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The Pink Test

The Pink Test at Taphouse Sydney

Taphouse is the home of cricket for the Ashes Pink Test from Sunday 4 – Thursday 8 January.

Join us at Taphouse for the 2026 Ashes Pink Test – the exciting finale of the Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Watch Australia and England battle for cricket’s greatest prize while supporting the McGrath Foundation.

For over a decade, Cricket Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground, and the McGrath Foundation have collaborated to turn the Pink Test into a global sporting charity phenomenon. These funds support McGrath Breast Care Nurses, making a meaningful impact across Australia.

Donate To The McGrath Foundation

Got tickets to the SCG? Taphouse is a short walk from the ground – perfect for pre-match buzz or post-play celebrations. Don’t have tickets? Grab the best seat in the house, where the drinks are cold, the screens are massive, and cricket legend Adam Gilchrist might just shout you a round.

We’ll be opening our doors from 10am on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of January, and potentially Wednesday and Thursday depending on how the match unfolds. View the full line-up and make a booking below.

The Pink Test Line-Up

Gilly’s Century Shout

If any Australian batsman hits a century during the Pink Test, Adam Gilchrist will shout the entire bar an El Arquero Maximo Highball.

When an Aussie reaches 100 runs, we’ll call it -“GILLY’S CENTURY SHOUT!”and everyone in Taphouse at that moment gets a free drink, courtesy of Gilly. You’ll want to be here when it happens.

Support Your Team

Support England or Australia with our dedicated team menus!

Choose between two classics – salt and pepper squid vs Spice Bags, plus beers representing both countries, and $1 from every dish goes to charity. May the best team (and the hungriest fans) win.

Match Day Atmosphere

Enjoy ice cold tap beers, Chinese food & cocktails across all 3 levels of our Darlinghurst pub with the cricket playing across all screens live & loud!

Plus, Adam Gilchrist is bringing El Arquero Tequil to the Ashes and we’re inviting you to sip on their signature Maximo Highball aka the drink of the summer!

Maximo Highball | 18
El Arquero Blanco tequila, pineapple juice, soda, fresh lime, salt rim.

Try the summer special at Taphouse all January long.

Getting To The SCG From Taphouse Sydney

The Sydney Cricket Ground precinct is located on the doorstep of the CBD. Sydney’s public transport system allows patrons to move freely to and from the precinct.

Walking: The SCG is a 13 minute walk from Taphouse. Click here for walking directions.
Public Transport: With frequent light rail services and a number of regular bus routes, the best way to get to and from the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is by public transport. All modes of public transport are included with any ticket purchase or valid SCG and Sporting Club of Sydney membership cards.

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