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26/10/2026
Dress to impress, sip to celebrate.
Fashion & Fizz is on The Old Clare rooftop this Melbourne Cup. Poolside views, 3.5 hours of b**r, w**e and sparkling, roaming canapés, DJ Sheba and live Best Dressed judging.
Tuesday 3 November, 12 - 3:30pm
Early Bird $99 / General Admission $129
Get your ticket in bio
21/10/2026
Nothing beats coming back to your room after a day out exploring. Shows off, bath running, and room service ordered with nowhere else to be.
19/10/2026
This Melbourne Cup, the rooftop at The Old Clare Hotel sets the scene for an afternoon above Chippendale. Poolside views, cold sparkling, roaming canapés and the city stretching out below.
DJ Sheba takes to the rooftop, with live music and entertainment carrying the afternoon from first pour to final race. And, naturally, there’s a Best Dressed competition for those who take their Cup Day dressing seriously.
Your afternoon includes:
• 3.5 hours of b**r, w**e and sparkling
• Roaming canapés and food stations
• Poolside rooftop views and pop-up bars
• DJ Sheba hosting throughout the afternoon
• Live Best Dressed judging
• Melbourne Cup coverage across the rooftop
A little glamour. A little indulgence. And a very good reason to dress up.
The Old Clare Rooftop
Tue 3 November, 12–3:30pm
Early Bird $99 / GA $129 - Tickets via link in bio.
15/10/2026
The rooftop is open this weekend, and DJ Sheba is on the decks.
Golden hour, good drinks, great tunes.
See you up there.
13/10/2026
Make an occasion of it.
This Christmas, gather somewhere with a little more character.
From rooftop drinks to spaces steeped in Chippendale history, The Old Clare is made for end-of-year celebrations that feel like an occasion, not an obligation.
Book your Festive Package before 30 October 2026 and receive a complimentary inclusion valued at $500 or more. What’s inside? We’re keeping that one under wraps.
Enquire at [email protected] to uncover the surprise.
Terms & conditions apply.
12/10/2026
We’re on DND: Do Not Disturb, Drinks & Draughts
“Settle in for the Nightcap Ledger menu at Clare Bar, every evening from 8:30pm, where bespoke late-night experiences come with a side of friendly competition. Do not disturb, we’re mid-game.
Fuel your next move with crackling popcorn and a cheese toastie made for indulging.
11/10/2026
This Melbourne Cup, the rooftop at The Old Clare Hotel sets the scene for an afternoon above Chippendale. Poolside views, cold sparkling, roaming canapés and the city stretching out below.
DJ Sheba takes to the rooftop, with live music and entertainment carrying the afternoon from first pour to final race. And, naturally, there’s a Best Dressed competition for those who take their Cup Day dressing seriously.
Your afternoon includes:
• 3.5 hours of b**r, w**e and sparkling
• Roaming canapés and food stations
• Poolside rooftop views and pop-up bars
• DJ Sheba hosting throughout the afternoon
• Live Best Dressed judging
• Melbourne Cup coverage across the rooftop
A little glamour. A little indulgence. And a very good reason to dress up.
The Old Clare Rooftop
Tue 3 November, 12–3:30pm
Early Bird $99 / GA $129 - Tickets via link in bio.
06/10/2026
October just got a whole lot tastier.
Meet the CINCiN x The Rooftop Collab: one ice-cold CINCiN • Premium Spritz Cocktails cocktail paired with a grilled skewer, chips on the side for just $15.
Grab your people. Stay a little longer.
01/10/2026
Clock off, settle in.
The after-work debrief calls for good company, something cold in hand, and a table full of Clare Bar favourites. Which dish are you reaching for first?
22/09/2026
A little taste of somewhere else.
Up on The Old Clare Rooftop, our menu has taken a trip. Mediterranean coastlines, sun-warmed produce, food made for sharing slowly. Char-grilled octopus skewers. Chicken gyros with all the trimmings. Halloumi laced with dukkah and honey. Watermelon, mint and feta, cool against the evening air.
Best enjoyed with a spritz in hand, as the city settles into gold below you.
17/09/2026
Sundays are for slowing down and eating well.
At Clare Bar, that means a proper roast. Chicken and all the trimmings, laid out for sharing. Pull up a chair, order a cold one, and fight over the last potato with the people who matter.
Every Sunday.
15/09/2026
Some traditions are worth revisiting. Long before we arrived, these spaces knew how to throw a party. This season, we’re picking up where they left off... three hotels, one very good reason to gather. Book your festive event early. The good tables always go first.
09/09/2026
$12 Spritz all September. Say no more.
The Rooftop reopens this Friday 11 September, pouring $12 spritz alongside a new Mediterranean-inspired menu and a live DJ to set the scene.
Come back every Saturday of summer: live DJ sessions all season long. Same rooftop, new reasons to stay till last light.
The Rooftop, The Old Clare Hotel
Reopens Friday 11 Sept, from 4pm
Live DJ every Saturday this summer
$12 spritz for all of September
08/09/2026
Frock up, Chippendale.
Sydney’s most stylish Cup Day is happening high above the city at The Old Clare Rooftop with poolside views, blue skies, and an afternoon that includes:
-Free-flowing beverage package with b**r, w**e & Mumm sparkling
-Roaming canapés and food stations
-DJ Sheba hosting, MC-ing and running a best-dressed competition
-Race coverage on screens throughout
Leave the odds at home. Bring the outfit.
The Old Clare Rooftop
Tue 3 November, 12–3:30pm
Early Bird $99 / GA $129 - Tickets via link in bio.
Address
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Sydney, NSW
2008
To get to Kensington Street in Sydney, you can take public transport such as buses that stop at the nearby Central Station or take the train to Central Station and walk for about 10 minutes. If you prefer driving, there are parking options available on the streets nearby or at the nearby Wilson Parking facility.
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What people say
The Old Clare Hotel is a stunning boutique hotel located in the heart of Sydney's vibrant Kensington Street precinct. The hotel spans across two iconic heritage-listed buildings, The Clare Hotel pub and the Carlton & United Breweries Administration Building, which have been meticulously restored to retain their unique features. With 69 beautifully designed rooms, The Old Clare Hotel offers guests a luxurious and comfortable stay with obsessive attention to aesthetics.
As the first Australian hotel from the unconventional Unlisted Collection:, The Old Clare Hotel boasts a rich history and architecture that perfectly complements its surroundings. Chippendale has become a hub for art galleries, production houses, graphic and fashion design studios, as well as some of Sydney's most exciting new restaurants, cafés and bars.
Whether you're visiting Sydney for business or pleasure, The Old Clare Hotel is the perfect choice for those seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. With its prime location on Kensington Street and impeccable attention to detail in every aspect of its design, this hotel truly stands out as one of the best in Sydney.
