The Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2024
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
Feeling thirsty? Whether you fancy a carefully crafted cocktail, a nice, cold frothy or a glass of top-shelf vino, there's a watering hole for you in Sydney. This city loves its breweries, its classy cocktail lounges, sky-high sips with views of the city and wine bars serving up delicious drops and coveted bottles.
How do we know this? These are the type of watering holes you've been searching Concrete Playground's listings for this year. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provide a nifty overview of the venues that have stirred up the biggest buzz over the past 12 months.
All that's left is to head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Sydney's most popular drinking spots — as chosen by your busily clicking fingers throughout 2024.
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The Rooftop at The Bristol
81 Sussex Street, Sydney
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.
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The 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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Harper Rooftop Bar
339 Pitt Street, Sydney
A colourful dog-friendly rooftop bar with impressive bar snacks to be found on top of the Kimpton Margot.
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The Caterpillar Club
92 Pitt Street, Sydney
Swillhouse brings another moody underground haunt to Sydney with this walk-in only record and cocktail bar — with a must-try cheeseburger.
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Midtown Bar and Lounge
81 Sussex Street, Sydney
This sultry drinking den with an opulent, art deco fitout has a cocktail list from an award-winning mixologist.
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Brooksy Bar
19 Jamison Street, Sydney
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at this speakeasy-style bar with eccentric cocktails, a luxury fitout and Gatsby-level suave.
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Lazy Thinking
380 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill
A haven for independent Sydney tunes, a bustling neighbourhood bar and a boozy weekend diner collide at this Dulwich Hill spot.
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Paski Vineria Popolare
239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
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.
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Old Mate's Place
Level 4, 199 Clarence Street, Sydney
Creative cocktails, Philly cheesesteaks and old-school library vibes tucked away in a Clarence Street office building.
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Charlie Parker's
Basement, 380 Oxford Street, Paddington
The basement bar at Fred's with exposed sandstone, seasonal cocktails and killer bar snacks.
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Maybe Sammy
115 Harrington Street, The Rocks
An award-winning an immensely opulent 50s-inspired cocktail bar.
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The Doss House
77/79 George Street, The Rocks
This old-world whisky bar pouring more than 150 varieties is also a fascinating journey into the shady past of The Rocks.