66Spot Score
The Rover
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Bustling neighbourhood cocktail bar serving creative drinks, freshly shucked oysters & a selection of burgers.
4.6(1,232)· GoogleView details →
Surry Hills, Sydney
Best Bars in Surry Hills
Looking for the best bars in Surry Hills? We've gathered 17 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Surry Hills has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Sydney rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
17 spots in Surry Hills
66Spot Score
The Winery
$$$Bars · Surry Hills
Laneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food, with stylish bohemian decor and outdoor seating.
4.5(3,378)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Lokal
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.9(406)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Convivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas.
4.5(1,361)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Bar Copains
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.6(609)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Tokyo Bird
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Compact, industrial-chic space serving Japanese whiskey and sake, plus cocktails and yakitori bites.
4.5(1,064)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Frankie Cadillac
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.8(186)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Tio's Cerveceria
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Raucous party bar with dim lighting serving tequila cocktails, Mexican beer and free popcorn.
4.5(820)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Art Syndicate
Bars · Surry Hills
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4.9(129)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
El Primo Sanchez
Bars · Surry Hills
A Paddington Mexican cocktail bar serving tacos, agave-led cocktails, shared plates, karaoke and DJ nights.
4.4(493)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Soultrap bar
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.5(370)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tucano's
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.6(221)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
The Soda Factory
$$Bars · Surry Hills
US-style diner & bar serving hot dogs & retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music & DJs.
4.0(2,161)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
4Donkey Cocktail Bar
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.7(99)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The Nocturne
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.9(141)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Low 302
$$Bars · Surry Hills
Pub food, sharing plates and cocktails in a cosy restaurant with red drapes and a grand piano.
4.1(415)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Bar Hanami
Bars · Surry Hills
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.6(30)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Surry Hills — FAQs
What are the best bars in Surry Hills?+
The bars in Surry Hills 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 bars are there in Surry Hills?+
We currently feature 17 bars in Surry Hills, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Surry Hills in Sydney?+
Surry Hills 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.