The Most-Viewed 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.
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Published on June 29, 2023
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    El 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.

  • Bar

    Barangaroo 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.

  • Restaurant

    La 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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    Zaffi Sydney

    Little Hunter Street, Sydney

    The party continues until 4am at this neon-lit cocktail bar and Lebanese restaurant.

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    The 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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    Mjolner

    267 Cleveland Street, Redfern

    A Thor-inspired carvery doing modern Nordic food and exceptional cocktails.

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    The 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.

  • Restaurant

    The Strand Hotel

    99 William Street, Darlinghurst

    This century-old Darlinghurst pub has been transformed into a luxurious French bistro.

  • Bar

    1989 Arcade Bar - CLOSED

    22-24 King Street, Newtown

    Mash buttons over a burger or hot brew on King Street.

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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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    Bar Lucia

    5 Kellett Street, Potts Point

    Tucked away in Potts Point, this romantic wine bar from the team behind Carbon and Londres 126 boasts tapas and local vino.

  • Bar

    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.

  • Bar

    TIVA

    68 King Street, Sydney

    You'll find live music four days a week, impressive cocktails and French-inspired eats at this lounge bar below King Street.

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    Backyard at The Alex

    35 Henderson Road, Alexandria

    This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.

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    The Greens

    50 Ridge Street, North Sydney

    Prepare to be bowled over.

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    The 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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    Cricketers 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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    Yulli's Brews

    75A Burrows Road, Alexandria

    A totally vegan (and dog-friendly) taproom and restaurant.

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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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    Tokyo 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.

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