The hotel has been serving a steady stream of thirsty patrons since 1835. These venerable walls, which have seen generations of Hobartians amble in for their nightly pint, are swathed in a mish-mash of licence plates, Guinness posters and signs helpfully indicating the way to Donegal.
The New Sydney shuns such common pub accessories as TVs, jukeboxes and pool tables, instead entertaining the crowds with live music at least four nights a week. Tuesday might see a blues soloist crooning, while a jazz trio livens up every Sunday. Friday and Saturday nights pump to blasting rock covers.
