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
Croydon Lane Wine & Tapas Bar
$$Bars in Cronulla, Sydney.
Sydney Cidery
$$Craft cider, bar bites and pizza in a low-lit space with an urban landscape mural, plus weekend DJs.
Batch Brewing Company - Darling Square
Breweries in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Paddo Inn
$$Refined global dining & cocktail jugs in a sophisticated boutique pub.
Frank Mac's
Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
Bridgeview Hotel
$$Classic, old-school pub with a relaxed rooftop bar and picnic tables, for bistro meals and steaks.
Felons Brewing Co. Manly
$$Casual pub grub and seafood in a popular, waterfront bar with live DJs and outdoor jetty seating.
ROUGE
Bars in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
The Ship Inn
$$A modern bar and pub with outdoor tables, offering gourmet pizza, salads, wraps and cocktails.
Low 302
$$Pub food, sharing plates and cocktails in a cosy restaurant with red drapes and a grand piano.
Rock Lily Pyrmont
Eclectic live acts and comedy nights at a busy music venue and tequila bar with rock 'n' roll decor.
The Caterpillar Club
Live Music in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
The Food Depot - Head Office
$$Airy, trendy restaurant/bar offering international dishes, cocktails & happy-hour specials.
Helm Bar & Bistro
$$Pizza, pub fare & cocktails in a large, 2-story setup with timber decking, bar stools & water views.
Darling Nikki's
Live Music in Alexandria, Sydney.
Zinc Bar
$$Bars in Cronulla, Sydney.
Coogee Diggers Club and Gym
$$Bars in Coogee, Sydney.
Dundee ARMS
$$Bustling, old-school corner pub with a courtyard offering bistro meals & big screens for sports.
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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.