Glenmore Hotel

As far as rooftop beer gardens go, this one's right up there. It’s got a great view that takes in Sydney Harbour and its two impressive icons, a couple of umbrellas to shade you from the harsh Aussie sun, and a real buzzing atmosphere. Throw in the barbecue and you’ve got a great little afternoon drinking spot. While the rooftop has a million-dollar view, the rest of the pub’s offerings are more modest. There’s only a couple beers on tap, including VB and Heineken, and the menu is fairly stock-standard as far as pubs go. Not to say it’s bad - because it most definitely is not. The fish in the fish and chips has a great batter going on, and the pub has opted for the superior crinkle cut for its chip. If you’re after an uncomplicated pub with a view, you’d be hard pressed to find another to rival this historic Rocks venue. If you’re into sport, it’s also got plenty of TVs, TAB facilities, and, if you’ve had a win, a pokies room to lose it in.