The Sussex Hotel

pub

friendly servicegood for groups

Heritage pub in Barangaroo with three distinct spaces: a traditional public bar, Thai restaurant Suriya and a rooftop garden bar tucked behind striking period architecture.

4.0

(830 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

$7.50 select beers, $7.50 house wines

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleBar

20 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 1am

Wednesday10am – 1am

Thursday10am – 1am

Friday10am – 2am

Saturday12pm – 2am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Three venues in one: The Sussex Hotel splits across multiple levels, each with its own character. The Public Bar downstairs leans into heritage pub traditions with old-meets-new surrounds, while upstairs the rooftop garden bar sits among the CBD's skyscrapers with a leafy, holiday-style atmosphere.
The crowd: Office workers from the nearby Barangaroo precinct settle in after work, mixing with groups looking for a multi-level pub crawl without leaving the building. The beer garden draws the largest crowds, being one of the city's more spacious outdoor areas.
Energy shifts: Quieter during lunch service when Suriya Thai dominates the middle level, but the energy picks up from 5pm as the public bar fills and the rooftop comes alive for sunset drinks.

The Neighbourhood

Barangaroo positioning: Sitting on Sussex Street, The Sussex Hotel anchors the historic end of Barangaroo, where heritage buildings meet the newer waterfront development. It's a five-minute walk from Wynyard Station and sits between the business district's glass towers and the harbour foreshore.
The strip: Sussex Street here runs quieter than the main Barangaroo restaurant strip, making it feel tucked away despite being central. The venue's heritage facade stands out among the area's mix of converted warehouses and modern office buildings.
Transport links: Close enough to Circular Quay for ferry connections and walking distance from the new Barangaroo metro station when it opens, positioning it as a natural after-work stop for commuters heading home.

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The Vibe

Three venues in one: The Sussex Hotel splits across multiple levels, each with its own character. The Public Bar downstairs leans into heritage pub traditions with old-meets-new surrounds, while upstairs the rooftop garden bar sits among the CBD's skyscrapers with a leafy, holiday-style atmosphere.

The crowd: Office workers from the nearby Barangaroo precinct settle in after work, mixing with groups looking for a multi-level pub crawl without leaving the building. The beer garden draws the largest crowds, being one of the city's more spacious outdoor areas.

Energy shifts: Quieter during lunch service when Suriya Thai dominates the middle level, but the energy picks up from 5pm as the public bar fills and the rooftop comes alive for sunset drinks.

The Neighbourhood

Barangaroo positioning: Sitting on Sussex Street, The Sussex Hotel anchors the historic end of Barangaroo, where heritage buildings meet the newer waterfront development. It's a five-minute walk from Wynyard Station and sits between the business district's glass towers and the harbour foreshore.

The strip: Sussex Street here runs quieter than the main Barangaroo restaurant strip, making it feel tucked away despite being central. The venue's heritage facade stands out among the area's mix of converted warehouses and modern office buildings.

Transport links: Close enough to Circular Quay for ferry connections and walking distance from the new Barangaroo metro station when it opens, positioning it as a natural after-work stop for commuters heading home.