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11/09/2026
There's history in every corner of this pub.
From the hand-painted details to the familiar faces at the bar, Friend in Hand has been part of Glebe since 1857.
Here's to keeping the tradition going. 🍻
10/09/2026
A big night of laughs is coming to the Friend in Hand 🍻🎤
High Five Comedy returns Sunday 27 September, headlined by Australian comedy and broadcasting legend Peter Berner — nearly three decades of stand-up, satire, TV and radio under his belt.
Joining him for a stacked night:
Simon Kennedy
Kirsty Carr
Billy D'Arcy .darcy
Joe Daymond .daymond
Come in for a proper pub feed, grab a drink and settle in for a huge night of live comedy.
🎟️ Early Bird $15 + bf | GA $20 + bf
Tickets via the link in bio.
09/09/2026
Recent $200 Badge Draw bonus winners! 💰🍻
Look at those smiles! You might not take home the Badgy jackpot, but there’s also a guaranteed $200 cash giveaway every week to put a little extra in the kitty.
Come in, grab a b**r, get your number and have a crack. Maybe this week it’ll be your turn to walk away with some extra cash and a smile that big. 🎟️
08/09/2026
Ring the alarm 🚨
Friends… Joker Poker is still climbing. 🃏
This Wednesday, there’s a whopping $9,481 up for grabs.
Come in for a $22 rump steak with your choice of chips & salad or mash & veg, grab a b**r and try your luck while you’re at it. 🥩🍻
🎟️ Joker Poker from 6.30pm
💰 $9,481 jackpot
07/09/2026
Small gatherings have their own kind of charm. 🌿
Our Courtyard is the perfect little spot for birthdays, cocktail catch-ups, family dinners and book clubs, with room for up to 20 guests.
Bright, colourful and tucked away from the bustle, it's made for relaxed celebrations with good food, great company and no hire fee or minimum spend.
Explore our Functions page via the link in bio for more information, or get in touch to start planning your next gathering.
04/09/2026
You know what goes really well with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness? 🍺
A Friday at the Friend.
Grab a feed, settle in for a cold one and stick around for the Friday Meat Raffle.
🎟️ Tickets from 6.30pm.
02/09/2026
We’re fuelling the legend this Father’s Day. 🍺
Book Dad in for a feed this Sunday and we’ll shout his first b**r.
Pub classics, kids menu with pencils + colouring in for the little ones, PLUS free pool and darts all day for a bit of family competition.
Bring the crew and make a day of it at the Friend.
Sunday 6 September
🍺 Dad’s free b**r available with bookings only.
Book via the link in bio
01/09/2026
WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!!!! 🃏💰
Guys, have you seen what Joker Poker is sitting at this week?!
$9,081 😳
That's a serious jackpot. You'd be crazy to miss this one.
Kicking off from 6.30pm.
Grab a b**r, grab your ticket and let's see where this one lands. 🍻
01/09/2026
Tuesday night lineup:
🍽 $20 Schnittie's All Day
🍻 $7.50 Schooeys til 3pm
🎱 from 7pm
Start with a schnitty, grab a few rounds and let the pool table decide who's talking trash by the end of the night.
30/08/2026
Some parties deserve more than just a table at the pub. 🍻
Our Top Bar is perfect for birthdays, work parties, sports clubs and celebrations of all kinds, with room for up to 100 guests.
Pool, darts, a jukebox, big screens, a DJ setup and an outdoor courtyard mean there's plenty to keep everyone entertained from start to finish.
Private hire options available.
Explore our Functions page via the link in bio for more information, or get in touch to start planning your next gathering.
28/08/2026
It's Friday, and we reckon a Negroni is a pretty good way to ease into the weekend. 🍊🍸
Just enough to take the edge off after a long week.
Then stick around for the Meat Raffle.
🎟️ Tickets from 6.30pm.
Here's hoping you're heading home with more than just a good feed.
27/08/2026
Lady Di took home our $5K jackpot last Thursday! 💰🎉
And now Thursday is amongst us again, so you know what that means...
The Badge Draw is back kicking off at $300 with a $200 Cash giveaway guaranteed.
Could it be you this week?
🎟️ Tickets from 6.30pm. 🍻
25/08/2026
If the work group chat says, "Lunch?", we've got the place.
A cosy table inside or a sunny spot in the courtyard, plus a menu full of pub classics to keep everyone happy.
An hour away from the office never hurt anyone.
24/08/2026
This coming Sunday the Friend the pub will be filling up for another big night of comedy. 🍻🎤
High Five Comedy returns to the Friend in Hand on Sunday 30 August with a stacked lineup:
Al Del Bene .del.bene
David Smiedt
Davey Williams
Annabelle
Finbar Martinez-Bennett
Come in for a proper pub feed, grab a drink and settle in for a huge night of live comedy.
🎟️ Early Bird $15 + bf | GA $20 + bf
Tickets via the link in bio.
20/08/2026
LOCAL BADGE MEMBERS — WE’VE HIT THE JACKPOT!! 💰💰💰
That’s right. $5,000 BIG ONES is up for grabs TONIGHT.
BUT… if the jackpot number doesn’t go off, we’re calling 5 MORE NUMBERS and giving away $1,000 EACH.
Yep. $5,000 HAS TO GO TONIGHT.
Get those badges out and get down to the Friend. You do NOT want to hear your number got called while you were sitting at home. 👀
🎟️ Tickets from 6.30pm.
18/08/2026
Creamy. Need we say more? 🍝
Bacon, mushrooms and white w**e folded through a rich, creamy sauce, finished with parmesan.
Add a slice of garlic ciabatta and you've got yourself a pretty serious bowl of pasta.
14/08/2026
A few friendly faces at the Friend. 🍻
Always a pleasure having these legends in the pub.
Cheers, guys! ❤️
Address
58 Cowper Street
Glebe, NSW
2037
To get to the Cowper Street location in Sydney, you have multiple options for public transport. You can take a train and get off at the nearby station or catch a bus that stops close by. Alternatively, if you choose to drive, there are parking spaces available on the street and several nearby car parks where you can park your vehicle.
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The Friend In Hand Hotel, located in Cowper Street, Sydney, is a classic Aussie pub that has been serving customers for years. This multi-award-winning hotel is without a doubt the best classic Aussie pub in Sydney. The unique interior and great choice of beers make it a friendly and unforgettable place to visit. The hotel is open seven days a week from 10:00 am till midnight, making it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner any day of the week.
The hotel offers an extensive menu with Big Bills Italian available every day of the week. Lunch is served Monday to Thursday from 11:00 am till 2:30 pm, while dinner is served Monday to Thursday from 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, the hotel stays open until 9:30 pm, while on Sundays it closes at 9:00 pm.
Apart from its fantastic food and drinks selection, the Friend In Hand Hotel offers various activities such as crab racing, comedy shows, poetry readings, and raffles. These activities make it an exciting place to be with friends or family.
The Byrne family (owners) of the Friend In Hand Hotel have won numerous awards over the years for their excellent service and community involvement. Some of these awards include Best Tourist Hotel in 1989, Australia's Best Pub in 1992, Sydney's Best Marketed Hotel in 1996 and Sydney's Best Pub in both 2010 and 2014.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a classic Aussie pub experience with excellent food and drinks selection coupled with fun activities like crab racing or comedy shows, then look no further than the Friend In Hand Hotel on Cowper Street in Sydney.
