The Sussex Hotel

pub

Heritage pub with three distinct levels - a classic public bar with the CBD's largest beer garden, Thai dining upstairs and a rooftop terrace tucked behind Barangaroo's striking sandstone facade.

4.0

(834 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7.50 select beers, $7.50 house wines

Monday – Friday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair Accessible

20 Sussex Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 1am

Wednesday10am – 1am

Thursday10am – 1am

FridayToday10am – 2am

Saturday12pm – 2am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Three venues in one: The ground-floor Public Bar blends heritage features with modern touches, opening onto what the venue claims is the city's largest beer garden - a leafy refuge from the CBD bustle.
Thai dining upstairs: Suriya occupies the middle level as a casual bistro serving authentic curries and stir-fries alongside beer and wine.
Rooftop escape: The top floor opens into a sunny garden bar surrounded by skyscrapers, where Mediterranean mezze pairs with cocktails and cold beer.
The crowd: Groups settling in after work dominate the early evening across all three levels, with the rooftop drawing a mix seeking holiday-style drinks above the city.
Energy levels: Each floor maintains its own atmosphere - the Public Bar keeps traditional pub energy, while the rooftop takes on a more relaxed garden party feel.

The Neighbourhood

Barangaroo positioning: Sits on Sussex Street between the Harbour Bridge approach and the new Barangaroo development, making it a natural stop for workers heading home from the financial district.
Transport links: Within walking distance of Wynyard Station and the Circular Quay ferry terminals, positioning it as a pre-ferry drink spot or after-work meeting point.
The strip: Sussex Street through here mixes heritage buildings with modern office towers and The Sussex's period façade stands out among the corporate architecture.
Nearby landmarks: The venue sits close enough to the harbour foreshore to catch harbour breezes on the rooftop, with the Harbour Bridge visible from the upper levels on clear days.

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The Vibe

Three venues in one: The ground-floor Public Bar blends heritage features with modern touches, opening onto what the venue claims is the city's largest beer garden - a leafy refuge from the CBD bustle.

Thai dining upstairs: Suriya occupies the middle level as a casual bistro serving authentic curries and stir-fries alongside beer and wine.

Rooftop escape: The top floor opens into a sunny garden bar surrounded by skyscrapers, where Mediterranean mezze pairs with cocktails and cold beer.

The crowd: Groups settling in after work dominate the early evening across all three levels, with the rooftop drawing a mix seeking holiday-style drinks above the city.

Energy levels: Each floor maintains its own atmosphere - the Public Bar keeps traditional pub energy, while the rooftop takes on a more relaxed garden party feel.

The Neighbourhood

Barangaroo positioning: Sits on Sussex Street between the Harbour Bridge approach and the new Barangaroo development, making it a natural stop for workers heading home from the financial district.

Transport links: Within walking distance of Wynyard Station and the Circular Quay ferry terminals, positioning it as a pre-ferry drink spot or after-work meeting point.

The strip: Sussex Street through here mixes heritage buildings with modern office towers and The Sussex's period façade stands out among the corporate architecture.

Nearby landmarks: The venue sits close enough to the harbour foreshore to catch harbour breezes on the rooftop, with the Harbour Bridge visible from the upper levels on clear days.