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
The Rover
$$Bustling neighbourhood cocktail bar serving creative drinks, freshly shucked oysters & a selection of burgers.
Lokal
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The Winery
$$$Laneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food, with stylish bohemian decor and outdoor seating.
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
$$Convivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas.
Tokyo Bird
$$Compact, industrial-chic space serving Japanese whiskey and sake, plus cocktails and yakitori bites.
Bar Copains
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Frankie Cadillac
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Tio's Cerveceria
$$Raucous party bar with dim lighting serving tequila cocktails, Mexican beer and free popcorn.
The Art Syndicate
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Soultrap bar
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Tucano's
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4Donkey Cocktail Bar
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The Soda Factory
$$US-style diner & bar serving hot dogs & retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music & DJs.
The Nocturne
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Low 302
$$Pub food, sharing plates and cocktails in a cosy restaurant with red drapes and a grand piano.
Bar Hanami
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Dead Set
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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.