This January long weekend, celebrate at some of Sydney’s finest venues.
The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks
You’ll be ready to sink a cold one at The Aussie’s ripper long weekend party and you can’t get more Australian than The Australian Heritage Hotel. To celebrate the best-known Aussie beer (and prime minister) there’s $2 tinnies available all weekend, just listen for the bell to score a can of VB or Hawkes. Be quick, the offer is only available for 15 minutes from the first ring.
With entertainment and good times in mind, there’s live screening of the Australian Open on the outdoor screens. There’s Pimms available on tap; live music; a Stone & Wood garden party and of course Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown live and loud. The team will be serving down under themed bites including crocodile san choy bow; a kanga sanga and a Caramello Koala chocolate cheesecake. Wash these down with a national drink paddle celebrating a beer from each state for $17.50.
The Aussie has recovery in mind with a Bloody Mary bar on Monday to set you straight before starting the week.
When: Saturday 25 January – Monday 27 January
Time: 11am – midnight
Price: Free entry
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Website: australianheritagehotel.com
Live music sets:
Friday 7pm-10pm Elodie
Saturday 8pm – 11pm Jarred DJ
Sunday 1pm-4pm Kane Muir
The Glenmore, The Rocks
Open-up a cold one and enjoy the Australia Day long weekend at The Glenmore’s rooftop. There’s a solid line up of activities all weekend including a pop-up bar by 4 Pines and a special Australian themed menu with all your canteen classics (sausi rolls, fairy bread, chip sandwiches and more).
Kick off celebrations on Saturday with Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown before the party continues from 8pm with CHC DJs hitting the decks. Back it up on Sunday for an Australia Day rooftop party with the best view in the city and a cover band playing Aussie bangers from 5pm. Of course, there is also fireworks. Finish the weekend with a rooftop recovery on Monday with $12 Bloody Marys and tunes by local artist, Elodie Quintard. She’ll have you feeling better in no time as she performs a mix of new and old neo-soul, jazz and electronic pop.
When: Saturday 25 January – Monday 78 January
Time: 11am – midnight
Price: Free entry
Address: 96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Website: theglenmore.com.au
Manly Wharf Hotel, Manly
Celebrate the Australia Day long weekend by the water at Manly Wharf Hotel. On Saturday, round up a crew and enjoy cocktails on the jetty while you countdown Triple J’s Hottest 100 before local DJs have you letting loose into the evening. Come back for round two on Sunday with headliner, DJ August spinning tunes while you tuck into a classic cheese and vegemite pizza (available all weekend) or an Aussie BBQ with sausage sangas 3pm – 5.30pm.
When: Saturday 26 January – Monday 27 January
Time: 12pm till late
Price: Free entry
Address: E Esplanade, Manly Wharf
Website: manlywharfhotel.com.au
Beerhaus, Barangaroo
Beerhaus brings the party with all your favourite Aussie specials this Australia Day long weekend. Join for three days of live music, free arcade games, DJs, zinc booths and best-dressed competitions. Don’t miss the delicious limited-edition Aussie chicken schnitzel topped with a fried egg, bacon and Australian cheddar or the giant hotdog with potato bun, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and tomato sauce. Quench thirst with more than 40 beers on offer including $7.50 Aussie craft beers.
When: Saturday 25 January – Monday 27 January
Time: 11am – 11pm
Price: Free entry
Address: Scotch Row, Hickson Rd, Barangaroo
Website: http://www.thebeerhaus.com.au/
Seabreeze Beach Hotel, South West Rocks
Celebrate the long weekend in the heart of South West Rocks, one of Australia’s best kept secrets. Seabreeze Beach Hotel hosts the annual Australia Day celebrations including the prawn peeling comp and crab racing. Think you have nimble fingers? Purchase a Carlton Mid in the lead up to Australia Day for a chance to compete, contestants are drawn each Monday. Feel like crab racing is more your speed? Tickets are available to purchase on the day with proceeds going towards a local charity. There’s an Aussie works burger and live entertainment from 3pm by Jason Ray in the lounge. Kick back and enjoy coastal vibes at Seabreeze Beach Hotel this Australia Day.
When: Sunday 26 January (1.30pm prawn peeling competition; 2.00pm crab racing)
Time: 9am – late
Price: Free entry
Address: Cnr Livingstone St and Price of Wales Ave
Website: https://seabreezebeachhotel.com.au/
Booking: Eventbrite or call (02) 8060 4061