Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub
137 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Open nowToday 09:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
Reputedly Sydney's oldest pub, in historic The Rocks, rated 4.4 across more than 3,700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Fortune of War sits on George Street in The Rocks, Sydney's historic harbourside precinct beside the Harbour Bridge — and proudly bills itself as Sydney's oldest pub. A genuine piece of the city's history, it combines a classic, characterful old-pub atmosphere with good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, all in one of the city's most atmospheric heritage areas.
The appeal is that combination of genuine history, a great old-pub atmosphere and a prime location in historic The Rocks: there's something special about raising a glass in one of the city's oldest watering holes, surrounded by heritage charm. It's a beloved fixture for locals and a must for visitors exploring the harbourside precinct.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 3,700 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved institution. Drinks lists, any food, opening hours and any live music vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a drink steeped in history, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere at the Fortune of War in The Rocks.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 3,766 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 76
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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