The Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2022

Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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Published on December 14, 2022
Updated on December 15, 2022
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    Barangaroo 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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    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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    The 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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    Odd Culture Newtown

    266 King Street, Newtown

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

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    East 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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    Galli Galli

    8 Central Street, Sydney

    A three-minute walk from the Town Hall, this three-storey eatery bosts a fit out as eclectic as the menu.

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    Elm Rooftop Bar - CLOSED

    Level 2, 122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

    This rooftop cocktail bar above The Taphouse is serving a variety of hard seltzers, plus orange wine by the glass.

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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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    Untied

    400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    With an oyster bar, Aussie-themed cocktails and a view over the harbour.

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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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    The 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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    Mjolner

    267 Cleveland Street, Redfern

    A Thor-inspired carvery doing modern Nordic food and exceptional cocktails.

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    Mille Vini

    397 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    An exciting overhaul of the Italian bar brings a fresh face to Surry Hills' eat street.

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    The Old Clare Rooftop Bar

    Rooftop, The Old Clare Hotel, 1 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    This hotel pool bar is open to the public for cocktails and snacks.

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    Lola's Level 1

    186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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    Uncanny

    349 King Street, Newtown

    This family-run King Street bar is serving up za'atar margaritas, lamb mince hummus and an array of Mediterranean eats.

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    The Rooftop

    214-216 Harris Street, Pyrmont

    A Palm Springs-inspired rooftop bar and lounge in Pyrmont.

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    Bar Ombre

    Level 3, Gateway, Alfred Street, Sydney

    This rooftop bar boasts a dedicated spritz menu, a daily happy hour and views of the Harbour Bridge.

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    Marrickville Springs

    98 Sydenham Road, Marrickville

    This sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and serves Philter brews and frozen cocktails.

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    Frankie'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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