Accor Stadium, Sydney - Your Matchday Guide

The British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 will conclude in grand style at Accor Stadium on August 2 with the final test against the Wallabies. As the largest stadium in New South Wales, it’s the perfect stage for what’s sure to be a decisive and dramatic finale. Situated within Sydney Olympic Park, Accor Stadium is part of a precinct designed for major events. While the immediate vicinity offers purpose-built venues, the broader western Sydney area and easily accessible transport links to the Sydney CBD provide a range of pub experiences, from bustling sports bars to more traditional pubs.

Best Guinness Venues Near Accor Stadium

Locker Room, Sydney Olympic Park

If you’re heading to the final Lions Test at Accor, The Locker Room is the place to be. So close to the stadium, you can basically smell the sweat. Ice-cold Guinness flowing, big screens blasting the build-up, and the joint packed with rugby nuts warming up their vocal cords.

Smash a feed, sink a few pints, and roll straight into the game. No Ubers, no dramas, just footy, fans and proper pub vibes.

PJ O'Brien's, Sydney

Right in the thick of it in the CBD, P.J. O’Brien’s is your classic Irish pub, loud, lively, and loaded with Guinness. It’s already a favourite with expats and rugby heads year-round, but during the Lions Tour? It’s basically a home game.

With six big screens and a HD projector, you won’t miss a moment, no matter where you park yourself. Whether you’re rolling in with a crew pre-kickoff, catching the match in full flight, or shouting a few rounds after a Lions win, PJ’s delivers the goods. Cold pints, full volume, and plenty of chat. What more do you need?

Orient Hotel, Sydney

Right in the heart of The Rocks, The Orient is one of those classic Sydney pubs that just gets game day. Whether you're sinking a Guinness at the bar, catching the action in the sunny courtyard, or chilling upstairs at Mrs Jones Terrace Bar with its retractable roof and garden vibes, the Tour energy is alive and well here.

Screens throughout the venue mean you're sorted no matter where you land, and the mix of old-school charm and modern buzz makes it a top choice for Lions fans. Post up here first before the match. Or skip the commute altogether and ride the highs (and heartbreaks) with a pint in hand and the Harbour not far behind.

Fortune of War, The Rocks

Sydney’s oldest pub and still one of the best, Fortune of War has been slinging pints since 1828, and it’s not slowing down for the Lions Tour. Tucked into The Rocks with views of the Harbour Bridge and live music most nights, this place nails the pre-game buzz and post-match debrief.

Whether you’re grabbing a Guinness at the historic Hamper Bar, chilling outside with the harbour breeze, or settling into Bistro 1828 for a proper feed, there’s a spot for every kind of rugby fan. Swing by here first before heading to Accor. It's a pub with history, character, and plenty of Guinness on tap, and during the Tour, it’s where the roar starts early.