The Dunkirk Hotel
205 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Function Venue
•Why you'll love The Dunkirk Hotel
- Beautiful function spaces
- Amazing beer selection
- No hire fee
ABOUT: THE DUNKIRK HOTEL PYRMONT
Built in 1879 and steeped in tradition, the iconic Dunkirk Hotel in Sydney truly has been Pyrmont’s local for almost 150 years. Formerly the Butcher’s Arms Hotel, it was renamed in the 1940s to commemorate The Battle of Dunkirk.
The Dunkirk Hotel underwent its first renovation in over 17 years in 2020/2021 - including the Main Bar, Terrace Bar, The Loft, new TAB Room, as well as a new Lounge now located at the front of the hotel on Harris Street. In July 2021, we launched our brand new boutique hotel accommodation - now two floors and 12 rooms of beautifully refurbished king, queen, family, double single, and single options with both ensuite and shared bathroom options. The hotel's bottleshop has had an upgrade and now stocks an extensive range of beer, spirits, wine, sparkling, and champagne. More recently, the hotel's facade had a complete 1930's restoration, re-establishing the Dunkirk as the proud heritage-listed institution it once was.
The Dunkirk specialises in Functions and Events, from the smallest get together to a large celebration. We have 2 private function spaces to suite all needs. One of Pyrmont's liveliest pubs, there is always something on at the Dunkirk. Whether it be live music, trivia, karaoke, members draw or a bottomless brunch. There is something for everyone at the Dunkirk.
Come and see for yourself why the Dunkirk Hotel truly is Pyrmont’s local.
The Dunkirk Hotel Function Rooms
The Terrace Bar
No Hire Fee!
The Terrace Bar the perfect setting for any event.
Providing a seamless blend of convenience and a delightful atmosphere, our Terrace Bar stands out as a contemporary-style event space, boasting exclusive access to its well-appointed bar, restrooms, and balcony area.
Your guests will appreciate the dedicated bar, ensuring a steady flow of refreshments, and the flexibility to accommodate up to 120 standing guests (or 80 seated), making it the ideal setting for a variety of gatherings and celebrations.
The Terrace Bar is completely private and is perfect for any type of celebration!
The Loft Bar
No Hire Fee!
The Loft Bar at The Dunkirk is the perfct intimate space for any occasion,
Completely private with bar and 2 balconies.
Reviews for The Dunkirk Hotel
Rose
We stayed in the hotel for two nights and it was great! Staff were lovely and welcoming, the beds were comfy and rooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy. The location is great and was very central to everything we planned to do as well as a short walk to the light rail. Fair warning though the street and the pub below can get a little noisy (especially during Friday karaoke night 😂) but the hotel kindly provided ear plugs which were great for blocking out noise. Will definitely be coming back for another stay! 😊
Taylor Atkins
It was just a quick night for a place to stay. Very confusing where to check in, the bar was full & waited for people to be served to check in. We did get help with lifting our bags up the stairs. The room was clean & shared bathroom (hand soap was empty) Super noisy at night from the cars but they do have ear plugs if you need. Food was good but service from the two ladies who were from overseas had a bit of trouble making drinks & taking food order. Felt a bit awkward when we were told we could sit upstairs to then get told it was a private concert for $10 a head, two groups of people up there but full down in the bar, so we sat on the tables on the street.
Manon lucas
I have honestly never been so poorly welcomed in a hotel. On arrival, no one was at receptionjust someone at the bar glued to their phone. No greeting, no smile, no basic politeness, and no verification when we mentioned our reservation. Returning at 2 pm, the same happened: we felt like we were bothering them. Check-in was silent, with no help for luggage despite several flights of stairs. The room and corridors had a strong unpleasant smell, bathrooms were shared (not clearly stated for the price), and there was no soundproofing. The Wi-Fi code didn’t work.The only positives were the clean, comfortable bedding and the location. But this does not make up for the complete lack of professionalism and respect. A very disappointing experience for 125 AUD per night.
Kat Gives Reviews
Don’t waste your time. They don’t care. Your response was not honest — just a weak, predictable PR deflection. I work in town planning, and the fact you didn’t apply for extended NYE trading hours says one of two things: either gross mismanagement or total incompetence. Neither is acceptable. Don’t insult customers by pretending otherwise. I’ve spent multiple New Year’s Eves in pubs across Sydney. Every single one managed to stay open. So explain why you didn’t — because the excuses don’t hold up. What made it worse was the bar staff. The attitude was appalling: rude, dismissive, and openly unpleasant. And before you try to spin that too — I didn’t say a word to them. Not one complaint, not one confrontation. That behaviour was unprovoked. Closing a pub half an hour before midnight on New Year’s Eve is embarrassing. For tourists, it’s shocking. For locals, it’s laughable. A pub that can’t even provide a drink to see in the New Year has completely missed the point of being a pub. I won’t be back — not for New Year’s, not for birthdays, not for any celebration. I’m unlikely to return casually either. I will also be sharing this experience widely, because people deserve to know what they’re walking into. You didn’t just lose one customer — you lost dozens. I review venues regularly, and I absolutely stand by this: avoid this place. So un-Australian, and a complete joke given the name.
toots tamayo
Was here last Wednesday during trivia night. Was an absolute blast of fun, the trivia host was full of life, the staff seemed to really get into it as well. The cocktail menu was much better than I expected from a small pub and tasted pretty damned good as well. The manager Marta had that special flair you'd expect from a girl from the continent and extremely friendly, though also professional. Both her and the staff made us feel like locals even though we weren't. Thanks guys, will recommend you to all my friends and family...keep doing a great job
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