Friends playing two-up at Harbord Hotel
Photograph: Fraser Productions
Photograph: Fraser Productions

Where to play two-up in Sydney on ANZAC Day 2024

From carpark parties to fishing rods on balconies, the Two-up bets are on at these pubs this ANZAC Day

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There are many ways countries around the world honour their veterans and the sacrifices they make as members of our armed forces. One of the ways we do it here in Australia is with the fairly odd tradition of ANZAC Day two-up – betting on the flipping of two coins.

First, of course, Sydney starts ANZAC Day with the big Dawn Service, which is back at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, commencing at 4.20am. The ANZAC Day March through the Sydney CBD kicks off at 9am and ends with a 12.30pm commemoration service by the Pool of Remembrance at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park.

Then, after you've formally paid your respects, it's time for the coin toss. From car park parties to beer gardens with grandstands, we've scoured the best Sydney venues for a rowdy game of two-up this ANZAC Day.

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Where to play two-up on ANZAC Day in Sydney

  • Surry Hills

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: They are claiming to have the largest two-up ring in Surry Hills, kicking off from noon.

Plus: They'll be serving up what they call the 'RSL' (rissole) sandwich all day until sold out.

 

  • Freshwater

Kicks off: 8am for commerative ceremony, then 11am for adults-only games. 

Two-up: This Freshwater headland location will play host to one of the biggest two-up events on the Northern Beaches, with the coins kicking off from noon until 6pm. 

Plus: Claiming to be Australia's most picturesque two-up ring, attendance will cost $10, with proceeds going to Wounded Heroes. You can book online here

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  • Pubs
  • Surry Hills
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Kicks off: 10am. 

Two-up: Catch the action from midday. 

Plus: This ANZAC Day, The Clock will be taking over Collins Street, bringing its two-up ring outside for one big street party. Pop-up bars will be pouring cold beers and stalls will be pumping out slow-roasted lamb rolls with slaw, aioli, and chimichurri. Throughout the day The Clock will also be raising funds for Legacy, which supports families of veterans.

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  • Pubs
  • Freshwater

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: Harbord Hotel, the beloved Freshie boozer, has been hosting two-up for decades, and is one of our favourite spots to head to on ANZAC Day. The car park gets packed from the morning until dusk, so get down there early.

Plus: Live music, loaded hot dogs and a special marching band.

  • Circular Quay

Kicks off: 7am.

Two-up: The CBD's biggest rooftop two-up ring kicks off nice and early at 11am.

Plus: $5 beers for veterans, all-day barbecue menu, and $2 from every sausage sanga sale going to Legacy.

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  • Potts Point
Kings Cross Hotel
Kings Cross Hotel

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: The games will be going from noon 'til dusk, with the festivities hosted by a line-up of local drag queens. 

Plus: A whole lotta fabulous drag queen action. 

  • Western Sydney
  • price 2 of 4

Kicks off: Noon.

Two-up: Two-up will be happening all day at The Fiddler.

Plus: The Fiddler has a fresh new beer garden and there will be DJs playing Aussie classics all night.

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  • Double Bay
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Kicks off: 10am. 

Two-up: With games starting at noon, the Sheaf will be providing stadium seating, hilarious hosts and the biggest two-up arena in the Eastern Suburbs.

Plus: Grab-and-go Aussie snacks (including burgers with the lot), a tinnie bar, donations collected all day for Legacy, and DJs ready to spin you late into the night. 

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  • Surry Hills

Kicks off: 11am.

Two-up: Bets on from noon 'til sundown.

Plus: A live pipe band, $1 from every Philter Super Cool lager sale will go to Legacy, and screening of the Roosters vs. Dragons game at 4pm.

  • Newtown
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Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: Larger-than-life drag queen Tora Hymen is getting things flipping in the beer garden from midday, for the thirteenth year in a row.

Plus: Donations collected for Legacy.

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  • Erskineville
The Erko
The Erko

Kicks off: 10am. 

Two-up: There'll be a ring in the main bar at noon. 

Plus: $1 from every Balter XPA will be shooting over to the good people at Legacy, plus it's a pooch-friendly affair.

  • Surry Hills
Hotel Harry
Hotel Harry

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: It's all going down from noon until 2pm. 

Plus: This place is a stone's throw from the ANZAC Memorial, $1 from their Toohey’s New sales will be donated to crowd favourite, Legacy and food specials including deep fried Golden Gaytimes. 

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  • Pubs
  • Woolloomooloo
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Kicks off: 11am.

Two-up: It's all going down from noon. 

Plus: An Aussie barbecue menu featuring favourites like sausage sizzle and prawn skewers, plus two-up hosted by drag performer Marilyn Mootrub. 

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  • Pubs
  • Sydney

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: From noon in the courtyard. 

Plus: The ANZAC Day NRL game streamed live on the big screen, and bacon and egg rolls from 10am-11.30am.

  • The Rocks

Kicks off: 11am. 

Two-up: The cobblestone courtyard will transform into a giant two-up arena from noon.

Plus: There's a barbecue cooking up an all-day sausage sizzle, and live entertainment.

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  • Surry Hills
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Kicks off: From 1pm.

Two-up: Right on 1pm.

Plus: There'll be entertainment, two-up hosted by drag queen Maxi Shields, and you can bring your dog along with you.

  • The Rocks

Kicks off: Noon.

Two-up: Festivities begin at noon. 

Plus: There will be rooftop DJs spinning all day, outdoor bars, and peformances by the Scotts Marching Band and Hot Potato Band. 

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  • Balmain
Dick's Hotel
Dick's Hotel

Kicks off: Doors open at 10am.

Two-up: It's a big one in the beer garden from midday.

Plus: This is one of Balmain's most popular spots, so there's a lot of atmosphere on the day. Make sure you get in early if you want a good spot. 

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  • Surry Hills

Kicks off: 8am.

Two-up: From noon to sundown on the rooftop.

Plus: They will be slingin' $10 pints and $10 bacon and egg rolls plus a special ANZAC Day menu.

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  • Paddington

Kicks off: Open from 9am.

Two-up: Indoor and outdoor two-up arenas, kicking off at 10am. 

Plus: DJs from 3pm-6pm and they'll be collecting donations for Legacy.

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  • Manly

Kicks off: 10am.

Two-up: Ever played two-up on a wharf jetty? Here you can do just that. Kicks off at noon.

Plus: DJs and free snags from 10am-noon.

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  • The Rocks

Kicks off: Super keen beans and Dawn Service attendees can hit up the diggers breakfast from 7am at this Rocks mainstay.

Two-up: The venue turns into one of the largest outdoor two-up arenas in Sydney all day.

Plus: There's also bacon and egg rolls in the morn', live music all day and The Scottish Marching Band. 

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