Australia Day is a day for Aussies to band together and celebrate our great nation – but beneath the love and pride of our land down under beats a fierce competitiveness. A competitiveness that pits patron against patron, city against city.
Which establishments are Aussies most likely to spend their Australia Day?
Clipp has predicted the top 10 establishments for the celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne.
In Sydney, Clipp predicts The Greens in North Sydney – which overlooks the harbour – will be the most popular venue on Australia Day, closely followed by seaside pub Manly Wharf Hotel. The Lower North Shore’s iconic The Oaks Hotel will also be a hot destination.
Top 10 venues in Sydney
1. The Greens – North Sydney
2. Manly Wharf Hotel – Manly
3. The Oaks Hotel – Neutral Bay
4. Longueville Hotel – Lane Cove
5. Royal Albert Hotel – Surry Hills
6. The Henson – Marrickville
7. Coogee Bay Hotel – Coogee
8. Rag & Famish Hotel – North Sydney
9. Keg and Brew – Surry Hills
10. The East Village Hotel – Balmain
Top 10 venues in Melbourne
1. The Local Taphouse – St Kilda
2. Skyways Hotel – Airport West
3. Berettas Langwarrin Hotel – Mornington Peninsula
4. The Sandringham Hotel – Sandringham
5. Cookie Beer Hall – Melbourne
6. Father’s Office Speakeasy Bar & Restaurant – Melbourne
7. Belgian Beer Café – Southbank
8. Young & Jacksons – Melbourne
9. Hoops Sports Bar – Boronia
10. The Stamford – Rowville
In Melbourne, one of Australia’s most awarded craft beer venues, The Local Taphouse in St Kilda, is expected to be the most popular venue on Australia Day.
Family-friendly venues such as Skyways Hotel in Airport West and Berettas Langwarrin Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula will also be popular, while those looking to relax and take in a nice view will spend the day at The Sandringham Hotel with views of Port Phillip Bay.
Battle of The Cities
