The Duke of Clarence
An English-style pub in the Sydney CBD, rated 4.4 across more than 2,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Duke of Clarence sits on Clarence Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, tucked into a laneway setting. A characterful English-style pub, it brings a cosy, authentic British-pub feel to the city — combining hearty pub fare, good drinks (including a strong ale selection) and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a charming, traditional setting.
The appeal is that combination of a great English-pub atmosphere, hearty food and drinks and a central city location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a pint, catching the sport or a fun night out. The authentic British-pub character and laneway charm give it a real point of difference in the CBD, and the Duke of Clarence has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, any live sport and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a pint, a hearty feed and a characterful English-pub atmosphere in the city, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Duke of Clarence.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 00:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 00:30
- WednesdayToday
- 11:30 – 00:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 01:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 00:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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