Bars & Pubs

From underground clubs kitted out with supreme sound systems to disco balls and the best impromptu dancefloors in town—if you don't believe Sydney's nightlife is thumping in 2025, well, you haven't read this list. 

Felons Seafood is now open on Manly Wharf, welcoming guests to dine on freshly caught Australian fish and the country’s coldest lager. An extension of Felons Brewing Co., the centre of this restaurant proudly features a 360-degree bar with Felons beer poured straight from the tap.

High-concept interiors, top-tier sound systems, fusion menus, and buzzy atmospheres are common threads among the best vinyl bars in Sydney.

To ensure your post-race highs last the distance, we're back for year three of our sell-out City2Surf afterparty Cool Down Kick-Ons. 

Humble chicken pieces are turned into skewered, flame-kissed perfection at Sydney's best yakitori spots. 

Our pick of the best bars in Sydney right now—and what to drink when you’re there.

From classic pub plates to fancier restaurant versions, we've found Sydney's most impressive roasts, complete with enormous Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. 

Argyle House is Camden’s newest hospitality venue, showcasing multiple dining areas, rooftop domes, and a menu that embraces Camden’s evolving food culture. 

Opening on Friday 27 June, 2025, Hongdae Pocha is a ode to Korea's nightlife and its pocha dining scene.

Pups, pitchers and parmis.

Here are some of Sydney's best cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs that will be welcoming you this June long weekend. 

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

NSW's country pubs know a thing or two about wholesome feeds, cold bevvies, and beautiful scenes.

Depending on how you’re counting, The Fortune of War in The Rocks is the oldest pub in Sydney. Now, after almost 200 years of serving Sydney beers on the site, it’s reopened for winter 2025 after a major revamp, with a new bistro and a makeover of its upstairs accommodation.

The Parc Pavilion is a dynamic new hospitality venture in the Sutherland Shire.

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

Everyone knows that the best pubs in the world are in Australia—and though Melbourne will try to fight us on this—the best of the best are really in Sydney. 

The Inner West is home to some of the best bars in Sydney—from dimly lit cocktail lounges and natural wine bars to open-air rooftops and old-school pubs.

We’re taking over the iconic Hollywood Quarter to throw one helluva party in the USA (in Sydney)—and you're invited.

From high teas to long lunches, set menus and beautiful brunches, we've found over 80 of the best things to do in Sydney with Mum for Mother's Day in 2025. 

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

Whether you’re planning a first date, an anniversary, or a sweet surprise for your special someone, organising a date that makes them swoon (and scores you some serious brownie points) is always a win.

We spoke to Joel Bennetts about his favourite spots to head on a date night with his girlfriend, Ophilia. 

Disaronno has teamed up with venues across Sydney to celebrate the Amaretto Sour in style.

Anzac Day is about commemorating our diggers, and Sydney has plenty of spots to gather with the community and enjoy the public holiday on Friday 25 April, 2025.

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

Summer might be wrapping up, but cocktail-fuelled catch-ups are here to stay.

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

Set across historic wool stores, sandstone courtyards and heritage-listed buildings in The Rocks, The Collective brings together five Sydney venues by the Hunter St Hospitality group in one sprawling precinct.

Situated in the heart of Oran Park, the Oran Park Hotel is one of South-West Sydney’s most ambitious hospitality and entertainment precincts. 

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

Conte Sydney continues the model of beloved Negroni spot Bar Conte, with dozens of takes on the classic cocktail, a versatile Italian menu, and plenty of welcoming spots for date nights or late nights.

Tucked away in Surry Hills, the Hollywood Quarter (HQ Sydney) is home to some of Sydney's hottest venues for films, LA-style cocktails, live music and DJs spinning vinyl.

Erin is a relaxed wine bar and restaurant inside Gelato Messina's GQ in Marrickville.

These are the best rooftop bars in Sydney right now.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Sydney pubs know how to do cosy.

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

At just $1 or $2 a pop, Sydney’s best oyster happy hours are impossible to pass up.

Sydney is a pretty romantic city, with water views galore, amazing restaurants and a burning love for a great cocktail—so of course it's packed with options for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Cibaria is Manly’s new Italian restaurant, cafe and gelateria by the busy Sydney chef.

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

There’s something fun on the agenda every single day, so dig out your social cal and start planning an epic day-out in Parramatta.

Whether New Year’s Day is about recovery or relaxation, you can continue the celebrations at one of these venues on New Year’s Day.

A mecca of good vibes, this beautiful sun-soaked spot is nestled within Sydney’s Olympic Park—a primo location for both Sydney locals and visitors you’re looking to impress. 

Get familiar with their epic Sunday Sessions, stat.

PIER BAR has transformed their private pontoon into the ultimate harbourside destination for swimming, dining, or just relaxing this summer. 

Start warming those vocal cords for the best karaoke in Sydney.

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

While Melbourne might be best known for its laneway bar culture, in Los Angeles some of the coolest hangouts are hidden sky high.

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

For something a little bit different this year, enjoy bars, breweries, fine dining, and fun activities at the best Christmas party venues in Sydney.

The Inner West Ale Trail provides the ultimate gateway into Sydney’s craft beer scene, spanning 18 local breweries serving up 320+ unique brews within a five-kilometre radius. 

Here’s what’s open in Sydney this Monday 7 October 2024 for the Labour Day public holiday.

Thirsty Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier with a slew of freaking delicious cocktails on offer this month—even better, we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can score a tipple on the house.

For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, these are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.

We know that money is tight right now for a lot of us, but that doesn’t have to impact your social life or love of dining out.

Clear your calendars for a night of daringly dark jokes from the depths of humour as The Kraken Black Spiced Rum's Darkest Show returns for a second year. This time with Rhys Nicholson, Anne Edmonds, Greg Larsen, and Daniel Muggleton at the helm. 

From scuzzy basements to grand theatres, jazz cocktail bars, warehouse nightclubs, and more, we've got you covered with this list of top spots for live music in Sydney. Get ready to rock out with the best live music Sydney has to offer. 

We know Albo loves a beer—so it makes sense that Canberra bars are absolutely killing it when it comes to the cool factor. 

With a whole stack of activities for every mood and occasion, we’ve curated an unmissable list of dining and entertainment happening around the grounds at The Star Sydney this winter. 

These are the best free and cheap things to do in Sydney this month.

We've rounded up some of the best restaurants, cocktail bars, and takeaway joints around Sydney offering amazing food after that dreaded 9pm cut-off.

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the South Coast.

Surry Hills bars are some of Sydney's top drinking destinations, whether you're chasing margaritas, natural wines or Negronis.

 Get ready to level up your game with an extraordinary gastronomic journey as Red Rock Deli presents Chip & Sip with the Chipellier—an exclusive culinary pop-up event taking over this February.

All the cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs to hit up on your January 26 day off.

A neat list of wildly diverse dining and drinking options ready for you to nominate as your home away from home. These are Urban List's top picks for the best pubs in Surry Hills. 

If you’re after for a stay that’s as eclectic and exciting as the city you’re in, Hotel Indigo’s latest instalment in Brisbane’s North Quay is the perfect basecamp for exploring the best of the city. 

Beachside bars, rooftop restaurants and chic shopping are just the start of a great Sydney stay—and this is the ultimate cheat sheet for the savvy traveler, who knows where to stay, what to do, and how to live it up like a local. 

Whether you like your martini with a twist, with gin or vodka (or both!), or filthier than a Kings Cross club floor circa 2008, the martini is a classic for a reason. 

The Jackson, Sydney’s most luxurious superyacht, is bringing an abundance of opportunities to rally up your pals and dive head first into the good life on the water this summer. 

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North Queensland for good reason, with a string of decadent new openings around the charming town awaiting exploration.

Sure, Bondi is synonymous with tourism and is one of—if not the most—iconic beaches in Australia, but to Bondi locals, it’s a bonafide permanent vacation blessed with white sand, turquoise waters, surf culture, and community.

In a city that’s buzzing with bars, boutiques, galleries, theatres and high-end restaurants, you need a high-end hotel to match. Enter Hotel Indigo, Melbourne’s new laneway hotel smack bang in the middle of the action on the iconic Flinders Lane. 

Look, we’re a sucker for anything hidden, especially when there are cocktails at the end of the rainbow.

If your at-home Christmas celebrations resemble that chaotic scene from The Bear, hit up these restaurants and let the experts do the entertaining.

With Sydney’s balmy summer evenings and many a night of revelry on the horizon, it’s time to clear your calendar and line up some dancing, dining and drinking after dark at The Star. Here’s our top picks from The Star’s extensive summer line up of events guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. 

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the Mornington Peninsula.

From weekend brekky dates to work lunches that roll into afternoon drinks, your summer catch-ups just got 50% sweeter. 

Pint for you, pink lemonade for them.

Already counting down to the moment you can turn on your 'Out Of Office' for the year? Tilley and Wills are giving you the chance to score yourself $5K worth of end of year celebrations—$2.5K towards the ultimate Christmas party for your work team and an additional $2.5K to spend on your own private event.

Understanding the assignment of lush views and decadent offerings, The Jackson, Sydney’s most luxurious and newest superyacht to hit the Harbour, has curated a stacked events calendar for a cracking Spring/Summer season.

Sample the Golden Hour cocktail or flights of Basil Hayden whiskey from behind a hidden door in Manly, at a New York-style bar in Potts Point and in a sprawling venue in The Rocks.

Celebrate the return to warmer weather with spritzes and unbeatable views at PIER BAR.

To celebrate the release of the BMW iX1, we’ve teamed up with BMW to bring you the best (and tastiest) sustainable restaurants worth jumping in the car for. 

Want to add a little fire to your wedding? Fireball Whisky is ready to level up your special day with $1.5K worth of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey to get the party started.

To ensure you don’t miss even a second of bartender Christmas, this is your go-to roundup of venues to hit during Negroni Week.

Whether you’re pining for a pinot or in need of a natty, Sydney’s best wine bars have you covered. 

With breweries, wine bars, saké spots and more, the variety of Newtown bars makes the suburb perfect for an evening of booze-fuelled exploration.

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Nothing pairs better than salty skin and a cold bev, so Bondi bars really step it up when it comes time for a drink.

From a G&T on a hot day to an artisan rum in a candle-lit saloon, the world of spirits truly offers a sip for every occasion—and Sydney's distilleries are no exception. 

There are only a few things more wonderfully British than a high tea, except, perhaps, a gin-centric high tea that celebrates the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Circular Quay bars have you covered for after-work drinks, date nights with a view, and attempts to impress out-of-towners with a drink in hand.

With TWO types of fondue.

The two key ingredients that make an Aperol Spritz so great are good food and good company.

Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, Bendigo is a place where you can step back in time to get a fix of the state's history. Here, you’ll uncover a vibrant arts scene, old-world architecture and some of Victoria’s most delicious eats. 

With the temperature dropping into snuggle season, it's an ideal time to get away with your number one for a loved-up retreat

While Sydney has its fair share of rooftop bars, some are simply a cut above the rest. 

Depending on your palate, no doubt developed from the usual suspects like IPAs, session ales, and pilsners, there are plenty of entry points to the Aussie wheat ale where you can start, and once you’re finished we’ve got no doubt that at least several will become your next go-to brew.

Sydney Place is a sprawling dining precinct in the heart of Circular Quay. Here you'll find everything from coffee and pastries to sandwiches ramen and gelato. Check out Lode Pies, Malay Chinese Noodles, Kosta's Takeaway, C9 Gleato, and more. 

From tiny timber beer havens in Bellingen to microbreweries in old-school pubs and a boot-scootin' brewpub in Australia's country music capital, there are plenty of schooeys to be had around NSW. Discover our picks for the best breweries in regional NSW. 

See Whats On In Your State This Summer

We challenged Kid Kyoto's Head Chef, Rhys Watson-Lamb, to create a limited-time dish that pairs perfectly with a refreshing Toki highball. The result? A delicious take on the tepanyaki favourite duck tsukune.  

We've wrapped up five Sydney restaurants serving up mouthwatering seafood dishes starring Akoya this month.

While Kings Cross and Darlinghurst Road offer their share of late-night antics, Macleay Street and the side streets are packed with wine bars, tapas joints, yakitori spots and historic boozers well worth exploring.

With zest, sweetness, and a little kick from old mate tequila, the margarita is the ultimate party drink.

Enter: Casa Aperol, the result of two icons —Aperol and Bondi Pavilion—coming together to create an immersive summer pop-up experience that will transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast. 

Lap up the sunshine and knock back cocktails until the sun goes down.

Raise a schooner, and make a toast to Sydney’s most impressive outdoorsy beer hangs.

The only thing better than a refreshing Canadian Club is a a free, refreshing Canadian Club.

Summer is cocktail season. And with so many celebrations to raise a glass and let your hair down at, it’s easy to see why. Alongside these summer celebrations comes end-of-year gift giving. And when you can combine both killer cocktails and excellent gift giving, you know you’re on to a winner—which is where Archie Rose comes in.

Consider this your hit list for end-of-year drinks.

Happy hour will be even more chipper this November when our Happiest Hours kick off at some of Sydney’s best bars, cafes and restaurants. We’ve teamed up with American Express and a bunch of small businesses—over 40 to be exact—to celebrate shopping locally and supporting small business owners throughout Sydney.

The early bird gets the best fireworks worm. 

Surry Hills has long been a go-to destination for excellent nights out. There are incredible restaurants, plenty of pubs, great bars and thought-provoking art events to keep you thoroughly fed and entertained. This spring, the team behind some of your favourite bars and restaurants in this buzzy neighbourhood are taking things to the next level via the official launch of the newly named dining and entertainment precinct—Hollywood Quarter Sydney (HQ Sydney).

The TikTok famous cocktail and where to get in Sydney now.