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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 CBD 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 – Whiskey 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
31/03/2026
Looking for a special venue to host your next function or event? 🤩
Our famous Occidental Hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD is the perfect place to bring together your guests for a private or business event.
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. The beautifully restored Occidental Hotel has been welcoming guests to 47 York Street since 1850!🤩
Event bookings and enquires can be made via our website www.theoccidental.com
❤️
09/03/2026
🍀 Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! 🍻
Join us at the Occidental for a full weekend of Irish vibes, great food, and awesome drink specials from 13th – 17th March.
🍺 $10 Guinness Pints
🥃 $7 Baby Guinness Shooters
🍹 $12 Irish Mule
🍸 $15 Baileys Mint Martinis
🍸 $14 Shamrock Martinis
🥧 $22 Beef & Guinness Pie
🌶 $22 Irish Spice Bag
Grab your friends, wear a bit of green, and let’s celebrate the luck of the Irish! 🍀🍻
27/02/2026
Live & Loud at the Occy! 🔥🏉
Catch all the action every Thursday, Friday & Saturday with the NRL live on the big screens.
🍺 Pints for the price of a schooner on game day
🍗 $1 Wings
🍽️ Delicious daily specials
🍸 $12–$14 Cocktail Specials
🍻 Happy Hour Monday–Saturday (4:30pm - 6:30pm)
• $7 & $8 Pints
• $7 House Spirits & Wines
There’s no better place to enjoy footy with mates. See you at the Occy! 🍻
13/02/2026
Valentine’s Saturday – 14th Feb at The Occy ❤️
Treat yourself (and your favourite person)!
🍁 Maple Kiss – for him
💗 Pink Margarita – for her
Plus this Saturday:
🐟 Fish & Chips just $17
🍽 Kitchen open 4:30pm – 9pm
🍺 Happy Hour 4:30pm – 6:30pm
🍸 Cocktail Happy Hour 8pm – 10pm
Great food. Delicious drinks. Good vibes all round.
See you at The Occy ❤️
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.
