We are excited to be back & we are on the look out for Hospitality superstars to join our team! A warm welcome awaits you at one of Sydney's friendliest old pubs. We like to think of The Bells as 'A Country Pub in the City, ' a great place to pull up a chair, enjoy a relaxing drink with a view and the traditional hospitality of a family run pub.

The Bells first opened it's doors in Woolloomooloo in 1922, making the hotel 97 on our next birthday, and we're still going strong! In fact, there has been a pub on this exact location dating back to the original ale house 'Punches' in 1868, when east Sydney was dominated by vibrant working wharves and the Garden Island naval base.

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The Bells function room is free to hire and ideal for all kinds of social and work occasions. Situated at the rear of the main bar, the function area contains a mix of table sizes and seating, allowing for different kinds of layout for your event. The function room has a retractable roof, providing plenty of fresh air and able to create a space of your own for any occasion.

Reviews (8)

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C. Boston

Jan 19, 2022

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I have frequented this hotel many times over the years before Laundy Hotels bought the premises (back in 2018 before the COVID pandemic). I've previously left a 5 star glowing review about Bell's, prior to Laundy's Hotels buying the business (which I have now deleted). In early January 2022 I walked around to Bell's with a few friends at around there usual opening time of 10AM to find a sign on the door stating that due to staff shortages they have postponed their opening time to midday. I actually felt sorry for them that they had found themselves in that position. Today, 18th January, I waited

Gerardo Silva-Leyton

Dec 07, 2021

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Used to be great,now just a part of a monopoly. They want to control what you drink.

Jodie Pearson

May 16, 2021

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Very friendly & I like the food. People are happy to say hello. They also have music on the weekend with 1or 2 singers. Very clean establishment.

Chris Duvall

Feb 23, 2021

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Great location - old-school feel. Bit expensive for local non-craft beer. Avoid going if a band/performer is on if you want conversation - really echoey.

Steveheyman Mishka

Dec 28, 2020

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Called into the Bells Hotel for a drink. It's a great pub with a great atmosphere.

Nikola Spadina

Nov 20, 2020

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We had a group booking and the staff where incredibly attentive and accommodating. A wonderful time was had. Great local pub without any pretension, but that didn’t mean they weren’t doing their utmost to make the occasion feel special. Thank you 💜

Severine Wents

Dec 20, 2019

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The staff is really amazing, good beers. We ordered a hot chocolate and a coffee whereas it wasn't their speciality but in fact they were really nice. The bar is authentic and spacious, and we appreciated the TV to watch the cricket game !

Chris

Oct 01, 2017

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Nice old pub with loads of Royal Australian Naval and Port Jackson memorabilia. Staff are friendly and the tables are clean.

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