Best Pubs in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Sydney? We've rounded up 125 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.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Sydney's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
125 spots

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria
Soak Bathhouse is a wellness venue in Alexandria offering spa and bathing experiences in inner-city Sydney.

Soak Bathhouse - Bondi Junction
Live music venue and bathhouse in Bondi Junction offering performances alongside wellness facilities.

Crowbar Sydney & Ultimate Pig
$$Low-lit pub with live music, pool & a beer garden, offering a menu that spotlights burgers & BBQ.

Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub
$$Cosy, wood-accented pub built in 1828, offering bistro and bar food, plus live bands and solo acts.

The Duke of Clarence
$$Bars in Sydney CBD, Sydney.

Hotel Palisade
$$$Colourful rooms in a trendy hotel with a vibrant pub & a slick cocktail lounge with harbour views.

Harts Pub
$$Local artisan beers, plus gourmet burgers & grills, in an old-style corner pub with a courtyard.

Courthouse Hotel
$$Burgers and craft brews, in a rustic pub with a laid-back vibe and a sprawling, leafy beer garden.

Hurricane's Grill & Bar Bondi Beach
$$$Convivial steakhouse & bar with spacious patio seating, also offering salads & seafood dishes.

The Hero of Waterloo Hotel
$$Modern Australian food in a long-running, sandstone pub with fireplaces, ghost tours and live bands.

The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.

The Welcome Hotel
$$Restaurant & bar in an 1890s pub with a beer garden, serving gourmet & everyday Australian food.

The Glenmore Hotel
$$Stalwart pub over 3 levels with elevated fare, a cocktail bar and a busy rooftop with harbour views.

General Gordon Hotel
$$Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.

Mercantile Hotel
$$Buzzy Irish pub with unfussy rooms & suites, plus live music, casual pub grub & Wi-Fi.

Keg & Brew Hotel
$$Buzzy, traditional pub offering craft beers & American whiskeys, plus snacks from nearby eateries.

Harbour View Hotel, The Rocks
$$Lively 3-level venue for upscale pub dining, plus a rooftop cocktail bar with Harbour Bridge views.

Henley's Bar & Kitchen
$$Pubs in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
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Read guide →Pubs in Sydney — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Sydney?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 125 pubs across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.