Taphouse Sydney

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The Vibe

Heritage bones with a fresh coat of paint. The 130-year-old corner pub retains its original pressed tin ceilings and timber panelling, but Applejack Hospitality's 2023 overhaul brought earthy tones and updated furniture to soften the edges. The ground floor operates as a classic watering hole with 17 beer taps running local brews from The Grifter and Mountain Culture. Three levels, three different energies. The second floor handles trivia nights and match-day overflow, while the rooftop terrace gets the biggest transformation - whitewashed furniture and linen umbrellas under a fully retractable roof create Euro summer vibes in blue and white nautical hues. It's light and airy up there, a marked contrast to the cosy pub atmosphere below. Close to the SCG means sports crowds. The venue's proximity to the Sydney Cricket Ground makes it a magnet for pre and post-match punters, but it maintains its local watering hole status during quieter periods.

The Neighbourhood

Right on Flinders Street in the heart of Darlinghurst. The pub sits on a corner position that's become synonymous with the suburb's pub culture, close enough to the Sydney Cricket Ground to catch the sports crowds but embedded in the residential streets that give Darlinghurst its village feel. Part of a hospitality cluster. Applejack Hospitality runs both this venue and nearby Forrester's in Surry Hills, creating a mini-empire of revitalised heritage pubs in the inner east. The same team that brought Forrester's back from the dead applied their formula here - keeping the pub's character while updating the food and drink programs. Easy access to the action. The location puts you within walking distance of the main Darlinghurst strip along Oxford Street, while the proximity to Moore Park makes it a natural stopping point for anyone heading to or from stadium events.

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