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The Glenmore Hotel

Iconic Sydney rooftop pub & event venue (since 1921)

The Rocks, NSW

About this venue

Discover Sydney's rooftop gem at The Glenmore in the Rocks. Gaze over captivating Sydney Harbour views, beautiful day or night, while savouring Aussie pub classics and an exceptional array of brews. Here's where Australian hospitality meets an undeniable Sydney ambiance. A Sydney icon since 1921. The rooftop has long been a destination for those who like to soak up the sun and enjoy a great meal, all whilst overlooking the world's most beautiful harbour. With a retractable roof, the rooftop is open rain, hail or shine, so you can enjoy the view all year round. The Glenmore Lounge located on the middle floor and hosts a 1920s-style cocktail bar and collection of elegant rooms: the Grand Dining Room, Club Room and Drawing Room. Perfect for private dining, meetings or social gatherings. Known as the 'Public Bar', this floor has maintained its traditional Rocks pub appeal. It is a fantastic place to meet for an alfresco lunch or after-work drinks, have a flutter on the horses with the new TAB facilities or an intimate lunch in the Harbour Lounge nook with a sumptuous leatherback booth and views over The Rocks precinct. Our lounge level offers a unique space that includes three separate conference meeting areas. We offer full day or half day packages, complete with catering, beverages + stationery. Full day $400 | Half day $250. A discreet and stylish event space that holds 40 guests for a standing function. The out of bounds space feels like a groovy 70s loungeroom, complete with lush leather and a fireplace. The perfect place for cocktail parties, networking events, birthdays, or any excuse for a celebration. We can offer a seated dining experience for a maximum of 24 guests.

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Capacity

24seated
40standing

Why planners choose this venue

  • The Rocks
  • Sydney Harbour views
  • Since 1921
  • Retractable roof rooftop
  • 1920s-style cocktail bar
  • Grand Dining Room
  • Out of Bounds private
  • Harbour Lounge
  • Public Bar
  • Conferences

Suitable for

rooftopdiningwaterfront

What we host

Conferences & Meetings

We offer private spaces for any style of conference, corporate meeting, or workshop. Our lounge level offers a unique space that includes three separate conference meeting areas. We offer full day or half day packages, complete with catering, beverages + stationery. Full day $400 | Half day $250.

Private Events

We'd love to host your next event! Fill out our form and one of our friendly staff will be in contact. The perfect place for cocktail parties, networking events, birthdays, or any excuse for a celebration.

Dining

Enjoy mouthwatering meals from our menu of pleasing pub classics and global cuisine, catering to relaxed holiday-makers, on-the-go business travellers, and Sydney locals alike.

Live Sports

Catch all the action on our big screens in the heart of The Rocks. Cold beer in one hand, good company around... all that's left is a victory in the making!

Spaces & capacity

4 distinct event spaces available — each with its own character, capacity and image.

The Rooftop

The rooftop has long been a destination for those who like to soak up the sun and enjoy a great meal, all whilst overlooking the world's most beautiful harbour. With a retractable roof, the rooftop is open rain, hail or shine, so you can enjoy the view all year round.

Level 1 — Cocktails & Dining

The Glenmore Lounge located on the middle floor and hosts a 1920s-style cocktail bar and collection of elegant rooms: the Grand Dining Room, Club Room and Drawing Room. Perfect for private dining, meetings or social gatherings.

The Public Bar

Known as the 'Public Bar', this floor has maintained its traditional Rocks pub appeal. It is a fantastic place to meet for an alfresco lunch or after-work drinks, have a flutter on the horses with the new TAB facilities or an intimate lunch in the Harbour Lounge nook.

Out of Bounds (Private Event Space)

A discreet and stylish event space that holds 40 guests for a standing function. The out of bounds space feels like a groovy 70s loungeroom, complete with lush leather and a fireplace. The perfect place for cocktail parties, networking events, birthdays, or any excuse for a celebration. We can offer a seated dining experience for a maximum of 24 guests. This area provides access to our glasshouse terrace, and has a private bar to service your guests and av facilities on request.

  • 24 seated
  • 40 standing

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