Swillhouse brings another moody underground haunt to Sydney with this walk-in only record and cocktail bar — with a must-try cheeseburger.

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

Underneath a world-class hotel, you'll find a cave of polished stone and a menu of stunning cocktails.

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.

This CBD stalwart is back under the guidance of Maurice Terzini with inventive pub feeds, a European bistro and an expansive rooftop bar.

Enjoy mid-century decadence and modern details at this high-rise cocktail joint.

Once 13th on the World's 50 Best Bars list, Eau de Vie's second iteration features inventive takes of espresso martinis and old fashioneds.

The party continues until 4am at this neon-lit cocktail bar and Lebanese restaurant.

This Skittle Lane spot is a haven for inventive cocktails that promise an adventure for your tastebuds.

This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.

A pasta and natural wine shop by the Ragazzi crew.

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

Don't be fooled — beyond the tailor's shop frontage is one of Sydney's coolest subterranean bars, serving classic cocktails and delicious dive dogs.

A cavernous whisky bar where the bartenders know their stuff and good times are at the top of the agenda.

Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill has injected lower George Street with that little bit of glamour we've all been waiting for.

Voted Australia’s Best Gin Bar four years in a row, this sophisticated speakeasy boasts over 700 gins from across the globe.

A small basement bar with a big personality where theatrical bartending, creative cocktails and Vietnamese snacks are on the menu.

Now open on King Street, it's slinging cuppas and breakfast bites by day, and sandwiches and mini cocktails in the afternoon.

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

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

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

You'll find this retrofuturistic cocktail bar on the 83rd floor of Sydney Tower.

This inner city bar's wine wall contains over 1000 bottles from ten different countries.

Discover a cocktail bar in a clocktower, a ground-floor bistro and a sky-high drinking hole in this historic former hotel.

You'll find live music four days a week, impressive cocktails and French-inspired eats at this lounge bar below King Street.