The 50 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now — Ranked

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The 50 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now — Ranked

Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.

Jangling Jack's

Find blues, soul and cocktails inspired by the notorious historic locals of Potts Point at this neighbourhood speakeasy.

Dulcie's Kings Cross

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

Employees Only

Visit NYC's world-class cocktail bar's first late-night Australian outpost for cocktails and cabaret.

10 William St

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

Enmore Country Club — CLOSED

Natural wines, local beers and nostalgic cocktails are at the heart of this retro 70s-style bar in Cottonmouth Records' former digs.

Piccolo Bar Kings Cross

Kings Cross institution Piccolo has been revitalised as a 12-seat aperitivo bar that pays homage to the history of the spot.

Apollonia

This underground cocktail bar is serving up romantic cocktails and plenty of negronis in the basement of Hinchcliff House.

Vermuteria

Piccolo Bar's David Spanton brings vermouth on tap and salty nacks to a historic Kings Cross space.

Dear Sainte Éloise

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

Since I Left You

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.

Cabana Bar

This alfresco oasis in the heart of the city features Sydney CBD's largest outdoor terrace.

Where's Nick

Try natural wines from around the world at this cosy Marrickville bar.

Bar Copains

Sharing is caring at this friendly neighbourhood wine bar.

Jacoby's Tiki Bar

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

Cafe Freda's

The Chippendale nightclub has moved to Darlinghurst and swapped late nights and neon lights for natural wines and pastel hues.

Cantina OK!

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

Fortunate Son

A small bar full of juxtapositions — styled like an American dive bar serving up top-notch champers.

The Barber Shop

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

The Lobo

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.

Old Mate's Place

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

The Roosevelt

A refined NYC-inspired bar sending you back to the 1950s with champagne, plenty of cocktails and oysters.

Midtown Bar and Lounge

This sultry drinking den with an opulent, art deco fitout has a cocktail list from an award-winning mixologist.

Bar 83 at Sydney Tower

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

Double Deuce Lounge

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

Tio's Cerveceria

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

The Rooftop at The Bristol

A little slice of the Med has landed in the CBD at this sunny bar with no less than three sun-drenched al fresco terraces.

Centro 86

Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.

Nick & Nora's Parramatta

Enjoy incredible views, a luxe 30s-inspired fit-out and a covetable Champagne collection.

Earl's Juke Joint

Bourbon Street meets Newtown at this New Orleans-infused, broody bar.

Ramblin' Rascal Tavern

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.

The Hook

This retro oyster and piano bar with a classic cocktail list and an affordable bar menu is a quality night out, whatever your budget.

Bar Planet

Martinis are the name of the game at this psychedelic Enmore Road cocktail bar from the Cantina OK! team.

Vinabar

This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

Love, Tilly Devine

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

The Cumberland

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

Eau De Vie

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.

Poly

The Ester team's still-very-elegant take on a casual restaurant and wine bar.

Odd Culture Newtown

An exciting Newtown wine bar with cracking French-meets-Japanese fare from the team behind the Old Fitz.

Paski Vineria Popolare

This two-storey wine bar in the former digs of This Must Be The Place hosts weekly wine tastings and boasts food from a former Ragazzi and 10 William Street chef.

Bar Conte

This Surry Hills corner terrace has been transformed into a sleek cocktail bar with a love for negronis.

El Primo Sanchez

This new venue from the Maybe Sammy crew serves up tequila cocktails and Mexican eats inside Paddington's The Rose.

The Rover

The revamped neighbourhood bar has returned to provide casual tipples and refined seafood dishes to Surry Hills.

Maybe Sammy

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

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

Waterside food and views worth a million bucks.

Dean & Nancy on 22

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

Pleasure Club

Pleasure Club is the Odd Culture Group's hedonistic underground live music and cocktail bar, open until 4am below King Street.

ANTE

A Newtown listening bar that specialises in fine sakes.

Sky Bar

The cherry on top of Shell House is a refined drinking den with a mid-century spirit serving up sophisticated snacks and crafted cocktails.

PS40

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

Bobbie's

The latest addition to the celebrated chef's Double Bay empire brings together top bar talent, live music and a luxe seafood-centric menu, all under one roof.

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