Taps & Tales
Stories Brewed Since 1846.Comes to Life at Customs House Bar.
1846
Customs House Hotel was established in a 2-storey building originally owned by Andrew Thompson.
1846
Customs House Hotel was established in a 2-storey building originally owned by Andrew Thompson.
Customs House Hotel was established in a 2-storey building originally owned by Andrew Thompson.
1897
The twostorey brick building was replaced by a four-storey structure, owned by Henry Moses and run by Mary Purcell.
1897
The twostorey brick building was replaced by a four-storey structure, owned by Henry Moses and run by Mary Purcell.
The two storey brick building was replaced by a four-storey structure, owned by Henry Moses and run by Mary Purcell.
1900
Purchased by Resch’s Ltd (Edmund Resch).
Purchased by Resch's Ltd (Edmund Resch).
1922
A pub was extended at the rear by Robertson & Marks Architects.
A pub was extended at the rear by Robertson & Marks Architects.
1929
Tooth & Co. purchased the company assets of Resch’s Ltd, including the Customs House Hotel.
1929
Tooth & Co. purchased the company assets of Resch’s Ltd, including the Customs House Hotel.
Tooth & Co. purchased the company assets of Resch's Ltd, including the Customs House Hotel.
1939
Minor alterations by Rudder & Grout Architects.
Minor alterations by Rudder & Grout Architects.
1960s
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
1960s
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
1985
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
1985
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
Amid the changing face of Circular Quay, the Customs House Hotel remained a Sydney staple.
1985
Closed during construction of the Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
Closed during construction of the Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
1989
Closed during construction of the Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
Closed during construction of the Ramada Renaissance Hotel.
2000
In 2000, Customs House Bar hosted various Olympic activations.
In 2000, Customs House Bar hosted various Olympic activations.
2017
Major refurbishment alongside a $17M hotel public area upgrade.
Major refurbishment alongside a $17M hotel public area upgrade.