Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2022 So Far

Hidden drinking holes in histroic sites, brand-new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftop bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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Published on June 30, 2022
Updated on February 22, 2024
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    Odd Culture Newtown

    266 King Street, Newtown

    An exciting Newtown wine bar with cracking French-meets-Japanese fare from the team behind the Old Fitz.

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    The Butler

    123 Victoria St, Potts Point

    This expansive Potts Point terrace restaurant and bar boasts panoramic views of Sydney's skyline.

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    The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

    8-12 Sydney Street, Marrickville

    Located inside Hawke's Brewery, this neighbourhood pub harks back to boozers of the 1980s and serves an Australian-Chinese bistro menu with deep fried Viennetta.

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    The Glenmore Hotel

    96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

    This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.

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    The Royal Hotel

    Five Ways, 237 Glenmore Road, Paddington

    Rise to the top of this Five Ways pub for incredible views over the city.

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    Mille Vini

    397 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    An exciting overhaul of the Italian bar brings a fresh face to Surry Hills' eat street.

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    East Village Hotel

    234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

    The three-tiered Darlinghurst pub gets a new life with an upstairs sports bar and rooftop terrace.

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    Elm Rooftop Bar - CLOSED

    Level 2, 122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

    This rooftop cocktail bar above The Taphouse is serving a variety of hard seltzers, plus orange wine by the glass.

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    Untied

    400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    With an oyster bar, Aussie-themed cocktails and a view over the harbour.

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    Backyard at The Alex

    35 Henderson Road, Alexandria

    This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.

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    Bel & Brio - CLOSED

    300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    Barangaroo's 800-square-metre European-style food emporium.

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    The Old Clare Rooftop Bar

    Rooftop, The Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    This hotel pool bar is open to the public for cocktails and snacks.

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    Lola's Level 1

    186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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    The Rooftop

    214-216 Harris Street, Pyrmont

    A Palm Springs-inspired rooftop bar and lounge in Pyrmont.

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    Paski Vineria Popolare

    239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    This two-storey wine bar in the former digs of This Must Be The Place hosts weekly wine tastings and boasts food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

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    Taylor's Rooftop

    13 Tank Stream Way, Sydney

    A CBD rooftop bar with a vertical garden, tacos and live tunes.

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    Uncanny

    349 King Street, Newtown

    This family-run King Street bar is serving up za'atar margaritas, lamb mince hummus and an array of Mediterranean eats.

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    Frank Mac's

    83 George Street, The Rocks

    Boasting one of Sydney’s largest collections of gins, this cosy dining and drinking space comes from the team behind nearby whisky bar, The Doss House.

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    Bar Ombre

    Level 3, Gateway, Alfred Street, Sydney

    This rooftop bar boasts a dedicated spritz menu, a daily happy hour and views of the Harbour Bridge.

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    Henry Deane

    Rooftop, 35 Bettington Street, Millers Point

    The Palisade's luxe rooftop bar is the best place to take in Sydney.

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