Sydney's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2023

Sprawling breweries, hidden cocktail bars and rooftop haunts — they’ve all grabbed your attention in 2023.
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Published on December 15, 2023
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    Le Foote

    101 George Street, The Rocks

    The Swillhouse team's long-awaited opening in The Rocks functions as a Euro wine bar, a Mediterranean bistro and a good-times pub.

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    Zaffi Sydney

    Little Hunter Street, Sydney

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

  • Restaurant

    Drink West

    2115 Castlereagh Road, Penrith

    Head to Penrith to taste the beer made especially for the west.

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    Jolene's Sydney

    73 York Street, Sydney

    Swinging country tunes and one of Sydney’s biggest selections of whiskey come together at Jolene’s.

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    El Primo Sanchez

    27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington

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

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    TIVA

    68 King Street, Sydney

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

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    Bartega

    26 Bridge Road, Belmore

    Led by Bennelong alum, Canterbury Leagues Club's rooftop cocktail bar offers lavish cocktails and plenty of Belmore spirit.

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    Lil Sis

    100 Broadway, Chippendale

    Offering up plenty of natural wines to sample, order by the glass or take home by the bottle — this Chippendale wine bar will quickly become your favourite late-night spot.

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    Bar SOUL

    185 Campbell Street, Surry Hills

    Daero Lee and Illa Kim's third Surry Hills outpost offers up contemporary Korean fusion dishes alongside a carefully curated complimentary wines list.

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    Liberty Hall

    Lang Road, Moore Park

    The Mary's Group has resurrected the former Hi-Fi and Max Watts space — with a new burger joint next door.

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    Vermuteria

    60 Kings Cross Road, Darlinghurst

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

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    Eau De Vie

    285 George Street, Sydney

    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.

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    Bar Lucia

    5 Kellett Street, Potts Point

    Tucked away in Potts Point, this romantic wine bar from the team behind Carbon and Londres 126 boasts tapas and local vino.

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    The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

    8-12 Sydney Street, Marrickville

    Located inside Hawke's Brewery, this neighbourhood pub harks back to boozers of the 1980s and serves an Australian-Chinese bistro menu with deep fried Viennetta.

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    Backyard at The Alex

    35 Henderson Road, Alexandria

    This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.

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    Bar 1880

    10 Bulletin Place, Sydney

    To find this Circular Quay bar you need to know where you're going but once you find it, you'll be treated to a fantastic cocktail menu.

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    The House of Music & Booze

    161 Princes Highway, Saint Peters

    The Music and Booze Co's St Peters home is a gig haven with a leafy sunlit beer garden and plenty of live music.

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    The Abercrombie Hotel

    100 Broadway, Chippendale

    Dance the night away at this massive Chippendale venue, which boasts multiple dance floors, a rooftop bar and a bottle shop.

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    Enmore Country Club

    182 Enmore Road, Enmore

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

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    Cricketers Arms Hotel

    106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills

    Known more intimately as the Crix, this is the kind of local that will make you want to move into the area.

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