SINCE 1841. 

About
the lord

SYDNEY’S OLDEST CONTINUALLY LICENSED HOTEL. 

SYDNEY’S OLDEST CONTINUALLY LICENSED HOTEL. 

Let’s rewind… in 1836 raconteur, highway robber and reformed bootlegger, convict turned gentleman publican, William Wells built The Lord as his primary residence before, in 1841 pursuing his dream and obtaining a liquor licence to turn his home into a hotel. Fast forward to June 6th 1842 this stately Georgian home became The Lord Nelson Hotel. 

Let’s rewind… in 1836 raconteur, highway robber and reformed bootlegger, convict turned gentleman publican, William Wells built The Lord as his primary residence before, in 1841 pursuing his dream and obtaining a liquor licence to turn his home into a hotel. Fast forward to June 6th 1842 this stately Georgian home became The Lord Nelson Hotel. 

Beautiful Sunday roast.

Regular roasts
step aside

Regular roasts
step aside

the Lord Nelson is bringing back the
classic British Sunday Roast. 

the Lord Nelson is bringing back the
classic British Sunday Roast. 

Available venue wide, all Sunday long. Whether cozied up by the live fireplace or upstairs in our heritage dining room. 

Available venue wide, all Sunday long. Whether cozied up by the live fireplace or upstairs in our heritage dining room. 

To Share $70 

To Share $70 

Perfect to feed 2 people, with 3 cuts of perfectly roasted meats that rotate weekly, crispy golden potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pillowy Yorkshire puddings and a drizzle of rich, savory gravy. Craving apple sauce? You can add that too. 

Perfect to feed 2 people, with 3 cuts of perfectly roasted meats that rotate weekly, crispy golden potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pillowy Yorkshire puddings and a drizzle of rich, savory gravy. Craving apple sauce? You can add that too. 

Individual Roast $35 

Individual Roast $35 

Table for one? Or a partner that doesn’t know what they are missing? Our single roasts feature your choice of roast meat crispy golden potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pillowy Yorkshire puddings and a drizzle of rich, savory gravy.

Table for one? Or a partner that doesn’t know what they are missing? Our single roasts feature your choice of roast meat crispy golden potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pillowy Yorkshire puddings and a drizzle of rich, savory gravy.

THE PUB WITH
NO BEER

THE PUB WITH
NO BEER

However, this journey from home to hotel has not been without its tales adding to our history... in 1946 a group of sailors drank our hotel dry, a dream for sales but it came with a problem. We could not get a delivery from our suppliers for several days, devastating our trade. The solution? Brewing our own beers, in house. 40 years later we are still brewing our own ales in house that are full of flavour and character. Praise the lord. 

However, this journey from home to hotel has not been without its tales adding to our history... in 1946 a group of sailors drank our hotel dry, a dream for sales but it came with a problem. We could not get a delivery from our suppliers for several days, devastating our trade. The solution? Brewing our own beers, in house. 40 years later we are still brewing our own ales in house that are full of flavour and character. Praise the lord. 

Vintage photo of man carrying wheat.

What's
On?

What's
On?

What's
On?

Lord Nelson Whats On. A group of good-looking people cheersing out the front of the Lord Nelson Hotel.

all our rooms include:

  • Tea + coffee making facilities

  • Phone

  • Fridge

  • TV

  • Iron + hairdryers upon request

  • Air conditioner

  • Smoking is not permitted

  • Wireless broadband is available in all areas of our establishment

  • NO lifts on premises, rooms not wheelchair accessible

Local
Attractions

A stay at The Lord is a real Sydney experience. Enjoy an Ale in our ground floor bar then dine in our 1st floor restaurant before heading back to your room on the top two levels of the pub.

Sightseeing is a breeze with Circular Quay just a stroll down the hill. From there you can gaze on the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, jump on a ferry to Manly or Taronga Zoo or a bus to Bondi Beach. If you would like to stay closer to home, Barangaroo Reserve and the Barangaroo restaurant precinct is in our backyard along with the swimming hole at Marrinawi Cove (aka The Lord’s in house swimming pool). Alternatively, Sydney’s CBD and Darling Harbour are around about a 15 minute stroll away.

Most activities centre around walking, sight-seeing and eating. The Rocks is Sydney's oldest preserved colonial district so the main emphasis is on the historical importance of the area, however it is also full of fabulous eating and boutique shopping opportunities. The Sydney Visitor Centre, Ground Level, Customs House at 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay (open daily 9am to 5pm {Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day}) is the best place to start exploring the area.

all our rooms include:

  • Tea + coffee making facilities

  • Phone

  • Fridge

  • TV

  • Iron + hairdryers upon request

  • Air conditioner

  • Smoking is not permitted

  • Wireless broadband is available in all areas of our establishment

  • NO lifts on premises, rooms not wheelchair accessible

Local
Attractions

A stay at The Lord is a real Sydney experience. Enjoy an Ale in our ground floor bar then dine in our 1st floor restaurant before heading back to your room on the top two levels of the pub.

Sightseeing is a breeze with Circular Quay just a stroll down the hill. From there you can gaze on the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, jump on a ferry to Manly or Taronga Zoo or a bus to Bondi Beach. If you would like to stay closer to home, Barangaroo Reserve and the Barangaroo restaurant precinct is in our backyard along with the swimming hole at Marrinawi Cove (aka The Lord’s in house swimming pool). Alternatively, Sydney’s CBD and Darling Harbour are around about a 15 minute stroll away.

Most activities centre around walking, sight-seeing and eating. The Rocks is Sydney's oldest preserved colonial district so the main emphasis is on the historical importance of the area, however it is also full of fabulous eating and boutique shopping opportunities. The Sydney Visitor Centre, Ground Level, Customs House at 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay (open daily 9am to 5pm {Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day}) is the best place to start exploring the area.

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The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!

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Please note that enquiries are monitored/ answered during office hours, Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays). If urgent please call The Lord Nelson on the number above.

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Bar Hours

*Functions available 7 days

Monday - Saturday

Sunday

11am - 11pm

12pm - 10pm

Restaurant Hours

*Functions available 7 days

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Find Us

Bar Hours

*Functions available 7 days

Monday - Saturday

Sunday

11am - 11pm

12pm - 10pm

Restaurant Hours

*Functions available 7 days

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 3:30pm /
5:30pm - 10:00pm

12:00pm - 4:00pm