57Spot Score
The Strand Hotel
$Pubs · Darlinghurst
Contemporary hotel offering polished rooms with guest lounge access, plus a restaurant & a bar.
4.1(616)· 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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57Spot Score
The London, Paddington
$$Pubs · Paddington
Burgers, pizzas and mains in a light-filled corner pub with a beer garden and industrial-chic decor.
4.1(601)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Orient Hotel
$$Pubs · The Rocks
Bistro meals & fine dining in a tri-level, 1840s pub with chic lounge areas & a leafy courtyard.
3.9(2,474)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Kelly's on King
$Pubs · Newtown
Pub classics in a laid-back, 2-storey hangout with a terrace area & traditional Irish decor.
4.0(894)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Four in Hand Hotel
$$Pubs · Paddington
Inventive Modern Australian meals and tasting menus in a light, stylish gastropub with striking art.
4.1(568)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Melton Hotel
$Pubs · Auburn
Straightforward hotel offering rooms with shared facilities, plus a relaxed bistro/bar.
4.1(609)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
General Bourke
$$Pubs · Parramatta
Hearty Irish meals and pub fare in a traditional bar with a fireplace, plus trivia and weekend DJs.
3.9(1,486)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Woolpack Hotel
$$Pubs · Parramatta
Thai dishes and select wines in a 1796 tavern with stylish, modern decor and a paved beer garden.
4.0(810)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Rose & Crown Hotel Parramatta
$$Pubs · Parramatta
Traditional pub grub in a festive long-running locale with a sports bar & a simple courtyard.
4.0(813)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Unity Hall Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Burgers & typical bar food are served up in a down-to-earth pub featuring sports on TV.
4.2(295)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The Light Brigade
$$Pubs · Woollahra
Classic pub fare is served in this 4-floor venue that has a bar, a bistro, a lounge & a terrace.
4.0(882)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Mill
$$Pubs · Bondi Junction
Burgers and grills in a smart tavern with leather banquettes and a courtyard, plus live sports.
4.1(367)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Gaslight Inn
Pubs · Darlinghurst
A well-regarded pub at Darlinghurst near Surry Hills in Sydney with a 4.2 rating across 254 reviews.
4.2(254)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Albion Hotel
$$Pubs · Parramatta
Enduring 1860s pub with polished timber floors and a sprawling beer garden, serving bistro food.
3.8(2,343)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Chatswood Hotel
$$Pubs · Chatswood
Pizza, steak & schnitzels are served in a laid-back pub with modern decor & a leafy beer garden.
4.0(568)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Royal Bondi
$$Pubs · Bondi
Bars in Bondi, Sydney.
4.1(411)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Freeway Hotel
$$Pubs · Artarmon
Pub food & craft beer served in a spacious, bi-level setting with a piano, plus a lively sports bar.
4.1(413)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Bondi Public Bar
$$Pubs · Bondi Beach
A popular pub at Bondi Beach in Sydney with a 4.0 rating across 541 reviews.
4.0(541)· 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.