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 Bridge Hotel
$Enduring, down-to-earth venue for international music acts and local rock 'n' roll performances.
The Bank
$$Cocktail jugs & hearty food in a bar with an open street view, plus a vibrant, leafy beer garden.
DiCK's Hotel Balmain
$$Pub classics served in a laid-back venue with sport on TV and a spacious, plant-filled beer garden.
Darling Pavilion
Restaurants in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
The MiTCH
Pubs in Alexandria, Sydney.
The Royal Oak
$$Casual mainstay offering Australian pub classics, beer & cocktails in a warm, 2-level space.
The DOG
$$Rustic building with a hip, refurbished interior for live sport & hearty pub grub.
The Balmain Hotel
$$Gourmet pub grub in a kitsch, colourful bar with weekly trivia, weekend DJs and an open courtyard.
Royal Oak Hotel
$Classic steaks and schnitzels served in a laid-back, 19th-century bar with down-home decor.
The Beacham
$$Swanky nightspot with a courtyard and basement lounge bar, offering pub meals and eclectic spirits.
The Royal George
$$Exposed-brick venue with a gastropub menu & leather sofas, plus a balcony overlooking pool tables.
The Newtown Hotel
$$Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.
Coogee Bay Hotel
$$Vibrant lodging offering multiple bars & a brasserie, plus a beer garden, a nightclub & beach views.
Woollahra Hotel
$$Trendy, modern pub with a terrace bar, plus a cutting-edge French bistro with a curved wood ceiling.
The Coopers Hotel
$$Hearty pub grub in a sprawling venue with modern decor, a rooftop patio & a cocktail bar.
The Alex
$$Bars in Alexandria, Sydney.
Kent St. Hotel
Pubs in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
The Robin Hood Hotel
$$Craft beer and creative pub grub offered in a spacious, laid-back locale with a wooden deck.
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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.