These Sydney Bars Have Reopened for Pints, Cocktails and Wines

Time to round up (up to nine of) the troops.
Concrete Playground
Published on June 01, 2020
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    Dear Sainte Éloise

    5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point

    Snack on mussels on toast and choose from over 350 wines at this Potts Point bar.

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    Coogee Wine Room

    222 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

    This wine bar is pouring 400 wines just one block from the beach.

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    The Lord Gladstone

    115 Regent Street, Chippendale

    The Lord Gladstone has amped up the entertainment with more live gigs, parties and art exhibitions.

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    The Vic On The Park

    2 Addison Road, Marrickville

    This old Marrickville gem has been given the full Merivale treatment and it's totally working it.

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    Cantina OK!

    Council Place, Sydney

    A hole-in-the-wall mezcal bar by the Tio's team.

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    Woollahra Hotel

    116 Queen Street, Woollahra

    This eastern suburbs bar boasts a breezy outdoor area and food from an ex-Chin Chin chef.

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    Calle Rey

    62-64 King Street, Newtown

    An all-vegan Mexican and Peruvian restaurant with a dedicated pisco bar in Newtown.

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    La Palma - CLOSED

    75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Head to the leafy courtyard, order a daiquiri and devour a plate of jerk chicken.

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    Una Mas

    Coogee Pavilion, 130a Beach Street, Coogee

    A wine and tapas bar inside Coogee Pavilion that welcomes you straight off the beach.

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    Bitter Phew

    137 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    Craft beer bar upstairs, natural wine bar downstairs.

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    Uncle Kurt's - CLOSED

    Beneath City Centre Carpark, Horwood Place , Parramatta

    You'll find Parramatta's first small bar hidden away in a non-descript car park.

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    The Cumberland

    17–19 Central Avenue, Manly

    This Manly cocktail bar is hidden behind a fridge — with 250 different whiskies, creative cocktails and plenty of snacks.

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    The Marrickville Hotel

    244 Marrickville Road, Marrickville

    A former Smart Dollar shop is now home to Aussie beers, disco balls and good times.

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    Prince of York - CLOSED

    18 York Street, Sydney

    At this multi-level CBD venue you can start with bone marrow toasties and naturally fermented prosecco for dinner, then head downstairs to dance on tables under a disco ball.

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    Little Felix

    2A Ash Street, Sydney

    Merivale's 60-seat 1920s Paris-inspired cocktail bar in the CBD.

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    Gorgeous George Bar - CLOSED

    13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

    This extravagant bar is named after a famously OTT 1950s wrestler.

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    Double Deuce Lounge

    6 Bridge Street, Sydney

    A '70s porn chic' CBD basement bar with Curtis Mayfield, James Brown and Marvin Gaye on heavy rotation.

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    Arcadia Liquors

    7 Cope Street, Redfern

    A fairy light-lit small bar with a sweet little courtyard out the back.

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    Bulletin Place - CLOSED

    Level 1, 10-14 Bulletin Place, Circular Quay

    This long-standing CBD cocktail bar is still one of the best in the city (and the country).

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    Vernon's Bar

    Level 1, 2 Moonie Street, Summer Hill

    One Penny Road's upstairs gin, wine and cocktail bar with fun snacks.

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    Bar Clementine - CLOSED

    52 Harris Street, Pyrmont

    A European-style wine bar in Pyrmont.

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    Rosenbaum & Fuller - CLOSED

    13 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach

    A cocktail bar by a team of hospitality legends in Bondi.

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    Cottonmouth Records - CLOSED

    182 Enmore Road, Enmore

    This Enmore Road record store bar is selling vinyl whilst slinging craft beer and over 80 types of whisky.

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    The Oxford Tavern - CLOSED

    1 New Canterbury Road, Petersham

    This Petersham pub has reopened with a leafy beer garden and focus on craft beer.

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    Maybe Sammy

    115 Harrington Street, The Rocks

    An award-winning an immensely opulent 50s-inspired cocktail bar.

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    Golden Gully - CLOSED

    153 Norton Street, Leichhardt

    Leichhardt's new neighbourhood bar with an all-vegetarian menu.

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    Redfern Surf Club

    60 Botany Road, Alexandria

    An Australiana-themed bar with cocktails in cans and a taxidermy ibis.

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    Dulcie's Kings Cross

    44B Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point

    Step into the 1930s at this swish Kings Cross cocktail and cabaret bar.

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    Brix Distillers

    350 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

    A craft rum distillery, bottle shop and bar in Surry Hills.

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    Slims Rooftop

    47-49 William Street, Darlinghurst

    A cactus-filled rooftop bar offering stunning city skyline views and tasty Japanese fare.

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    Imperial Up

    35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

    An art deco-inspired rooftop space that combines Italian food and cocktail culture with the vibrancy of LBGTQI+ culture.

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    Rag & Famish Hotel

    199 Miller Street, North Sydney

    A classic Aussie pub with great pies and plenty of live sports.

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    Stonewall Hotel

    175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    Party till the wee hours in this legendary three-storey bar.

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    Verandah

    65 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

    A slick one-stop spot in the CBD that delivers after-work food and drink.

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    The Imperial Erskineville

    35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

    It's all about drag and drinks, darling.

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    The Exchange Hotel - CLOSED

    Beattie Street, Sydney

    A heritage-listed pub that welcomes humans (and dogs) and serves up crafty cocktails alongside Italian eats.

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    The Collaroy

    1064 Pittwater Road, Collaroy

    The northern beaches boozer was acquired by Merivale and reopened all shiny and new.

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    Gin Lane

    16A Kensington Street, Chippendale

    This Kensington Street townhouse is filled with 75 gins around the world.

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    The Doss House

    77/79 George Street, The Rocks

    This old-world whisky bar pouring more than 150 varieties is also a fascinating journey into the shady past of The Rocks.

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    Priscillas

    35 Erskineville Road, Erskineville

    The Imperial's new restaurant has everything from drag and cabaret to magic and vegetarian fare.

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    Shady Pines Saloon

    Shop 4 256 Crown Street, Darlinghurst

    Come for the free peanuts and daily happy hour, stay for the moose head and bar banter.

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    Redline Kitchen & Taphouse - CLOSED

    1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge

    It's got ten taps, a Southern-style American menu and a beer garden to boot.

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    Misfits

    106 George Street, Redfern

    Retro furnishings, a hidden bar and a diverse new menu — this Redfern spot is eager to please.

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    Old Mate's Place

    Level 4, 199 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Creative cocktails, Philly cheesesteaks and old-school library vibes tucked away in a Clarence Street office building.

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    Door Knock

    70 Pitt Street, Sydney

    It may be hard to find, but this surprising underground cocktail bar, hidden beneath the busy streets of the CBD, is well worth discovering.

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    Bar Luca

    52 Phillip Street, Sydney

    Go for the Blame Canada, stay for an outrageous weekly special.

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    Jacoby's Tiki Bar

    154 Enmore Road, Enmore

    Enmore's 'Twin Peaks'-themed tiki bar will take you to another dimension of bowl-sized cocktails and free banana chips.

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    Sneaky Possum

    86 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale

    Chippendale's multifaceted bar can satisfy your morning caffeine fix and your late-night margarita craving.

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    Rose of Australia

    1 Swanson Street, Erskineville

    A local hang for Erko residents with standard pub grub — and plenty of space for your pooch.

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    Mjolner

    267 Cleveland Street, Redfern

    A Thor-inspired carvery doing modern Nordic food and exceptional cocktails.

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    NOLA Smokehouse and Bar

    Level 1, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney

    New Orleans-style sazeracs and smoked meats with a view over the Sydney skyline.

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    Big Poppa's

    96 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    A late-night cheese, wine and hip hop bar.

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    Ramblin' Rascal Tavern

    Basement, 60 Park Street, Sydney

    Whether you're thirsty for a crafted cocktail or a freshly pulled frothy, this basement bar with old-school pub vibes is ready to whet your whistle.

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    The Lobo

    209 Clarence Street, Sydney

    From the moment you step up to the bar, you're made to feel like a regular at this relaxed yet refined slice of old Cuba.

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    Tio's Cerveceria

    4-14 Foster Street, Surry Hills

    Surry Hills' home of tequila, cocktails and free popcorn.

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    The Wine Library

    18 Oxford Street, Woollahra

    The sassiest library this side of the Eastern Distributor. If you like wine, you'll love it here.

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