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
Dove & Olive
$$Convivial, rustic watering hole serving inventive pub grub and bar snacks, plus craft beers on tap.
P.J.O'Brien's
$$Old-fashioned watering hole with Guinness on tap, classic grub & regular Irish music gigs.
Taphouse Sydney
$$Gourmet pub grub and craft beers served over 3 levels, including an open-air rooftop bar.
Lord Raglan Hotel
$$Craft beer specialist with funky decor, pinball machines & a hearty American-style pub menu.
The Paddington
$$$Fashionable bistro offering elevated fare, cocktails & wine, plus happy hour & Sunday roast.
The Cricketers Arms Hotel
$Rustic, boisterous watering hole with a cool beer garden and live DJ sets, plus simple pub grub.
The Village Inn Paddington
$$Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
Botany View Hotel
Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.
7th Day Brewery
$$Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Lord Dudley Hotel
$$Charming, cosy gastropub with a fireplace, offering craft beers and English fare with a twist.
Highfield Caringbah
$$Chic destination featuring a rooftop bistro & an American sports bar, plus pool tables & bingo.
The Bank
$$Cocktail jugs & hearty food in a bar with an open street view, plus a vibrant, leafy beer garden.
Darling Pavilion
Restaurants in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
New Brighton Hotel
$$Contemporary locale with stylish decor offering bars & bistro dining over four levels, plus a deck.
The Trinity
$$Corner drinking spot with 3 big screens, exposed-brick walls, a classic pub bistro, and beer on tap.
Camelia Grove Hotel
$$Pizza and hearty mains served in an 1869 pub with a beer garden, TAB and sport screened on big TVs.
Hotel Harry
$$Stylish quarters in a hip hotel with a buzzy, modern restaurant offering a dance floor & live music.
Depot Brewery
Breweries in Chatswood, 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.