Commemorate our courageous diggers past and present with celebrations at Fortune of War & The Push. (more…)

What better way to celebrate Australia Day than with a cold beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub!

The Fortune of War is the best place to be on Australia Day, with cold beer, delicious Aussie Pub grub, free live entertainment, all in the heart of The Rocks! Celebrate all weekend long.

BAR

Open from 9am – late

Free live entertainment all afternoon
3pm – Dan Sharkey
8pm – Glenn Esmond

BISTRO

Family-friendly bistro open from 11:30am – late, serving all your favourite pub classics, as well as some Aussie-inspired delights.

Weekend Live Music

Fri 3pm Dan Sharkey, 8pm Glenn Esmond
Sat 3pm Dan Sharkey, 8pm Dan Mullins
Sun 1pm Dan Sharkey, 6pm Michael Kopp

Your grandfather won’t forgive you if you go to The Ashes and DON’T enjoy a pint of beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub afterwards!  (more…)

Your grandfather won’t forgive you if you go to The Ashes and DON’T enjoy a pint of beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub afterwards!  (more…)

Your grandfather won’t forgive you if you go to The Ashes and DON’T enjoy a pint of beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub afterwards!  (more…)

Your grandfather won’t forgive you if you go to The Ashes and DON’T enjoy a pint of beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub afterwards!  (more…)

Your grandfather won’t forgive you if you go to The Ashes and DON’T enjoy a pint of beer at Sydney’s Oldest Pub afterwards!  (more…)

Whether you enjoy the frocks, fillies, or festivities – the Fortune of War is the place to celebrate this Melbourne Cup Day! (more…)

Enjoy the long weekend at Fortune of War, with live music, delicious food, and good times! (more…)

LIGHTS | MUSIC | IDEAS
from 6pm Fri 26th May – Sat 17th June 2017

DINING

Planning on exploring the VIVID Light Walk through The Rocks and Circular Quay? Rest your feet and enjoy a delicious meal at the First Fleet Bistro at Fortune of War. Open all day and late into the evening, you can enjoy an early dinner or a late snack after an adventurous walk.

Please note we will only accept reservations prior to 6pm during Vivid. After this time all tables will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

BOOK A TABLE

DRINKS

Our exclusive Vivid cocktail – #LitAF – available every day throughout Vivid! Inspired by the colour and lights of the festival. Plus 15 of your favourite beers on tap and a great selection of wines.

MUSIC

Your favourite Fortune of War musicians playing all the hits every weekend! Thursday 7pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 3pm, Sunday 1pm

ACCOMMODATION – SPECIAL OFFER!

For those looking for accommodation in a fantastic location, right on the doorstep of many of the must see light installations and performance venues for music concerts, The Russell Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice, and is your home away from home in The Rocks. With so much to see, we recommend a two night stay, with Sunday and Monday nights being the quietest nights to explore the festival.

• Use promo code VIVID17 when booking via therussell.com.au
• 10% discount on best available rate when staying 2 nights or more (5% discount on best available rate for 1 night stay)
• Complimentary VIVID Cocktail at The Push Bar (1 per guest over age of 18)
• Complimentary continental breakfast & wifi
• Flexible cancellation terms
• Valid May 26th – June 17th 2017.

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VIVID SYDNEY 2017

VIVID Sydney is back for it’s ninth year in 2017, and is bigger, bolder, and brighter than before! As the world’s largest festival of lights, music, and ideas, VIVID Sydney incorporates the famous Festival Light Walk from The Rocks to Circular Quay, as well as displays at Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Chatswood, Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and new this year Barangaroo. The sails of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge will both again be illuminated as part of the Festival Light Walk.

VIEW VIVID SYDNEY WEBSITE