From carpark parties to coastal locations, the two-up bets are on at these Sydney pubs this ANZAC Day
There are many ways that countries around the world honour their veterans and the sacrifices they make as members of the armed forces. One of the ways we do it here in Australia is with the fairly odd, gloriously raucous 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 will take place this year 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 rooftop parties to coastal rings and a beer garden with a grandstand for big-group viewing, we've scoured Sydney for the best two-up venues in town.
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Kicks off: Arrive at 8am for the commerative ceremony, with games starting at noon.
Two-up: This Freshwater headland location claims to host the biggest two-up event in the country, with coins flipping from noon until 6pm.
Plus: Claiming to be Australia's most picturesque two-up ring, attendance will cost $10, with a portion of proceeds donated to Veterans charities. You can book online here.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: Coins will be flipping from 1pm, hosted by beloved Sydney comedian Freddie McManus.
Plus: An Aussie barbecue with on-point sausage sambos.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: Catch the action from noon.
Plus: A street-side BBQ will be keeping players fuelled, and The Clock will also be raising funds for Legacy Australia.
Kicks off: 10am
Two-up: This Surry institution claims to be home to the largest two-up ring in the hood, with games kicking off from noon.
Plus: They'll be serving up what they call the 'RSL' (rissole) sandwich all day until sold out, soundtracked by Aussie classics.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: Start your heckling in the car park from noon.
Plus: There'll be DJs, NRL on the big screen and food trucks serving up the good stuff. Plus, $1 from every VB purchase goes to Legacy.
Kicks off: Doors open at 9am.
Two-up: On the jetty all day long
Plus: Live music, limited release beers and one of Sydney's best sunset views.
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, brisket rolls and a special marching band.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: The CBD's biggest rooftop two-up ring kicks off at noon, with DJs from sunset.
Plus: $5 beers for veterans, an all-day barbecue menu, and donations going to Legacy Australia.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: The games will be going from noon 'til dusk, with the festivities hosted on the balcony overlooking the iconic Coke sign.
Plus: The Anzac Day Cup showing live on the big screen.
Kicks off: The Fiddler opens every day at 6.30am for breakfast, so you can get in early and stay all day.
Two-up: Two-up kicks off at noon.
Plus: The Fiddler has a huge beer garden, and there will be DJs playing Aussie classics all afternoon and into the 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 well into the night.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: With games starting at noon, the Sheaf will be providing stadium seating and hilarious hosts.
Plus: Grab-and-go Aussie snacks, 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: A 'karma keg of Reshcs, with proceeds going to Legacy.
Kicks off: 11am.
Two-up: Bets on from noon.
Plus: DJs from 6.30pm and a surprise special guest.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon, hosted by Matty Loco.
Plus: DJs spinning from 6pm, plus free pool and free darts to keep the games going.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: Get flipping on the deck from 1pm.
Plus: There will be DJs spinning from noon, and ANZAC biscuits available from the café.
Kicks off: 9am.
Two-up: There'll be a two-up circle upstairs on the terrace from noon.
Plus: DJs from 4pm.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon.
Plus: Donations going to Legacy Australia.
Kicks off: Noon.
Two-up: From noon until sunset.
Plus: Beer on tap and tasty-as snacks from The Lucky Prawn.
Kicks off: Noon
Two-up: In the front bar from noon.
Plus: This one's nice and close to Allianz stadium for the ANZAC NRL match, and there will be DJs from noon.
Kicks off: 1pm.
Two-up: From 1pm, hosted by drag queen Maxi Shield.
Plus: DJs from 7pm.
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. DJs will be turning up the energy from 1pm until late.
Kicks off: Doors open at 10am.
Two-up: It's a big one in the beer garden from noon.
Plus: DJs upstairs from noon.
Kicks off: 7am.
Two-up: From noon.
Plus: $11 pints and $11 bacon and egg rolls.
Kicks off: Open from 9am.
Two-up: Indoor and outdoor two-up arenas, kicking off at 10am.
Plus: DJs from 3pm-6pm.
Kicks off: Doors open at 9am.
Two-up: From 10am in the courtyard.
Plus: An ANZAC DAY Eve celebration the night before – with DJ's from 5pm and $10 Doozys.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: From noon.
Plus: If you're heading to the Anzac Day Cup at Moore Park, come here after for cold beers and bangers and mash.
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, plus food trucks and a whole lot of beer.
Kicks off: Commemoration drinks kick off at 9am at this Rocks mainstay.
Two-up: The venue turns into one of the largest outdoor two-up arenas in Sydney all day.
Plus: There will also be live music and DJs all day long.
Kicks off: 10am
Two-up: From 11am
Plus: $9 bacon and egg rolls and $22 jugs of beer.
Kicks off: 10am.
Two-up: Make your calls from noon.
Plus: DJs from 5pm and a rooftop tinnie bar all day long.
Kicks off: 10.30am.
Two -up: From 10.30am
Plus: This mega pub claims to host North Sydney's largest two-up ring.
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