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What’s On And Open In Sydney On The Anzac Day 2025

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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

The Glenmore Anzac Day Public Holiday 2023
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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

people playing two-up outdoors at brewdog sydney
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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

a massive two-up ring outside the clock in surry hills
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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

Forrester's Anzac Day Public Holiday 2023
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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

Courthouse Hotel Anzac Day Public Holiday 2023
Image credit: Courthouse Hotel | Facebook

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

The Dolphin Anzac Day Public Holiday 2023Image credit: The Dolphin | Facebook

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

Sydney Anzac Day Two-Up Watsons Entertainment QuarterImage credit: Watson's EQ | Website

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

Sydney Anzac Day Two-Up Paddo InnImage credit: Paddo Inn | Website

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

Sydney Anzac Day Two-Up The BridgeviewImage credit: The Bridgeview | Website

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

Vic on the Park Anzac Day Public Holiday 2023
Image credit: Vic on the Park | Facebook

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

Sydney Anzac Day Two-Up Verandah BarImage credit: Verandah Bar | Website

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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