Fortune of War Hotel

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Located in the heart of The Rocks, Fortune of War is Sydney's oldest pub - Est 1828 Pub, bistro, and live music on select dates in the heart of The Rocks.

04/11/2026

The perfect follow-up to Cup Day? A good feed at Bistro 1828🍴 Pull up a chair, settle in and let us take care of lunch. A little hair of the dog is optional, of course. See you at Sydney's oldest pub!

02/11/2026

New month. Same favourite pub. Pull up at the bar, order your usual and settle into November at Sydney’s oldest pub. See you at the bar! 🍻

30/10/2026

Happy Halloween from Sydney’s oldest pub! 🎃👻 We’re serving up a couple of frightfully good specials this weekend: the Maaaarrrrghhhh-garita and the Brain Haemorrhage. Gather your ghouls and join us for a sip… if you dare! 🍸🕸️ This weekend only at the Fortune of War.

30/10/2026

If any pub knows a thing or two about ghosts, it’s one that’s been pouring since 1828 👻

Ghost in The Rocks is taking over the neighbourhood this weekend, and the Fortune of War is right in the middle of the action. Start your night with a pub feed and a pint, before heading out to explore the haunted laneways, then make your way back for another round.

28/10/2026

A taste of summer has landed at the Fortune 🍍 Our new Piña Colada Sundae is stacked with pineapple and mango, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped coconut cream, passionfruit and wafers. Order at the bar - yes, you’ve got room!

27/10/2026

Melbourne Cup is just around the corner! 🏇 Our special Cup Day event in Bistro 1828 is now full, but the pub and alfresco area will be open for walk-ins. Drop by for a long lunch, a cold drink and all the race day atmosphere 🍻

24/10/2026

Your weekend soundtrack is sorted at Sydney's oldest pub 🎶 Today, catch Gemma from 4pm til 8pm before Dan Mullins takes over until midnight. Tomorrow, Dan Sharkey is live from 3pm, followed by Jimmy Bear from 7pm. Cold b**rs, live music and a cracking weekend in The Rocks. See you at the bar!

22/10/2026

New cocktails, same historic pub 🍸 Our fresh cocktail range has landed at the bar, with plenty of new reasons to settle in for an afternoon drink. Pick a favourite or work your way through the list — we won’t judge.

20/10/2026

Our hamper bar has had a fair few elbows resting on it over the years 🍺 It’s been at the heart of the Fortune since the current pub was built in 1921, welcoming locals, travellers, sailors and plenty of characters along the way. Pull up a stool, order a pint and add your story to the mix.

16/10/2026

Heading to Accor Stadium for the Bledisloe? Start the day at the Fortune of War. Join us for lunch and a couple of pre-game b**rs before making your way over for kickoff. No stadium ticket? No worries - we’ll also have the full match live on the big screen in Bar 1828.

14/10/2026

It's a permanent feature on the menu for a reason 🍔 The Fortune of War Cheeseburger is a proper pub classic. Simple, satisfying and best enjoyed with a cold b**r on the side. Some things just don’t need messing with.

14/10/2026

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12/10/2026

The race that stops the nation, live at Sydney’s oldest pub 🏇 Join us in Bistro 1828 on Tuesday 3 November for Veuve Clicquot on arrival, a three-course set menu, three-hour beverage package, sweepstakes, giveaways and every bit of the racing action live. Email [email protected] or call 9083 6663 to book.

09/10/2026

The Bledisloe is back! 🏉 The Wallabies take on the All Blacks tomorrow, live on the big screen in Bar 1828 from 5pm. Grab a feed, settle in with a cold b**r and get behind the boys in gold.

08/10/2026

New on tap 🍺 Stone & Wood Hazy Pale has landed on tap at the Fortune of War. Juicy, tropical, low on bitterness and made for warmer afternoons. Come grab a pint today.

05/10/2026

The long weekend isn’t over yet!🍻 Glenn Campbell is live at the Fortune today from 2pm. Pull up a seat, grab a cold one and finish the weekend properly at Sydney’s oldest pub.

02/10/2026

Long weekend incoming! 🍻 We'll have the NRL Grand Final live on the big screen this Sunday, the drinks are cold and daylight saving means more time at the bar. Lose an hour in bed, gain it back over a b**r. See you at the Fortune of War!

30/09/2026

You’ve made it to the middle of the week. We reckon that deserves a reward 🍺 See you at the bar!

28/09/2026

Ever wondered how the kegs reach the keg room beneath the Fortune of War? The same way they did nearly 200 years ago - lowered down on ropes, one by one 🍺 No lift. No fancy system. Just a steady hand, a bit of muscle and an old pub tradition that keeps the b**rs flowing.

25/09/2026

Catch every minute of the Brisbane Lions v Fremantle Dockers AFL Grand Final live on the big screen at the Fortune of War, with cold b**rs and plenty of noise. And for all our Western expats and Freo fans, don’t forget - we’ve got Swan L***r on tap 🍻 Get in early and grab a table!

24/09/2026

Meet your new favourite spring snack: our tuna tostadas 👀 Made with fresh Australian tuna, they’re zesty, packed with flavour and best enjoyed with a cold b**r. Now serving at Bistro 1828!

22/09/2026

Melbourne Cup at the Fortune 🥂 Limited tickets remain for one seriously good way to spend a Tuesday. Veuve on arrival, a three-course menu, three-hour drinks package, sweepstakes, giveaways and best dressed, all for $160 per person. Secure your ticket now! Email [email protected] or call 9083 6663 to book.

20/09/2026

Sundays at the Fortune of War 🍻 Two Fortune favourites are bringing the tunes this afternoon, with Dan Sharkey on the mic from 2–6pm, followed by Glenn Esmond from 6–10pm. Settle in for a feed, a few cold ones and live music all afternoon and evening 🎶

Address

137 George Street
The Rocks, NSW
2000

Website

http://www.fortuneofwar.com.au/

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