Glenmore Hotel

pub

A heritage-listed Rocks pub with harbour views from its rooftop terrace, serving pub classics and cocktails since 1921.

4.3

(4,930 reviews)$$Google

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96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday11am – 12am

Tuesday11am – 12am

WednesdayToday11am – 12am

Thursday11am – 12am

Friday11am – 1am

Saturday11am – 1am

Sunday11am – 12am

The Vibe

Heritage meets modern: The 1921 building maintains its Victorian bones with restored fireplaces and original architectural details, but the interiors have been updated with snazzy tiles replacing sticky carpets and function rooms that blend neo-Victorian style with contemporary polish.
Three levels, three moods: The ground floor public bar keeps things casual, while the middle floor houses a cocktail lounge, grand dining room and pool tables. The rooftop terrace is the main draw - wooden benches and red industrial chairs under a retractable roof that shields drinkers from harbour weather.
Boisterous crowd: The upper deck attracts a loud, social crowd, particularly on weekends. The heritage-listed space draws a mix of tourists taking in the harbour views and locals who appreciate the elevated pub experience without losing the essential pub atmosphere.

What People Love

The rooftop views: The 180-degree harbour panorama takes in the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from one of the clearest vantage points in The Rocks. The retractable roof means the terrace works year-round.
Elevated pub food: The menu moves beyond basic pub grub with shared plates like grilled octopus, polenta chips and prawn toast alongside reliable classics like chicken parmigiana. The kitchen caters to both casual holiday-makers and business travellers.
Signature cocktails: The Santi Muerto - tequila, limoncello, watermelon juice and bitter lemon soda - gets regular mentions as a summer favourite. The compact wine list and selection of beers on tap cover the basics, with Dom Perignon available for special occasions.

The Neighbourhood

Cumberland Street position: Sitting on Cumberland Street in the heart of The Rocks tourist precinct, the venue occupies prime harbour-facing real estate that's been protected by heritage listing since the building's 1921 construction.
Tourist central: The location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay, the Opera House and the weekend markets that define The Rocks experience. It's part of the historic pub strip that includes the Australian Heritage Hotel and Lord Nelson nearby.
Transport access: The position near Circular Quay makes it easily accessible by train, ferry or bus. The Cumberland Street address means harbour views but also the crowds and pricing that come with being in Sydney's most tourist-heavy precinct.

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The Vibe

Heritage meets modern: The 1921 building maintains its Victorian bones with restored fireplaces and original architectural details, but the interiors have been updated with snazzy tiles replacing sticky carpets and function rooms that blend neo-Victorian style with contemporary polish.

Three levels, three moods: The ground floor public bar keeps things casual, while the middle floor houses a cocktail lounge, grand dining room and pool tables. The rooftop terrace is the main draw - wooden benches and red industrial chairs under a retractable roof that shields drinkers from harbour weather.

Boisterous crowd: The upper deck attracts a loud, social crowd, particularly on weekends. The heritage-listed space draws a mix of tourists taking in the harbour views and locals who appreciate the elevated pub experience without losing the essential pub atmosphere.

What People Love

The rooftop views: The 180-degree harbour panorama takes in the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from one of the clearest vantage points in The Rocks. The retractable roof means the terrace works year-round.

Elevated pub food: The menu moves beyond basic pub grub with shared plates like grilled octopus, polenta chips and prawn toast alongside reliable classics like chicken parmigiana. The kitchen caters to both casual holiday-makers and business travellers.

Signature cocktails: The Santi Muerto - tequila, limoncello, watermelon juice and bitter lemon soda - gets regular mentions as a summer favourite. The compact wine list and selection of beers on tap cover the basics, with Dom Perignon available for special occasions.

The Neighbourhood

Cumberland Street position: Sitting on Cumberland Street in the heart of The Rocks tourist precinct, the venue occupies prime harbour-facing real estate that's been protected by heritage listing since the building's 1921 construction.

Tourist central: The location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay, the Opera House and the weekend markets that define The Rocks experience. It's part of the historic pub strip that includes the Australian Heritage Hotel and Lord Nelson nearby.

Transport access: The position near Circular Quay makes it easily accessible by train, ferry or bus. The Cumberland Street address means harbour views but also the crowds and pricing that come with being in Sydney's most tourist-heavy precinct.