Sydney Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or polish off a pot with a game of pool.
Going for a bev is one of life's simple pleasures, and the best bit is that you don't need much more that some good mates and a great atmosphere. But sometimes you want to take it to the next level — do something other than just sit around and drink. Sydneysiders are crying out for venues to offer more than just a cosy corner and great craft on-tap. So, from lawn bowls to arcade games to darts and cheap games of pool, this is where you can combine your quaffing with some quality activities.
Image: B Lucky & Sons
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BarThe Underground UTS
15 Broadway, Ultimo
Go from a cold one and games to a 600-strong party with live music and DJs at this casual campus hotspot.
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BarThe 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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BarTitus Jones
337 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Visit this much-loved local for craft brews, live tunes and tacos.
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BarMarrickville Bowling & Recreation Club
91 Sydenham Road, Marrickville
An inner west institution for live music and lawn bowls.
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BarB. Lucky & Sons
Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Sydney
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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BarHoley Moley Golf Club Darlinghurst
82-94 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point
The chain's second Sydney venue is right underneath the Kings Cross Coke sign.
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BarSpawn Point - CLOSED
199 Clarence Street, Sydney
Let your inner geek run wild with Nintendo games and cocktails.
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BarArchie Brothers Cirque Electriq
55 Doody Street, Alexandria
The activity-filled warehouse comes from the team behind Holey Moley and features ten-pin bowling, dodgem cars and cocktails.
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BarHenson Park Hotel
91 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Marrickville's beloved home of rugby league and beer garden bevs.
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BarFrankie's - CLOSED
50 Hunter Street, Sydney
Part dive bar, part New York-style pizza parlour, part blast from the past in the form of 80s metal.
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BarThe Little Guy
87 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Boysenberry cider, a 16-strong beer list and live music.
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BarCricketers Arms Hotel
106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
Known more intimately as the Crix, this is the kind of local that will make you want to move into the area.
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BarHoley Moley Golf Club
387 King Street, Newtown
Newtown's mini-golf bar with 18 holes, a bao station and a room dedicated to The Simpsons.
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Bar1989 Arcade Bar - CLOSED
22-24 King Street, Newtown
Mash buttons over a burger or hot brew on King Street.
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BarThe Unicorn
106 Oxford Street, Paddington
This friendly, unpretentious pub from the Mary’s gang is well-loved for its cold beer, homegrown wine list and food menu.
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BarBondi Bowling Club
1 Warners Avenue, Bondi
Barefoot bowls, modern bistro food and local craft brews run this renovated Bondi gem.
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