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$$Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.
Looking for the best bars in The Rocks? We've gathered 10 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.
10 spots in The Rocks

Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.

Cosy underground pub with bar bites, featuring sandstone walls, wood ceiling beams & a snug terrace.

Beer, cocktails, wine & small plates served in a chic bar with regular live music.

This designer hotel bar with exposed wooden beams offers cocktails, craft beer & eclectic bar fare.

Fashionable, laid-back bar featuring a British-style food menu, plus whisky & gin tastings.

Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.

Cosmopolitan lounge with soaring windows and harbour views, for classic cocktails and bar bites.

Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.

Bars in The Rocks, Sydney.

Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
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.
We currently feature 10 bars in The Rocks, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
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.