LOCATION
Customs House Bar is located in 17 Macquarie place, on the corner of Bridge and Loftus Streets in Sydney’s CBD. It is one block from Circular Quay.
DETAILS
Customs House Bar is the second oldest pub in Sydney. The menu gives a brief history of the premises, built in 1826 and host to such colourful patrons as Charles Kingsford Smith. Refurbished in 2006, the pub successfully blends tradition with innovation, retaining its original 100-year old marble bar that is now heritage listed. Customs House Bar is proud of its long history and continues to serve beer in pint glasses, a trademark feature of the pub. Today it is known as one of the best outdoor watering holes in Sydney. Enjoy any of 12 different beers on tap under the Morton Bay fig trees.
FOOD
Customs House Bar serves restaurant quality food at pub prices. The food is designed to compliment the beverages and ranges from light meals such as pizza and wraps to Atlantic Salmon and a 250g rump steak. Reservations are taken for lunch and dinner, and corporate lunches and group bookings are welcome.
BEVERAGE
Customs House Bar specialises in premium wines available by the glass, and tap beer including: Little Creatures Bright Ale, Coopers Pale Ale, Carlton Draught, Victoria Bitter, Asahi, Cascade Premium Lager, Cascade Premium Light, Stella Artois, Guinness, Bulmers Cider, St Arnou Blonde and Pure Blonde.
FUNCTIONS
Customs House Bar can cater for up to 350 people. For catering under 60 people a platter menu is recommended, and a barbecue is available for larger groups. A range of indoor and outdoor function spaces are available, including a tented area with electrical heaters. A mobile bar is available and cakes can be ordered for celebrations. There is no room hire fee. For function enquiries please call 02 9253 7317.
