Best Bars in The Rocks
Looking for the best bars in The Rocks? We've gathered 12 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. The Rocks 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.
12 spots in The Rocks
Maybe Sammy
Beer, cocktails, wine & small plates served in a chic bar with regular live music.
The Doss House
$$Cosy underground pub with bar bites, featuring sandstone walls, wood ceiling beams & a snug terrace.
Flight Club Sydney
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Apollonia
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Grain Bar
$$$This designer hotel bar with exposed wooden beams offers cocktails, craft beer & eclectic bar fare.
The Fox Hole
$$Fashionable, laid-back bar featuring a British-style food menu, plus whisky & gin tastings.
Blu Bar on 36
$$$Cosmopolitan lounge with soaring windows and harbour views, for classic cocktails and bar bites.
Mountain Culture Brewery - Redfern
Breweries in The Rocks, Sydney.
Tailor Room
Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
Frank Mac's
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Bar Lulu
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The Garden
Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
More in The Rocks
Bars in other Sydney suburbs
Bars in The Rocks — FAQs
What are the best bars in The Rocks?+
The bars in The Rocks 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 The Rocks?+
We currently feature 12 bars in The Rocks, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to The Rocks in Sydney?+
The Rocks 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.