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Bars in Sydney

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Papa Gede's Bar4.8· 1.2kCocktail bar · Wynyard

    1. Papa Gede's Bar

    Trendy cozy cocktail bar with creative drinks and a curated wine list.
  2. Cantina OK!4.8· 942Bar · Wynyard

    2. Cantina OK!

    Lively neighborhood bar serving creative cocktails, tacos, and live music.
  3. The Baxter Inn4.7· 3.8kBar · Wynyard

    3. The Baxter Inn

    Intimate whisky-focused cocktail bar with expertly crafted drinks and cozy vibe.
  4. Untied4.7· 3.4kBar · Wynyard

    4. Untied

    Trendy rooftop with craft cocktails, shareable plates and sweeping harbour views.
  5. Franca Brasserie4.7· 1.7kCocktail bar · Potts Point

    5. Franca Brasserie

    Stylish French brasserie with cocktails, classic dishes, private functions and delivery.
  6. Old Mate's Place4.7· 1.3kBar · Wynyard

    6. Old Mate's Place

    Lively local bar with great cocktails, beer selection and occasional live music.
  7. Shady Pines Saloon4.7· 1.3kBar · Koreatown

    7. Shady Pines Saloon

    Lively Texan‑style bar with inventive cocktails, live music and fun bar games.
  8. Dear Sainte Éloise4.7· 677Wine bar · Elizabeth Bay

    8. Dear Sainte Éloise

    Cozy Potts Point wine bar with refined small plates and an excellent wine list.
  9. Burrow Bar4.7· 675Cocktail bar · Wynyard

    9. Burrow Bar

    Intimate basement cocktail bar with creative drinks and lively music.
  10. Bar 83 at Sydney Tower4.6· 1.9kBar · Wynyard

    10. Bar 83 at Sydney Tower

    Upscale bar with sweeping city views, refined cocktails and stylish ambiance.
  11. The Rover4.6· 1.2kCocktail bar · Thai Town

    11. The Rover

    Trendy Surry Hills spot for craft cocktails, oysters and gourmet burgers
  12. The Lobo4.6· 1.1kBar · Wynyard

    12. The Lobo

    Buzzy basement bar with inventive cocktails, live music, and lively downtown vibe.
  13. RAMBLIN RASCAL4.6· 981Bar · Koreatown

    13. RAMBLIN RASCAL

    Lively subterranean bar serving inventive cocktails, friendly bartenders, and live music.
  14. Bar 18804.8· 236Cocktail bar · Quay Quarter

    14. Bar 1880

    Intimate laneway cocktail bar serving inventive drinks—perfect for dates and groups.
  15. Double Deuce Lounge4.7· 353Cocktail bar · Wynyard

    15. Double Deuce Lounge

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, lively music, and intimate retro vibes.
  16. MoshPit4.7· 352Bar · Erskineville

    16. MoshPit

    Lively music-driven bar with great cocktails, cold beer, DJs and outdoor breaks.
  17. Cardea Barangaroo4.6· 731Cocktail bar · Wynyard

    17. Cardea Barangaroo

    Stylish waterfront cocktail bar with inventive drinks and live music performances.
  18. Eau De Vie4.6· 711Bar · Wynyard

    18. Eau De Vie

    Moody basement cocktail bar with inventive drinks, live performance and intimate service.

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