The Glenmore Hotel

The Glenmore Hotel sits on Cumberland Street in The Rocks, Sydney's historic harbourside precinct beside the Harbour Bridge. A famous, much-loved historic pub, it's a genuine Rocks institution — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and, most famously, a fantastic rooftop bar with spectacular views over the harbour, the Opera House and the Bridge.

The appeal is that combination of genuine heritage character, quality pub food and drinks and a brilliant rooftop with some of the best harbour views in the city, ideal for a drink with a view, a meal, a catch-up or a sociable day or night out in historic The Rocks. The spectacular rooftop outlook over the Opera House and Bridge makes it a real drawcard, and the Glenmore has clearly won over an enormous, loyal following.

With a 4.3 rating from more than 4,900 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, the rooftop's availability, opening hours and any events vary, and a famous spot with such views gets very busy on weekends and at sunset, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for the rooftop, a weekend or a table with a harbour view in The Rocks.