The Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2023 So Far
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention 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 2023 so far — and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provide 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.
Image: Tiva
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BarEl Primo Sanchez
27-33 Oxford Street, Paddington
This new venue from the Maybe Sammy crew serves up tequila cocktails and Mexican eats inside Paddington's The Rose.
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BarBarangaroo House
35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.
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RestaurantLa Salut - CLOSED
305 Cleveland Street, Redfern
The Love, Tilly Devine and Ragazzi crew's latest venue is bringing brilliant bar food and Spanish vermouth to Redfern.
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BarZaffi Sydney
Little Hunter Street, Sydney
The party continues until 4am at this neon-lit cocktail bar and Lebanese restaurant.
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BarThe 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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BarThe 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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RestaurantThe Strand Hotel
99 William Street, Darlinghurst
This century-old Darlinghurst pub has been transformed into a luxurious French bistro.
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Bar1989 Arcade Bar - CLOSED
22-24 King Street, Newtown
Mash buttons over a burger or hot brew on King Street.
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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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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.
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BarBackyard at The Alex
35 Henderson Road, Alexandria
This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.
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BarThe Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo
A classic old English feel, a toasty fireplace and charming regulars meet fancy French feeds and natty wines at this Woolloomooloo pub.
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BarCricketers Arms Hotel
106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
Known more intimately as the Crix, this is the kind of local that will make you want to move into the area.
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BarYulli's Brews
75A Burrows Road, Alexandria
A totally vegan (and dog-friendly) taproom and restaurant.
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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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BarTokyo Bird
Shop 2, 226-228 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Tokyo Bird is ruling the roost with a focus on hot-right-now Japanese whisky and yakitori sticks.
