63Spot Score
The London Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Steak, seafood and pub grub in a laid-back institution with classic decor and a city-view balcony.
4.4(1,080)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Pubs in Sydney (2026)
125 pubs in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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63Spot Score
General Gordon Hotel
$$Pubs · Sydenham
A much-loved pub at Sydenham near Newtown, rated 4.4 across more than 1,100 reviews.
4.4(1,110)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Mercantile Hotel
$$Pubs · The Rocks
Buzzy Irish pub with unfussy rooms & suites, plus live music, casual pub grub & Wi-Fi.
4.3(1,953)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Keg & Brew Hotel
$$Pubs · Surry Hills
Buzzy, traditional pub offering craft beers & American whiskeys, plus snacks from nearby eateries.
4.3(2,552)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
Pubs · St Peters
A family-owned Sydney brewery and Tap Room in St Peters, pouring balanced beers with bar seating, games, terrace space, food and events.
4.6(288)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Nelson Hotel
$$Pubs · Bondi Junction
Time-tested art deco pub with an oval bar and a beer garden, serving steak, seafood and craft ales.
4.4(710)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Carrington
$$Pubs · Surry Hills
Laid-back dog-friendly spot serving up sharing plates, pasta, and burgers & fries, plus dog eats.
4.4(914)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Riverview Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Spacious 1880 gastropub with a rooftop courtyard, open fire and TV sports, plus craft beers on tap.
4.4(733)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Shakespeare Hotel
$Pubs · Surry Hills
Cozy, antiques-filled rooms, some with fireplaces, plus a rustic pub offering modern comfort food.
4.3(1,451)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Union Hotel
$$Pubs · Newtown
Spacious modern venue with a beer garden, offering craft beer, classic pub grub & live music.
4.3(1,465)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Oriana Sydney
$$Pubs · The Rocks
Airy, bustling eatery offering house-brewed beers & bites in a modern space with harbour views.
4.2(5,142)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Paddington
$$$Pubs · Paddington
Fashionable bistro offering elevated fare, cocktails & wine, plus happy hour & Sunday roast.
4.3(897)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Dove & Olive
$$Pubs · Surry Hills
Convivial, rustic watering hole serving inventive pub grub and bar snacks, plus craft beers on tap.
4.2(2,223)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Forrester's
$Pubs · Surry Hills
Restored iconic watering hole for seasonal food, tap beers & TV sports in a contemporary setting.
4.2(1,660)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Botany View Hotel
Pubs · Newtown
Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.
4.5(322)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Village Inn Paddington
$$Pubs · Paddington
Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
4.4(634)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Beresford
$$Pubs · Surry Hills
Wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and cocktails in a vibrant pub with a leafy, lantern-lit patio.
4.2(3,260)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Clovelly Hotel
$$Pubs · Clovelly
Lively watering hole with a beer garden and a sports bar, plus a bistro serving pizza and steaks.
4.2(1,425)· GoogleView details →
About these results
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.
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.
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What are the best pubs in Sydney?+
The pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Sydney?+
We currently list 125 pubs 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.