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PubClubbing in The Rocks,
Sydney
The Lord Nelson
is one of the only microbrewerys in Sydney.
Sydney was founded in The Rocks, making
it the historic heart of the city. Much of this history can be found
in the pubs.
Pubs
The oldest pub (and hotel for that matter) in town is The Lord Nelson.
Founded in 1831, it retains its historic feel with the brick facade
and interesting artifacts on the wall. But the real attraction here
is the beer: The Lord Nelson is one of the city's only microbrewerys,
serving "boutique beers" in an English pub/nautical environment.
Old Admiral Ale is 6.7% alcohol, which just goes to show you that no
matter how strong you think Australian beer is, it's still stronger
than you think. Sydneysider pubbers just love this place.
Inside the Lord
Nelson:good beer with character.
The Hero of Waterloo is another favorite local pub. It's history
is colorful. Legend has it that drunken sailors were dropped through
a trap door in the floor, into the cellar and onto a clipper ship, all
against his will. Today's drinkers – which are comprised of the
young and old – enjoy the beer, burning open-log fires, warm hospitality
and self-proclaimed World's Oldest Band.
The Waterloo is
a real hero to many of its loyal patrons.
At the Mercantile Hotel, they are proud of selling the most
Guiness beer in Sydney. This Irish-influenced pub has live bands which
attract such a crowd that getting to the bar for a Guinness can test
one's patience. U2, the Irish rock band, held a press conference here,
another point of pride for the place. Check out the pictures from the
press conference on the wall.
The Mercantile proudly
sells the most Guiness in Sydney; just ask U2.
The Lord Nelson and Hero of Waterloo observes the archaic British pub
custom of closing at 11 p.m., but this is "no worry" for the
Aussie mates, for they just file down the street to the Orient Hotel.
The Orient is a three-level bar featuring a dance club on the top
floor with live entertainment nightly, and it's open until 3 on the
weekends..
Clubs
The Basement in Circular Quay has been a landmark on the Sydney
music scene since the early 1970s. Blues, soul, pop-rock and jazz mixes
with bands that play tributes to Neil Young, Bob Dylan and other artists.
Go for the music or also the food; the bistro is good and it's open
late.
More Sydney
Hotspots!
• Cockle
Bay
• King's
Cross
• Victoria
Street
• Bondi
Beach
 Next
stop on the Sydney Party Bus, King's Cross!
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