Lokal

Lokal sits on Fitzroy Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most dining-and-drinking-obsessed inner-city suburbs. A well-regarded bar, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — a strong sign of a venue delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere in an area with a thriving, competitive bar scene.

The appeal is that combination of quality drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting in the heart of Surry Hills, ideal for a catch-up, a special night out or settling in for the evening. Standing out in this part of Sydney takes a genuinely good offering, and the near-perfect feedback marks Lokal out as a real local favourite.

A 4.9 rating from more than 400 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Drinks lists, any food offering, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Surry Hills bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink in a great setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in one of Sydney's best bar precincts.