Best Bars in Canberra

Esteban is a CBD restaurant and bar well known for exceptional Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a dark, romantic fine-dining ambience. It’s one of the best bars in Sydney for mezcal and tequila lovers alike.

Employees Only is an award-winning cocktail bar hidden behind an unassuming psychic sign. It combines flawlessly executed cocktails with delicious food in a beautiful space.

O Bar is Sydney’s only revolving cocktail bar. Graze on the delicious food menu and take in the spectacular 360-degree views, 47 floors above the city. It’s one of the best bars in the Sydney CBD for a date night.

Hickson House in The Rocks is home to Hickson House Gin — the first of many spirits to be distilled here. An impressive bar stocks over 600 bottles from all over the world, with a strong focus on Australian-made spirits, including hard-to-find whiskies. With its ever-evolving cocktail list, it’s a definite must-visit for liquor lovers wanting to enjoy something new.

Dean and Nancy offer views of Sydney’s skyline in the surrounds of mid-century decadence with gold-veined marble and a curved brass staircase and some of the best cocktails in town. Perched high in the sky at A by Adina Hotel, this 1950s-inspired bar delivers old-school hospitality with a modern twist.

Filled with lush greenery and florals, this newly transformed rooftop terrace space in the heart of the Sydney CBD, is an idyllic escape for after-work drinks at the 5-7pm happy hour, or Saturday afternoons with live music.

Bridges Lane Bar is housed within a heritage-listed building in Sydney’s CBD and offers a private bar and event space with marble, customised velvet and an opulent cocktail bar. Its moody interiors make it one of the best bars in Sydney’s CBD for small events, private bookings or an intimate night out.

Highball brings tropical charm to the heart of the city. With plush velvet seating, lush greenery and a sun-drenched terrace, it’s one of the best bars in Canberra for rum-based cocktails, boozy punches and themed events like Latin Tuesdays and DJ nights. Whether you're relaxing on the terrace or dancing into the night, Highball is a must-visit.