Best Bars in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Sydney? We've rounded up 158 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
158 spots
Burrow Bar
$$Easygoing basement hangout with a speakeasy vibe serving funky craft cocktails, beer & share plates.
Jacoby’s Tiki Bar
$$Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
She Loves You
$$Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
Maybe Sammy
Beer, cocktails, wine & small plates served in a chic bar with regular live music.
Astro's Arcade Bar
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
Bar Copains
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
MoshPit
$Live Music in Alexandria, Sydney.
Stitch Bar
$$Buzzy vintage bar serving creative cocktails and American diner food like burgers, dogs and tacos.
Huelo
Bars in Newtown, Sydney.
The Blind Bear Cronulla
$$Bars in Cronulla, Sydney.
Strike Bowling Chatswood
Bars in Chatswood, Sydney.
Earl's Juke Joint
$$Saloon-style cocktail bar with a New Orleans vibe, exposed brick walls and corrugated iron ceiling.
Cargo Bar
$$Pizza & schnitzels in a vast bar with a leafy beer garden & a lively vibe at night.
Bungalow 8
$$Seafood-focused menu & cocktails in a stylish tiki bar with a beer garden & a buzzy vibe at night.
Palmer & Co.
$$$Classy 1920s-themed cocktail bar in a vaulted brick basement with dapper staff and live music.
Tio's Cerveceria
$$Raucous party bar with dim lighting serving tequila cocktails, Mexican beer and free popcorn.
UNCANNY Newtown
$$Cafes in Newtown, Sydney.
Frankie Cadillac
Bars in Surry Hills, Sydney.
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What are the best bars in Sydney?+
Our top-rated bars in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 158 bars across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.