Marble BarWild baroque decadence
Address: Sydney Hilton Hotel - 259 Pitt Street
2000 - Central Business District (CBD)
NSW
Nearest Bus or Train:Town Hall Station
Open Hours:3pm-late Mon-Sat.
Originally built for the Tattersall's Hotel in 1883, this marvellous bar was rescued from destruction by the Hilton Hotel and installed in the basement in the early 1970s. A firm favourite with Sydneysiders it is a riot of indulgent Italianate gold, marble and rococo extravaganzas and a very nice place to have a drink and listen to live music. Graceful arches, glorious stained glass ceilings and doors and a carved bar make this a wonderfully eccentric watering hole. There is also a gallery of original Julian Ashton paintings. Beers cost around AUD6, a vodka and tonic AUD6.50.
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