Sydney’s inner city is packed with dynamic bars sprinkled throughout the CBD from pubs, whiskey bars, opium-den-inspired bars for dumplings and drinks. Add to this there are now dozens of new rooftop bars, many with fabulous vistas of the harbour but some of the quirky interesting bars are springing up in the inner city down hidden laneways all worth a visit.
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Esteban is a CBD restaurant and bar well known for exceptional Mexican cuisine and cocktails offered in a dark, romantic fine dining ambience.Read more -
Employees Only is an award winning cocktail bar hidden away behind an unassuming psychic sign, combining flawlessly executed cocktails with delicious food, together in a beautiful space.Read more -
O Bar is Sydney’s only revolving cocktail bar. Graze on delicious food menu and take in the spectacular 360-degree views, 47 floors above the city.Read more -
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 whiskiesRead more -
Dean and Nancy offers 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 townRead more -
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.Read more -
Bridge Lane Bar
6 Bridge Lane, Sydney CBDBridges 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 oppulent cocktail bar -
Read moreMenzies Bar & Bistro is located in Shell House right near Wynyard Station in Sydney's CBD. The bar and bistro menu features snacks, smaller and larger plates, along with a stunning cocktail selection and wine list, available all day and late into the night.
Tuesday-Friday from 12pm-late and Saturday from 4pm-late
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The Bar at the Intercontinental Hotel in Double Bay is a glamorous venue. The Bar has curated a masterpiece series of cocktails with something for everyone’s desire to be enjoyed with exceptional food that includes Kaluga caviar.Read more -
Cabana Cabana is an alfresco oasis with a large outdoor terrace in the heart of Sydney CBD’s. Soak up the atmosphere vibes with premium wine and cocktails alongside fresh and funky food and enjoy the city skylineRead more -
Highlander Whisky Bar at Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBDHighland Whiskey Bar is full of old world charm with polished oak and marble, and welcomes both hotel guests and those looking for a place to relax and unwind in elegant surroundings.Read more -
The Baxter Inn
152-156 Clarence Street, Basement, Sydney CBDBaxter Inn is tucked away in a basement down an alley in central Sydney. Speciality here is whisky but there is also an extensive beer and wine selectionRead more -
Rover Bar is a bustling neighbourhood bar and bistro in Surry Hills serving world class cocktails, freshly shucked oysters and bistro classics that can be enjoyed at their copper topped bar.Read more -
Read moreThe Waratah is a Darlinghurst neighbourhood bar, downstairs is for walk-ins only and upstairs opens out on to a vibrant terrace bar , rooftop and wrap around Verandah serving cocktails and great food
Wednesday-Friday: 4pm-late
Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-latePhotography: Courtesy of Pollen Hospitality
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Read moreMaybe Sammy is a serious cocktail bar on Harrington Street in the Rocks. A throw back to old school Las Vegas, the bartenders don pale pink dinner jackets and the drinks are named after iconic locations on the Vegas strip. Fun aside, Maybe Sammy’s reputation is thanks to the group’s creative director, Andrea Gualdi, who took out the 2017 Australian Bartender Of The Year award at the Diageo Reserve World Class Competition. Maybe Sammy does not take bookings except for groups of 10-25
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Read moreJust like stepping back in time to the era of hidden and mysterious speakeasy's, Old Mate's Place in Sydney is full of old world charm and character. Make yourself at home with one of the many signature cocktails, while nestling in among the library of bookshelves and potted palms and ferns. The food is casual with a mix of toasted gourmet sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses, of course! No bookings required.
