The Sussex Hotel

Dogs welcome

Updated 22 May 2026

The Sussex Hotel is a boutique heritage pub near Wynyard Station. Dogs are welcome at the street tables, in the main bar, and in the side courtyard โ€” one of the more generous dog policies in the CBD. Wulugul Walk is around 205 metres away for a waterside stroll.

Dog rules

Dogs allowed on street tables, in the main bar, and in the side courtyard.

Please keep dogs leashed, calm, and under control for the comfort of all patrons.

At a glance

Dog friendly indoorsAdmin verified
Outdoor spaceAdmin team verified
20 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Before you go

  • ๐Ÿ’งNo confirmed water bowl for dogs โ€” bring some just in case.

What people say

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4 months ago

I hosted my birthday here and was treated so so wonderfully. All the staff were exceptional, food was great, such a historic location and all my friends had such a wonderful time. There was a DJ as well which made it all just that little bit better! Will definitely come here again. Thank you for such a fantastic evening. Really grateful !!!

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…5 months ago

Boutique pub in a great location right across from Wynyard Station. Has several floors and luckily our table was reserved inside on a hot day. Place was buzzing with people by midday. Steak sandwich was great and was a decent serving compared to fish tacos which was more of an entree. Bar stopped serving cocktails after awhile which was strange. Great place to have a Christmas lunch.

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†6 months ago

A historic, refurbished building which is located on the edge of the modern Barangaroo precinct. Offering a reasonable menu selection, drinks and a good atmosphere. Good for getting together after work.

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…6 months ago

Great service! Food arrived and the squid was too salty for our tastes so we brought it to the bar staff attention. Straight away they took on board the issue and ordered is a new batch which arrived quickly and was spot on. Well done!

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†6 months ago

Fair food, standard pub food with limited choice. They won't deviate from the menu. Asked if I could have a fried egg on a burger- was given a quick NO. Service/bar staff could at least smile and pretend they like there work. Was asked if we wanted last drinks at 8.45pm as they were closing at 9pm.....on a Saturday night! After visiting the Sussex a few times over the last couple of months I'm not sure I'll go back again. Food and service poor to very average.

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