Best Bars in Sydney CBD
Here are 34 of the best bars in Sydney CBD, one of Sydney's most loved neighbourhoods. Each is ranked by our Spot Score, so the strongest picks rise to the top. Sort and filter to find exactly what you're after — then check the map to see what's nearby.
34 spots in Sydney CBD
Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney
$$Intimate hangout with voodoo-themed decor, offering inventive cocktails, spirits and monthly comedy.
The Baxter Inn
$$Sophisticated bar featuring an extensive selection of top-shelf whiskies, plus classic cocktails.
Cantina OK!
$$Compact, rustic-chic bar specialising in margaritas & cocktails with handmade agave spirits.
Bar 83 at Sydney Tower
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Shady Pines Saloon
$$Low-lit, cowboy-themed hot spot with specialty whiskeys, craft ales, sarsaparilla and peanut snacks.
Old Mate's Place
$$Elevated saloon providing drinks & light fare in a woodsy space with leather booths & a terrace.
Employees Only Restaurant & Bar
$$Fashionable, buzzing cocktail bar offering sophisticated appetizers & main entrees.
The Noble Hops
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Bitter Phew
$$Cosy, laid-back watering hole with exposed-wooden beams, offering an evolving range of craft beers.
RAMBLIN RASCAL
$$Inventive cocktails at a cool basement bar with cosy leather booths and exposed-brick walls.
The Lobo
$$$Vibrant Caribbean-themed bar with cane light fittings and potted plants, serving 250 types of rum.
Old Love's
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Cardea Sydney – Cocktail & Live Music Bar
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PS40
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Burrow Bar
$$Easygoing basement hangout with a speakeasy vibe serving funky craft cocktails, beer & share plates.
Bar 1880
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Stitch Bar
$$Buzzy vintage bar serving creative cocktails and American diner food like burgers, dogs and tacos.
Palmer & Co.
$$$Classy 1920s-themed cocktail bar in a vaulted brick basement with dapper staff and live music.