The Most Popular Sydney Bars of 2021
These are the bars you gravitated to in 2021 — and the one's you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.
Whether you're craving a decadent cocktail or a well-executed classic, Sydney has the answer. From old favourites to new spots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your beverage dreams. And, at some of them, they might even cook you up a feast for the ages while you sip inventive concoctions, local brews or world-class wines — or pair your sips with stunning rooftop vistas.
That's the type of fun you went searching for in 2021, and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provides a snapshot of your recent faves, as well as a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet.
All that's left is to head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Sydney's most popular watering holes — as chosen by your busily clicking fingers throughout the past 12 months.
Top image: Steven Woodburn
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BarBarangaroo House
35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.
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BarThe 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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BarMaybe Sammy
115 Harrington Street, The Rocks
An award-winning an immensely opulent 50s-inspired cocktail bar.
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BarThe 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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BarThe 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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BarEast 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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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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BarTaylor's Rooftop
13 Tank Stream Way, Sydney
A CBD rooftop bar with a vertical garden, tacos and live tunes.
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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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BarCLOSED - Nikkei Bar & Restaurant
216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
The Tokyo Bird team is serving up a Japanese-Peruvian menu at its newest Surry Hills restaurant.
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RestaurantRestaurant Hubert
15 Bligh Street, Sydney
High-class French food in a subterranean space on Bligh Street, where the steak is the stuff of legend.
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BarHenry 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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BarPrince 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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BarMary's Underground
29 Reiby Place, Sydney
As well as a full French-style bistro menu, this CBD restaurant from the Mary's crew has a seafood bar and jazz running six night a week.
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BarBendooley Estate
3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima
An opulent, 200-acre property with Italian varieties and a bookshop.
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