Sydney
Sydney pubs are among the most heritage outside Britain. The Australian publican tradition dates from the 1820s and many central Sydney pubs have been continuously operating since the 1850s.
The Rocks · $$
Sandstone pub from 1841. Brews its own beer on site. The Three Sheets pale ale is the move. Open daily.
The Rocks · $$
Pub from 1843. Heritage stone interior with the original cellars below. Open daily.
Paddington · $$
Heritage pub from 1824. The pizza menu is famous. The terrace is excellent. Open daily.
Newtown · $$
Heritage pub with three floors and a rooftop bar. The crowd is mixed and the rooftop in summer is a destination. Open daily.
Surry Hills · $$
Newtown institution. The beer garden is one of the best in Sydney. The crowd is local and committed. Open daily.
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Heritage pub with a great rooftop. The food is decent pub fare. Open daily.
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Order a schooner — the standard Sydney pour size — of a local craft beer or a VB. The food is pub classics, often surprisingly good.
Sandstone pub from 1841. Brews its own beer on site. The Three Sheets pale ale is the move. Open daily.
Pub from 1843. Heritage stone interior with the original cellars below. Open daily.
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