Sydney Bars
Things to do in Sydney
A place where everyone knows your name. Sydney Australia Bars ! Sometimes you just need to get out of the house and away from your everyday surroundings. Sometimes you've made a date to meet someone. And sometimes you just want to go someplace where people are having a good time. Take a look at these favorite bars and nightclubs at HelloSydney.com and pick your spot. There's detailed information concerning the best nightspots in Sydney, including directions on how to get there.
There’s more than a touch of 1920s Bourbon Street in this sultry Newtown lounge. Co-owner John Cass spent many a night scouring New Orleans’ blues bars and jazz dens before bringing the Vanguard Sydney to a converted warehouse on King Street in 2003.
Lined with umbrellas and drinking in languorous views of Manly's iconic waterfront, the Manly Wharf Hotel is the perfect place for afternoon bevys in the sun.
Popular with gays and straights alike, the Colombian is a large pub, perfect for a chilled out afternoon session or a crazy night out.
Once you’ve passed the scrutineering eyes of the doormen, the Piano Room opens up before you: a dark, sophisticated and moody space, pairing old world glamour with modern extravagance and classy live music in place of throbbing dance beats.
Right on the harbour, Cruise Bar’s multi-million dollar fit-out gives it the look and feel of an ultra-glamorous, ultra-contemporary cruise ship.
This classy bar's panoramic harbour view is nothing short of breathtaking.
The Different Drummer in Glebe has always marched to its own bohemian beat. These days though, it’s more sultry than sleazy, with its boudoir cocktail bar decor, chilled out courtyard and rustic Spanish cantina-style dining room upstairs.
One of the most beloved old pubs in Sydney, the Civic Hotel features an uncommonly gracious fusion of old and new. Built in 1940, the heritage-listed, three storey entertainment venue is one of the most visually striking examples of Art Deco architecture in the Sydney CBD.
Everything’s big at this cellar-like German beer hall and restaurant – big beers, big schniztels and big, raucous nights out.
Since Trinity Bar was revamped a few years ago, a great deal of care and detail has gone into recreating some of the scholarly grandeur of Ireland's oldest university.
This historic bayside pub is loved by beachgoers and backpackers after a big night out.
One of an ever-dwindling number of hotels in the east that hasn’t given itself over to the “pimp my pub” renovation brigade, the Duke Of Gloucester (The DOG for short) is a local watering hole of the old fashioned kind.
This sleek harbourfront hangout has long been a favourite on the Sydney club scene.
The Comedy Store is Sydney’s original home of comedy.
The Argyle is undoubtedly one of the sexiest looking pubs in The Rocks, set in a gorgeous early 1800s sandstone building and sporting an extravagant interior refit by revered designer Michael McCann.
The 350-seat Heritage Belgian Beer Cafe bar and restaurant has a charming Old World feel and an impressive menu of hearty Belgian beers.
This heritage listed pub has a lively, down to earth feel, live music and fabulous water views.
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