If you’re staying in town for the Easter long weekend, many of Sydney’s watering holes are remaining open for your drink-sipping pleasure. Here’s where to go on Good Friday:

Where can you purchase alcohol on Good Friday in Sydney?

The Newport  

Start your weekend by the sea. Sit on the sprawling, sunlit terrace and enjoy a spritz at The Newport this Good Friday.

Open 9.00am to 10.00pm

Young Henrys

Gather for craft brews at Newtown’s beloved brewery to start the weekend on a chilled note.

Open 12.00pm to 7.00pm 

The Beresford

DJs, cocktails and good times are promised at The Beresford on the Easter long weekend, starting with Good Friday.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm

Coogee Pavilion

For brews with a view over Coogee Beach, head to the Coogee Pavillion for a dose of sunshine and cocktails.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm 

The Taphouse 

For craft beers and natural wines, start the weekend at Darlinghurst’s The Taphouse, and its in-house wine bar Odd Culture. 

Open 12.00pm to 1.00am

Nomad Brewing Co. 

Brookvale’s much-loved Nomad Brewing Co. will be selling take-aways for the weekend ahead. Pop in for a brew and take home a pack of Easter-ready provisions. 

Open 12.00pm to 8.00pm

4 Pines Brewing Company

Hop off the ferry and wander straight into the welcoming arms of Manly’s 4 Pines. This brewery-meets-eatery will also be stocking take-aways for your weekend plans.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm

The Glebe Hotel

The courtyard, dining room and public bar of The Glebe Hotel will be open for all your Good Friday good time needs until midnight.

Open 11.00am to 12.00am

Bondi Beach Public House

Gather your group for a Friday session that can last well into the night at Bondi Beach Public House – for more than twelve hours, in fact.

Open 11.30am to 1.00am

Poor Tom’s Gin Hall

Marrickville’s hidden purveyor of delicious gin will open its roller doors on Good Friday from noon.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm

The George

Now with natural wines and tasty tacos (not to mention those churros) on offer, The George hotel in Waterloo is an easy choice for a Good Friday drink.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm 

Manly Spirits Co.

Take-away spirits will be ready for purchase at Manly Spirits Co. (for family members who prefer fine drinks to chocolates come Easter Sunday), while the bar will open for an evening of leisurely beverage enjoyment.

Open 3.00pm to 10.00pm 

Archie Rose

Go to pick up a bottle of gin for a weekend of festive frivolity and stay for the expertly prepared cocktails on site at Archie Rose in Alexandria.

Open 12.00pm to 11.30pm

The Grifter Brewing Co.

Sour beers on tap, a food truck parked out the front and take-away beers available makes this Marrickville site a no-brainer for Good Friday gatherings.

Open 12.00pm to 10.00pm