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.
125 spots
The London Hotel
$$Steak, seafood and pub grub in a laid-back institution with classic decor and a city-view balcony.
General Gordon Hotel
$$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.
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
The Nelson Hotel
$$Time-tested art deco pub with an oval bar and a beer garden, serving steak, seafood and craft ales.
The Carrington
$$Laid-back dog-friendly spot serving up sharing plates, pasta, and burgers & fries, plus dog eats.
The Riverview Hotel
$$Spacious 1880 gastropub with a rooftop courtyard, open fire and TV sports, plus craft beers on tap.
Shakespeare Hotel
$Cozy, antiques-filled rooms, some with fireplaces, plus a rustic pub offering modern comfort food.
Union Hotel
$$Spacious modern venue with a beer garden, offering craft beer, classic pub grub & live music.
The Oriana Sydney
$$Airy, bustling eatery offering house-brewed beers & bites in a modern space with harbour views.
The Paddington
$$$Fashionable bistro offering elevated fare, cocktails & wine, plus happy hour & Sunday roast.
Dove & Olive
$$Convivial, rustic watering hole serving inventive pub grub and bar snacks, plus craft beers on tap.
Forrester's
$Restored iconic watering hole for seasonal food, tap beers & TV sports in a contemporary setting.
Botany View Hotel
Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.
The Village Inn Paddington
$$Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
The Beresford
$$Wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and cocktails in a vibrant pub with a leafy, lantern-lit patio.
Clovelly Hotel
$$Lively watering hole with a beer garden and a sports bar, plus a bistro serving pizza and steaks.
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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.