The graveyard: Pubs in Sydney

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Pubs in Sydney that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

The Argyle image
#2

Bistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard.

3.50 (3.8K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
Buckley's Sydney image
#6

Gourmet burgers & creative share plates at a contemporary bar & restaurant with bridge views.

3.80 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Oxford Tavern image
#7

Vibrant, casual pub with a beer garden serving food including burgers & schnitzel, plus cocktails.

4.00 (1.1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
The Watershed Hotel image
#8

Bustling hub for seafood platters, pasta and risotto, with harbour views and nautical-themed decor.

3.70 (767 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Carousel Inn image
#9

Sprawling venue with a bistro, TAB and multiple lounge bars showing live sports, plus pool tables.

4.00 (721 reviews)
Closed
The Bourbon Hotel image
#10

New Orleans cuisine in a fashionable pub with geometric-tiled floor, leather seats and wood accents.

4.00 (707 reviews)
Closed
The Collector Hotel image
#11

Informal hangout with a patio & a contemporary vibe offering pub grub classics & live sports.

4.00 (599 reviews)
Closed
The White Horse image
#12

Pub with live music, custom art and hanging bike frames, dishing up American bar food and cocktails.

4.10 (595 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Marrickville Ritz Hotel image
#14

Spacious venue with colourful, rustic-chic decor & live music nights serving casual Australian food.

3.90 (463 reviews)
Closed
Observer Hotel image
#15

Hearty fare & craft beer on tap in a long-running red-brick pub with outdoor tables & live music.

3.90 (447 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Green Park Hotel image
#16

Iconic gay-friendly pub with an intimate, old-school vibe, a pool table & a back patio.

4.40 (422 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
The St James image
#17

Buzzy 3-level pub and bistro with a plush cocktail lounge, airy street-level bar and snug pool room.

3.90 (415 reviews)
Closed
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#20

Kuki Tanuki

Japanese restaurant

Japanese fare & sake in cool digs with distressed-wood decor, cartoon murals & outdoor seating.

4.50 (324 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
Town & Country Hotel image
#21

Sprawling, established venue with a laid-back vibe and live music, dishing up diverse pub meals.

4.20 (297 reviews)
$ $$$
Closed
SLYFOX image
#24

SLYFOX

Night club

Bustling, late-night locale with a vintage vibe, offering pizzas, live bands and DJ nights.

3.90 (194 reviews)
Closed
Empire Hotel image
#25

Smart pub food & high tea in a stately venue with 3 old-timey dining areas, including a library.

3.80 (167 reviews)
$ $$$
Closed
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#29

GPO Middle Bar

Sports bar

Cosmopolitan bar in a restaurant & entertainment complex, offering wine, spirits & games on TV.

4.10 (28 reviews)
Closed
Crystal Bar image
#31

Decadent underground nightspot with sandstone walls and plush booths, plus burlesque shows and DJs.

3.80 (13 reviews)
Closed

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