The Lord Nelson in The Rocks
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel sits proudly by 19 Kent Street in the historic precinct of The Rocks — a heritage-listed building with roots stretching back to the 1840s, making it Sydney’s oldest continually licensed pub. Walking in, you immediately sense the weight of history: convict-quarried sandstone walls, dark timber beams, low-arched ceilings, and an overall atmosphere that evokes 19th-century Sydney. What once served seafarers and dock-workers now welcomes modern beer lovers — the pub also houses Australia’s oldest continuously operating micro-brewery, brewing natural ales on-site with only malt, hops, yeast and water. At the bar you’ll find a rotating selection of handcrafted ales — including stalwarts like “Quayle Ale,” “Trafalgar Pale Ale,” “Three Sheets,” “Victory Bitter,” “Old Admiral,” and the deep “Nelson’s Blood” porter — alongside seasonal specials when available. The food menu brings classic pub fare and hearty Australian dishes, served in a warm, convivial setting. The upstairs restaurant offers creative Australian cuisine and an extensive, award-winning wine list — a nice option if you want more than just beer and bar snacks. Whether you're nesting into a corner with a pint of dark ale, pairing a pale ale with a hearty meal, or simply soaking up the colonial-era ambience, The Lord Nelson delivers an experience where heritage and craft beer meet.
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