The Grand Electric
A live-music venue and bar in Surry Hills, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Grand Electric sits on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most characterful inner-city suburbs. A live-music venue and bar, it brings together quality drinks, a lively atmosphere and regular live entertainment — the kind of vibrant, sociable spot that makes for a memorable night out in the inner city.
The appeal is that combination of good drinks, a buzzing atmosphere and live music in a great Surry Hills location, ideal for drinks with friends, a fun night out or catching some live entertainment. The blend of bar and music venue gives it a real point of difference, and it's become a genuine favourite for a livelier evening.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. The live-music program, drinks lists, opening hours and any ticketing 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 gig or night — though for a drink and a taste of the atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in on Cleveland Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 18:30 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 18:30 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 18:30 – 22:30
- Friday
- 19:00 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 13:00 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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