Welcome to the Hero of Waterloo Hotel, The Rocks, Sydney

Since colonial times our doors have always been open, providing over 170 years of good cheer to the locals and visitors of Sydney, Australia. Our live music, ghost tours and heritage landmark classification make a drink and meal at the Hero a must when visiting The Rocks, the birthplace of the nation. With the bar and restaurant always busy, you may encounter an old friend or two and, if you’re lucky, the ghost of Anne Kirkman may welcome you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Hero Bar

Pop in for a pint of our finest, taste some of the best wines Australia has to offer, and soak in the historic atmosphere.

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The Hero Restaurant

Travel back to colonial times by dining in our fully licensed restaurant, surrounded by log fires and hand-chiselled sandstone walls.

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Function Rooms

Our function rooms are open for bookings 7 days a week. We cater to party sizes of 10-80 guests.

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Live Music

Enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz, soul and R&B. The infectious sounds of our house bands pack the dance floor each weekend.

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Tour

Take a tour of the cellar at the Hero of Waterloo and experience rich stories with a real dark side!

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Our History

Trace the Hero's rich colonial history, dating from 1843, and learn about our enduring legends, famous cellar and secret tunnel.

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What’s on at the Hero

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Read what our customers have to say...

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Best pub in all of Sydney! I may not be a regular, but when it’s time for me to visit Sydney, I always pay my respects to this awesome place – friendly staff and cold ales makes it perfect.

Steve A.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff…highly recommended.

Jonathan S.

More than enough ambience to justify a drink or two.

Chris T.

My local once upon a time, great memories, great pub, great craic!

Jason P.

In the slew of pubs proclaiming to be the Sydney’s oldest swill shack, the Hero has the most legitimate claim to fame. It also has delicious James Squire beers on tap, as well as a creepy cellar haunted by the ghost of…drunk sailors [who] were shanghaied and sent to work on ships. So. Much. History.

Benjamin B.

As a lover of history, it was AWESOME to knock back a few at one of the oldest pubs in Australia. The interior has been faithfully maintained in it’s original set-up and decor (yes, if you’re a tall fellow like me you just might bump your head on the doorway to the toilet). With all the old exposed stone blocks and dark wooden ceiling, you can almost feel the ghosts that are said to inhabit this pub. They have a good selection of beer and the service is friendly and efficient. Definitely recommend this place if you want to enjoy a drink or two amongst a great crowd and soak in a little Australian history.

Eric R.

The Hero of Waterloo has been around for a while and you can surely tell – this place boasts character and has become a true iconic landmark in Sydney. This is a great pub – great variety of beers and wines, friendly service, traditional pub food and huge crowds. In winter there is a fantastic fireplace at the back of the venue which keeps the entire place cosy, and in summer expect crowds that spill out on to the street and beyond.

J.T.

We had been recommended to have night out for the live music at the Hero of Waterloo, a quaint old pub in Millers Point, just up behind The Rocks. What a night! The band was Green Jam, playing a mix of Irish and contemporary music. [The band] encourage members of the crowd to get up and have a go. And they did! … we were amazed at how friendly and welcoming everyone was, the music was great, the beer excellent, and the whole ambience memorable. We’ll be back, and soon!

Simon E.

Wonderful hospitality! We were lucky enough to have a private room for a Sunday family lunch… fantastic! The variety of food suited all tastes. Historic unique location makes it a memorable location for a fun gathering!

Tracey B.

The Hero is our absolutely favourite pub and we have eaten here many times but last night was really something special. The service in the upstairs dining room was excellent and our waitress was very knowledgable about the menu. The food was terrific. There were five of us and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The music and vibe in the pub was great on a Saturday night. Great job all round.

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