61Spot Score
The Paddington
$$$Pubs · Paddington
Fashionable bistro offering elevated fare, cocktails & wine, plus happy hour & Sunday roast.
4.3(897)· GoogleView details →
Paddington, Sydney
Best Pubs in Paddington
Looking for the best pubs in Paddington? We've gathered 8 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Paddington has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Sydney's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
8 spots in Paddington
61Spot Score
The Village Inn Paddington
$$Pubs · Paddington
Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
4.4(634)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Royal Hotel Paddington
$$Pubs · Paddington
Multilevel venue with a swanky cocktail lounge and a smart sports bar, plus upscale pub grub.
4.1(780)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The London, Paddington
$$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
Four in Hand Hotel
$$Pubs · Paddington
Inventive Modern Australian meals and tasting menus in a light, stylish gastropub with striking art.
4.1(568)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Captain Cook Hotel Paddington
$Pubs · Paddington
Burgers, steaks and other pub classics, plus Asian dishes, in an old-school joint with TAB and Keno.
4.0(634)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Bellevue Hotel
$$Pubs · Paddington
Posh pub grub, seafood dishes and craft beer, in a trendy tavern with a stylish bar and dining area.
4.1(352)· GoogleView details →
43Spot Score
The Olympic Hotel Paddington
Pubs · Paddington
Bars in Paddington, Sydney.
3.7(94)· GoogleView details →
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Pubs in Paddington — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Paddington?+
The pubs in Paddington listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Paddington?+
We currently feature 8 pubs in Paddington, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Paddington in Sydney?+
Paddington is one of Sydney's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.