- Wondering where to get booze over the Easter Weekend? These are the bars and pubs open on Good Friday.
- On Good Friday, licensed venues can serve alcohol on premises between 12pm and 10pm, but takeaway sales are banned.
- Get ahead of your plans for the Easter long weekend.
- READ MORE: The best restaurants for a long Easter Sunday lunch
Looking to celebrate the start of the Easter long weekend this Good Friday? We’ve put together a list of all the best bars and pubs in Sydney that will remain open on the 18th, as well as the venues closing for the day.
1. Opera Bar
Arguably one of the most famous bars in Sydney, Opera Bar will be ready to serve you drinks and bites from 11 am until 10 pm on Good Friday. Enjoy the harbour views as you celebrate the start of Easter weekend.
Address: Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse Level, Sydney, 2000
Good Friday Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
2. The Dolphin Hotel
The Dolphin Hotel is one of Surry Hill’s most popular bars, situated on bustling Crown Street. They’ll be open on Good Friday, but will be closing early at 10pm.
Address: 412 Crown St, Surry Hills, 2010
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
3. Paddo Inn
This busy Paddington pub is hugely popular with all ages (and in particular, Sydney Swans fans). They’re staying open on Good Friday until 10 pm, so pop over to Oxford Street for a schooner and a good time.
Address: 338 Oxford Street, Paddington, 2021
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
4. The Marrickville Hotel
Not only is the Marrickville Hotel open on Good Friday, they are also doing a Happy Hour until 6 pm. This involves $7 house beer, wine and spirits.
Address: 244 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, 2204
Good Friday Opening Hours: 3pm-10pm
5. The Clock
Sit and sip on the balcony of this popular Solotel venue Easter weekend. This popular bar also does great food and has plenty of rooms, including a courtyard, for you to celebrate Easter weekend with your friends.
Address: 470 Crown St, Surry Hills, 2010
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm- 10pm (bottleshop will be closed all day)
6. Village Inn
This Paddington gem will be operating on Good Friday, so head on down to the Intersection to enjoy their great draft beers.
Address: 9-11 Glenmore Rd, Paddington, 2021
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
7. The Golden Sheaf
The Sheaf is perfect if you want to dance your way into the Easter weekend and secure some cheap booze deals. Head to Double Bay to start Easter festivities.
Address: 429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay, 2026
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
8. Hotel Ravesis
With a view overlooking Bondi Beach, this bar does the weekend well, with live music and a great dance floor. Gabriel Parisotto will be performing live on Good Friday, so don’t miss out!
Address: 118 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, 2026
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
9. Felons Brewing Co. Manly
This waterfront brewery is already a Manly favourite, despite only opening in October 2024. Pop in for a perfect pint here on Good Friday, especially if the weather is looking good!
Address: E Esplanade, Manly, 2095
Good Friday opening hours: midday-10pm
10. The Lord Dudley
This locals-favourite pub in Woollahra will be offering live music on Good Friday, so don’t miss out.
Address: 236 Jersey Rd, Woollahra, 2025
Good Friday Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
11. The Carrington
The Carrington offers both outdoor and indoor dog-friendly spaces, so bring your pup along to this welcoming Surry Hills gastro pub.
Address: 565 Bourke St, Surry Hills, 2010
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
12. The Woollahra Hotel
This sleek and modern hotel has a lovely outdoor terrace and offers a great drinks menu and plenty of elevated pub food. Head down to the Woho for the perfect Good Friday drink.
Address: 116 Queen St, Woollahra, 2025
Good Friday Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
13. Beach Road Hotel
This Bondi bar is always busy, and Good Friday will be no exception. Head down on the 18th for a boogie and a good time.
Address: 71 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach, 2026
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
14. The Marlborough Hotel
The Marly labels itself as “Newtown’s resident party house” and will be open for on Good Friday, offering $7 drinks from 9pm and a DJ set from JUSTIN-TIME.
Address: 145 King St, Newtown, 2042
Good Friday Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
15. Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak, one of Double Bay’s best pubs, will be doing seafood specials and an Easter Raffle on Good Friday.
Address: 28 Bay St, Double Bay, 2028
Good Friday Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
16. Coogee Bay Hotel
Located opposite Coogee Beach, Coogee Bay Hotel are offering up an “Eggspresso Martini” all of the Easter long weekend, which includes normal Espresso Martini ingredients along with a “chocolatey surprise”.
Address: 253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee, 2034
Good Friday Opening Hours: 6:30am-10pm
17. The Beresford
The Beresford offers a chilled, pub garden vibe on its ground floor, which is also dog-friendly. If you want a place to dance, head upstairs for DJs and more drinks (only on Fridays and Saturdays).
Address: 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills, 2010
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm- 10pm
18. Watsons Bay Hotel
Watsons Bay is always a good time, so go and indulge in their seafood menu this Good Friday while you take in the stunning harbour views. They’ll be DJs playing from 4pm until closing.
Address: 10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, 2030
Good Friday Opening Hours: 11am-10pm
19. Clovelly Hotel
The Cloey always offers a great happy hour, so head to this Eastern Suburbs favourite for great deals this Good Friday.
Address: 381 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly, 2031
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm
20. The London Hotel
This corner pub located in the gorgeous Paddington Five Ways is the perfect place to grab a pizza and a pint.
Address: 85 Underwood St, Paddington, 2021
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm
21. The Waratah
Head to Darlinghurst’s favourite pub and enjoy their Waratah spritz and Sydney rock oysters this Good Friday.
Address: 308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, 2010
Good Friday Opening Hours: 4pm- 10pm
22. The Glenmore Hotel
Go down to the Rocks to enjoy Good Friday at this heritage-listed pub. Gaze over the Sydney Harbour as you enjoy their pub food and Guinness on tap.
Address: 96 Cumberland St, The Rocks, 2000
Good Friday Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm
Closed
Make sure you don’t head to any of these popular bars on Good Friday- they won’t be open!
- Old Mate’s Place
- Bar Planet
- Employee’s Only
- Tio’s
- Piccolo Bar
- Ryan’s Bar
- Cabana Bar
- The Library Bar
- Side Bar
- Little Cooler
- Cantina OK!
- Centro 86
- The Cliff Dive
- Forrester’s
- Apollonia
- The Old Fitzroy Hotel
- East Village Hotel
- Taphouse
- The Butler
- The Botanist
- Odd Culture Bar
- Bistro Grenier
- Spon
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