Cardea Sydney – Cocktail & Live Music Bar

Cardea sits on Barangaroo Avenue at Barangaroo, the dynamic harbourside precinct on the western edge of the Sydney CBD. A cocktail and live-music bar, it combines expertly made drinks with live entertainment — the kind of vibrant, stylish venue that makes for a memorable night out in one of the city's most exciting waterfront districts.

The appeal is that combination of quality cocktails, a buzzing atmosphere and live music in a prime Barangaroo location, ideal for after-work drinks, a special night out or settling in with live entertainment. The blend of great drinks and music gives it a real point of difference, and its harbourside setting adds to the appeal.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, the live-music program, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary entirely with what's on, so it's worth checking the current line-up before you go — particularly if you're after a specific night — though for a drink and a taste of the atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Barangaroo.