The Crown Street staple will be kicking off its two-up from 12pm, with an all-day barbecue to keep the hunger pangs of the crowd at bay. The pub will again be raising funds for Legacy, with a Karma Keg of VB; $1 from every pint or schooner sold will be donated. Plus there’s DJs on till late. 470 Crown St, Surry Hills; clockhotel.com.au

Commemorate Anzac Day from Manly Wharf at Felons, which opens its doors for morning service from 6.00am. From 7.00am the sausage sizzle will be in full swing, with money raised for the Harbord Diggers. Two-up will gather steam from 12.00pm on the jetty, with limited release beers pouring all the while. E Esplanade, Manly; felonsbrewingco.com.au

Two-up harbourside sound dreamy? Head to Watsons Bay where one of the East’s biggest rings takes place within arm’s reach of the water. Aside from two-up, Anzac-themed fare will be on the menu (a themed cheesecake included). Pop-up bars, and a steady stream of DJs from 3.00pm round out the day’s celebrations. 10 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay; watsonsbayhotel.com.au

Northern Beaches locals can make way for The Mona, where two-up is on the cards from (of course) midday. There’s something for everyone if you have the family in tow; an outdoor playground will entertain the kids, NRL live takes place from 4.00pm, and live music from 5.00pm. 2 Park St, Mona Vale; themona.com.au

Pull up to the Inner West for one of Sydney’s biggest two-up rings. The Sacky hosts theirs out the back in the carpark from midday, plus there’s a dedicated Anzac Day menu, tinnie bars, and live music (DJs included) to keep energy levels high. Like the rest of Solotel’s venues, The Sackville will be donating $1 from every pint or schooner sold support veteran charity Legacy. 599 Darling St, Rozelle; sackvillehotel.com.au

Home to arguably one of the best-known Anzac Day celebrations in Sydney is The Dolphin. The Surry Hills favourite clears out its dining room for a rowdy rendition of two-up, accompanied by a themed menu (namely the much-loved ‘RSL’ rissole sandwich and terrace sausage sizzle). 412 Crown St, Surry Hills; dolphinhotel.com.au

Thousands of people descend on Harbord Diggers each year for Anzac Day, and for good reason. From 8.00am the Commemorative Service is hosted on the Ocean Terrace with members, guests of all ages, and veterans welcome. The 18+ after party starts at midday; when the two-up begins. 88 Evans St, Freshwater; harborddiggers.com.au

Western Sydney locals can congregate at the Albion, where two-up will take place in the car park for the fourth year in a row. An all-day barbecue and live music sets will serenade guests throughout the day, before the DJs arrive from 5.00pm, playing well into the night. 135 George St, Parramatta; albionhotel.com.au

Local drag sensation Tora Hymen will once again lead the charge at Newtown’s The Bank for Anzac Day. This is her 15th year running the event, which will take place in the beer garden from 12.00pm. There is, of course, an after party to enjoy; Waywards Ballroom upstairs will carry on the festivities until late. 324 King St, Newtown; bankhotel.com.au

Darlo can find plenty of two-up action at the Taphouse, which opens its doors early especially for the occasion. Drop by from 11.00am for $9 schooners of Mountain Culture Status Quo, and to snag a spot ahead of the first coin toss at midday. After you’ve claimed your winnings, make the most of the pub’s Chinese fare and Euro-inspired rooftop. 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst; taphousesydney.com.au

There’s something undeniably fitting about tossing old coins at one of Sydney’s oldest pubs, right in the heart of the historic Rocks. The Australian Heritage Hotel oozes old-school charm, and come Anzac Day, it plays host to a rollicking two-up game with rooftop views that offer glimpses of the harbour. Things kick off around midday, with music, beer and a good-natured crowd packing the surrounding laneways. It’s the perfect blend of tradition and celebration, with a side of classic Aussie pub grub and craft brews. If you like your two-up with a view and a whole lot of character, this is the spot. 100 Cumberland St, The Rocks; australianheritagehotel.com

Affectionately known as ‘The Courty’, this Newtown favourite’s leafy courtyard is transformed into a two-up arena every Anzac Day. From midday, crowds pour in to flip coins, knock back local brews and catch the annual AFL Anzac Day clash on the big screen. The atmosphere is laid-back but buzzing, with punters shouting odds from beneath jacaranda trees and plates of loaded nachos getting picked clean. Bring your coins, your crew and your loudest call of “heads!” 202 Australia St, Newtown; thecourty.com.au

On the cusp of Freshwater Beach, Harbord Hotel hosts one of the Northern Beaches’ biggest (and best) Anzac Day events. A cleared car park makes way for two-up, running from midday to dusk, with a barbecue alongside. From 2.00pm head upstairs to rooftop bar and live music haunt Bombies where DJs will play all afternoon long. 29 Moore Rd, Freshwater; harbordhotel.com.au

After the dawn service wraps up, meander down to Double Bay and The Sheaf, where doors open at 8.00am. You’ll have to wait a few hours for two-up to begin in the beer garden. Every pint or schooner sold of Balter XPA will be donated to Legacy. Though the festivities last until late; with DJs spinning from 6.00pm. 429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay; thegoldensheaf.com.au

Or keep things traditional at the Cronulla RSL. Join the early birds for Dawn Service at 5.30am in nearby Cronulla Park, before an old-school fry up back at the RSL. Two-up takes place on the bowling green (with a sausage sizzle) from 12.00pm, with a special tribute to community members in the Australian Defence Force also on display. 38 Gerrale Street, Cronulla; cronullarsl.com.au