The Grand Hotel

pub

good atmosphere

A three-storey pub in the heart of Sydney CBD with oak-panelled bars, maritime-themed upstairs dining and pool tables for groups.

3.8

(871 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7.50 schooners of house beers
$10 pints of house beers
$7.50 house spirits
$7.50 house wines
$15 Aperol Spritz
$18 cocktails

Monday – Friday

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Best For

PubOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleBar

30 Hunter Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday8am – 2am

Tuesday8am – 2am

Wednesday8am – 2am

Thursday8am – 2am

Friday8am – 3am

Saturday12pm – 2am

Sunday12pm – 8pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Three levels of heritage pub architecture on Hunter Street, with traditional oak panelling dominating the ground floor bar and maritime theming defining the upstairs 30 Knots dining area. The building maintains an old-world pub feel with period details intact despite modern touches throughout.
Crowd and atmosphere: Draws CBD office workers for after-work drinks and happy hour specials, with groups gravitating upstairs for pool games on level two. The ground floor bar fills with suited workers during weekday evenings, while the upper levels cater to diners and groups settling in for longer sessions.
Energy levels: Peaks during weekday happy hour from 6-8pm when $7.50 schooners and $18 cocktails pack the downstairs bar. The pool room provides a quieter escape from the main bar energy, particularly suited to groups planning to stay beyond the rush.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned on Hunter Street in the heart of Sydney's business district, a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay wharf and closest to Wynyard Station via the George Street exit. The building sits among the CBD's corporate towers and heritage buildings.
Transport access: Well-connected for both workers and visitors, with Wynyard Station providing the most direct train access. Ferry commuters from Circular Quay can reach the venue with a short walk through the CBD streets.
Local context: Operates within Sydney's dense hospitality precinct where after-work venues compete heavily for the office worker demographic. The pub's accommodation offering sets it apart from surrounding bars that focus purely on drinks service, providing an option for visitors wanting to stay overnight in the CBD core.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Three levels of heritage pub architecture on Hunter Street, with traditional oak panelling dominating the ground floor bar and maritime theming defining the upstairs 30 Knots dining area. The building maintains an old-world pub feel with period details intact despite modern touches throughout.

Crowd and atmosphere: Draws CBD office workers for after-work drinks and happy hour specials, with groups gravitating upstairs for pool games on level two. The ground floor bar fills with suited workers during weekday evenings, while the upper levels cater to diners and groups settling in for longer sessions.

Energy levels: Peaks during weekday happy hour from 6-8pm when $7.50 schooners and $18 cocktails pack the downstairs bar. The pool room provides a quieter escape from the main bar energy, particularly suited to groups planning to stay beyond the rush.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned on Hunter Street in the heart of Sydney's business district, a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay wharf and closest to Wynyard Station via the George Street exit. The building sits among the CBD's corporate towers and heritage buildings.

Transport access: Well-connected for both workers and visitors, with Wynyard Station providing the most direct train access. Ferry commuters from Circular Quay can reach the venue with a short walk through the CBD streets.

Local context: Operates within Sydney's dense hospitality precinct where after-work venues compete heavily for the office worker demographic. The pub's accommodation offering sets it apart from surrounding bars that focus purely on drinks service, providing an option for visitors wanting to stay overnight in the CBD core.