Sydney's Most Popular 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.
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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Backyard at The Alex
35 Henderson Road, Alexandria
This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.
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Bel & Brio - CLOSED
300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Barangaroo's 800-square-metre European-style food emporium.
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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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The Rooftop
214-216 Harris Street, Pyrmont
A Palm Springs-inspired rooftop bar and lounge in Pyrmont.
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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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Taylor's Rooftop
13 Tank Stream Way, Sydney
A CBD rooftop bar with a vertical garden, tacos and live tunes.
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Frank Mac's
83 George Street, The Rocks
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.
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Henry Deane
Rooftop, 35 Bettington Street, Millers Point
The Palisade's luxe rooftop bar is the best place to take in Sydney.