Pub · Sydney

The Fortune of War

137 George Street, Sydney, Australia

Live MusicFood ServedOutdoor SeatingBistroHistoric PubHarbour Views

About

The Fortune of War is Sydney's oldest pub, established in 1828, offering live music, an alfresco area with Harbour Bridge views, and a bistro in the heart of The Rocks.

Regulars and our editors tag it for live music, food served, outdoor seating, bistro, historic pub and harbour views.

8 other pubs on PubCrawl sit within a 5 minute walk, so it is easy to build a crawl around.

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Good for

What The Fortune of War is known for. Only things we can confirm are listed — a blank is not a no.

Outdoor seating
Yes
Live music
Yes
Food served
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Historic pub
Yes

Common questions

Answered from what The Fortune of War and PubCrawl members have told us.

Where is The Fortune of War?

The Fortune of War is a pub at 137 George Street, Sydney, Australia. 8 other pubs listed on PubCrawl are within a short walk.

What pubs are near The Fortune of War?

Orient Hotel, Jackson's on George - Public Bar, Munich Brauhaus and The Glenmore are all within a short walk, and each has a page on PubCrawl with hours and reviews.

Does The Fortune of War have a beer garden?

Yes — The Fortune of War has outdoor space listed on PubCrawl. Capacity outdoors is usually smaller than inside, so a big group should arrive early on a warm evening.

Does The Fortune of War serve food?

Yes — The Fortune of War is listed as serving food. Kitchen hours are normally shorter than bar hours.

Is there live music at The Fortune of War?

Yes — The Fortune of War is listed for live music. Line-ups move around, so check the venue's own listings for who is on tonight.

Can you book a table at The Fortune of War?

Bookings are handled by the pub, not through PubCrawl. Call +61 2 9247 2714 to ask about tables or a space for a group.

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