Gaming Venues in the Surry Hills Area - Hotels with Poker Machines

Surry Hills is one of Sydney's most densely populated inner suburbs for licensed hotels, spread across a compact grid of streets running south from the CBD. The majority of venues are located along Elizabeth Street, Crown Street, Devonshire Street and Foveaux Street, all within easy walking distance of each other. The majority of venues are licensed hotels, though the area also has several registered clubs. Hotels are limited to a maximum of 30 poker machines each under NSW regulations. Hotels require no membership - simply walk in. A standard daily shutdown applies between 4AM and 10AM.

Getting to Gaming Venues in Surry Hills

Surry Hills is well connected by public transport from the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs.

By train: Central Station is the closest train station, a short walk west along Devonshire Street or Elizabeth Street to most venues on this page. Museum Station on the Museum/St James line is also convenient for the northern end of the suburb near Hotel Harry and Rydges Sydney Central.

By bus: Several bus routes run along Elizabeth Street and Crown Street through Surry Hills. Routes 301, 302 and 303 connect the suburb to the CBD and inner east.

Use the map below to find the nearest venue to where you are, with directions available for each.

You can also browse the full list of gaming venues in Surry Hills on our directory page.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How many gaming venues are in Surry Hills?

This directory lists 18 gaming venues across Surry Hills, concentrated along Elizabeth Street, Crown Street, Devonshire Street and Foveaux Street. All operate under NSW gaming regulations.

Do I need to be a member to enter a gaming venue in Surry Hills?

Most venues on this page are licensed hotels which do not require membership. If you visit a registered club, you may need to sign in as a visitor at the front desk. Check the venue details page to confirm the venue type before visiting.

What are the opening hours for gaming venues in Surry Hills?

Under the Gaming Machine Act 2001, all licensed hotels in NSW must shut down their gaming machines between 4AM and 10AM every day. Outside these hours venues may operate as they choose, though individual venues may close earlier. Check the venue details page for specific hours.

How many poker machines can a hotel have in NSW?

Licensed hotels in NSW are capped at a maximum of 30 poker machines each under state gaming regulations.

How do I get to gaming venues in Surry Hills?

Central Station is the closest train station, a short walk to most venues along Elizabeth Street or Devonshire Street. Bus routes 301, 302 and 303 also run through the suburb along Elizabeth Street and Crown Street.

What responsible gambling measures are in place at Surry Hills venues?

All licensed gaming venues in NSW are required to comply with responsible gambling measures under the Gaming Machines Act 2001. This includes displaying responsible gambling signage, offering self-exclusion programs, and providing access to gambling help information.