The Top Cocktail Bars Open for Christmas Eve Drinks in Sydney
Published 20 November 2024
If you have the mentality that Christmas celebrations should start early, join the team! Here at Best Restaurants, we love relishing in Australian holidays and, the one that easily gets surpassed is Christmas Eve.
Instead of waiting around for Santa to arrive, we thought that there was no better way to kick off Christmas celebrations than with a cheeky visit to Sydney’s best cocktail bars. And in this list you’ll find exactly that.
From waterfront wonders to gorgeous gin bars with a grand selection, havens hovering over the harbour and, even establishments fit for royalty, we’ve got it all. So read on through for the best places to get Christmas Eve drinks in Sydney!
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Take your Christmas celebrations to Cockle Bay Wharf with the help of Café del Mar. Picture this: it’s a balmy Christmas Eve, there’s music playing in the background and you’re enjoying a cocktail (or two) with friends. Thanks to one of our favourite waterfront bars in Sydney, Café del Mar, your Christmas wish can finally become a reality. Open until 10pm, this Christmas Eve 2024, Café del Mar will be hosting a Aperitivo Hour on the terrace from 4pm – 7pm with $12 cocktails and $7 beer and wines.Read more -
Fancy something festive to throw back this Christmas Eve 2024? Then jingle your way into Chippendale’s Gin Lane. Led by award-winning beverage consultant, Grant Collins, Gin Lane is one of Sydney’s most unique bars that will not disappoint. Stocked with over 300 gins, Grant and the Gin Lane team are packed with knowledge and a welcoming vibe. This Christmas Eve, be sure to try one of their seasonal cocktails with team favourites including the Marshmallow & Raspberry Fizz. Open until 10:30pm on Christmas Eve.Read more -
Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas Eve 2024 than with a visit to Grain Bar. Led by a trio of terrific bartenders, Grain Bar is all about creating an artisanal experience where charisma and craftsmanship goes hand-in-hand. With a heavy focus on regional flavours, Grain Bar’s drinks menu is made up of an expansive selection of cocktails, mocktails and, unsurprisingly, whisky. As for food, seasonal Australian produce truly shines through the likes of Truffle Pecorino Fries, Yarra Valley Salmon Roe Sandwiches and Banana Fritters.Read more -
Welcome to Hyde Hacienda, a thriving oasis that sits above the hustle and bustle of Circular Quay. With undisturbed front row views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, creative cocktails and South American fare, what more could you want from your visit? With DJs, plush leather booths and energetic staff, Hyde Hacienda promises to be an unforgettable experience, especially this Christmas Eve 2024. Whilst you’re here, be sure to try the Snapper Ceviche, Smoked Eel Tostada and, wash it down with their Before Sunset.Read more -
Relish in the true charm of Christmas with Sydney’s Champagne parlour, bar and restaurant, Reign at the QVB. Overlooking out onto George Street, Reign is a place of unmatched luxury – so expect marble tabletops, pink leather booths and clean-cut, white furnishings. For your visit this Christmas Eve 2024, opt for Reign’s High Cheese where a selection of cheeses will be accompanied with crackers, grapes, quince, chutney, fruits and nuts – all served on a stunning, tiered stand. Available for $36 per person, bookings essential.Read more
