Bars & Pubs

One of our favourite additions is a lovingly restored vintage Sansui SP-7500X (music nerds unite), originall produced back in Japan's golden era of hi-fi sound and music culture.

The Wilton is the newest addition to Wollondilly Shire—a sprawling, family friendly bistro and bar tucked away in Bingara Gorge Golf Course.

If West Esplanade is becoming one of Sydney’s most compelling waterfront strips, Las Palmas is its latest drawcard.

Doom Juice's Cellar Door is officially back — and this time, it’s permanent.

Heaps Normal Health Club could be the third-space we've been missing, pending their fixed opening hours later this year. 

Tucked away on a suburban street corner just outside of Manly's hustle and bustle is Effie's—a cafe-slash-wine-bar from the brains behind Noon, Sunset Sabi, Busta and Chica Bonita.

The swish bar at Sydney's Roslyn Packer Theatre has a tableside choccy mousse service. 

Operated by a team with serious hospo pedigree, Arms Length is the Potts Point all-rounder you wish was on your street

Disco Pantera is a Sydney CBD cocktail bar by brothers Gordon and Ross Purnell. It’s in the pumping Quay Quarter Lanes precinct, and sits upstairs from sibling venue Tigra.

Bar Herbs is the Sydney CBD’s new downtown bar by the MUCHO group, replacing Herbs Taverne. 

Epula is the newest culinary chapter from the Tapavino Group, fusing Renaissance architecture with the warm, bustling energy of an Italian piazza

Not on our bingo card for 2025: Maybe Sammy whipping up concoctions inside a century-old sailing club.

Dimly lit and intimate, El Primo Sanchez brings cocktails, a karaoke room and workshops to their alluring Mexican-inspired bar in Surry Hills.

25hours Hotel The Olympia is shaking up Sydney’s stay scene with its first Australian outpost.

The Corner is Palm Beach's vibrant new neighbourhood hub from The Boathouse Group.

One of Western Sydney's most iconic pubs is set to reopen this weekend as The Woodstock, following a multi-million dollar facelift by the Solotel Group. The team has done a number on what was previously known as the Carousel Inn, giving it a brand new look—new outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, and an events centre. 

From mother-daughter duo Alli and Catherine, We Three Bar is a Marrickville staple with a stacked wine list, weekly specials and a lotta love for the local arts scene.

Freshie Locale is an aperitivo bar offshoot from the legends at Brookvale-based taproom, Freshwater Brewing Co. 

Bar Demo is a late-night vinyl bar in Newtown, designed for lovers of a well-crafted drink without the fuss.

Ette is a swish Sydney CBD restaurant and bar that's all about affordable, fast and fuss-free fine dining with an ever-changing menu. 

Bombies is the '70s-inspired rooftop bar at the Harbord Hotel in Freshwater.

The Middle Eastern tapas bar is set in the heart of Oxford Street.

Surry Hills has a new kid on the block with Butter bringing fried chicken, bubbly, old-school urban beats and fresh kicks to our fair city. 

Iconic Sydney waterfront spot Cruise Bar has had an extensive renovation, giving this harbourside destination a luxury facelift and a complete menu makeover. 

From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den. 

Tequila Mockingbird has had a makeover, returning as tqm., a sunny South American eatery with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef bringing theatre and soul to the table. 

Herbs Taverne is a popcorn-fuelled, psychedelic negroni playground in Sydney's CBD from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s. 

The Norfolk champions local Redfern businesses with an old-school Aussie menu in the front, and Ricos Tacos in the courtyard.

Bar Freda’s is back in Chippendale, with a two-storey site, frozen cocktails, and lasagne croquettes.

R by Raita Noda blends authenticity with Japanese theatrics in this modern omakase spot set in Redfern's Wunderlich Lane precinct.

40Res does fine-dining dishes and boutique wines in a relaxed and fluff-free setting in Surry Hills. 

Sydney institution The Grumpy Baker now delivers a bakery by day, bar by night in inner Sydney’s charming Potts Point.

Rosa is Pyrmont’s Amalfi-inspired neighbourhood pasta bar, where you can indulge in authentic Italian dishes–all under $30. 

Cibaria at Manly Pacific Hotel is a modern, beachfront Italian eatery from Sydney restaurateurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni.

Bar Julius is an all-day Euro-inspired neighbourhood bar in The EVE Hotel. 

Baptist Street Rec. Club is a retro Redfern bar taking inspo from ‘80s and ‘90s Australiana. It’s in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, upstairs from House Made Hospitality sibling venue Island Radio—there’s even a secret staircase between them.

Letra House is an underground wine bar and restaurant in the Sydney CBD tucked beneath Italian eatery Palazzo Salato.

The Espy is a breezy, open-air waterfront bar and casual dining spot in Manly.

Blue Mountains brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co. has brought its core philosophy of brewing good beers to Redfern while making room for new experiments.

The Panorama Bar is a vibrant Sydney CBD bar on the top level of dining destination The International.

Buckle Cafe & Distillery is a dynamic all-day venue in a heritage-listed glass atrium in Artarmon.

Penny’s Hotel is a chic, social hub in Kings Cross.

Jōji is a Sydney CBD rooftop bar with cocktails and snacks inspired by Japanese minimalism and creativity.

Wentworth Bar is a CBD rooftop bar at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, flanked by the iconic building’s unique curved form. 

Flight Path Wine Bar brings a stunning cellar-door experience to Newtown with rotating wine flights from boutique vineyards across Australia. 

Prefecture 48 is a three-storey, Sydney CBD Japanese dining hub with an omakase, whisky and cocktail bar, kaiseki restaurant, robata grill counter, Euro fusion restaurant and patisserie.

Bar Morris is a decadent 40-seat all-day diner and wine bar with a menu of polished Italian-inspired bites.

Bar tilda is a stylish Sydney CBD bar with top-tier wines, over 100 Australian whiskies, creative cocktails, and gourmet bar snacks.

One of three offerings at drinking and dining destination The International in the Sydney CBD, The Wine Bar will itself have three unique spaces.

Northern Beaches pub Park House has reopened as The Mona with a fresh look and revamped menu from Friday 4 October.

A hidden cocktail bar in Chippendale, Dry Martini celebrates the beloved martini in a setting inspired by the roaring ‘20s and ‘30s.

Ennui is a Haymarket restaurant and bar from a team with collective experience with the Love Tilly and Bentley Groups, as well as Hartsyard and Stillwater in Tasmania.

Tigra is a laneway bar and restaurant in the Sydney CBD’s Quay Quarter Lanes precinct, in the same two-level building as sibling cocktail bar Disco Pantera.

Bobbie's is a Sydney cocktail bar by Neil and Samantha Perry, and long-time friends Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson of multi-award-winning bar Dante in NYC and Los Angeles.

The Bristol is a five-storey CBD pub with a rooftop bar, a sports bar, a cocktail lounge, a lush nightclub, and a new restaurant on the way. 

Deep in the heart of Marrickville's brewery triangle, Philter is one of Sydney's best breweries and one of Australia's most-awarded breweries. 

Beom Beom is a modern Korean restaurant in Haymarket’s Darling Square precinct, serving Korean soul food, cocktails and soju highballs to a soundtrack of Korean classics and R ‘n’ B.

The Gidley is a subterranean steak joint from Liquid & Larder, the hospitality group behind steak-centric restaurants Bistecca and Alfie's, and Surry Hills' much-loved The Rover. 

Perched on the corner of Cleveland and South Dowling Streets, The Bat and Ball is easily one of Surry Hills' most iconic pubs.

Sil Bi Jip is a Korean restaurant and after-dark snack bar in the Sydney Place dining precinct, sharing a taste of Korea’s street food and pocha culture in the heart of the Sydney CBD.

A true all-day destination, Sol bread and wine is a bakery and wine bar in North Sydney’s Walker Street precinct.

Chuck & Son's is a St Peters brewery from the "Godfather of Australian brewing" Chuck Hahn and his son, Scott. 

Iconic Sydney nightclub and waterfront venue Cargo has undergone a four-month renovation, refreshing its two-level space and sprawling beer garden.

A part of the impressive lineup at Barangaroo, Untied Rooftop is one of the best rooftop bars in Sydney. It's a perfect spot to sip fun cocktails, enjoy a bottomless brunch on the weekend with mates, or catch a spectacular Sydney sunset.

Hot on the heels of a raft of new openings in Double Bay, Gitano is a late-night Mexican restaurant in the former Bedouin site on Cross Street. 

The Hook is a New Orleans-style oyster bar and cocktail saloon, serving a menu of half-shell delights alongside oyster-matched cocktails, twinkling Champagne, Guinness, and live piano tunes. 

Cancun Boat Club is a Sydney CBD bar and eatery inspired by the lively Mexican resort town in the ‘80s, complete with surfboards, massive margaritas, and late-night DJs. Expect delicious Mexican-American food, a mini margarita bar in the lobby, and evenings backdropped by a Cancun sunset installation that changes as the night goes on.

Absinthe towers, oysters shucked tableside, a roving whisky cart, live music, and palm reading are all on the menu at Brooksy, a hidden hotel bar in the heart of the Sydney CBD. 

Tio’s has been one of Sydney’s favourite spots for a margarita since 2014. The vibes at this Surry Hills bar are Mexican cerveceria-meets-antique store with a quirky and cool setting that’s as curated and distinct as sibling venues Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86 and The Cliff Dive.

Bar Lettera is an all-day restaurant and wine bar in North Sydney, putting an Aussie spin on familiar Italian cuisine.

JAM Record Bar is a salmon pink vinyl bar from Merivale, inspired by the listening rooms of Tokyo

Iconic Surry Hills pub the White Horse has revealed a complete overhaul, with a restaurant serving innovative, top-quality fare and the upstairs space reimagined into a breezy, cocktail-focused public bar.

Bar Conte is an ode to our favourite neon red cocktail and Count Camillo Negroni who, as legend has it, invented the Negroni while trying to make his Americano a bit boozier at a London bar at the dawn of the roaring '20s. 

The Happy Mexican is one of Melbourne’s favourite Mexican joints, and now they have a Sydney location at The Lansdowne Hotel in Chippendale.

From Master Sommelier Adrian Filuta, Hunters Hills Wine Room is a boutique bottleshop with a curated collection of over 1,000 drinks to try. 

Hills Distilling Co. is the first locally owned distillery in Sydney’s Hills District, producing gin, vodka and Australian white malt spirit using locally sourced ingredients and contemporary distilling processes.

The Trocadero Room is a live music bar serving up excellent entertainment, great Inner West vibes, and fun cocktails. 

The Emerald Room is a glamorous late-night addition to Darlinghurst’s Victoria Street precinct, with a restaurant, cocktail bar, and performance space hosting live music, cabaret, burlesque and more.

Pleasure Club is a basement cocktail bar, late-night live music venue, and entertainment space in Newtown exploring the duality of pleasure and pain in human experience.

Treat yourself to a soundtrack of Southern-style twang, hard rock, and blues at Palomino Lounge, a Music City-inspired neighbourhood bar from the award-winning crew behind Fortunate Son. 

A sleek late-night cocktail bar in the Sydney CBD, INNA Lounge offers creative cocktails, enticing bar snacks and a setting with marble, leather and brass elements on the second storey of the Republic Hotel.

Centro 86 is a basement tequila bar from the award-winning crew behind Bar Planet, Tio's, and Cantina OK!

Bar Totti’s is the younger sibling to Totti’s—Bondi’s dreamy courtyard Italian that’s loved for its viral wood-fired bread and Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches.

10 William St in Paddington straddles the space between a wine bar and restaurant, offering a seasonal Italian menu and comprehensive list of natural wines.

Tanuki is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Double Bay, from the owners of neighbouring Italian spot Matteo.

One of Surry Hills' favourite restaurants has changed formats a few times over the past decade—but it's always had a banging menu, awesome cocktail list, and cosy atmosphere.

Snack Kitchen in Potts Point is helmed by restaurateur and chef Maurice Terzini (Icebergs Dining Room and Bar) alongside his son Sylvester, and sees the duo share their Italian-Australian upbringing with a confidently pared-back concept.

The Caterpillar Club is a late-night bar and music venue in the heart of the Sydney CBD by Swillhouse (the crew behind Le Foote, Restaurant Hubert, Shady Pines Saloon, and other moody date-night and late-night staples).

The Waratah is a modern take on the neighbourhood bar in Darlinghurst, led by an all-star lineup of hospitality talent including co-owner Evan Stroeve (Australian Bartender of the Year 2021, ex-Baxters Inn, RE, Bulletin Place, Shady Pines).

After closing for two years, the historic Dry Dock is entering a new era under new owners and with a stunning full-venue transformation.

From the team behind Bouillon l'Entrecôte, Deux Frères is Sydney's first dedicated Basque pintxos bar.

Hidden behind a decoy banh mi shop frontage, Vinabar is a small CBD bar that packs big Vietnamese-inspired flavours.