Australia · BAR & PUB TOURS IN SYDNEY
A holiday always runs one day short. These 7 bar & pub tours in Sydney are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
Spend 2.5 hours walking The Rocks with a guide such as Dave, Doug, Craig, or Pinno. Visit four historic pubs, enjoy a 285ml beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and hear stories about convicts, larrikin gangs, the 6 o’clock Swill, plague, ghosts, and the fight to preserve this old Sydney quarter.
“What a great night to learn about the history and have a few beers! We had a lot of fun throughout this tour.”
Meet in Surry Hills at 2:30 pm for a three to three-and-a-half-hour tour of Sydney breweries. Your guide, possibly Matt or Tom, chooses the day’s stops based on who is brewing. Expect behind-the-scenes visits, generous beer tastings, local brewing stories, and air-conditioned minivan transport.
“Loved it, was a birthday present for my hubby. I personally don't like beer, but enjoyed the vibe and ciders”
Start at The Scary Canary at 8pm, then follow hosts through 3 Wise Monkeys, Scruffy Murphy’s, and Side Bar. You get drinks, pizza, snacks, games, club entry, discounts, and a ready-made social group. Hosts including Jemma, Dom, Lisa, and Kosta have helped create the friendly, high-energy mood.
“I had a great time and met very awesome people! The hosts were very hospitable and made sure everyone had a good time.”
Walk through The Rocks with a local guide such as Nick, Simon, Doug, or Dave, stopping at four historic pubs for four included drinks. You’ll hear stories about Sydney’s early days, visit places that are easy to miss alone, and finish back at Harts Pub. Bring a meal plan, since food is not included.
“Doug was an outstanding guide. He blended in the local history with pub stories. The tour was both enriching and refreshing. A must do item when in Sydney!”
Meet your English-speaking hosts at The Scary Canary, then visit four Sydney nightlife venues in four hours. You receive one drink at each stop, pizza, party items, games, prizes, photos, and express entry. The crowd is mainly 18 to 25, with many people in their late twenties and thirties. Phillipa is one host praised for her friendly welcome.
“Phillipa was so sweet! The pub crawl is a great way to meet people and it’s a fun night. I recommend it!”
Walk Sydney’s The Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Doug, Craig, or Greg, stopping at four heritage-listed pubs for a complimentary beer, wine, or soft drink at each. Hear tales of convicts, larrikin gangs, and local characters while sorting out which pub can truly claim to be Sydney’s oldest. Wear comfortable shoes and expect a history tour with a social edge.
“The history of the pubs was interesting. The stories about each pub great. The enthusiasm and humor of the guide great. The beers were enjoyable also”
Spend 3.5 hours with Local Sauce Tours visiting three or four Sydney bars, from Newtown to The Rocks. Your English-speaking host, such as Ari, Dan, Daniel, or Eddy, leads a small social group, shares local stories, and includes one beer or wine. Each night has a different route, so check the meeting point carefully.
“This tour was great, Daniel made sure we have the history and the background to every bar we visited and the bars we visited were top notch too!”
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