Business Details
The London Hotel: Sydney's Oldest Pub Since 1875
The London Hotel stands as Paddington's oldest pub, celebrating 150 years of heritage hospitality in 2025. Since our establishment in 1875, we have maintained a tradition of welcoming patrons with classic British charm, quality pub cuisine, and a dynamic social atmosphere. Our historic building has evolved to meet modern needs while preserving its timeless character, offering four distinct function spaces, a sheltered courtyard, and newly developed outdoor seating areas. Positioned just a short distance from Allianz Stadium and the SCG, we serve as the ideal gathering spot for pre- and post-match celebrations. Our commitment to quality extends to our culinary offerings, with menus designed to cater to casual diners and large groups alike.We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for private events, from intimate engagements to grand reunions, accommodating groups ranging from 20 to 180 guests. Our venue combines historical significance with contemporary amenities, ensuring every visit becomes part of our ongoing legacy. With extended hours on weekends and dedicated function packages, we strive to make every occasion special. Our team understands the importance of attention to detail, from coordinating event logistics to ensuring seamless service. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we remain committed to being a cornerstone of Sydney's hospitality scene, blending tradition with innovation to create lasting memories for our patrons.
Services
Pub Catering
Function Hosting
Live Sports Viewing
Event Planning
Outdoor Seating
Highlights and features
- We offer 150 years of heritage hospitality experience in Paddington
- Our four function spaces accommodate events from 20 to 180 guests
- We provide exclusive event packages with dedicated coordination
- Our venue combines historic charm with modern amenities
- We're located near major sporting venues Allianz Stadium and SCG
What people say
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Services
Function Hosting
We offer four unique function spaces for events of 20-180 guests. Our venues feature dedicated coordination, minimum spend requirements vary by space and day. Perfect for weddings, reunions, and corporate events near Sydney's major stadiums.
Pub Catering
Our kitchen serves quality pub fare with special function menus available. We accommodate large group bookings and provide tailored dining experiences in our heritage venue. Food minimums apply for event bookings.
Live Sports Viewing
We broadcast live sports weekly with dedicated viewing areas. Located near Allianz Stadium and SCG, we're ideal for pre/post-match gatherings. Check our calendar for upcoming sporting events.
Outdoor Seating
Our new outdoor seating area provides additional space for casual dining and drinks. The sheltered courtyard accommodates up to 60 patrons with both seated and standing options available.
Event Planning
We provide comprehensive event planning support for bookings. Our team assists with space selection, menu choices, and logistics coordination. Packages include minimum spend requirements based on venue and day.
Questions
What are The London Hotel's opening hours?
We're open daily from 12pm. Closing times vary: Sunday 8pm, Monday-Thursday 10pm, Friday/Saturday midnight.
Can I book the venue for a private function?
Yes, we offer four function spaces for groups of 20-180. Minimum spends apply depending on the space and day of booking.
Is the pub pet-friendly?
Unfortunately we cannot welcome dogs indoors or in our courtyard due to council regulations.
How close is The London Hotel to sporting venues?
We're located just a short walk from Allianz Stadium and the SCG, making us ideal for pre/post-match gatherings.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our functions team directly for payment details as minimum spend requirements vary by booking type.
Reviews (4)
Rebecca Noble
Dec 20, 2021
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DO NOT Book this hotel!
Booked four weeks before our trip.Arrived at 9pm with two children, which we had put on booking details what time we would arrive. The hotel looked old and scruffy. The man on reception looked confused to see us and then said that the computers were down and they didnt know who was coming and that they had no family rooms available which we had booked. Started making phone calls to trys me get his friend at another place to put us up. Was really dodgy and the kids were scared so we managed to phone another hotel to get somewhere else to stay. It turns out this
Booked four weeks before our trip.Arrived at 9pm with two children, which we had put on booking details what time we would arrive. The hotel looked old and scruffy. The man on reception looked confused to see us and then said that the computers were down and they didnt know who was coming and that they had no family rooms available which we had booked. Started making phone calls to trys me get his friend at another place to put us up. Was really dodgy and the kids were scared so we managed to phone another hotel to get somewhere else to stay. It turns out this
Ashlee Gardner
Dec 11, 2021
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DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL.
Made a booking through booking.com, when we arrived to the hotel with a 5 year old after spending the day at Winter Wonderland we were told by the chap on reception that they had cancelled our room, no notification, we were told that they had advised booking.com of the cancellation and after spending an hour trying to sort it out we still had nowhere to stay. I leave one star as and I quote "out of feeling sorry for us" he asked a neighbouring hotel if we could have a room, which we had to cram all 3 of us into a double room. If I could elave 0 stars I would. The hotel
Made a booking through booking.com, when we arrived to the hotel with a 5 year old after spending the day at Winter Wonderland we were told by the chap on reception that they had cancelled our room, no notification, we were told that they had advised booking.com of the cancellation and after spending an hour trying to sort it out we still had nowhere to stay. I leave one star as and I quote "out of feeling sorry for us" he asked a neighbouring hotel if we could have a room, which we had to cram all 3 of us into a double room. If I could elave 0 stars I would. The hotel
Motaz Mohamad
Oct 21, 2020
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This hotel is so bad me and my mum and brother went to stay for one night we went out to get food and we came back the floor was WET! The WiFi is bad cant even reach the room we went to sleep then my mum woke up saying something stung her we told the receptionist about it and this happened at 2am this is a terrible place to stay there was loads of the bugs on the bed crawling.
Tracey Lamont
Jan 19, 2020
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I had to put 1 star on here to even write a review but this has to be the most disgusting over priced hotel I have ever had the misfortune of staying in !! The photos of the inside of the hotel and rooms are most DEFINITELY NOT true or correct , I dont know when they were taken but I was there this weekend and it most certainly did NOT look like the photos !! Massively over priced you would be better taking a tent and sleeping on the street , on arrival should have closely inspected but was running late for a night out so didnt pay much attention till got back after the night out . Couldnt
