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The Rocks / Circular Quay, Sydney

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Chris and his beer
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The Rocks / Circular Quay: Observer Hotel
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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • This was one of the first pubs we just popped into. We were walking up George Street heading back to the Rocks Market when I happened to see the Indians Red Sox game 2 on the TV. Not wanting to pop in and watch without buying a drink we ducked in for just one. Turned out to be two.

    While we were sitting there we met the other couple sitting there watching who turned out to quite the fun people to watch with. A British couple who were RS fans. This is where we got the idea of the Indian-Pacific on a future visit.

    The bar itself I must admit I never made it passed the second seat I came to. It like most others is a hotel and had multiple rooms that I did not get to go see.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Phone: +61 2 9252 4169
  • Website: www.observerhotel.com.au
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Ship Inn
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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • The Ship Inn is one of those places I've walked past every time I've been here and never stopped in. Well after leaving Orient the first time we walked over here to meet up with Laura.

    Your usual happy hour pricing on beer and then the early week food savings that abounds around town made this a nice evening. We sat outside and enjoyed a couple drinks and some pizzas.

    They are right on Alfred next to the Circular Quay train station.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Phone: 9241 2433
  • Website: http://www.shipinn.com.au/
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Orient Hotel
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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on December 18, 2008
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  • A nice cold beer..... - Sydney
    A nice cold beer.....
    by cjg1, 4 more photos
    We came here twice during our trip. Once on Monday afternoon and then again on Saturday for a last meet up and drink before a relaxing evening at home.

    The pub is quite comfortable and I did not further explore the hotel, club, brasserie. But I did enjoy my visits here and it is much cheaper for the same amount of beer than the Lowenbrau just up the block.

    Casual

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Phone: +61 2 9251 1255
  • Website: http://www.orienthotel.com.au/
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Oldest Pub in Sydney
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  • dlandt
  • Updated By dlandt on November 25, 2003
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  • Fortune of War - Sydney
    Fortune of War
    by dlandt
    Like the sign says, its the oldest pub in Sydney. Let me tell you, they make a great draft stout as well, one of the best I've ever tasted. Even though its not far from the Rocks, there is nothing conceited or snobby about this place. Feel free to wander in and relax, chat a little, no one really cares who you are, so long as you can carry a conversation or tell a joke.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: On George St., just south of the Rocks
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Also a hotel...
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  • By dlandt on November 25, 2003
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  • Glenmore - Sydney
    Glenmore
    by dlandt
    See my accomodations tip for more, but his is another resonably priced bar with friendly clientele, a great view of the skyline and bridge, and can keep you safe while your wife shops in the Rocks.

    Street clothes are just fine.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Just above the Rocks
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: CAFE SOCIETY
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  • BerniShand
  • By BerniShand on January 2, 2005
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  • dinner with Helen and Doug - Sydney
    dinner with Helen and Doug
    by BerniShand
    there are countless places to spend the evening in Sydney, and prices to suit every budget, this was a great place for a special dinner, behind us were stunning views over the harbour of the Bridge and the Opera House, but wherever we went we found friendly people and fun

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Ghost Tour: not your typical night life, I guess!
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  • kooka3
  • By kooka3 on July 27, 2005
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  • Cadman's Cottage - Sydney
    Cadman's Cottage
    by kooka3
    I was going to put this in the "things to do" column, but decided, obviously, not to. I don't remember this tour being offered last time I was in Sydney, but that doesn't mean much, I guess.

    The ghost tour goes through the Rocks district, which is the original Sydney settlement, so it has lots of old buildings. It's a great way to see the area, even if you don't believe in ghosts! The tour guides - who are all supposedly 34d generation local residents - tell some great stories, so it's a good way to spend about an hour and a half.

    The tour starts at 6:45 (April-October) or 7:45 (November - March). There are special tours on Halloween, Full Moon nights, and black fridays. No tours on Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, or Good Friday.

    Wear good walking shoes! You'll be walking for awhile over roads that aren't always smooth, and up and down stairs. Also bring clothes appropriate for the weather (rain gear, a jumper/sweater, etc) since you'll be outside for most of the time.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Phone: 1-300-731-971
  • Directions: Meet in front (Circular Quay side) of Cadman's Cottage next to the Rocks Visitor Centre on George Street. You can also access this from the Quay next to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
  • Website: www.ghosttours.com.au
  • Other Contact: spirit@ghosttours.com.au
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Molly Malones Bar
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  • Gammy1968
  • By Gammy1968 on January 25, 2006
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  • I spent the evening of St. Patricks day there and had all the fun I wanted, it was a great crowd that night and as far as I remember reasonable beer prices.

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: There is a place called the...
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  • bobuk
  • By bobuk on September 12, 2002
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  • There is a place called the 'keys' down near the harbour that has good restuarants and some Aussie bars. I felt quite at home here as the Aussies drink as much as the Brits. A drunken Aussie can seem a bit brash but the best way to counter this is to get smashed yourself and then you don't notice it.

    Avoid Kings Cross area unless you are after sleaze, sex or dope (so I have been told).

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: the Rocks (Sydneys Historic...
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  • RamSter
  • By RamSter on September 12, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by RamSter
    the Rocks (Sydneys Historic Area) by night goes off with pubs and clubs that make anyone wanna BOP with the music :)

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