Best Bars in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Sydney? We've rounded up 158 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Sydney rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
158 spots
The Cumberland
$$Bars in Manly, Sydney.
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
$$Convivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas.
Archie Rose Distilling Co.
$$$Top-shelf local beer, wine and spirits in an industrial-chic bar attached to a popular distillery.
PS40
$$Bars in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Small Bar
$$Vibrant pub for craft beers, pizzas and sharing plates, plus a courtyard strung with fairy lights.
Old Love's
Bars in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
RAMBLIN RASCAL
$$Inventive cocktails at a cool basement bar with cosy leather booths and exposed-brick walls.
Bald Rock Hotel
$$Steaks, pies and schnitzels in a 19th-century pub with exposed sandstone and stained-glass windows.
The Lobo
$$$Vibrant Caribbean-themed bar with cane light fittings and potted plants, serving 250 types of rum.
Bondi Icebergs Swimming CLUB - The Bergs Bistro
$$This longtime winter swimming club was established in 1929 & has a small museum.
Bar Copains
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Burrow Bar
$$Easygoing basement hangout with a speakeasy vibe serving funky craft cocktails, beer & share plates.
She Loves You
$$Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
Bungalow Bar & Balcony
$$Buzzy nightspot mixing creative cocktails in a chic, airy setting with comfy sofas and water views.
Flight Club Sydney
$$Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
Heritage Lounge
Chic hangout in a stalwart building featuring sharing boards & pizza, plus cocktails & a cigar menu.
Jacoby’s Tiki Bar
$$Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
Li'l Darlin Crows Nest
Bars in Chatswood, Sydney.
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What are the best bars in Sydney?+
Our top-rated bars in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 158 bars across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.