55Spot Score
MVP Nightclub
Bars · Parramatta
Live Music in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.2(166)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Bars in Sydney (2026)
158 bars in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
158 bars · page 8 of 9
55Spot Score
Bar Lulu
Bars · The Rocks
Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
4.7(43)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Charlie Parker's
$$$Bars · Paddington
Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
4.1(228)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Above 319
Bars · Sydney
A well-regarded rooftop bar near Darling Harbour in Sydney with a 4.2 rating across 189 reviews.
4.2(189)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Razz Room
Bars · Sydney
Razz Room is a bar in Sydney. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 55 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
4.5(55)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Alleyway
Bars · Sydney
Alleyway is a bar in Sydney. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 92 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
4.8(92)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Pleasure Club
Bars · Newtown
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
4.0(244)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
The Garden
Bars · The Rocks
Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
4.6(40)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
TWO 88 Bar & Kitchen
Bars · Sydney
A well-regarded bar and kitchen near Darling Harbour in Sydney with a 4.5 rating across 51 reviews.
4.5(51)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Bar Hanami
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.6(30)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Dead Set
Bars · Darlinghurst
A 5-star bar at Darlinghurst in Sydney with a flawless record across 20 reviews.
5.0(20)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Pontoon Bar
$$Bars · Sydney
Buzzy harbourfront hangout for beer, cocktails and pub grub, plus DJs playing at weekends.
3.5(1,874)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Bar Kage 影
Bars · Chatswood
Bars in Chatswood, Sydney.
5.0(17)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
The Rooftop Sydney
Bars · Sydney
Mains & bar bites are served in this chic venue that has a robust drink menu & harbour views.
4.1(75)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
The Mulwray
Bars · Paddington
Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
4.8(19)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Rusty's Bar Coogee
Bars · Coogee
Bars in Coogee, Sydney.
4.5(33)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
will's
Bars · Coogee
Bars in Coogee, Sydney.
4.6(25)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Yogi's Sports Bar
Bars · Chatswood
Bars in Chatswood, Sydney.
4.7(18)· GoogleView details →
About these results
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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
By neighbourhood
Bars by suburb
Bars in Sydney's busiest neighbourhoods.
Read more
Bars guides for Sydney
roundupSydney Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From hidden CBD cocktail rooms to Bondi beachfront drinks, these are Sydney bars worth choosing for their setting, speciality and atmosphere.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Sydney
Plan a free Sydney day around harbour walks, coastal views, beaches, parks and lookouts, with honest notes on the paid experiences worth considering.
Read guide →roundupSydney With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From harbour parks and Northern Beaches to Sydney Park and hands-on challenges, these family outings make it easier to plan a day with kids.
Read guide →Bars in Sydney — FAQs
What are the best bars in Sydney?+
The bars on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sydney bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many bars are listed in Sydney?+
We currently list 158 bars across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.