The Hope and Anchor Tavern in Hobart, Tasmania, established in 1807, is widely considered Australia's oldest continuously licensed pub, though its claim is sometimes debated due to brief closures, with the license always maintained. Other historic contenders include the Bush Inn (1825) and Macquarie Arms Hotel (1815) in Tasmania/NSW, and the Woolpack Hotel (est. 1796, original license).
The Hope and Anchor Tavern in Hobart, Tasmania, established in 1807 as The Whale Fishery, claims Australia's oldest continuously licensed pub title, despite some brief closures, with its license never expiring, making it a significant historic venue. Other contenders for historical pubs include the Macquarie Arms Hotel (1815) as Australia's oldest mainland pub and the Fortune of War (1828) as Sydney's oldest, though the Hope & Anchor's 1807 license is generally recognized as the earliest.
The Bush Inn in New Norfolk, Tasmania, established in 1815 and licensed in 1825, claims the title of Australia's oldest continuously operating licensed hotel, never having closed its doors despite friendly rivalry with other historic pubs like Hobart's Hope and Anchor, which held an earlier license but had periods of closure, notes 9News.com.au and Gday Pubs.
Bruce Springsteen's favorite bar, especially when in Dublin, is The Long Hall, an iconic Victorian pub on South Great George's Street, where they even keep a special bottle of his whiskey behind the bar for his visits. He's a frequent visitor to this historic spot, known for its classic ambiance, excellent beer, and friendly atmosphere, and has been seen there on multiple trips to Ireland.
The Birdsville Hotel is quintessentially Australian, and arguably the country's most legendary outback pub. Established in 1884, these sandstone walls have been housing guests bouncing along Queensland's dusty outback tracks for over 130 years.
The most expensive pub in Australia by sale price is the Crossroads Hotel in Casula, Sydney, which sold for a record $160 million in April 2022, while The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay was reportedly sold for around $175 million in early 2023, potentially making it Australia's most valuable by estimated worth at the time, though these figures reflect transactions and valuations rather than everyday drink prices.
The William Creek Hotel in South Australia is widely considered Australia's most remote pub, located on the isolated Oodnadatta Track, surrounded by vast desert, with the world's largest cattle station, Anna Creek Station, as its neighbour. It's a historic tin-walled outpost, a gateway to Lake Eyre and the Simpson Desert, serving as a crucial stop for outback adventurers needing accommodation, fuel, food, and cold beer in the middle of nowhere.
Ed Sheeran owns a private pub at his Suffolk estate called The Lancaster Lock, named after his mother and wife's maiden names, and also co-owns a public bar in London called Bertie Blossoms with his manager, which is more of a gastro-pub and restaurant. He's also created themed pop-up pubs, like "The Old Phone Pub," for events.
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic rock legend, has a unique approach to his diet: he eats just one meal a day!
The oldest building in Australia: is Elizabeth Farm.
That honour goes to Elizabeth Farm in the suburb of Parramatta. 22km west of Sydney CBD, Elizabeth Farm is best visited on the Parramatta ferry. Built in 1793 (although significantly altered since then), Elizabeth Farm was the home of John Macarthur.
Although a number of grocery chains were already offering self-service, it seems that in 1938 Farr's of Newcastle, New South Wales, may have become the first Australian supermarket. Or, at least, the first Australian store to advertise itself as a “super market”.
Sean's Bar, located in Athlone, Ireland, is widely recognized as the oldest pub in the world. Historical records and archaeological evidence suggest that it was established around 900 AD, making it over 1100 years old.
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Standing at just 144cm x 134cm the bar of the Oasis Roadhouse at Lynd Junction, Nth QLD is the smallest in Australia.
The oldest town in Australia, in terms of European settlement, is generally considered to be George Town, Tasmania, founded in 1803, though older settlements like Sydney (1788) and Parramatta (1788) are older cities, with Bathurst (1815) being the oldest inland settlement, and oldest Aboriginal sites like Madjedbebe (around 65,000 years old) predate all European arrivals by tens of thousands of years.
While there isn't one single owner with the absolute most pubs nationwide, Australian Venue Co (AVC) operates the largest portfolio of venues (over 200 pubs, bars, and restaurants). In terms of individual publicans, Justin Hemmes (Merivale) is a major player in Sydney, while the Laundy family, the Solomon family, and Bruce Mathieson/Tomsic (PubCo/Mathieson stake) are also significant forces in the industry, though some control large estates via property or stakes rather than direct single ownership of every pub.
Johnny Depp's rumored favorite bar is the Evil Eye Lounge & Gin Shop in York, England, a quirky speakeasy known for its extensive gin collection and eccentric cocktails, which he allegedly discovered while filming nearby and has visited frequently, especially when performing in the UK.
If you've been running a tab throughout the night, it's customary to tip 15-20% of your total bill when closing out. This is similar to tipping at a restaurant. However, if you've been tipping per drink throughout the night, you can adjust this percentage slightly.
The Grapes is owned in partnership by the actor Sir Ian McKellen, the theatre and film director Sean Mathias, and Evgeny Lebedev, publisher of the Evening Standard newspaper.
The Grapes on Narrow Street in Limehouse is owned by award-winning actor Sir Ian McKellen. Sir Ian is best known for appearing in The Lord of the Rings saga, X-Men, The Da Vinci Code, Vicious and much more.
According to The Sunday Times Rich List, Ed Sheeran has a net worth of £370 million. It makes him one of Britain's richest people under 40, along with golfer Rory McIlroy and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Mungallala Methodist Church was built in 1964. It has now closed. In 2016, the Australian Taxation Office listed Mungallala as having the lowest mean taxable income by postcode, making it the poorest town in Australia, which led the ABC to do a documentary on the town for their online "storyhunters" program.
We then visit the North Kapunda Hotel | Australia's most haunted pub. The Hotel opened in November 1849 as the North Kapunda Arms, Garland Ox in 1853 and renamed the North Kapunda Hotel in 1856.
The sad news is you're going to need some brand new whimsical ambitions, because it's illegal to stockpile more than 50 kilograms of potatoes in Western Australia.