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The Grounds of Alexandria
Lush Sydney Restaurants

Alexandria

Situated in a former industrial precinct from the 1920s, The Grounds of Alexandria is a thriving urban sanctuary built on the humble philosophy of bringing people together to enjoy fresh, wholesome fo...

The Loft at UTS
Best After Work Bars

Ultimo

Tucked away in the maze that is Ultimo, The Loft UTS is a great place to unwind after work with their happy hour weekdays from 4-6pm, or weekly evening pizza and cocktail specials. The beer garden is ...

Greenwood Hotel
Unique Courtyard Pubs

North Sydney

This vast converted church might look intimidating but venture in and you’ll find one of North Sydney’s largest and grandest pubs at your disposal. While the stunning architecture of this magnific...

Harpoon Harry
Latin American Bars

Surry Hills

Located in Sydney’s inner-city suburb Surry Hills, Harpoon Harry is a Latin-American inspired bar and restaurant on the bottom level of Hotel Harry. The menu is filled with Latin-American goods, inc...

Nag’s Head Hotel
Great Sydney Pubs

Glebe

The Nags Head Hotel is renowned for its friendly staff and great atmosphere. But the best thing about The Nags is all the areas to explore! Step inside and you’re greeted by the traditional main bar...

The Bourbon Hotel
Best Outdoor Bars

Potts Point

Set in the heart of Potts Point, The Bourbon is a live music and cocktail bar open late daily. With a great selection of cocktails, food to match and live music 7 days per week, this is the perfect pl...

The Toxteth
Top Outdoor Bars

Glebe

A Glebe and Inner West favourite, The Toxteth or The Tocky as it is affectionately known, is a classic pub with broad appeal. A neighbourhood local where you can pull up a seat, grab a drink, enjoy a...

The Port
Best Outdoor Bars

Darling Harbour

Sydney’s hottest new waterfront venue is set to make waves and change the face of the iconic Darling Harbour Foreshore as we welcome, The Port. From the moment you step inside The Port you experien...

Ramblin Rascal
Cool Dive Bars

Sydney CBD

At the Ramblin Rascal everyone is welcome. Everything seems perfectly out of place inside, creating a misfit, yet comfortable atmosphere. Blues tunes will greet you, as well as soul classics and the o...

The Smoking Panda
Chinese Eatery & Bar

Sydney

The Smoking Panda is fusing together LA style and the allure of a retro Chinese eatery. The Smoking Panda has an amazing cocktail menu that has recently been updated. The Smoking Panda also has an out...

The Soda Factory
Hidden Sydney Bar and Diner

Surry Hills

This venue is temporarily closed. The Soda Factory is a hidden cocktail bar and American style diner located in Sydney's Surry Hills. The Soda Factory is known for it's cheap eats and drinks throughou...

The Bellevue Hotel
Best Bars

Paddington

The Bellevue Hotel is a friendly neighborhood favourite, renowned for pouring cold beers, contemporary style and serving fantastic food for over 130 years. Whether it's an afternoon beer with mates, a...

Bar Luca
Best Burger Bar

Sydney CBD

Bar Luca is a popular bar located on Phillip St in Sydney that's known for making some of Sydney's most unique and popular burger combinations. These people are serious about their burgers! With 9 aff...

Frankie’s Pizza
Best Live Music Bars

Sydney CBD

*Walk in only.  If you can't quell those late night pizza cravings, the only sane thing left to do is head down to Frankie's Pizza on Hunter Street and gorge yourself on quality pizza and heavy rock ...

Helm Bar
Top Waterside Bars

Sydney CBD

Helm Bar is a classic beach and sailing styled venue. The sunshine glistens into the Bar and Bistro over the water of the Darling Harbour, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy the seaside views of ...

Lazybones Lounge
Live Music Bars

Marrickville

Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones Lounge is a unique restaurant and bar that offers up a relaxed atmosphere, live music and amazing food and drink. Lazybones Lounge offers up a range of ...

The Swinging Cat
Best Cocktail Bars

Sydney CBD

The Swinging Cat is about to be your new favourite hangout spot. This place has everything; a grilled cheese with wagyu beef, a honey flavoured cocktail, and the perfect background soundtrack for a mi...

Palmer & Co
Best Dancing Bars

Sydney CBD

We’ve found your new hump day hang out spot! Head down to Palmer & Co on Wednesday nights if you’re looking for that boost of energy you need to get you through that tail end of the work week....

Top Hat Bar
Hidden Magic Bars

Darlinghurst

Become a keeper of secrets. Set within the secret walls of a magicians theatre, once immersed in the gloaming and intimate space that is Top Hat Bar, its charming surrounds will have your eyes provoke...

The Grifter Brewing Company
Cool Microbreweries

Marrickville

Located in Sydney’s inner-west, The Grifter Brewing Company offers a unique array of craft beers with interesting flavour combinations. The Marrickville site serves the venue’s entire range on tap...

Staves Brewery
Top Microbreweries

Glebe

Featuring oak-barrel tables, a timber bar and concrete floors, Glebe’s, Staves Brewery exudes charm, rusticity and personality. The venue offers a core range of its own creations on tap, as well as ...

Sauce Brewing Co
Best Microbreweries

Marrickville

Marrickville’s newest craft beer microbrewery, Sauce Brewing Co is both exciting and extremely diverse. The craft beer fanatics have created flavoursome brews for every palate; hop-heads, sour-freak...

The Dolphin Hotel
Best Surry Hills Bars

Surry Hills

The Dolphin Hotel has long been regarded as a Surry Hills favourite, and now features three distinct spaces- a Dining Room, Wine Room, and the Public Bar. Complete with an outdoor terrace and contempo...

Dead Ringer
After Work Bars Surry Hills

Surry Hills

Combining a casual elegance with a cosy neighbourhood feel, the Dead Ringer in Sydney's Surry Hills is the perfect choice for an after-work catch up with friends or midweek drink. Equipped with outdoo...

Tokyo Bird
Japanese Whiskey Bar

Surry Hills

Tucked away in Surry Hills' Belmore Lane, the Tokyo Bird has proven to be a top find in the popular Sydney area. Specialising in Japanese whiskey and offering an extensive drinks list, the Tokyo Bird ...

Flamingo Lounge
Best Nightclubs

Potts Point

The Flamingo Lounge located in Potts Point pays homage to the historic space formerly known as Hugo's Lounge, with a return to the simplicity and elegance the era was known for during it's 90s debut. ...

Royal Exhibition Hotel
Best Rooftop Bars

Surry Hills

The Royal Exhibition Hotel offers a large sports bar perfect for watching all sports live, as well as indoor and alfresco dining areas in addition to an upstairs cocktail terrace and Sydney's most c...

Madison Hotel
Outdoor Pubs Sydney

Surry Hills

Discover style and sophistication as you take a stroll upstairs at Madison Hotel, where you will discover the First Floor Bar. Open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The Madison Hotel has Setanta and Fox 1,...

North Bondi Fish
Waterfront Bars

North Bondi

North Bondi Fish is located a few short steps away from Sydney’s iconic, Bondi Beach. The waterfront restaurant is a beautiful and relaxed space; the perfect spot for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Th...

Strawberry Hills Hotel
Top Rooftop Bars

Surry Hills

Serving the highest quality pub food and drinks, Strawberry Hills Hotel is the perfect place to relax and an enjoy a tipple in their tranquil beer garden.  Whether its a cold beer on tap, excellent ...

GG Espresso & Wine Bar
Cool Wine Bars

Sydney Olympic Park

If you are looking for a place to have a great glass of wine with friends or colleagues to unwind after a long work day, head straight to the GG Wine Bar at Sydney Olympic Park. From Monday through to...

The Local Bar
Best Wine Bars

Sydney CBD

A team of recognisable faces – George and Erica Gregan, Sam Neill, David Wenham, Phil Waugh and Michael Campbell – opened the Local Bar a few years back and have created a place that is exactly wh...

Crows Nest Hotel
Best Outdoor Bars

Crows Nest

The Crows Nest Hotel has been an iconic landmark on the lower North Shore of Sydney for over 100 years as a much loved late night and live entertainment venue. Having recently undergone a major refurb...

Wayward Brewing Co. Cellar Bar
Hidden Laneway Bars

Camperdown

Hidden down a Camperdown laneway, The Cellar is housed deep inside the roots of the former winery that occupied the site nearly a century ago. Wayward Brewing Co.'s craft beer haven is a maze of room...

Coogee Bay Hotel
Best Outdoor Bars

Coogee

Located right across from Coogee Beach, Coogee Bay Hotel features three bars under one roof, each offering a distinctive experience 7 days a week. Garden Bar Open until late, Garden Bar boasts a great...

Rose of Australia Hotel
Best Sydney Bars

Erskineville

The Rose of Australia is without a doubt the social hub of Erskineville, having perched on its corner spot since 1874. What’s that, like 140 years? It’s little wonder that it is the bustling heart...

Stitch Bar
Best Speakeasy Bars

Sydney CBD

Hidden below York Street (accessible through a faux dry cleaners and down a grand staircase), Stitch Bar is the perfect place to escape the madness of the city and slip into a comfortable cocktail d...

Pocket Bar
Best Cocktail Bars

Darlinghurst

An OG of the small bar scene, Pocket Bar has nestled itself nicely as a locals watering hole. This inner city haunt is small but packed with beautiful people and high-quality cocktails. The drinks lis...

Goodtime Burgers
Best Burger Bars

Bondi Junction

Goodtime Burgers has everything you need for a chilled and fun night out and is licensed until 4am so you can keep the good times going (1.30am lockout applies). With 10 big screens showing sports fro...

The Roosevelt Bar & Diner
Top Cocktail Bars

Potts Point

A venue that channels 1950’s New York, casting you back in time the moment you step in. Art deco design, leather banquets tables, delicious food, candle lit tables and vintage cocktail equipment set...

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