Things to Do in The Rocks, Sydney

Sydney's historic district with cobblestone streets, colonial buildings, and the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge nearby.

The RocksHistoric Landmark
Maybe SammyCocktail Bar
Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest PubLive Music

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Top things to do in The Rocks

The Rocks
Historic Landmark★
The sandstone laneways below the Harbour Bridge preserve Sydney's early colonial waterfront, pubs, weekend markets, and Cadmans Cottage area. It is the best walking approach to the bridge path.
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ATTY Gallery
★ 4.9 · 322
Art Gallery
A gallery showcasing the artwork of Graham, known for paintings that feature hidden items and animal subjects like giraffes, emus, and turtles.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 3 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Sticky
★ 4.8 · 386
Chocolate Shop
Every day
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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The Rocks Market
★ 4.4 · 6.3k
Market
Vibrant open-air waterfront market, held each weekend, with stalls for local crafts & street food.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in The Rocks

Maybe Sammy
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· A$20–100
Beer, cocktails, wine & small plates served in a chic bar with regular live music.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
4:30 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
4:30 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4:30 PM – 1 AM
Sun
Closed
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Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub
★ 4.4 · 3.8k
Live Music· A$20–40
Cosy, wood-accented pub built in 1828, offering bistro and bar food, plus live bands and solo acts.
Every day
9 AM – 12 AM
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Glenmore Hotel
★ 4.3 · 5.0k
Cocktail Bar· A$20–40
Stalwart pub over 3 levels with elevated fare, a cocktail bar and a busy rooftop with harbour views.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
11 AM – 1 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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Mode Kitchen & Bar
★ 4.4 · 437
Lounge· $$
Chic restaurant & bar serving lunch, dinner & snacks on the ground floor of the Four Seasons hotel.
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Harts Pub
★ 4.4 · 2.0k
Beer Garden· A$20–40
Local artisan beers, plus gourmet burgers & grills, in an old-style corner pub with a courtyard.
Mon
12 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
12 PM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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The Doss House
★ 4.5 · 997
Pub· A$20–40
Cosy underground pub with bar bites, featuring sandstone walls, wood ceiling beams & a snug terrace.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 1 AM
Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
3 PM – 2 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12 AM
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Australian Hotel
★ 4.3 · 2.1k
Pub· $$
Casual property offering a bar/restaurant & warmly decorated rooms, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.
Every day
11 AM – 12 AM
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Danieli Cafe
★ 4.8 · 453
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Cafe Danieli, in response to overwhelming customer support, not only specializes in producing the finest in house espresso coffee in Sydney, but also supplies freshly roasted whole beans and beans ground to order, direct to the public.
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ASLAN Coffee The Rocks
★ 4.6 · 997
Coffee Shop· A$1–20
A coffee wholesaler and cafe offering contract roasting services and supplies for home brewing.
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Flight Club Sydney
★ 4.7 · 439
Bar· A$20–60
Mon–Wed
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Thu
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 1 AM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney
★ 4.5 · 9.6k
Tex-Mex· A$20–60
A cantina in Sydney known for oversized margaritas, Tex-Mex favorites, and a vibrant atmosphere for group gatherings.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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The Rocks Cafe
★ 4.3 · 2.3k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Casual eatery offering staples such as burgers, salads & pasta in a restored 19th-century market.
Every day
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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