A LIVING PIECE OF SYDNEY’S HISTORY
1828 – WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Established in 1828 by former convict Samuel Terry, the Fortune of War is Sydney’s Oldest continuously licensed pub. Built in The Rocks, the heart of colonial Sydney, it quickly became a favourite for locals, sailors and soldiers, famously known as the “first and last stop ashore” for those heading off to, or returning from, service.
A NEW HOME, SAME SPIRIT
1921
The current building, rebuilt in 1921 by Tooth & Co., still stands proudly with its heritage features, including the original hamper bar, welcoming guests much the same way it has for nearly 200 years. With its high ceilings, timber fittings and historic charm, the pub is a reminder of a time when The Rocks was the bustling gateway to the city.
HISTORY, HOSPITALITY & GOOD TIMES
TODAY
From its colonial roots to the warm welcome it still offers today, the Fortune of War remains a true Sydney icon. For almost 200 years, it’s been a place where locals, travellers and first-timers come together, where stories are shared, conversations flow, and history is poured by the pint.
The hamper bar, its timber smoothed by generations of hands, remains as it was, a meeting place, a refuge, a home away from home. The hallways echo with the past, lined with photographs and memories that tell a story nearly two centuries in the making.
