29TH October, 2011 The Sydney Monopoly Pub run 2011 takes into account 26 pubs throughout Sydney. The Route The route encompasses 26 streets and stations. This attempts to replicate the Monopoly board, leaving out the Electric Company, Water Works etc. The route encompasses pubs from a varied cross section, and unlike in London where it is necessary to use public transport it is possible to walk the entire route in a reasonably quick time (12 hours or so including drinks and food). Last year the run took 10 hours and was started with 25 and finished with 31, peaking at 50+ through the mid section, which made for a good crowd. The route for 2011 is: 1 - Forbes Hotel 2 - CBD (York 75) 3 - PJ O'briens 4 - Cargo Bar 5 - James Squires Brewhouse 6 - Wynyard Hotel 7 - The Occidental 8 - The Captain Cook (The Rocks) 9 - The Lord Nelson 10 - Hero Of Waterloo 11 - The Australian Hotel 12 - The Glenmore 13 - The Harbour View Hotel 14 - The Mercantile 15 - The Observer 16 - Fortune Of War 17 - Ship Inn 18 - Metro Hotel 19 - Grand Hotel 20 - Royal George Hotel 21 - Angel Bar 22 - Bar 333 23 - The Grasshopper 24 - Hotel Sweeney's 25 - Criterion Hotel 26 - The Edinburgh Castle Hotel
Starting Off Meet at the McDonalds restaurant on George st at 11:30 to leave promptly at 12:00. Any latecomers can catch up at one of the later pubs. You can get there from Wynyard or Town Hall Stations or by bus to the corner of King and George sts. Anyone coming in by public transport please note that there may be trackworks or delayed buses. See the links below for more information http://www.131500.com.au
The Strategy 26 pubs might seem like a tall order, and it is if you have a pint in each one. Since we would prefer to finish the whole route rather than pass out halfway through it is advisable to go for a half pint (aka Middy) in each. There's usually at least half an hour to spare at the last pub for more drinking. It's a fun day out whether you're drinking or not. If you are drinking, you can make it a lot easier on yourself by eating at every possible opportunity and by drinking water as the day goes on. Please drink within your limits. Remember that landlords, bouncers and patrons are not going to be too happy with a huge crowd of loud drunkards turning up for quick half. So it's best to try to keep to a reasonable level of sobriety and volume if you want to finish the crawl. If there are is a large group of you, try to split up into smaller groups near the end and go into different pubs if there's more than one available. Most importantly, remember to stay safe while doing the crawl. It's easy to think you're invincible when you've had a bit to drink, so be careful of the Sydney roads and follow the Green Cross Code! (see Page 31) “Stop at the kerb, (Stop at the kerb), Look to the right, (Look to the right), Look to the left, (Look to the left), And look to the right agin. Then when the road is clear of traffic, Walk straight across the road (don’t run) Walk straight across the road”
Meeting Point
This is the meeting point.
McDonalds (near Apple Store) Location Arrival Time
Rating
*
375-377 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000 11:30:00 AM
This is a good opportunity for you to get some food before the pub run. There are also a number of cafes and other fast food establishments nearby
Alternatives Numerous Café's around the general area, but meet the group here Leave time: 11:55:00 AM Next Pub: Forbes Hotel- 150metres - about 2 mins
York Street
Out of McDonalds head towrads the harbour. When you get to King St turn left and continue up King st til you reach York St. The Forbes hotel is on the corner .
Forbes Hotel
Rating
***
Location
30 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
12:00:00 PM
The Forbes has a long history. It is one of 3 pubs which like to call its self the oldest pub in the city. Built in the Queen Anne Revival period, it was named in honour of one of the leading government officials of the time. Guided by the period and the Anglo-Dutch architecture style of the building, antique fittings were found and combined with rich colours, paint finishes, and woodwork, restoring the interior faithfully to its original splendour. The Forbes has a relaxed and comfortable feel and combines the old with the new, with flair.
Alternatives St Patricks Tavern - Just across the road back towards George st. It is down stairs and has a good restaurant. Trumps Tavern - Just across the road towards Darling Harbour. Is down stairs and is basically a gambling den Leave time: 12:20:00 PM Next Pub: CBD- 36metres - about 30 secs
King Street
From the corner door of the Forbes, the CBD hotel is diagonaly across the road.
CBD (York 75)
Rating ***
Location
1/75 York St, Sydney NSW 2001
Arrival Time
12:20:00 PM
The first of our Merivale run pubs for the afternoon. The CBD hotel in the heart of the Sydney CBD, goes over 5 floors in an old Victorian building. The bukinging has been remodelled but does have some character. Usually pretty good if you like watching a DJ spin his thing on a Saturday night. We will be going to the sports bar on the 2nd floor
Alternatives St Patricks Tavern - Just across the road back towards George st. It is down stairs and has a good restaurant. Trumps Tavern - Just across the road towards Darling Harbour. Is down stairs and is basically a gambling den Leave time: 12:40:00 PM Next Pub: PJ O'briens- 73metres - about 53 secs
Clarence Street
The hotel is on the corner of Clarence and King sts. Come out of the CBD and cross the road at York st. The Grace hotel is infront of you. Head west (away from George st) down Kings st and PJ's will be on the corner of King and Clarence sts
PJ O'briens
Rating ****
Location
57 King St Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
12:40:00 PM
Located within the Grace Hotel complex on the corner of King & York Streets P.J.O'Brien's offers a taste of Ireland in the heart of the CBD. The warm glow of the open fire and traditional Irish music drowning out the hustle and bustle of city life. As daylight fades the 'craic' begins, settle in with a creamy pint of Guinness or one of our many beers, wines and spirits. Our kitchen offers a variety of savoury Irish dishes to modern day cuisine. Let the friendly staff at P.J.O'Brien's make your day or night an occasion to remember, come in, kick back and discover the 'craic' that P.J.O'Brien's is famous for !
Alternatives St Patricks Tavern - Just across the road back towards George st. It is down stairs and has a good restaurant. Trumps Tavern - Just across the road towards Darling Harbour. Is down stairs and is basically a gambling den City Hotel - Is back on Kent St but may not be open Slip Inn - Back on Sussex st, but may not be open til later Bungalow 8 - is after the James Squire Brewery in King Street Wharf at the end of the pier Leave time: 1:00:00 PM Next Pub: Cargo Bar- 850metres - about 9 mins
Lime Street
Come out of PJ's onto King st. Continue west down towards Cockle bay. When you get to Sussex street you will need to head through the walk way on the right. If your heading towards Darling Harbour your ging the wrong way. Go down the stairs towards the water and turn right when you come to the boardwalk. The Cargo bar will be on the first establishment on the left hand side.
Cargo Bar
Rating
***
Location
21 Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
1:00:00 PM
Full of wankers in the evening, it is quite enjoyable during the day. It has won numerous awards. Cargo as a whole has continued to live up to it's highly acclaimed success intent on delivering quality food, cocktails, wine and outstanding service, while playing host to Sydney's best entertainment over two levels, all year round.
Alternatives City Hotel - Is back on Kent St but may not be open Slip Inn - Back on Sussex st, but may not be open til later Bungalow 8 - is after the James Squire Brewery at the end of the pier Wynyard Hotel - Is on corner of Erskine and Clarence Leave time: 1:30:00 PM Next Pub: James Squires Brewhouse- 78metres - about 49 secs
King St Ferry Wharf
After finishing at Cargo turn right onto the board walk. The JSB is approximately 100 metres on the right (obviously)
James Squires Brewhouse Rating Location Arrival Time
***
22 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000 1:30:00 PM
Great for a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon on the water. Bar staff are quite slow though. Recognised as the most unique venue on the King St Wharf, the Restaurant also has a micro-brewery on-site which brews directly to the Restaurant exclusive beers such as the Governor King (Pale Ale), the Highwayman (Red Ale), and the Craic (Irish Stout). With the full Squire range on tap, complimented by great food it is a celebration of the James Squire legacy. New sports lounge at the back is great for meeting up for that big event.
Alternatives Bungalow 8 - is after the James Squire Brewery at the end of the pier Wynyard Hotel - Is on corner of Erskine and Clarence Leave time: 2:00:00 PM Next Pub: Wynyard Hotel- 600metres - about 5 mins
Esrkine Street
Turn right out of JSB and walk past Strike bowling. A set or stairs on your right will take you up to Lime street and eventually Erskine st. Head up Erskins st back towards the CBD. Go over Sussex st and cross Kent st. The office Hotell will be on the corner of Erskine and Kent sts. This is a good sub-pub with cheap drinks 7 days. The Wynyard i on the next corner.
Wynyard Hotel
Rating ***
Location
Cnr Erskine and Clarence St, Sydney New South Wales 2000
Arrival Time
2:00:00 PM
The Wynyard Hotel was first established in 1873 and is located on the corner of Clarence and Erskine Streets in the heart of Sydney. We have budget family and backpacker accommodation and weekly rates are also available. Our hotel is a popular stop for locals and tourists alike. Come in and enjoy the friendly service and comfortable atmosphere. The Wynyard hotel is famous for Golden Thursday where you can get $4 pints on and thier $9 counter meals.
Alternatives
The Office Hotel - Is back down Erskine street. Leave time: 2:25:00 PM Next Pub: The Occidental- 500metres - about 2 mins
Wynyard Station
Follow Erskine street up to York street. The Occidental is on the corner or York and Erskine st.
The Occidental
Rating
Location
43 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
2:25:00 PM
***
Dropping in to see Kieran at the OX on a Saturday to discuss the dragons of yester year and the back to bak minor premierships and the 2010 Premiership. There are 2 bar areas in the hotel. The Traders Bar is the main bar of the hotel. It is the largest and busiest and is located on the ground floor. The New York Bar is a traditional lounge bar with a more intimate feel and is also situated on the ground floor.Trading hours are : Monday - Friday. Also of note is the Fairmont restaurant who are also open Monday to Friday and have a great steak at resonable prices.
Alternatives The Office Hotel - Is back down Erskine street. Wynyard Hotel - Is on corner of Erskine and Clarence Leave time: 3:00:00 PM Next Pub: The Captain Cook (The Rocks)- 1000metres - about 10 mins
High Lane
This is by far the longest of our walks. It may be prudent to catch a cab from the Occidental. Head north on York St towards Erskine St, Turn left at Margaret St, Turn right at Clarence St, Slight left to stay on Clarence St, Turn right at Kent St. Cooks hotel will be on the left.
The Captain Cook (The Rocks)
Rating
***
Location
33 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Arrival Time
3:00:00 PM
A new inclusion to this years pub run after walking past it for 2 years. The pub is very quiet most days, and generally is frequented by the locals. It has lots of big screens and the beer is cheap and cold. Bar staff are always friendly and really if it wasn't as far away as it is would be frequented more often.
Alternatives Palisades Hotel - Follow kent st to the end and turn left into windmill st. Palisades is by the water overlooking the old docklands Leave time: 3:30:00 PM Next Pub: The Lord Nelson- 73metres - about 51 secs
Kent St
Come out of the cooks Hotel and turn left. Head to wards High Lane . The Lord Nelson will be on the left hand side.
The Lord Nelson
Rating ***
Location
19 Kent St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Arrival Time
3:30:00 PM
The Lord Nelson was built in 1836 and is Sydney's oldest remaining hotel. It is built from solid sandstone blocks and extends a warm, colonial atmosphere. The Lord Nelson is one of Sydney's small pub-breweries and fresh damper is made on the premises from its beer each day.
Alternatives Palisades Hotel - Follow kent st to the end and turn left into windmill st. Palisades is by the water overlooking the old docklands Leave time: 4:00:00 PM Next Pub: Hero Of Waterloo- 260metres - about 3 mins
Windmill Sreet
Head down argyle place (not Argyle st) directly in front of the Lord Nelson. Turn left into Lower Fort st. The Hero of Waterloo will be on the lefthand side on the corner of Windmill Rd.
Hero Of Waterloo
Rating ***
Location
81 Lower Fort St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Arrival Time
4:00:00 PM
Another Rocks pub which we had missed for a couple of years. Since colonial time our doors have always been open providing over 160 years of good cheer to the locals and visitors of Sydney Australia. Live music, award winning food, ghost tours and a heritage landmark classification it is a must when visiting The Rocks, the birthplace of the nation, to include a visit and soak up the atmosphere at this convict-built hotel.
Alternatives Palisades Hotel - Follow kent st to the end and turn left into windmill st. Palisades is by the water overlooking the old docklands Leave time: 4:30:00 PM Next Pub: The Australian Hotel- 600metres - about 8 mins
Gloucester Street
Follow Lower Fort street back the way you came. This will bring you all the way to Argyle street. Turn right at Argyle street and cross the road. You will see a road going up a hill in front of you. This is Watson st. If you come to the end of Watson st there is an subway going underneith the highway bringing you out onto Cumberland st. The Australian is straight ahead.
The Australian Hotel Location Arrival Time
Rating
****
100 Cumberland St, The Rocks Sydney , New South Wales 2000 4:30:00 PM
The Australian Hotel is situated at the top of The Rocks. It is one of the few pubs in Sydney where you can get Scharers' Lager and Burraborang Bock, brewed at Scharers' Little Brewery in Picton. It also has a unique selection of Australian cuisine,including emu, kangaroo and crocodile pizzas, plus soup and pies in winter. One of the last places in Sydney you can get a KB (but only in the can).
Alternatives No alternates - Move onto the Glenmore Leave time: 5:00:00 PM Next Pub: The Glenmore- 100metres - about 1 min
Cumberland Street
Leave the Australian and head North down Cumberland st. The Glenmore is on the same side approx 100 metres.
The Glenmore Location Arrival Time
Rating
****
96 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000 5:00:00 PM
The current Glenmore Hotel was built by Tooth & Co Ltd and was finished in 1921, making it one of the last surviving pre Harbour Bridge buildings in Cumberland Street north of the Cahill Expressway. The Glenmore however, originally constructed on the other side of Cumberland Street in the 1880’s but had to be moved to make way for the construction of the Harbour Bridge which commenced in 1923. The Glenmore Hotel has two bars. The first bar is the public bar which is on the ground level of the hotel; it looks onto the busy Rocks streetscape. It is a bar that has a blend of locals, business people and tourists and is enjoyed by all that visits. Secondly, our main attractions, the Rooftop bar. This boasts amazing 180 degree views of Sydney Harbour in particular Circular Quay and the Opera House. It is a must see for anyone who visits the Glenmore Hotel and a perfect place to enjoy an icy cold beer and a meal or you next function.
Alternatives No alternates - Move onto the Harbour View or back to the Australian Leave time: 5:30:00 PM Next Pub: The Harbour View Hotel- 300metres - about 3 mins
Lower Fort Street
Leave the Glenmore and head North down Cumberland st. You wil come past the Bridge climb offices on the left. If you follow th road under the pass you will see the Harbourview on the right.
The Harbour View Hotel
Rating
****
Location
Cnr Lower Fort St and Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Arrival Time
5:30:00 PM
The Harbour View Hotel is situated on the corner of Cumberland Street and Lower Fort Street in the Rocks. You can also access the hotel from streets to the western side of the Bridge.It is the closest hotel to the Harbour Bridge. Indeed, the original Harbour View Hotel, built around 1843 was demolished to make way for this world icon. It was originally situated near where the granite pylons now stand. The new Harbour View Hotel is on land set aside around 1915 for religious purposes. The owners at the time, brewers Tooth & Company would not move from the area and some arrangements took place between church, brewer and State Government to obtain the site. Architect's drawings dated 1921 exist and construction would have started soon after. Local residents reveal that the main patrons in the early days were bridge construction workers and tunnellers working on the underground railway.
Alternatives No alternates - Move onto the Mercantile or back to the Glenmore Leave time: 6:00:00 PM Next Pub: The Mercantile- 160metres - about 1 min
George Street
Heading out the front you will go to the end of Cumerland and right into Lower Fort St. From her you quickly turn right again. This is George st. The Mercantile is approximately 100 metres on the right.
The Mercantile
Rating
***
Location
25 George St, The Rocks NSW 2795
Arrival Time
6:00:00 PM
The Mercantile Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and situated in the heart of The Rocks where glimpses of Sydney's unique heritage abound at every turn. Only minutes away are the famous Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the bustling City Centre.
You can generally find an Irish backpacker or 50 in this bar with live Irish music on Friday and Saturdays.
Alternatives Cruise Bar - Located in the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Maybe slot it in after the Fortune of War and move on. Orient Hotel - This has dropped off the pub run this year due to the security guards and their intolerance of pub runs and people having fun. Leave time: 6:30:00 PM Next Pub: The Observer- 180metres - about 2 mins
Mill Lane
The Observer hotel is also on George st. Continue into the heart of the rocks past all the lovely stalls. The Hotel is on the corner of Mill lane just past the Holiday Inn.
The Observer
Rating
**
Location
69 George St, The Rocks NSW 2795
Arrival Time
6:30:00 PM
The Observer Tavern was constructed in 1848 as a two storeyed, six room public house. The tavern was owned by Robert White from 1847 till his death in 1875, after which the hotel was managed by his trustees, Benjamin Palmer and Thomas Moore. The land was resumed in 1901 under The Observatory Hill Resumption Act, 1900. In 1908 Tooth and Co. purchased the site and held freehold title. The Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority resumed the land in 1977. Rumour abounds that the hotel has its own resident ghost, which is said to be the spirit of a woman murdered by the then republican, N. Grindall, in 1944.
Alternatives Cruise Bar - Located in the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Maybe slot it in after the Fortune of War and move on. Orient Hotel - This has dropped off the pub run this year due to the security guards and their intolerance of pub runs and people having fun. Leave time: 7:00:00 PM Next Pub: Fortune Of War- 180metres - about 2 mins
Nurses Walk
Continue down George street until you come to the Fortune of War. It is directly across the road from the Museum of contempary art
Fortune Of War
Rating **
Location
137 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
7:00:00 PM
The Fortune Of War is a three storey art nouveau style building, which is the longest continuously licensed pub in Sydney. Today it is a favoured entertainment venue, for both tourists and locals.
Alternatives Jacksons on George - Back up to George st and on the corner. Quay Bar - Just after Macca's in front of customs house Leave time: Next Pub: Ship Inn- 350metres - about 4 mins
Circular Quay
Leave the oldest pub in Sydney and continue heading down George st. You will see the Cahill Express way. Once you have passed it you will see Alfred st on your left. Cross the road and head down Alfred st. The ship in is about 100 metres on the right on the corner of Pitt st.
Ship Inn
Rating
***
Location
1 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
7:20:00 PM
The ship inn has recently been refurbished, and has gained a 24hour license. Is great for its proximety to the main attractions of the harbour. so if you want to keep going through the early hours, come down and watch the sun rise over the Harbour, drink in hand.
Alternatives Quay Bar - Just after Macca's in front of customs house Jacksons on George - Back up to George st and on the corner. Leave time: Next Pub: Metro Hotel- 350metres - about 4 mins
Bridge Street
Walk back to George street and turn left. You will walk past Jacksons and continue up to Bridge street. The Metro in tucked in above MacDonald's and its entry is on Bridge street.
Metro Hotel
Rating New!
Location
Level 1, 1 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
7:40:00 PM
PUB METRO, officially known as The Metropolitan Hotel, is a masterful blend of historic elements with the contemporary. A hotel has occupied this site since it was sub-divided from the Government Lumber Yard and was purchased by Susannah Nash in 1834. Tooth and Co purchased the property in 1909 and the present hotel was completed in 1910 after the original hotel was destroyed by fire. With entry from Bridge St the hotel now occupies from level 1 up. Comfortably covering 3 levels are Metro Sports Bar, Bar2 and the Rooftop Bar offering something different for everyone.
Alternatives Brooklyn Hotel - Vertically adjacent from the Metro across George street. Leave time: Next Pub: Grand Hotel- 300metres - about 4 mins
Hunter Street
Following George st back into the CBD. Continue for approximately 200 metres until you reach Hunter st. You will pass Australia Square. Turn left into Hunter st and the Grand will be on your left hand side approx. 50 metres from the intersection on the left.
Grand Hotel
Rating **
Location
32 Hunter St, Sydney New South Wales 2000
Arrival Time
8:15:00 PM
The Grand hotel is another Merivale hotel which is right in the heart of the CBD. On a Saturday it is not very busy except for a few tradies after a cold one. The hotel compromises three floors of accomodation and bars, which include a bistro and a lounge area, a pool room and a function centre. Good cheap food midweeks.
Alternatives Royal George Hotel - Is on George st, but can easily cut back to the Angel bar through a back alley (Angel place as it works out). This is really the front end of the Ivy, with out the girl with the clip board. Not bad. Leave time: Next Pub: Royal George Hotel- 170metres - about 2 mins
Pailings Lane
Back to George street and turn left towards Wynyard station. The royal George is on the same side of the road approx 50 metres up the road.
Royal George Hotel
Rating
New!
Location
330 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
8:40:00 PM
The royal george is part of the Ivy suite of hotels, which is inturn part of the Merivale group. The Royal georeg is not pretentious like the Ivy and you can get some good deals on food. The all you can eat sushi for $20 during the week is really good value.
Alternatives Angel Bar - Go to the next pub and pick up an other alternate along the way Leave time: Next Pub: Angel Bar- 220metres - about 2 mins
Angel Place
Go to Pitt st via the angel lane. You will come past a couple of good retaurants and the Angel place recital hall. The Angle Bar is about 50 metres on the left hand side. Pizza Hut is next door (2nd opportunity for Din Din's)
Angel Bar
Rating ***
Location
125 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2001
Arrival Time
9:00:00 PM
The last of our Merivale hotels, the Angel bar is conveniently next to a pizza hut. Make your order first before getting your beer in. The pub has been made over and is a return to a more traditional style of boutique pub. The quaint building, famous for its theatre style lightsaround the awning has been a favourite function centre and watering hold for business clientele for many years. The 2nd floor is a lounge bar and the 3rd is the function area. On the weekends it is fairly dead, but enables us to get in and out with a minimum of fuss. Pizza from next door allowed in.
Alternatives Royal George Hotel - Is on George st, but can easily cut back to the Angel bar through a back alley (Angel place as it works out). This is really the front end of the Ivy, with out the girl with the clip board. Not bad. Leave time: Next Pub: Bar 333- 220metres - about 2 mins
Regimental Square
Head back to George street. Bar 333 is directly across the road from angel Lane. Be Careful crossing the road.
Bar 333
Rating New!
Location
333 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
9:30:00 PM
Set behind the palm trees of Sydney's historical Regimental Square lies an inner city oasis. Bar 333 continues to provide the perfect escape for Sydney siders and visitors alike offering three unique areas to satisfy your every desire. A fully equipped sports bar with big screens, pool and TAB, a cocktail lounge, and our Asian inspired Infusion Restaurant are all contained by floor to ceiling wrap around windows offering a uniquely stylish city experience.
Alternatives PJ Gallaghers - is back just off the corner of King and George street. Leave time: Next Pub: The Grasshopper- 400metres - about 5 mins
Temperance Lane
Stay on the same side of the road and head South down George street. The Grass hopper is in Temperance lane which is past king street and just after the Apple store and MacDonalds. Turn right and the Grasshopper is in the lane behind.
The Grasshopper Location Arrival Time
Rating
New!
1 Temperance Lane, Sydney NSW 2000 9:50:00 PM
Martin O’Sullivan, John Toubia and Belinda W Lai were committed to creating a local neighbourhood eating house and bar in the heart of the Sydney CBD. From this idea, Grasshopper was opened in April 2010. It followed on from the success of their pop-up bar as part of the By George Laneways Festival! 2009, which culminated in a free street party. Grasshopper is a quirky, individual and humorous space. There is an overall respect for the environment. From sourcing second hand furniture, wherever possible, to focusing on whole and organic foods and wines, through to being conscious of our waste and recycling. Hidden in a side alleyway neatly sandwiched between the Hilton Hotel and the Strand Arcade, it is a little CBD haven with a great Sydney drinking vibe. Since then they have gone on to be voted Best Small Bar of the Year by Australian Bartender Magazine and were awarded both Small Bar of the Year and Small Business of the Year at the City of Sydney Small Business Awards. Martin O’Sullivan also works as the President of the Small Bar Association, to promote the small bar culture. The Association currently represents over 20 small bars in the Sydney CBD alone.
Alternatives PJ Gallaghers - is back just off the corner of King and George street. Leave time: Next Pub: Hotel Sweeney's- 500metres - about 5 mins
Druitt Street
Come out to George street and turn right. Turn right onto Market street at the next corner. Go over York street and up to Clarence street, turning left. The next corner is Druitt st. Sweeney's is on the corner.
Hotel Sweeney's Location Arrival Time
Rating
New!
Cnr Clarence and Druitt Streets, Sydney NSW 2000 10:20:00 PM
Sweeney's is new on our run this year. Renowned for its Thai restaurant and it's long open hours, and a great rooftop bar.
Alternatives Coronation Hotel - Is on the way to the Crierion on Park st New Windsor - Is across the road from the criterion Leave time: Next Pub: Criterion Hotel- 260metres - about 3 mins
Park Street
Leave sweeney's and head up Druitt street towards George street. This turns into Park street at the Queen Victoria Building. Continue ip Park street over George street to Pitt street The Criterion is on the corner of Park and Pitt.
Criterion Hotel
Rating **
Location
260 Pitt St, Sydney,NSW 2000
Arrival Time
10:50:00 PM
The pub has always been a fall back point over the last few years, but has made the starting team this year. This hotel with its heritage listing was built in 1874, and has recently been updated to give this historic hotel a new lease on life. With all new facilities including a stylish cocktail bar filled with imported as well as local beers such as: Pure Blonde, Carlton, VB, Stella, James Squire Amber Ale, Beez Neez.
Alternatives No Alternate - Move to next have 2 Leave time: Next Pub: The Edinburgh Castle Hotel- 140metres - about 2 mins
Bathurst Street
The last pub. On wobbly legs go back to Pitt st and turn right. Head down to the next street which is Bathurst st. Cross over Pitt and Bathurst st and you will be at the Edinburgh Castle. Have a relax and listen to your favourite songs at Karaoke.
The Edinburgh Castle Hotel Rating Location
294 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Arrival Time
11:20:00 PM
***
This is our final meeting point if you cannot get into any of the pubs before hans try to get in here and wait. They have Kareoke, which has just started again and are renowned for allowing a fair bit of frivolous behaviour occur. The heritage-listed Edinburgh Castle is an inner-city pub filled with old world charm. Local office workers, firemen and backpackers alike are drawn to the pub’s laid back atmosphere, great bistro food and beautiful historic features. Drinkers and diners also enjoy an open sundeck, a hidden gem in the bustle of the CBD. Set over three levels, the current Edinburgh Castle is an intrinsic part of Sydney’s downtown history. Built by the brewers Tooth & Co in the 1930, lovers of art deco will appreciate the pub’s historic features.
Alternatives You made it!!!!! Leave time: 12:00:00 AM Next Pub: Home- 0metres - Total walk time approx 80 mins
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Honour Roll Board Name
Pubs
Phillip Tovey Dan George Mark Wilcox Kary Swain Larissa Hunt Jenny Ayres Nick Weir Drew Brennan Mick Smith Laura Ellis Elmer Elcco Nico Le Roux Lindsey Henshall Ken Sheehan Ted Keating Andrew Logan Emily Cashmere
= All 26 pubs complete = Finished but not drink at all
