Bitter Phew

Bitter Phew sits on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, in Sydney's buzzing inner east. A specialist craft beer bar, it's earned a strong reputation among beer lovers for its excellent, ever-changing range — the kind of in-the-know, characterful venue that takes its beer seriously and draws a devoted following.

The appeal is that combination of a great craft-beer selection, knowledgeable service and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Oxford Street location, ideal for exploring something new or settling in over a quality drink. In a competitive inner-east bar scene, building this kind of following speaks to a place that genuinely knows its beer.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. The beer range rotates constantly, and opening hours, any food offering and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a browse of what's on tap, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved by Sydney's craft-beer crowd.