Come in Spinner: Where to Play Two-Up in Sydney on Anzac Day

Anzac Day. It’s the only day of the year when Aussies can legally bet on tossing a pair of coins into the air, and locals from all over get involved with the tradition. Whether it’s two-up and techno or a more family-friendly affair, our stunning harbour-side city has something for everyone this Anzac Day. 

Anzac Day Two-Up: The Rocks

The Glenmore Hotel, The Rocks

If you decide to go to the Glenmore for Anzac Day, know that a) you’re probably going to have to wait in line for a little while, and b) it will be worth it. Even if you don’t play, the rooftop is a winner, with Two-Up starting from midday, along with live performances all arvo long.

96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

The Australian Heritage Hotel

Is there a better place to indulge in a little two-up than at one of Sydney’s oldest pubs? Anzac Day festivities at The Australian Heritage Hotel start early, with doors open from 9 AM. There’ll be two-up and DJs and live music til late.

100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

Anzac Day Two-Up: Inner City

The Chippo, Chippendale

Does it get more Aussie than two-up and techno? We think not. The Chippo is famous for its Anzac Day party, which features two-up from midday until sunset and Sydney’s finest selectors across three levels. Tickets cost $45 and you can get them here.

87-91 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale 

The Dolphin, Surry Hills

Jump into a two-up ring you won’t forget at The Dolphin this Anzac Day. Pouring local beers, playing an all Aussie soundtrack tunes, serving up their iconic ‘RSL’ rissole sambo, and of course, two-up, you are in for a bumper Anzac Day. The fun begins at 10am on the dot, and will rage on until late in the evening. 

412 Crown Street, Surry Hills

The Clock, Surry Hills

Taking over Collins Street and spilling onto Crown Street, The Clock hosts the biggest two-up ring in Surry Hills this Anzac Day. The pub will serve ice-cold drinks from a street bar and the BBQ will be well and truly fired up to keep the crowd fed. $1 from every pint or schooner of VB will be donated to Legacy—it all kicks off from midday.

354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

The Old Fitz 

The Old Fitz + Anzac Day = a dream combo. Expect a classic sausage sizzle, great drinks, and two-up hosted by the hilarious Freddie McManus from 1:30pm. Doors open from 11am, so get in quick to score you and your mates a seat.

129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo 

Forrester’s 

Opening early for a day filled with activities, the Forrester’s Anzac Day festivities include two-up, pub beats and delicious eats. Plus, $1 from every FELLR watermelon seltzer and Young Henrys Newtowner will be donated to Legacy, with donation tins and Legacy representatives also around the venue.

336 Riley Street, Surry Hills

Kings Cross Hotel, Potts Point

From midday, the Kings Cross Hotel will be serving up delicious food specials and Two-Up from midday on the balcony. They’ll also be raising money for Legacy by offering a Karma Keg of Carlton Draught on the day.

244-248 William Street, Potts Point

BrewDog 

We do so love a cold beer from BrewDog and this Anzac Day they’re going big. There’ll be a huge two-up ring with two hosts to keep the action going from midday until 5 PM. A DJ will be spinning hits from 1pm til late, so book a spot, come early, grab a drink and settle in for a day to remember.

Bay 1 Locomotive Workshops, 2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh 

Taphouse 

Taphouse will be open from 11am for an Anzac Day full of good times and even better vibes. There’ll be two-up, Chinese food specials, and chilled beers served all day long. And if you’re keen to keep partying into the night, Friday Night Karaoke kicks off from 7 PM. See you there.

122 Finders Street, Darlinghurst

Verandah Bar

Verandah Bar plays host to Sydney CBD’s biggest two-up ring, with the games starting from 10 AM. For a post-parade feed, there’s be a BBQ cranking from 9 AM, with $1 from every sausage and bacon and egg roll donated to the Legacy Foundation.

55-65 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Anzac Day Two-Up: Eastern Suburbs

Woollahra Hotel

Opening nice and early from 9am, Woollahra Hotel is kicking things off early. Two-Up will be hosted on the upstairs terrace from 12pm whilst beer specials, burgers, wings and more will be available on the day. 

116 Queen Street, Woollahra

Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay

Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel is the idyllic setting for two-up by the bay, which will start at midday (doors open at 11AM if you’re keen to grab a top spot). There’ll be delicious food and drink specials throughout the day (hello, Steak Sandwich & Chips and Salted Caramel Anzac Cheesecake), with DJs kicking off from 5pm ’til late.

1 Military Road, Watsons Bay

The Royal Hotel Paddington

Come April 25, the Eastern Suburbs set flocks to The Royal Hotel to play two-up, and this year will be no different. The action will take place in the style of a street party from 9am and will be pumping with an outdoor BBQ and bars, indoor and outdoor two-up, plus classic live Aussie tunes. 

237 Glenmore Road, Paddington 

Paddo Inn, Paddington

ANZAC Day at Paddo Inn is always one to remember. From midday, this lively neighbourhood pub will convert its restaurant into a giant Two-Up ring. The doors open from 10am until late with schooners, tasty food, cocktails and more.

338 Oxford Street, Paddington 

Coogee Pavilion, Coogee

Feast on a delicious post-dawn service breakfast (B&E rolls and ANZAC biccies are on the menu) by the beach, hosted by the Coogee Pavilion from 6am, followed by a traditional Two-Up tournament starting at 12pm and DJs until late.

169 Dolphin Street, Coogee 

Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee

Start the day with a stirring dawn service at Coogee Beach, followed by a hearty Digger’s Breakfast at the Bay. Head over to Selina’s for a classic game of Two-Up from 12pm. It’s always super busy so get down early to avoid the queue.

253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

The Golden Sheaf Hotel, Double Bay

A Sydney institution, The Sheaf hosts the eastern suburbs’ ultimate two-up arena in the Sheaf’s sunny beer garden. It all begins with bagpipes from 10am before the games begin, with celebrations continuing into the night with a bugle player at sundown and live DJs from 6pm ’til late. There’s also a special Anzac-themed menu for those who work up an appetite spinning.

429 New South Head Road, Double Bay

The Light Brigade

The historic Light Brigade in Woollahra will open its doors from 10 AM, with two-up kicking off from midday. Catch the AFL and NRL live and loud on big screens while you enjoy food specials throughout the day and enjoy cocktails on the leafy Brigade Rooftop terrace.

Corner of Oxford Street and Jersey Road, Woollahra

Anzac Day Two-Up: Inner West

The Sackville Hotel, Rozelle

Two-up makes a triumphant return to the Sacky’s car park. This massive outdoor Two-Up set-up has stadium stands and will be running from midday to sundown, complete with an Anzac Day menu, tinnie bars, live music and DJs. Get amongst it! 

599 Darling Street, Rozelle

The Bank, Newton

For the 13th year in a row, larger-than-life drag queen Tora Hymen will host her frightfully fabulous two-up in the beer garden at The Bank, complete with grandstand seating, at the Bank from midday till sundown. 

324 King Street, Newtown

Public House Petersham, Petersham

PHP’s car park will transform into a two-up ring from midday until sundown, complete with grandstand seating, live music, tap bars, live and loud NRL, and food specials.

292 Stanmore Road, Petersham

Courthouse Hotel, Newtown

The Courthouse will host a special game of two-up in their much-loved beer garden. For every Reschs sold on the day, $1 will be donated to Legacy.

202 Australia Street, Newtown

The Erko, Erskineville

Doors will open from 10am at The Erko and they’ll be hosting a very special game of Two-Up from midday. $1 from every Karma Keg of VB (pint or schooner) sold is donated to Legacy. There’s also ice-cold tinies, an Anzac Day menu and DJs from 6pm.

102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

The Marly, Newtown

This one is set to be a lot of fun with two-up on from 12pm at The Marly, hosted by Matty Loco, followed by DJs spinning hits until late in the evening. Plus, there’ll be free pool, free darts and cornhole to keep the good times rolling throughout the day.

145 King Street, Newtown

Red Lion Hotel

Raise a glass in respect of our servicemen and women and join in on the two-up action from 12 PM til late. Expect to see the Anzac Day footy live and loud, with live music from 6PM – 9 PM.

726 Darling Street, Rozelle

Anzac Day Two-Up: Northern Beaches

Felons, Manly

Raise a glass to our honourable servicemen and servicewomen this Anzac Day at Felons Manly, who’ll be commemorating with good old-fashioned rounds of two-up. There’ll be a sausage sizzle on the jetty from 8am – 10am, live music and a selection of limited release beers on tap.

East Esplanade, Manly Wharf

Harbord Hotel, Freshwater

On the Northern Beaches, the Harbord Hotel is the place to meet up with friends this Anzac Day. Each year, the crowd gets bigger and bigger. With Two-Up running from 12 p.m., there will also be live music, loaded hot dogs and even a special marching band! 

29 Moore Road, Freshwater

Hotel Steyne, Manly

It’s all happening at Manly’s Hotel Steyne this Anzac Day with two-up from midday in the courtyard, with live music and DJs from 6PM til late to kick off the long weekend in style.

75 The Corso, Manly

The Mona

All are welcome at The Mona Vale Hotel‘s Anzac Day celebrations, with traditional two-up kicking off from midday. As the sun sets, enjoy live music from 5 PM.

2 Park Street, Mona Vale

Harbord Diggers, Freshwater

The Harbord Diggers prides itself on being the go-to destination on the Northern Beaches on Anzac Day. It starts with an Anzac commemorative service from 8am on the ocean terrace, with a march, wreath laying ceremony and performances. The Anzac Day two-up tradition starts from midday (and this one is heralded as the biggest and best on the entire Northern Beaches), hosted by resident ringmaster Matty V Vandenbergh. With the stunning Freshwater headland serving as a picturesque backdrop, this is a two-up party you won’t soon forget. You do need an entry ticket to play, so book in here.

88 Evans Street, Freshwater

The Newport, Newport

Commemorate Anzac Day at The Newport with live entertainment and DJs on the deck from 12pm, and a traditional game of two-up starting from 1pm. There are also delicious Anzac cookies available at the cafe, with proceeds going to Wounded Heroes Australia. 

2 Kalinya Street, The Newport

Anzac Day Two-Up: Northern Sydney

Greenwood Hotel, North Sydney

This is North Sydney’s biggest Anzac Day celebration—and you better believe it’s back for another year. Festivities kick off from 10:30 AM, with a bigger and better two-up area and $1 from every Carlton Draught sold donated to the Legacy Foundation.

36 Blue Street, North Sydney

The Governor Hotel, Macquarie Park

From midday, the Macquarie Park community will gather at The Gov Rooftop for a day of tradition and remembrance, with the Lindfield Soccer Club hosting a spirited game of two-up from midday. There’ll also be a classic sausage sizzle, $8 Balter schooners and live music from 5 PM so the energy can carry on well into the evening.

9 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park

Anzac Day Two-Up: North Shore

Crows Nest Hotel, Crows Nest

ANZAC Day at the Crowie is set to be a huge one. Get involved with all the Two-Up fun plus epic DJs on the terrace, a classic Aussie BBQ and $8.50 pints of Tooheys New all day long.

1 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

The Greengate Hotel, Killara

Anzac Day at the Greengate Hotel is this institution’s biggest day (apart from Christmas Eve). Doors open at 10am and two-up kicks off at midday until sunset. Get in early to secure your spot ringside and enjoy the buzzy atmosphere all day. Plus, kids eat free!

Cnr Pacific Highway and Greengate Road, Killara

Bridgeview Hotel, Willoughby

Once again Bridgeview Hotel will be putting on two-up in the public bar, hosted by the Willoughby Roos, and serve delicious flavourful feeds and specials from their bistro.

580 Willoughby Road, Willoughby

Anzac Day Two-Up: South Sydney

Northies Cronulla

Open from 10 AM, Northies will be honouring servicemen and women in true local spirit. Two-up will be hosted from midday, with the NRL playing live and loud and there’s also a packed weekend lineup of DJs from 6pm and live bands from 9:30pm. Did we mention the epic chefs specials, too?

Corner of Kingsway and Elouera Road, Cronulla

Anzac Day Two-Up: Western Sydney

The Log Cabin

This waterfront pub has a big day planned. Two-Up will be hosted in the beer garden from 12pm whilst live music will kick off from 1pm and DJs from 4pm. A sausage sizzle BBQ and pop-up bars round out the offering. 

20 Memorial Avenue, Penrith 

Carousel Inn, Rooty Hill

Anzac Day is the biggest day of the year at the Carousel Inn, with the pub’s huge two-up area returning to the carpark from midday. Expect live music, food specials and multiple bars both indoors and out, so it’s easy to find a VB where $1 from each sold will be donated to Legacy.

Corner of Woodstock Avenue and Duke Street, Rooty Hill

The Albion Hotel, Parramatta

Western Sydney institution The Albion is hosting Parramatta’s biggest two-up showdown in the car park from 12pm until sundown. There will be live entertainment, food specials, and amazing DJs. $1 from every VB sold will be donated to Legacy. Oh, and dogs are also welcome to join.

135 George Street, Parramatta

Marsden Brewhouse

Marsden Park favourite Marsden Brewhouse kicks things off with a two-up ring in the outdoor beer garden from midday until 5pm, with live music bringing the good vibes from 1pm. A DJ will be spinning all your fave tunes from 5:30pm, with a menu of delicious specials—including mixed riblets and wagyu beef burgers—also on offer.

Corner of Hawthorne Avenue and Richmond Road, Marsden Park

Now you’ve tested your luck with all the best places to play Two-up in Sydney this Anzac Day, it’s time to start thinking about the next big day on the calendar—Mother’s Day! Take a look at our round-up of the best flower delivery services in Sydney. Or maybe you want to take Mum out for a meal at one of Sydney’s newest restaurants.