Australia’s Top 5 Oldest Pubs Countdown. Thanks to HTL Property

What is Australia’s oldest pub? Sounds simple. It isn’t. In this countdown, we go hunting for the 5 Oldest Aussie Pubs — our criteria:Same site, Same building, Still trading. From convict-built sandstone hotels to riverside taverns older than most towns, these pubs have survived floods, closures, reinventions, and more than two centuries of Australian life. Along the way, we explain why some famous names didn’t make the cut — and why the title of “oldest pub” depends entirely on how you measure it. 🍺 Agree with the list? Think we’ve got it wrong? The debate starts in the comments. -------------------------------------------- 🎥 Subscribe to explore more unforgettable Aussie pubs — and the people keeping them alive. -------------------------------------------- 👉 Join our Community! Facebook:   / downatthelocal   Instagram:   / downatthelocal   -------------------------------------------- 🎬 WATCH NEXT   ▶️  (   • HUGE Pub Reviving an Old Mining Town  ) ▶️   (   • The Pub Sitting on the Edge of a Giant Can...  ) -------------------------------------------- 🗣️ "Country pubs aren’t just buildings—they’re the heart of the community, where stories, laughs, and life itself come together." -------------------------------------------- 📬 For partnerships, story tips, or to share your pub yarn: [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 🔖 TAGS: #AustralianPubs #HistoricPubs #OldestPubs #PubCulture #TheLocal #Top5Pubs #PubLife #CountryPubs #TheLocalPubs #HiddenGemsAustralia #RuralAustralia #AussieHistory #ColonialAustralia #HeritagePubs #AustralianHistory #HistoricPlaces #RoadTripAustralia #AussiePubs #AustralianTravel #PubTour -------------------------------------------- ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:32 – 5: Lord Nelson 02:38 – 4: Surveyor General 04:29 – 3: Bush Inn 07:00 – 2: Macquarie Arms 08:33 – Honorable Mentions 11:41 – You decide