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.
From carpark parties to fishing rods on balconies, the Two-up bets are on at these pubs this ANZAC Day
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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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.
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.
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.
Kicks off: 11am.
Two-up: From midday, hosted by Aunty Johnny and friends.
Plus: They'll have live music playing from 7pm in the main bar with Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, plus supporting acts.
Kicks off: 9am.
Two-up: There'll be a two-up circle upstairs on the terrace from noon.
Plus: There's live music and food and drink specials including wings, burgers, cocktails and tap beer.
Kicks off: 11am.
Two-up: Kicking off at noon by the water.
Plus: Menu specials like ANZAC biscuit cheesecake and steak sandwiches, plus live music and DJs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon to sundown at their huge carpark party, with grandstand seating.
Plus: Donations will be collected all day for Legacy, and DJs in the carpark from 6pm.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: Start your heckling in the car park from noon.
Plus: There'll be DJs, tinnie bars and barbeque servin' up in the carpark. Plus, $1 from every Balter XPA purchase goes to Legacy.
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.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: Also kicking off at noon in the beer garden.
Plus: For every Reschs sold, one buckaroony will be donated to Legacy.
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.
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.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon, hosted by trivia king Breko.
Plus: DJs spinning from 6pm, many a cold VB, and funds being raised for Legacy.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: Get flipping on the deck from 1pm.
Plus: There will be DJs spinning and ANZAC food specials.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon.
Plus: $1 from every 4 Pines sold goes to Legacy and DJs spinning after two-up.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: There’ll be two-up in the car park for the second year running from noon.
Plus: $1 from every Great Northern sold will be donated to Legacy.
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.
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.
Kicks off: 12pm
Two-up: In the front bar from 12pm.
Plus: Nice and close to Allianz stadium for the ANZAC NRL match.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kicks off: Doors open at 11am.
Two-up: Noon 'til 5pm in the beer garden.
Plus: Pair your betting with 40+ brews on tap, and bring your doggo along with you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kicks off: There's a dawn service from 6am.
Two-up: Unleash your competitive side in the main bar from noon.
Plus: Live music perfomances throughout the day.
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.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: Make your calls at Phil's Rooftop and sports bar from noon to 5pm.
Plus: DJs from 5pm.
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