Seven Sydney Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

Seven Sydney Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

The Dolphin Hotel

Across three floors, The Dolphin boasts a revamped dining room, public bar and lounge, open-air terrace, side bar and some street side seating.

10 William St

This lively Paddington stalwart is a portal into some of the best wine, pasta and snacks this city has to offer.

Continental Deli Bar Bistro CBD

A shrine of cocktails, charcuterie and canned stuff in the CBD.

Love, Tilly Devine

One of Sydney's first small bars, this Darlinghurst wine bar never gets old.

The Bearded Tit

Turn left at the crocheted penises and enter Redfern's brazen art bar.

This Must Be the Place - CLOSED

Head to this Oxford Street cocktail oasis for great spritz and natural wine.

Golden Age Cinema and Bar

This revamped screening room and small bar brings a little old-school charm to a night at the movies.

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