Best Pubs in Sydney CBD
Looking for the best pubs in Sydney CBD? We've gathered 7 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Sydney CBD has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Sydney's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
7 spots in Sydney CBD
The Duke of Clarence
$$Bars in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
P.J.O'Brien's
$$Old-fashioned watering hole with Guinness on tap, classic grub & regular Irish music gigs.
Kent St. Hotel
Pubs in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
The Royal George
$$Exposed-brick venue with a gastropub menu & leather sofas, plus a balcony overlooking pool tables.
The Occidental Hotel
$Casual hotel in an 1850s building, offering a high-end steak & seafood restaurant & 2 classic bars.
ArtHouse Hotel
$$Stylish 3-storey venue with a restaurant & bars in a renovated arts school from 1836.
3 Wise Monkeys Pub
$$Victorian building with an English-style pub, a cocktail lounge and a disco, plus 10 TVs for sports.
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Pubs in Sydney CBD — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Sydney CBD?+
The pubs in Sydney CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Sydney CBD?+
We currently feature 7 pubs in Sydney CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Sydney CBD in Sydney?+
Sydney CBD is one of Sydney's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.