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The Rocks / Circular Quay: There are several good pubs...
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  • snehulak
  • By snehulak on September 8, 2002
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  • There are several good pubs along the road leading from the Rocks area into the central business district. It is best to start at one of these for happy hour to hang with all the business-types just getting off work. Then head over to King's Cross for a livelier scene.

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: The Harbour and The Rocks
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  • AKtravelers
  • By AKtravelers on August 25, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by AKtravelers
    We enjoyed wandering around the Harbour and The Rocks on a Friday night. The place is full of people looking for a good time among the open-air bars and eateries. Music and loud cheerful voices fill the streets and lure you inside the various pubs. Certainly, there's a place here to fit any taste, so there's no need for specific recommendations. Just wander around and follow your instincts.

    We were wearing clothes, but other than that I can't recall our dress, and we were never denied entry anywhere.

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: The Harbourside Brasserie
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  • bbbbee
  • Updated By bbbbee on August 27, 2002
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  • Great world music and very funky atmosphere... always guarenteed a good boogie to some wicked percussion.

    whatever you feel comfortable in (but i'm not sure if they let boys in with sandles and shorts.. i don't know)

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  • Directions: Underneath the Harbourbridge on the side of the Rocks... If you are at circular quay, walk under the bridge and you will see some old warehouses, and in one of these... ask someone if you can't see it
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: The Mercantile Hotel.
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  • richiecdisc
  • By richiecdisc on August 25, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by richiecdisc
    A great Irish pub and a backpackers favorite. We went on St. Paddy's day and it was a blast.

    I guess you should wear something.

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  • Directions: 25 George St. in the Rocks.
  • Other Contact: This was another favorite, Durty
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Aqua Luna Bar
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  • emerald125
  • By emerald125 on August 24, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by emerald125
    Its location on East Circular Quay is what makes this place a good choice... You can sit and look at the harbour. Inside and outside seating... all sorts of people.... Great blue backlit bar... yummy wedges with chilli.

    Daytime most anything is ok...night time good casual or better...

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Shop Number 18, 2 East Circular Quay, Sydney. The picture below is from the area outside the bar... taken on my first night photography class and without a flash.... I was impressed LOL
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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Party time in Sydney. That's...
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  • By Krystynn on August 24, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by Krystynn
    Party time in Sydney. That's me and another best pal of mine (VT member, Adriani) living it up at The Rocks on New Year's Eve....

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Position yourself right smack...
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  • Krystynn
  • By Krystynn on August 24, 2002
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  • The Rocks / Circular Quay - Sydney
    by Krystynn
    Position yourself right smack at CIRCULAR QUAY or THE ROCKS area on New Year's Eve to catch the spectacular fireworks!

    Or you can also choose to dine at one of the many lovely restaurants located along The Rocks - facing the Sydney Harbor (like what we did)... and you can still get to see the fireworks! The fireworks that night started promptly at 9 p.m. and lasted for a full 15 minutes or so.

    O.K.... The Sydney folks are a real friendly bunch i.e. they'd just grab anyone and everyone along the road, streets etc... and kiss them. So, be prepared to start fending off all these men who seemed to find great joy doing just that (Note: These guys don't look like Brad Pitt. So....). Alternatively, stay put inside the restaurants and party there. The folks who dined at these restaurants are better behaved.

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Old Town is fun, but it closes...
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  • By ronco4704 on August 26, 2002
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  • Old Town is fun, but it closes early by U.S. standards. People make up for the short hours by drinking real fast.
    It is a great area to watch and meet people.

    Casual

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: The pubs in The Rocks are...
  • By fionatina on August 25, 2002
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  • The pubs in The Rocks are really great...

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    The Rocks / Circular Quay: Nice place to hang out on Circular Quay
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  • By lesaandbill on June 15, 2006
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  • Comfy chairs and barstools, great drinks and a nice view of the Opera House. It's located on the same side of the Opera House on the corner...can't miss it....

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