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08/10/2026
🏉 BLEDISLOE CUP 2026 🏉
🇦🇺 WALLABIES vs ALL BLACKS 🇳🇿
📅 THIS SATURDAY | 10 OCT | 5:00PM
📅 SATURDAY | 17 OCT | 4:00PM
📺 LIVE & LOUD AT THE OCCY
Get your mates together and catch all the action live at The Occy! 🍻🏉
🔥 HAPPY HOUR | 4:30PM – 6:30PM
🍺 $7 & $8 Pints
🍷 $7 House Wines
🥃 $7 House Spirits
Come down, grab a drink and enjoy the game with us! 🍻
08/10/2026
Planning an end-of-year celebration? We've got you covered at The Occy! 🤩
Long lunches, end-of-year functions and events, group bookings.
December is one of our busiest times of the year at The Occidental Hotel and tables and event dates are filling quickly.
➡ Lock in your lunch bookings at our award-winning Fairmont Restaurant;
➡ Secure your preferred date and time for that end-of-year function or event in our dedicated Level 2 Function Centre;
➡ Book one or more tables in our popular Ground Floor bars for spring-summer celebrations.
Let team help you bring to life an amazing end-of-year event in one of Sydney's most historically significant venues.
Event bookings can be made via our website www.theoccidental.com or call The Occidental on (02) 9299 2531.
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29/09/2026
✨ Our Special Menu of October is here! ✨
A delicious selection of fresh flavors, bold spices, and Italian-inspired comfort:
🌶️ Spicy Tuna with Potato Terrine;
🐟 Roasted Snapper;
🍤 Risotto ai Frutti.
Three special dishes, crafted to make your dining experience even more memorable. ❤️
Come and discover your new favorite! 🍽️
04/09/2026
Looking for a special venue to host your next function or event? 🤩
Our famous Occidental Hotel in the heart of Sydney’s C*D is the perfect place to bring together your guests for a private or business event, either during spring or as a late-year celebration.
We have a purpose-built Function Centre on Level 2 and other unique spaces that can be configured to suit your requirements.
Led by our world-class chefs, Otto and Ketut, our hospitality team can add a food and beverage package perfectly suited to your needs and budget.
Let team help you bring to life an amazing event in one of Sydney’s most historically significant venues. 🤩
Event bookings and enquires can be made via our website www.theoccidental.com
01/09/2026
🍽️ Come and try our September Special!
This month, we’re serving up three delicious new dishes:
🥢 BBQ Pork Bao Bun
🐟 Barramundi
🥩 Braised Beef Short Rib
Come and enjoy our September specials at The Fairmont Restaurant. We can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️
📍 See you at The Fairmont Restaurant!
23/06/2026
🍻🇦🇺 LET’S GO AUSSIES! 🇦🇺🍻
⚽ PARAGUAY 🇵🇾 vs AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
📅 Friday, 26 June
📣 LIVE & LOUD at The Occidental Hotel
🕛 Kick-off 12PM
🍺 $10.50 Pints of Heineken & Tooheys Ultra
🥩 $20 Steak Special
The Socceroos are fighting for a spot in the knockout stage — get behind the boys and cheer them on with a cold pint in hand!
Bring your mates, wear your green and gold, and make some noise! 💚💛
15/06/2026
🏉 After the incredible comeback in Game 1, the rivalry is heating up!
STATE OF ORIGIN – GAME 2
Wednesday, 17 June
LIVE & LOUD on the BIG SCREEN – Level 2
🍻 Happy Hour | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🍽️ $20 Schnitty Special
🍸 Cocktail & Drink Specials
Grab your mates and catch every tackle, try, and big moment with us as the battle continues!
📞 Bookings: (02) 9299 2531
📧 [email protected]
03/06/2026
🥃 Buffalo Trace – Wh***ey of the Month 🦬
Now available downstairs at the Bistro Bar!
• Buffalo Trace Nip (30ml) – $10
• Buffalo Trace Highball – $10
• Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned – $16
Available throughout June. Come in and enjoy an award-winning bourbon. 🥃
03/06/2026
It's EOFY time! That means it's time to acknowledge a job well done and plan for a big year ahead! 🤩🍻
We are already heavily booked in our famous Fairmont Restaurant so move fast if you are keen to lock in an end-of-financial-year lunch for your team or corporate clients.
Our Level 2 Function Centre can be adapted for big or small events while a spot in bars is always a great way to bring home the Financial Year and kick off the new one in style.
See you at The Occidental Hotel soon as we continue to celebrate 175 years of trade! One of Sydney's longest-serving inner-city pubs.😍🍻
Enquire here 👉 www.theoccidental.com
07/04/2026
We've been celebrating the 175-year history of our famous pub and love this short video that brings to life that journey. 🤩🍺
Our pub is built on stories, not just bricks. In many ways it has become a community storyteller, keeping Sydney’s history alive one drink at a time.
Thank you to and the magic of AI for bringing to life the story of – a pub with heart and soul that has been standing proud for 175 years.
Today, our celebrated Fairmont Restaurant on Level 1 continues to offer the highest-quality pub lunches, while our Ground Floor Bistro and lively bars – including streetside tables – are more popular than ever.
The beautifully restored and maintained Occidental Hotel offers good value pub-style accommodation in the heart of the city, while our purpose-built Level 2 Function Room provides a unique space for your special functions and events.
We hope you will join us at The Occy soon! 🍻
Pubs of Australia, Time Gents: Australian Pub Project
Address
Barangaroo, NSW
Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the train to Wynyard station and take the George Street exit. Turn right onto George Street and walk for about 5 minutes. Turn left onto York Street and continue for another 2 minutes. The destination will be on your left.
Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
Head towards Sydney CBD and turn into York Street from Margaret street or Market street. Limited metered street parking is available along the sides of the road, or alternatively there are various car parks located nearby including Secure Parking at World Square (entry via Goulburn or Pitt Streets).
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What people say
The Occidental Hotel, located on York Street in Sydney's CBD, is a true gem for those seeking an authentic pub experience. This vintage hotel has been standing for over a century and is one of the last five surviving hotels of its style in the city. Its foundations are now Heritage Listed, adding to its historic significance.
The hotel has retained much of its original charm and character, with two bars, a bistro, and gaming facilities on the ground floor. The Fairmont Restaurant on the first floor is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering delicious meals in a cozy atmosphere.
For those looking to host events or gatherings, The Occidental Hotel offers a versatile function room on the second floor that can accommodate various needs. And if you're looking for budget-friendly accommodations in the heart of the city, look no further than their third and fourth-floor apartments for rent.
Conveniently located just minutes from Wynyard Station and close to all major tourist attractions, The Occidental Hotel is an ideal spot to grab a drink or meal after a day of exploring Sydney. With its rich history and charming atmosphere, it's no wonder why this hotel has such high social and historic significance in the city.
