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
Royal Hotel Ryde
$$Casual rooms with free Wi-Fi in an informal hotel featuring a restaurant/bar & a beer garden.
Cat & Fiddle Hotel
$$Posh pub grub in a family-run venue with an airy garden-themed dining room and booth seating.
Captain Cook Hotel Paddington
$Burgers, steaks and other pub classics, plus Asian dishes, in an old-school joint with TAB and Keno.
Kingsgrove Hotel
$Pubs in Cronulla, Sydney.
The Bellevue Hotel
$$Posh pub grub, seafood dishes and craft beer, in a trendy tavern with a stylish bar and dining area.
The Grand Hotel
Bars in Bondi, Sydney.
Beach Road Hotel
$$Eclectic property offering an industrial-chic restaurant, a bar & a terrace, plus basic rooms.
The Crown Hotel Parramatta
$$Cocktails and pub grub in a lively bistro and bar with large windows, barstools and outside tables.
The Marlborough Hotel
$$Art deco space with a hip, playful vibe, for eclectic pub meals and cocktails plus live bands.
Parc Pavilion
Bars in Cronulla, Sydney.
Molly Malone's Irish Tavern
$$Warm pub with exposed-brick walls and a mezzanine level, plus Thai meals and occasional events.
The Beekeeper Bondi
Bars in Bondi, Sydney.
Old Joe's
$$Bars in Cronulla, Sydney.
The Gopher
Bars in Manly, Sydney.
Island Hopper Brewery, Artarmon
Breweries in Chatswood, Sydney.
K-town in Newtown
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
The Olympic Hotel Paddington
Bars in Paddington, 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.