Cheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife

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Cheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife

From hidden speakeasies to wine bars, these are the establishments we keep going back to time and time again.

Stitch Bar

Don't be fooled — beyond the tailor's shop frontage is one of Sydney's coolest subterranean bars, serving classic cocktails and delicious dive dogs.

Since I Left You

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.

The Barber Shop

Voted Australia’s Best Gin Bar four years in a row, this sophisticated speakeasy boasts over 700 gins from across the globe.

Papa Gede's

A laneway bar dedicated to the voodoo spirit of "lust, laughter and cocktails", Papa Gede's better be on your Sydney bar bucket list.

Uncle Ming's

This York Street basement bar serving Asian-infused cocktails and delicious dumplings is a little bit kitsch, a little bit mysterious and a whole lot of fun.

Burrow Bar

A small basement bar with a big personality where theatrical bartending, creative cocktails and Vietnamese snacks are on the menu.

Lucille's

A little sibling to nearby bar Jolene's, Lucille's is an homage to the great dive bars of the American southwest.

PS40

This Skittle Lane spot is a haven for inventive cocktails that promise an adventure for your tastebuds.

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