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The Sussex Hotel

The Sussex Hotel The Sussex Hotel is a historic venue that offers two dining options for guests. The ground floor features the classic and elegant Sussex Bar, along with an all-weather courtyard perfect for casual bites and drinks with friends. Meanwhile, the second level features Suriya Lounge Bar & Thai Restaurant, where guests can sit back and relax on comfortable lounges while enjoying modern Thai cuisine.
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Lights on πŸ’‘ The city is lit for Vivid Sydney, all the way up to 13 June. Stop by The Sussex for your pre- and post-festi...
03/06/2026

Lights on πŸ’‘ The city is lit for Vivid Sydney, all the way up to 13 June. Stop by The Sussex for your pre- and post-festival drinks, grab a bite to eat, and make a night of it.

From desk to drinks πŸ»πŸŒ‡If you've had a week, ease into the weekend with Happy Hour.πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday🍺🍷 $7.5 select...
29/05/2026

From desk to drinks πŸ»πŸŒ‡

If you've had a week, ease into the weekend with Happy Hour.

πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday
🍺🍷 $7.5 select tap beer and house wines
πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden + Suriya

25/05/2026

POV: you order a schooner... and leave with a pint 🍺😏

Turn your Balter XPA schooner into a pint for just an extra $1 in May.

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

What's your game plan for game 1 State of Origin  vs  Wednesday 27 May? Here's ours:🍻 $7.50 Carlton Draught schooners du...
21/05/2026

What's your game plan for game 1 State of Origin vs Wednesday 27 May? Here's ours:

🍻 $7.50 Carlton Draught schooners during the game
πŸ” $20 burgers from 5.30pm
πŸ“Ί Live and loud in the Public Bar & Beer Garden

Sometimes the solution to all your problems is a mid-week burger. πŸ” (And a beer 🍺)$20 burgers every Wednesday from 5.30p...
15/05/2026

Sometimes the solution to all your problems is a mid-week burger. πŸ” (And a beer 🍺)

$20 burgers every Wednesday from 5.30pm–9pm.

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

Make it a margarita kind of day 🍸✨Do World Cocktail Day right with a marg in hand. Get yours for just $15 this month, as...
13/05/2026

Make it a margarita kind of day 🍸✨

Do World Cocktail Day right with a marg in hand. Get yours for just $15 this month, as part of Margarita May. Choose from Classic, Tommy’s, Spicy, Watermelon & Passionfruit.

πŸ“ Rooftop
⏲ Tuesdays to Saturdays, 5pm-7pm

Thai time πŸ”₯πŸ₯’ Dive into a delicious array of authentic Thai dishes here at Suriya: golden vegetable spring rolls, classic...
11/05/2026

Thai time πŸ”₯πŸ₯’ Dive into a delicious array of authentic Thai dishes here at Suriya: golden vegetable spring rolls, classic Thai fried rice, rich green chicken curry.

πŸ“ Suriya Thai
Monday-Wednesday | 12pm-3pm
Thursday-Friday | 12pm-late

08/05/2026

Margarita May is in full swing at the Rooftop 🍸

$15 margs, golden hour, and five flavours calling your name: Classic, Tommy’s, Spicy, Watermelon & Passionfruit .

Which one are you choosing? πŸ‘€πŸΉ

⏲ Tuesdays to Saturdays, 5pm-7pm
πŸŒ† Book yourself a table via

Smiles all round at Happy Hour πŸ»πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday🍺🍷 $7.5 select tap beer and house winesπŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garde...
05/05/2026

Smiles all round at Happy Hour 🍻

πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday
🍺🍷 $7.5 select tap beer and house wines
πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden + Suriya

Upgrade available ⬆⬆⬆ Level up your Balter XPA schooner to a pint for just a buck, every day in May. πŸ‘πŸΊ  πŸ“ Public Bar & ...
01/05/2026

Upgrade available ⬆⬆⬆ Level up your Balter XPA schooner to a pint for just a buck, every day in May. πŸ‘πŸΊ

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

30/04/2026

Starting tomorrow! 🍸🍹 A whole month of margaritas for just $15 a pop.

MARGARITA MAY
🍸 Classic, Tommy’s, Spicy, Watermelon & Passionfruit for $15 each
⏲ Tuesdays to Saturdays, 5pm-7pm
πŸŒ† Book yourself a table via

πŸ“ Rooftop

Here for the burger, or here for the beer? πŸ”πŸΊ Hedge your bets. Have both.πŸ“ Rooftop
28/04/2026

Here for the burger, or here for the beer? πŸ”πŸΊ Hedge your bets. Have both.

πŸ“ Rooftop

This time next week, your favourite month of the year returns! Margarita May kicks off on the Rooftop, with $15 margarit...
24/04/2026

This time next week, your favourite month of the year returns! Margarita May kicks off on the Rooftop, with $15 margaritas at the ready.

🍸 Classic, Tommy’s, Spicy, Watermelon & Passionfruit
⏲ Tuesdays to Saturdays, 5pm-7pm
πŸŒ† Book yourself a table via

πŸ“ Rooftop

That cheese pull is the start of something delicious...🀀 Vote 1 more beer and pizza in life. πŸ•πŸΊπŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garde...
16/04/2026

That cheese pull is the start of something delicious...🀀 Vote 1 more beer and pizza in life. πŸ•πŸΊ

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

14/04/2026

Problem-solving schooners 🍻🍺

HAPPY HOUR
πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday
🍺🍷 $7.5 select tap beer and house wines
πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden + Suriya

Talking shop over schooners. 🍺 Make yours a Great Northern pint for $10 in April.  πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden
10/04/2026

Talking shop over schooners. 🍺
Make yours a Great Northern pint for $10 in April.

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

09/04/2026

3 floors, 3 different vibes. ✨

🍻🌿 Public Bar & Beer Garden
🍽🍷 Suriya Thai
πŸΉπŸŒ† Rooftop

Find your spot here at the Sussex Hotel.

Get yourself to the Rooftop bar for one of these before daylight saving ends this weekend πŸΉπŸŒ‡πŸ“ Rooftop
02/04/2026

Get yourself to the Rooftop bar for one of these before daylight saving ends this weekend πŸΉπŸŒ‡

πŸ“ Rooftop

27/03/2026

Delicious deals at The Sussex every weekday πŸ“…

πŸ₯© Monday ➑ $22 steaks
🍟 Tuesday ➑ $20 fish and chips
πŸ” Wednesday ➑ $20 burgers
πŸ— Thursday ➑ $20 chicken schnitzels
🍻 Monday-Friday ➑ Happy Hour $7.5 house wines & selected tap beer, 5pm-7pm

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden, from 5:30pm

Your go-to Thai 🍴 Find one of Sydney's most popular Thai eatery, Suriya. Drop in for drinks or a casual quick-to-the-tab...
24/03/2026

Your go-to Thai 🍴 Find one of Sydney's most popular Thai eatery, Suriya. Drop in for drinks or a casual quick-to-the-table feast for lunch or dinner. πŸ˜‹

πŸ“ Suriya Thai
Monday-Wednesday | 12pm-3pm
Thursday-Friday | 12pm-late

Golden beers at golden hour. πŸΊβ˜€οΈπŸ“Rooftop
21/03/2026

Golden beers at golden hour. πŸΊβ˜€οΈ

πŸ“Rooftop

Happy Hour with added alfresco vibes β˜€οΈ Kick back with a $7.50 tap beer or house wineπŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-FridayπŸ“ Public Ba...
18/03/2026

Happy Hour with added alfresco vibes β˜€οΈ Kick back with a $7.50 tap beer or house wine

πŸ•” 5pm-7pm, Monday-Friday
πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

TGIF. This calls for after-work drinks on the Rooftop. 🍷🍹πŸ₯‚πŸ“ RooftopTuesday-Friday | 12pm-lateSaturday | 4pm-late
13/03/2026

TGIF. This calls for after-work drinks on the Rooftop. 🍷🍹πŸ₯‚

πŸ“ Rooftop
Tuesday-Friday | 12pm-late
Saturday | 4pm-late

10/03/2026

Get ready to go green this St Patrick’s Day Tuesday 17 March at The Sussex. πŸ€ The Guinness will be flowing, the $25 beef & Guinness pies will be piping hot, and the vibes will be Irish. Head in from 10am.

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

Lunch plans this week? πŸ₯— Mix it up with our miso-glazed salmon poke bowl πŸ΄πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden
08/03/2026

Lunch plans this week? πŸ₯— Mix it up with our miso-glazed salmon poke bowl 🍴

πŸ“ Public Bar & Beer Garden

Address

20 Sussex Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

To reach the location in Sussex Street, you can either take a train or bus to Town Hall Station and then it's just a short walk from there. Alternatively, if you are driving, there is street parking available nearby, but it can be difficult to find a spot during peak times. There are also several paid parking lots located in the area that you can utilize.

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What people say

The Sussex Hotel in Sussex Street, Sydney is a must-visit for those looking for a classic yet elegant pub experience. The historic features of the venue have been beautifully maintained and blended with a sharp interior to create a welcoming atmosphere. The ground floor Sussex Bar is perfect for catching up with friends or colleagues over drinks and casual bites to eat. The sun-drenched all-weather courtyard provides an awesome backdrop for enjoying a few beverages on a sunny day.

For those looking for something more intimate, the Suriya Lounge Bar & Thai Restaurant on level 2 is the perfect spot. The minimal classic interior highlights the heritage features of what used to be the original lounge and parlour from back in the day. Comfortable lounges and intimate niches provide the perfect setting to enjoy a drink or cocktail while trying some tasty bites from the Suriya menu serving modern Thai food.

Overall, The Sussex Hotel is a multipurpose venue that has all the elements of a great pub experience. Whether you're looking for a casual catch-up with friends or an intimate night out, this historic hotel has got you covered.

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