Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2020

These are the old-school whisky bars, adults-only arcades and underground pizza joints you flocked to last year.
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Published on January 12, 2021
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    Old 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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    B. Lucky & Sons

    Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Sydney

    An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.

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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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    Cantina OK!

    Council Place, Sydney

    A hole-in-the-wall mezcal bar by the Tio's team.

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    The Cumberland

    17–19 Central Avenue, Manly

    This Manly cocktail bar is hidden behind a fridge — with 250 different whiskies, creative cocktails and plenty of snacks.

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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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    Nikkei Bar & Restaurant

    216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

    The Tokyo Bird team is serving up a Japanese-Peruvian menu at its newest Surry Hills restaurant.

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    Employees 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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    Barangaroo House

    35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The jewel in Barangaroo’s ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels.

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    The 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.

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    Nakano Darling

    14 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket

    This Haymarket izakaya serves up highballs and free karaage chicken during happy hour.

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    Mary's Underground

    29 Reiby Place, Sydney

    This underground venue from the Mary’s crew plays host to regular live music and comedy nights.

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