27 Best Places to Play Two-Up in Sydney

While paying your respects to our veterans at the ANZAC Day dawn service is the most important way of recognising and honouring our veterans, two-up is how we keep the day going here in Australia. There’s nothing quite like beer, sun, and mates to make this public holiday extra special. The simple game, which involves betting on the flipping of two coins, has maintained its appeal through the ages through simplicity and fun. People come from near and far to find the best place for the all-important coin toss, and luckily, we’ve narrowed down the best places in Sydney to play two-up this ANZAC Day.

Best Places to Play Two-Up in Sydney at a Glance

Highlights from our list include the following options:

• Best overall: The Australian Heritage Hotel
• Sydney CBD: BrewDog South Eveleigh
• Inner-West: Erskineville Hotel
• Eastern suburbs: Royal Hotel Paddington
• Northern Beaches: Harbord Hotel

Now you’ve read our favourite places to play two-up near you, let’s check out the complete list.

1. The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Rocks

Two-up hours: from 12pm

One of Sydney’s oldest pubs, The Australian Heritage Hotel has been and always will be the best ANZAC Day celebration in Sydney. The venue boasts one of the largest outdoor two-up arenas with games taking over Cumberland Street from midday. You can rock up straight after dawn service, these guys will be open from 7 am and will be serving up delicious bacon and egg rolls and coffee.

Address: 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9247 2229

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2. Forrester’s, Surry Hills

Two-up hours: from 12pm

Whether it’s the Super Bowl, ANZAC Day, or any other important public holiday event, we can always count on Forrester’s in Surry Hills to put on a fantastic show. This year the doors will open at 10 am before two-up starts around midday. Keep your eyes and ears out for a performance from a live pipe band, delicious eats and plenty of good vibes. While the space isn’t the biggest, it only adds to the atmosphere.

Address: 336 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 8033 2665

3. The Glenmore, The Rocks

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

Just around the corner from The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Glenmore is another great place to check out on ANZAC Day for some quality two-up. Head on down from one of Sydney’s best rooftop bars (with DJs) to the street and check out the show with live tunes from The Scots Marching Band and Hot Potato Band. Of course, there are plenty of refreshing drinks and some of our favourite pub grub in all of The Rocks.

Address: 96 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9395 5151

4. Greenwood Hotel, North Sydney

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

Doors open at 10:30 am and if other years are to follow, this is going to be one of the biggest two-up games on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Greenwood Hotel is a Tilley & Wills Hotels venue and will be donating $1 from every Carlton Schooner sold to Legacy. Two up kicks off from midday, there’s DJ’s from 4 pm, and to top it all off you can catch the NRL ANZAC round live and loud on the big screen in the southern courtyard.

Located in: Greenwood Plaza
Address: The Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Phone: (02) 9964 9477

5. Harbord Hotel, Freshwater

Two-up hours: from 12 pm

Proudly hosting some of the best two-up games on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for decades, the Harbord Hotel will open its doors from 10 am this ANZAC Day. The venue will host live music, including a special marching band parading through the crowd, while patrons enjoy their famous car park BBQ that’s serving up loaded hot dogs, brisket rolls, and ice-cold beers throughout the day.

Address: 29 Moore Rd, Freshwater NSW 2096

6. Watson’s EQ, Moore Park

Two-up hours: from 10am until late

If there’s a place to combine footy and two-up, it could be Watson’s EQ. Head to the courtyard from 10 am to play and simultaneously enjoy the ANZAC Day NRL game which will be streamed live on the big screen. Don’t forget to grab yourself a bacon and egg roll, a good old sausage sizzle, or one of their signature burgers which will be up for grabs too.

Address: Entertainment Quarter, The, 1 Bent St, Moore Park NSW 2021
Phone: 1300 440 263

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7. Verandah Precinct, Sydney CBD

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

The Verandah Precinct opens at 6 am on ANZAC Day for those who want to start their day nice and early with a B&E roll. Two up starts at midday and you’ll be treated to a sausage sizzle throughout the day. Like Greenwood Hotel, $1 from every bacon & egg roll and schooner of VB sold will be donated to Legacy.

Address: 55/65 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9239 5888

8. The Buena, Mosman

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

It’s the Yabby Racing that keeps us coming back to Mosman for ANZAC Day every year, but it’s the two up that sweetens the deal (from midday). Like other venues on our list, $1 from every Carlton schooner sold will go to Legacy and The Last Post will be played at sundown.

Address: 76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
Phone: (02) 9969 7022

9. The Richmond Inn, Richmond

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

The Richmond Inn is keeping Sydney’s west happy on ANZAC Day with a $5 sausage sizzle, NRL Live and Loud on the Stadium Screen, and The Last Post at dusk. Of course, they’re throwing one of the best two-up games in Sydney in for good measure and $1 from every Carlton draught schooner sold will be donated to Legacy.

Address: 90 March St, Richmond NSW 2753

10. The Log Cabin, Penrith

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

The Log Cabin is serving up the biggest 2UP arena in Sydney’s west this ANZAC Day from 12pm. It’s all about honouring the veterans at this waterfront pub, with beers in the beer garden from midday followed by live music kicking off from 1 pm and DJs from 4 pm. You should also expect pop-up bars, a sausage sizzle BBQ, and DJs live streaming sets from the Red Bull Jeep Wrangler DJ booth.

Address: 20 Memorial Ave, Penrith NSW 2750
Phone: (02) 4711 3324

11. Northies Cronulla Hotel, Cronulla

Two-up hours: from 12pm until late

The games start at midday at Northies in Cronulla, but the pub opens from 10 am so you can come in early for a cheeky pint. We recommend hanging around for a commemorative bagpipe performance at 2 pm before the NRL action hits the big screens throughout the venue afterwards.

Address: Kingsway &, Elouera Rd, Cronulla NSW 2230
Phone: (02) 9523 6866

12. BrewDog, South Eveleigh

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

This South Everleigh craft beer institution is one of the more underrated places to play two-up this ANZAC Day, which is why we like it. Head out to the sprawling beer garden try your luck, and enjoy over more than 30 brews on tap while you place your bets.

Address: Bay 1 Locomotive Workshops, South Eveleigh NSW 2015
Phone: (02) 8865 8345

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13. Paddo Inn, Paddington

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

Head to Paddo Inn to gather and commemorate this ANZAC Day. You’ll find food specials available all day plus live music at two up from midday. The venue itself is on the smaller side of things, but if you don’t get in around midday, check out some of the neighbouring pubs as they have great overflow.

Address: 338 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
Phone: (02) 9380 5913

14. Clock Hotel, Surry Hills

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

This Surry Hills staple has been one of the best places to play two-up in Sydney since the Two-up tradition’s earliest days. Snag a spot in the courtyard if you’re willing to place some bets, or get in on the action from the balcony with fishing rods.

Address: 470 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9331 5333

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15. Harbord Diggers, Freshwater

Two-up hours: from 11 am until late

Freshie locals and visitors alike descend upon this Freshwater headland pub in the hundreds, one of the biggest Two-up events on the Northern Beaches, with the commemorative ceremony kicking off at 8am and then 11am for all two-up fun.

Address: 88 Evans St, Freshwater NSW 2096
Phone: (02) 9105 4888

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16. Kings Cross Hotel, Potts Point

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

For the all-Australian two-up experience, Kings Cross Hotel is one of the best places to play two-up in Sydney. There will be sausage sizzles, bacon and egg rolls and local drag queens will be hosting the festivities, so you can guarantee it will be a good time.

Address: 244-248 William St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Phone: (02) 9331 9900

17. Royal Hotel Paddington, Paddington

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

With two arenas, an indoor one and an outdoor one, the Royal Hotel Paddington is undoubtedly one of the best places to play two-up in Sydney. After all the fun and games, live music and DJs will be playing and collecting donations for Legacy.

Address: 237 Glenmore Rd, Paddington NSW 2021
Phone: (02) 9331 2604

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18. The Sackville Hotel, Rozelle

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

Rozelle’s infamous for ANZAC Day two-up festivities, it having been embedded in the traditionally working-class town’s historic lineage. Taking place in their huge car park, join in for classic, unpretentious fun, with grandstand seating and a Balter beer bar.

Address: 599 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039
Phone: (02) 9555 7555

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19. The Golden Sheaf, Double Bay

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

Boasting the biggest two-up arena in the Eastern suburbs, the infamous Sheaf will be taking things up a notch with stadium seating, grab-and-go Aussie snacks, a tinnie bar, and of course, DJs all night long.

Address: 429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2026
Phone: (02) 9327 5877

20. The Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

Head to The Woollahra Hotel this ANZAC Day as they turn the terrace into the ultimate Two-up circle. There will also be tasty food, live music and DJs — all you need for a cracking day and plenty of schooners.

Address: 116 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025
Phone: (02) 9327 9777

21. Erskineville Hotel, Erskineville

Two-up hours: from 12 pm until late

The humble Erko has an incognito beer garden that not many people seem to know exists, but for those who do, you will know that it makes for the perfect backdrop to flip some coins this ANZAC Day. Have a drink, play some two up and show your appreciation for our Aussie and Kiwi heroes.

Address: 102 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
Phone: (02) 8587 4400

22. The Dolphin, Surry Hills

Two-up hours: from 10 am until late

For one of the best places to play two-up in Surry Hills, head to The Dolphin where you will find the biggest two-up ring in the suburb. The dining room is transformed to accommodate all your needs accompanied by an all-Australian classics soundtrack. Plus, they’re bringing back the coveted ‘RSL’ (rissole) sandwich all day until sold out — what more could you want?

Address: 412 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9331 4800

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23. The Keg & Brew, Surry Hills

Two up hours: from 12 pm

The Keg & Brew will host a cracker of a two-up session on ANZAC Day. These folks will open the doors early for two-up from midday alongside $11 Bacon & Egg Rolls from 5 am, $11 Pints (Stone & Wood, Hahn SuperDry and XXXX) and plenty of Live Sport thrown in for good measure so you can enjoy all the day’s action, screened live and loud.

Address: 26 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9212 1740

24. Jackson’s on George, Sydney CBD

Two-up hours: from 12 pm

If you’re looking for a rooftop to play two-up at this ANZAC day, Jackson’s on George has you covered. This hotel is located right in the middle of the Sydney CBD and has the city’s largest rooftop two-up ring ready for the occasion. Doors will open at 10 am, perfect for the nearby ANZAC celebrations in Circular Quay. Expect Aussie beers with Resches and more being poured all day. Food-wise, there’s a BBQ with Aussie beef hotdogs, Wagyu skewers, salsa verde and all of the ‘Strayan classics you’d expect from Head Chef Steven Sinclair.

Rooftop two-up starts from 12 pm, there are $5 schooners for Veterans all day, DJs from sunset, and donations proudly going to Legacy Australia with buckets on collection all day.

Address: 176 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Hours: 10 am – Late, Friday the 25th of April
Phone: (02) 8027 9997

25. Felon’s Manly, Manly

Two-up hours: from 10 am

With a sausage sizzle on the jetty from 8 am to 10 am and two-up from just before midday, Felon’s Manly is the place to be on the Northern Beaches for ANZAC Day with free entry from 9 am until late—and fundraising for RSL LifeCare.

The day might start with a sausage sizzle, but it will end with Scratch Band from 8 pm and Jaybro from 10 pm to 1 am. While you’re here, try a couple of the venue’s new brews, including the Grapefruit Radler 4.0% with bright grapefruit aromas and an invigorating profile of juicy or the Dulce De Leche Porter 4.7% which is an English-style porter with dulce de leche, cocoa, gooey caramel aromas melt and a smooth profile of creamy milk chocolate, toasted malts and dulce de leche. Ooft!

Located in: Manly Wharf
Address: E Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
Phone: (02) 9977 1266

26. Pumphouse, Darling Harbour

Two up hours: from 10 am

Pumphouse is going all out for two-up in Sydney this ANZAC Day. The doors will be open from 10 am-10 pm, and guests are invited to enjoy a game of two-up (from 10 am) and $10 Schooners of Sydney Lager & Newtowner Pale Ale all day long. Compared to menu venues, these guys have prepared a serious menu with ANZAC Cookie cocktails ($22) and meat pies and sausage rolls priced at just $8 all day. When you want to fill yourself up, check out the BBQ in the lower terrace, which is making cooked sausages in rolls with onions and sauce $8/Crispy pork rolls with apple sauce $10 from 11 am until 3 pm. Finally, music is provided by DJ music by Oscar on the terrace overlooking the square with top Aussie pub classics.

Address: 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000

27. The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre, Marrickville

Two up hours: from 12 pm

The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre is getting in on the action on ANZAC Day with two-up being played from noon. Joining some of Sydney’s other great venues, the folks here are also getting behind a great cause, donating $1 from every schooner of Hawke’s lager to Legacy, which supports the families of Australian Defence Force men and women.

Address: 8-12 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: (02) 9069 5583

Alternatives to These Two Up Venues

The venues we’ve included above are the best of the best when it comes to two-up in Sydney. However, there are plenty of other venues worth visiting, they include the following options:

• Darling Pavillion in Darling Square (two up from 12pm)
• The Argyle in The Rocks (two up from 12pm)
• Harts Pub in The Rocks (two up from 12pm)
• Mercantile Hotel in The Rocks (two up from 12pm)
• Coogee Pavilion in Coogee (two up from 2pm)
• The Newport in Newport (two up from 1pm)
• The Vic On The Park (from 12pm until late)
• Park House Mona Vale (two up from 12pm)

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