Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2017
The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.
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 2017, 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 2018 pub crawl.
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BarHoley Moley Golf Club
387 King Street, Newtown
Newtown's mini-golf bar with 18 holes, a bao station and a room dedicated to The Simpsons.
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BarBanksii - CLOSED
33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Sydney's first dedicated vermouth bar and bistro.
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BarNo. 5 Restaurant and Bar
5 McCauley Street, Alexandria
Once a gemstone processing facility, now a local restaurant with a cosy fire, craft beer and a pooch area.
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BarEast 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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BarNOLA Smokehouse and Bar
Level 1, Tower 1, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney
New Orleans-style sazeracs and smoked meats with a view over the Sydney skyline.
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BarDear Sainte Éloise
5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point
Snack on mussels on toast and choose from over 350 wines at this Potts Point bar.
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BarEndeavour Tap Rooms
39-43 Argyle Street, The Rocks
Endeavour Vintage Beer Co. open their own brewpub in The Rocks.
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Bar10 William St
10 William Street, Paddington
This lively Paddington stalwart is a portal into some of the best wine, pasta and snacks this city has to offer.
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BarHenry Deane
Rooftop, 35 Bettington Street, Millers Point
The Palisade's luxe rooftop bar is the best place to take in Sydney.
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BarJohnny Fishbone - CLOSED
185 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
A Darlinghurst wine parlour from the Buffalo Dining Club team.
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BarMOLO at Manta
6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Sip Sicilian wine with paired cicchetti on the wharf at Manta's new project.
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BarKenny Rens - CLOSED
146 Queen Street, Woollahra
Eat poké bowls, smoky meats and whisky cocktails on the site of a former sushi train.
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BarSince I Left You
338 Kent Street, Sydney
This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.
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BarBrick Lane - CLOSED
338-340 New South Head Road, Double Bay
This art deco-inspired Double Bay venue is an unusual mix of casual and fine dining (with great cocktails).
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BarCan Cava Pintxos & Wine - CLOSED
101 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
A laidback Bondi bar that's pedalling Spanish snacks and sparkling wine.
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BarThe Glenmore Hotel
96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.
