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
Jolene's Sydney
$$Breweries in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Buddy's Bar Newtown
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
Grain Bar
$$$This designer hotel bar with exposed wooden beams offers cocktails, craft beer & eclectic bar fare.
Henry G's Wine Parlour
Bars in Manly, Sydney.
Apollonia
Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
Door Knock
$$$Bars in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Corridor Newtown
$$Intimate nook with smart wooden decor, offering burgers & fried nibbles.
The Vanguard
$$Hip hangout offering creative bar bites, signature cocktails & a stage with live music performances.
Salty's Bondi
$$Bars in Bondi, Sydney.
The Art Syndicate
Galleries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Caness
Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
Great Southern Bar
$$Burgers, pizza and pub mains in a renovated, 1840s art deco space with TAB facilities and TV sports.
Tiki 33 Bar
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
The Fox Hole
$$Fashionable, laid-back bar featuring a British-style food menu, plus whisky & gin tastings.
Tucano's
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Tatler Sydney
$$Traditional and creative cocktails, plus live music, in a former speakeasy with vintage decor.
The Duke of Enmore
$$Woodfired & charcoal-cooked bites, plus wine & specialty cocktails in a hip environment.
Marble Bar
$$$Victorian-style space with a marble and mahogany interior, for cocktails and gourmet bar snacks.
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Read guide →Bars in Sydney — FAQs
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.