleichhardt.com.au
Address: 156 Norton Street, Leichhardt
Phone: 02 9569 2638
The Tudor, Redfern
Salute Australian diggers this ANZAC Day at Redfern’s local gem, The Tudor. Get into the spirit with a game of 2-Up in the courtyard and cheers to our brave servicemen and women with a cold brew. Indulge in the pub’s favourites such as the fried sriracha chicken burger and parmesan crumbed lamb cutlets.
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’ favourite watering hole, Seabreeze Beach Hotel. Cure the early morning start with a much-needed caffeine hit and a feed at the hotel bistro. From 2pm, get into the spirit with a game of 2-up 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