Sydney's Most Popular Bars of 2017

The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.
Concrete Playground
December 24, 2017
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    Holey 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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    Banksii - CLOSED

    33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    Sydney's first dedicated vermouth bar and bistro.

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    No. 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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    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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    NOLA 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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    Newtown Hotel

    174 King Street, Newtown

    A King Street stalwart with a wrap-around balcony.

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    Dear 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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    Endeavour Tap Rooms - CLOSED

    39-43 Argyle Street, The Rocks

    Endeavour Vintage Beer Co. open their own brewpub in The Rocks.

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    10 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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    Henry 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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    Johnny Fishbone - CLOSED

    185 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

    A Darlinghurst wine parlour from the Buffalo Dining Club team.

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    MOLO 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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    Untied

    400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

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

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    Kenny 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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    Since I Left You

    338 Kent Street, Sydney

    This Sydney courtyard bar could be your CBD paradise.

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    Brick 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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    Can 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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    Hacienda

    Level Three, Pullman Quay Grand, 61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

    Sydney Harbour's Cuban-inspired vista bar.

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    The Greens

    50 Ridge Street, North Sydney

    Prepare to be bowled over.

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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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