Sydney's Most Clicked-On Bars of 2022 So Far

Hidden drinking holes in histroic sites, brand-new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftop bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.

Sydney's Most Clicked-On Bars of 2022 So Far

Feeling thirsty? Whether you fancy a cocktail, a cold one or a glass of vino, there's always somewhere to head in Sydney. This city loves its breweries, especially now that it just keeps getting new ones. The same goes for sky-high sips. And if a bar has some top-notch wine, this city adores that as well.

How do we know this? They're the type of watering holes you've been searching for in 2022 so far — and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year to-date provides a nifty overview of your recent go-tos, as well as a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet.

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 the past six months.

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Food & Drink
Odd Culture Newtown

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

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Food & Drink
The Butler

Feast your eyes on this luscious French-Caribbean terrace restaurant and bar.

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Food & Drink
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

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

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Food & Drink
The Glenmore

This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.

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Food & Drink
The Royal Hotel

Rise to the top of this Five Ways pub for incredible views over the city.

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Food & Drink
Mille Vini

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

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Food & Drink
East Village Hotel

The three-tiered Darlinghurst pub gets a new life with an upstairs sports bar and rooftop terrace.

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Food & Drink
Elm Rooftop Bar

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

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Food & Drink
Untied

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

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Food & Drink
Backyard at The Alex

This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.

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Food & Drink
Bel & Brio

Barangaroo's 800-square-metre European-style food emporium.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
The Old Clare Rooftop Bar

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

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Food & Drink
Lola's Level 1

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

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Food & Drink
The Rooftop

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

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Food & Drink
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.

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Food & Drink
Taylor's Rooftop

A CBD rooftop bar with a vertical garden, tacos and live tunes.

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Food & Drink
Uncanny

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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Food & Drink
Frank Mac's

Boasting one of Sydney’s largest collections of gins, this cosy dining and drinking space comes from the team behind nearby whisky bar, The Doss House.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Bar Ombre

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

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Food & Drink
Henry Deane

The Palisade's luxe rooftop bar is the best place to take in Sydney.

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