Anzac Day is about commemorating our diggers and, thankfully, Sydney has plenty of spots open to gather with the community and enjoy the public holiday on Friday 25 April, 2025 with a tasty meal, frosty drink, and a cheeky game of two-up.
These are the best spots to celebrate the Anzac Day public holiday in Sydney in 2025.
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What’s On In Sydney On Anzac Day 2025
Coogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee | Open from 6am
Head straight from the local dawn service to a special diggers brekkie, followed by a game of two-up from 12pm in Selina’s at the Coogee Bay Hotel. More info here.
The Glenmore
96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks | Open from 12pm
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Soak up some of Sydney’s best rooftop views and classic Anzac Day vibes alongside tunes from local DJs and a live performance from Scots Marching Band, and two-up games kicking off at noon. See more here.
Watsons Bay Hotel
10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay | Open from 11am
From 11am Anzac Day by the bay is offering veteran specials with pints for schmiddies of Carlton and Balter, steak sangas and Anzac cheesecake. Follow that with two-up games from 12pm and DJs from 5pm. More info here.
Woollahra Hotel
116 Queen Street, Woollahra | Open from 9am
Doors are open from 9am and two-up takes over the upstairs terrace from midday, with DJ’s carrying the celebrations into the evening from 4pm. Walk-ins only, so get in early! More info here.
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
8-12 Sydney Street, Marrickville
Two-up will be on from midday at this Inner West fave, with $1 from every schooner of Hawke's Lager sold on Friday going to Legacy to support Aussie veterans. See more.
The Lady Hampshire
91 Parramatta Road, Camperdown | Open from 12pm
Back again for Anzac Day celebrations, The Lady Hampshire is hosting two-up from 12pm, live footy and courtyard DJs from 5pm to 10pm. Learn more.
The Burkedin Rooftop
2 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst | Open from 10am
Grab a $9 bacon and egg roll or a $6 sausage sizzle, and get among two-up games running 11am-sunset. Book here as space is limited and will be sure to fill up. Learn more.
BrewDog Sydney
Bay 1 Locomotive Workshops South, Eveleigh | Open from 11am
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Opening for beers at 11am with a huge two-up ring from 12pm to 5pm, and DJs pumping from 1pm until late, we recommend booking now to secure a spot. More info here.
The Australian Heritage Hotel
100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks | Open from 9am
Follow up the dawn service with bacon and egg rolls and coffee. There'll be live music and djs until late, and two-up games in full swing from midday. Click here for more info.
Greenwood Hotel
The Greebwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney | Open from 10.30am
North Sydney’s biggest celebration of Anzac Day is kicking off at 10:30am–you can join a game of two-up, grab a Carlton Draught and a $25 Aussie burger and catch the NRL live on the big screen. Bookings available and DJs from 4pm. Learn more here.
Felons Manly
E Esplanade, Manly | Open from 9am
Felons is commemorating Anzac Day with rounds of two-up on the jetty from 9am, live music, and limited release tap beers. Free entry–book or simply walk in. Learn more.
Cargo Bar
King Street Wharf Darling Harbour, 52-60 The Promenade, CBD | Open from 11am
Head to Cargo at 11am for $10 brekkie burgers and a head start on the two-up rush, with games running 12pm–6pm hosted by Patrick Derrig. Feel free to keep the party going with DJs running 6pm–3am. Learn more here.
Oran Park Hotel
81 Central Avenue, Oran Park | Open from 8am
Start the day at Oran Park Hotel from 8am with $12 bacon and egg rolls and $8 beers, and have a crack at a 12pm game of two-up. DJs kick off in the atrium from 3pm, or stick around for live music in the sports bar at 6pm. More info here.
The Clock Hotel
470 Crown Street, Surry Hills | Open from 11.30am
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Back again for a Collins Street takeover, from 12pm The Clock is hosting the biggest two-up ring in Surry Hills for Anzac Day. With a street bar and BBQ fired up all afternoon, we recommend getting in early to make sure you don’t miss out. More info here.
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo | Open from 10am
Head over to the Woolly Bay Hotel from 10am to 2pm for $5 VB schooners to those who’ve served, 12pm two-up games and live music from 3pm. Learn more here.
The Mona
2 Park Street, Monavale | Open from 12pm
If you are looking for live footy, live music and lively games of two-up on the beaches, head to The Mona from 12pm or book your spot. More info here.
Light Brigade
Oxford Street and Jersey Road, Woollahra | Open from 10am
The Light Brigade has two-up running from 12pm, food and beverage specials all Anzac Day with the footy playing live and loud. More info here.
The Regent
416-418 Anzac Parade, Kingsford | Open from 10am
Play two-up in the main bar from midday on Anzac Day, and grab deliciously crispy spit roast pork rolls, available all day. Click here to find out more.
Taphouse
122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst | Open from 11am
Shake up your Anzac Day with a delicious 11am Chinese feed, an action-packed two-up ring from midday and Friday night karaoke from 7pm. Learn more.
Northies Cronulla
Kingsway and Elouera Road, Cronulla | Open from 10am
Join Northies from 10am for a traditional Anzac Day celebration—they’ll be hosting midday games of two-up, live footy, 6pm DJs and live music from 9.30pm. Learn more.
Forrester’s
336 Riley Street, Surry Hills | Open from 11am
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Forrester’s is slinging Fellr Watermelon Seltzers and Young Henry’s Newtowner, with a $1 donation from each sold going towards Legacy. Anzac Day footy and two-up from 12pm. More info here.
The Golden Sheaf
429 New South Head Road, Double Bay | Open from 10am
Kicking off the morning with 10am bagpipes, The Sheaf is hosting the East’s biggest two-up ring from midday in their sunny beer garden. Wait for the bugle sound at sundown, signalling the 6pm DJ takeover and kick ons until late. More info here.
The Albion Hotel
135 George Street, Parramatta | Open from 10am
Albie’s boasts the biggest outdoor two-up arena in Parramatta, with games pumping from 12pm and live music and food specials running all day. More info here.
Red Lion Hotel
726 Darling Street, Rozelle | Open from 10am
Rozelle locals are covered with Anzac Day footy live and loud, two-up games 12pm–late and live music in the evening 6pm–9pm. More info here.
Marsden Brewhouse
Hawthorne Avenue, Marsden Park | Open from 12pm
Doors open at 12pm with a two-up ring running in the beer garden until 5pm. Grab a table, snag an Anzac special Wagyu beef burger, and tune into the footy or live music playing from 1pm. With DJs on from 5.30pm, be sure to book. More info here.
Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia Street, Newtown | Open from 12pm
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Play two-up in Newtown’s favourite beer garden from midday this Anzac Day. More info here.
The Sackville
599 Darling Street, Rozelle | Open from 10am
Nothing says mateship and celebration like two-up in a carpark. The action kicks off at The Sackville at midday, with a special Anzac Day menu, tinnie bars, live music and DJs keeping the good times rolling until sundown. Learn more.
Carousel Inn
Corner Woodstock Avenue and Duke Street, Rooty Hill | Open from 9am
Hosted by Plumpton Glendenning Cricket Club, Anzac Day two-up is starting at 12pm accompanied by live music, food specials, and multiple indoor and outdoor bars. More info here.
The Public House
292 Stanmore Road, Petersham | Open from 10am
Another carpark takeover is kicking off at the Public House Petersham, with games of two-up running midday until sundown. Make a day of it with the NRL streaming, grandstands, live music, tap bars as well as Anzac Day food specials. More info here.
The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown Street, Surry Hills | Open from 10am
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The Dolphin is transforming their dining room this Anzac Day into a massive two-up ring, hosted by Sammy Sirianni. Grab an Aussie beer, an RSL (rissole) sanga, or one of their classic woodfired pizzas from 10am until late. More info here.
Harry’s
40/44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills | Open from 9am
From 9am, raise a glass at Harry’s or join in on one of their 12.30pm games of two-up, paired with a $15 rissole sandwich. Walk-ins are welcome, or book to secure your spot. More info here.
Kings Cross Hotel
244-248 William Street, Potts Point | Open from 10am
There’ll be two-up games starting from midday on the balcony, as well as the Anzac Day cup streaming live in the sports bar. More info here.
The Marly
145 King Street, Newtown | Open from 10am
There'll be cold beer, two-up from 12pm and DJs spinning tunes from 6pm. Click here for more info.
Watson’s EQ
The Entertainment Quarter, 1 Bent Street, Moore Park | Open from 10am
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Head over from the march at 10am to grab a cold bevvie, classic pub feed, and a game of two-up in an open air arena with a Four Pines Bar. Headed to the footy? Watson’s is the perfect pre or post match feed to soak in all the action. Walk-ins only, so be sure to head in early. More info here.
Jackson’s On George
176 George Street, CBD | Open from 10am
Headed to the Circular Quay Anzac Day service? Doors are swinging open from 10am at Jackson’s, with a massive rooftop two-up ring from 12pm, $5 veteran schooners like Resches ice cold off the tap, DJs from sunset, and the BBQ firing all day. More info here.
Hotel Coronation
5-7 Park Street, CBD | Open from 5am
This CBD favourite is offering $11 pints of draught beer and bacon and egg rolls, and live sport on the big screens. More info here.
The Bank
324 King Street, Newtown | Open from 10am
For the thirteenth year, larger-than-life drag queen Tora Hymen will host a fabulous game of two-up from noon in the beer garden, and DJs will hit the decks from 6pm till late. Find out more here.
Paddo Inn
338 Oxford Street, Paddington | Open from 10am
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Food will be running all day from the pub and Il Baretto, with two-up from midday in the main bar and DJs into the evening. Find out more here.
The Erko
102 Erskinville Road, Erskineville | Open from 10am
Head to the Erko for dog-friendly two-up from midday in the main bar. Click here to find out more.
Keg & Brew
26 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills | Open from 7am
Anzac Day doesn’t get better than $11 pints of Stone and Wood, Superdry and XXXX, live sport and two-up running from 12pm to sunset. Learn more here.
The Beresford
354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills | Open from 12pm
Bring the doggo to The Beresford for games of two-up hosted by Maxi Shield. More info here.
The Bridgeview
580 Willoughby Road, Willoughby | Open from 10am
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Play two-up on the rooftop and enjoy food specials all day. Head here for more info.
The Newport
2 Kalinya Street, Newport | Open from 12pm
This huge dog-friendly pub will have two-up from 1pm, and live entertainment all Anzac Day. More info here.
Edinburgh Castle Hotel
294 Pitt Street, CBD | Open from 5am
Following tradition, The Edinburgh is slinging $11 pints and bacon and egg rolls from 5am. More info here.
The Fiddler
Commercial Road, Rouse Hill | Open from 12pm
Head in to The Fiddler for two-up in the beer garden from 12pm, and DJs playing Aussie classics all day. Learn more here.
Vic On The Park
2 Addison Road, Marrickville | Open from 10am
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There'll be two-up from midday at the Vic on the Park, hosted by Auntie Johnny, and live music from 6pm at this super dog-friendly pub. More info here.
The Paddington
384 Oxford Street, Paddington | Open from 12pm
Get into the Anzac Day spirit with games of two-up in The Paddington's front bar from midday, or swing in en route to Allianz Stadium for the game. More info here.
The Alex
35 Henderson Road, Alexandria | Open from 10am
Catch live entertainment, a morning sausage sizzle and two-up from midday, with dogs welcome. More info on Anzac Day events here.
Verandah Bar
55/65 Elizabeth Street, CBD | Open from 6am
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Head to Verandah Bar to partake in the biggest two-up ring in the CBD, with games from 10am and a brekkie BBQ from 6am. More info here.
What’s Open In Sydney On Anzac Day 2025
a’Mare
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue
Anzac Day: 5.30pm–8.30pm
Apollo
44 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Anzac Day: 12pm–late
Baker Bleu
2 Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay
Anzac Day: 7.30am–3pm
Bar Planet
16 Enmore Road, Newtown
Anzac Day: 4pm–12am
Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Surry Hills: Shop 1/80, Reservoir Street Surry Hills
Marrickville: 19 Carrington Road, Marrickville
Anzac Day: 7am–12pm
Butchers Buffet
Chinatown: Shop 8/363 Sussex Street, Haymarket
Strathfield: 11 Parnell Street, Strathfield
Anzac Day: 11.30am–10pm
Cafe Levant
331 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
Anzac Day: 5.30am–4pm
Cantina OK!
Council Place, CBD
Anzac Day: 4pm–2am
Centro 86
86-88 Pitt Street, CBD
Anzac Day: 4pm–2am
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Anzac Day: 12pm–late
The Grumpy Baker
1 Abercrombie Lane, Sydney CBD
Anzac Day: 7am–4pm
Hyde Park, 98 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD
Anzac Day: 5am–4pm
27A Bellevue Road, Bellevue Hill
Anzac Day: 6.30am–5pm
98 Beach Street, Coogee
Anzac Day: 7am–3pm
122/124 Marine Parade, Maroubra
Anzac Day: 6.30am–5pm
64A Clark Road, Neutral Bay
Anzac Day: 7am–4pm
6/767 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse
Anzac Day: 7am–5pm
85 Bay Road, Waverton
Anzac Day: 6.30am–5pm
Henley’s
9 Lime Street, CBD
Anzac Day: 12pm–late
Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur
61 Lavender Street, Milsons Point
Anzac Day: 5am–4.30pm (bakery) and 12pm–late (restaurant)
Miji Bar And Grill
100 Miller Street, North Sydney
Anzac Day: 11.30am–9.30pm
Olympus
Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Redfern
Anzac Day: 12pm–late
Woodcut
Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue
Anzac Day: Lunch 12pm–2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm–9.30pm
Tio’s Cerveceria
4/14 Foster Street, Surry Hills
Anzac Day: 4pm–12am
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