Seven places to watch the Paris Olympics in Sydney

Even if we’re 16,960 kilometres away from the action, Sydneysiders can be transported to Paris by catching the action of the Olympic Games at these venues and lives sites.

Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee

Catch all the action live and loud from the sports bar and outdoor beer garden at the Coogee Bay Hotel. It’s a great choice for watching the game with a crowd, as the beachside venue packs out during major events, and it’s got an easy-to-share menu of pub faves. Plan ahead and you can book a room at the adjoining hotel, behind the pub, and forget about the late night Uber.

Sports bar is open 10am-4am Mon-Thu, 10am-6am Fri, 9am-6am Sat, 9am-10pm Sun
254 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee, coogeebayhotel.com.au

Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Arguably Sydney’s most famous sports live site, Tumbalong Park, is back for both the Olympics and Paralympics. It’s free, with live music and entertainment. You can get food, drinks or snacks from the many cafes and restaurants in nearby Darling Quarter or Chinatown, and enjoy them picnic-style.

The Olympics: 12pm-11pm July 27-11th August, Paralympics August 28- September 8
11 Harbour Street, Sydney, darlingharbour.com/whats-on

Martinez, Sydney

Would you like a side of fries with your medal? Cheers to every Australian-won bronze, silver and gold medal with a complimentary Grey Goose vodka martini and serving of fries at rooftop bar and French-inspired restaurant Martinez. The games are screening live in-venue every day, and the deal is available by signing up on their website. Bonus, there’s a 30 per cent discount off dinner every Tuesday to Friday during winter.

Open 11.30am-late Mon-Fri
Quay Quarter Tower, 50 Bridge St, Sydney, martinez.sydney

Wing Mill, Neutral Bay

Experience an old school American sports bar at Wing Mill, where you’ll find the Olympic Games playing on the big screen behind the beer taps. Wings are the specialty, available in your choice of nine flavours and three dips, with fried pickle chips as a side. On Thursdays, there are $15 jugs of house lager or sangria from 5pm.

Open noon 12pm Wed and Thu, noon 11pm Fri and Sat, 1-9pm Sun, 5-9pm Tue.
9 Young Street, Neutral Bay, wingmill.com.au

Ichiro’s Bar, Crows Nest

Ichiro’s is a Japanese sports bar from the hospitality team behind Ramen Auru, the neighbouring ramen joint with the long lines and a ticket vending machine. The Olympics will be playing on the big screen at Ichiru’s, with a focus on Australian and Japanese athletes. Watch it from the comfy couches with some Japanese snack food (think egg sandwiches and imported chips) and a drinks list with Japanese beer and spirits.

Open 4pm - midnight Mon, Wed-Fri, noon - midnight Sat and Sun.
3F / 6-8 Falcon St, Crows Nest, instagram.com/ichirosbar

Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra

Catch the games live and loud on the TVs at this eastern suburbs pub, then head to adjoining French restaurant Bistro Moncur to pretend you’re in Paris for the night. Head chef Tom Deadman has created a two-course menu for $65 per person, including steak tartare, French onion souffle gratin and pan-roasted spatchcock. Back at the pub, there’s $7 wines and schooners from 4-6pm daily.

Open 11am - midnight Mon - Sat, 11am - 10pm Sun
116 Queen Street, Woollahra, woollahrahotel.com.au

Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

If swimming’s your sport, and you don’t mind an early start, head to Aquatic Centre to watch the finals. Enjoy an immersive experience pool-side with big screens overlooking the competition pool. The Bridge Cafe will be serving breakfasts: croissants, pain au chocolat, French raisin toast and more. Relive a bit of history too, and grab a photo at the Sydney 2000 Olympic podium. It’s free to attend, but you must register.

Open 4am-6am Sunday July 28 to Sunday August 4
9 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park, sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/aquatic-centre