Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2019
Whether you're craving a decadent cocktail or a well-executed classic, Sydney has the answer. From old favourites to new hotspots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your beverage dreams. And, at some of them, they might just cook you up a feast for the ages while you sip inventive concoctions, local brews or world-class wines.
That's the type of fun you went searching for in 2019, and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provides a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet. Mosey along to one, head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Sydney's most popular watering holes as chosen by your busily clicking fingers. Or, even better — use them to plan an epic 2020 pub crawl.
Image: Reign at the QVB by Damian Flanagan
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BarOld 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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BarHarajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium
1/14 Darling Drive, Sydney
Darling Harbour's new venue dedicated to Japanese dumplings and Yoyogi beer.
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BarDulcie's Kings Cross
44B Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point
Step into the 1930s at this swish Kings Cross cocktail and cabaret bar.
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BarThe Burwood Hotel
121-123 Burwood Road, Burwood
This longtime Burwood stalwart is now slinging alcoholic bubble teas.
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BarReign at The QVB
455 George Street, Sydney
The historic CBD building has added a sleek Champagne bar to its offerings.
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BarFirst Round Esports - CLOSED
1 The Esplanade, Ashfield
Sydney's first dedicated esports and gaming bar located in the backstreets of Ashfield.
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BarEsquire Drink + Dine
455 George Street, Sydney
A decadent old-world bistro in a historic CBD building.
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BarCottonmouth Records - CLOSED
182 Enmore Road, Enmore
This Enmore Road record store bar is selling vinyl whilst slinging craft beer and over 80 types of whisky.
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BarEmployees Only
9A Barrack Street, Sydney
Visit NYC's world-class cocktail bar's first late-night Australian outpost for cocktails and cabaret.
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BarThe 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.
