ON THE ROCKS II, Return of the Historic Pub "Stroll" !!!

Meetup at Circular Quay Wharf 6 (Western end next to First Fleet Park)
1pm 🕐– Sat 6th Jan 2024 - 🍻 &/or🍷🍸🍹, but🚱 + 🍽️

We’ll return to The Rocks in the New Year and venture down back alleyways & roads to a choice selection of iconic historical pubs in and around the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
If you’re running late we’ll catchup at the first pub. As a rule of thumb, we’ll aim to spend approximately 40mins (more or less) at each, though we may not visit all - depends on ambiance, crowds & time permitting etc - (* = possible bypass)…

1. The Australian Heritage Hotel - 100 Cumberland St. cnr Gloucester St., The Rocks.
   It’s a split-level bar and there’s also a small rooftop area to explore. If you missed us at C-Quay come look for us in one of the different zones we may be lurking in 😊.
   One of Sydney’s oldest pubs with a complete Australian craft beer selection.
2. * The Glenmore Hotel - 96 Cumberland St., The Rocks.
   An iconic Rooftop bar worth a look however it’s usually crowded on weekends, if so we’ll move onto next pub up the road…
   Originally built on the other side of Cumberland Street in the 1840s, this Aussie icon was reconstructed by Tooth Co. in 1921 to clear the path for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stalwart pub over 3 levels with elevated fare and a busy rooftop with harbour views.
3. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel - 19 Kent St, cnr Argyle Pl., The Rocks.
   Sydney’s oldest continually licenced hotel est. 1841. Originally a 2-storey colonial home William Wells built in 1836 using sandstone quarried from the base of Observatory Hill. Wells operated the pub opposite his home firstly as the Sailors Return, and in 1840 as the Quarryman’s Arms which in 1841 he sold and obtained a liquor licence for his home, which he’d been slowly converting to a Hotel since 1840 and called it The Lord Nelson.
   A photograph of the hotel taken in 1852, during the tenure of the Wells family, was used to complete a restoration of the building to its former grandeur in 1986. The Brewery was then added (including the addition of the word Brewery to the façade).
4. * The Hero Of Waterloo Hotel - 81 Lower Fort St. cnr Windmill St., Millers Point.
   A small narrow corner pub with live folk style music, to be assessed when passing by as we head to the next nearby pub…
   Built in 1843 from sandstone from the Argyl Cut. This Historic Australian landmark is classified by the Heritage Council and The National Trust.
5. Harbour View Hotel - 18 Lower Fort St. cnr Cumberland St., Dawes Point.
   The first Harbour View Hotel was built in 1843. It was demolished to make way for the bridge to be built – the original pub was located where the massive granite pylons now stand. The Harbour View was rebuilt in 1922, nestled next to Harbour Bridge, 3-levels plus a rooftop cocktail bar with views.
6. Mercantile Hotel - 25 George St., The Rocks.
   Built in 1914 and opened in 1915, The Mercantile was established to replace the old Mercantile Rowing Club Hotel. ‘The Merc’ is Australia’s oldest Irish pub.
7. * The Rawson (previously Bar Mille) - 100 George St., The Rocks.
   The original 1856 Rawson Institute for Seamen has been transformed with a fresh nautical vibe. Sandstone church converted into a 4-storey venue with stylish bars, a bistro, cocktails tap beers and extensive wine list. Happy hour from 4pm???
8. The Doss House - 77/79 George St., The Rocks.
   Cosy underground pub with bar bites, featuring sandstone walls, wood ceiling beams & a snug terrace. Opens at 4pm.
9. Orient Hotel - 89 George St., The Rocks.
   Optional place to finish off.
   1840’s tri-level pub. The ground floor Public Bar, courtyard beer garden or have harbour-view seating in the Alfresco area on Argyle Street.

Note: Dinner place of your choice along the way or afterwards!