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The Glenmore Hotel

They moved the entire hotel across the street—just for better views.

96 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000

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The Glenmore Hotel
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The story of this place

The Glenmore Hotel has been serving drinkers since 1921, but here's the thing: it wasn't always in this spot. The entire hotel was physically relocated from the opposite side of Cumberland Street in the 1920s, all for a better vantage point. Today, that rooftop offers 180-degree views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge—making the back-breaking move entirely worth it. Imagine picking up an entire pub and moving it across the street, just for the sunset.