Cocktail bars in Sydney
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Sydney pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Sydney.
Cocktail bars in Sydney
Where Sydney drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
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Drinking cocktails in Sydney
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Sydney is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Sydney vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Sydney
Sydney, NSW, Australia (coordinates -33.87, 151.21, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Sydney: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Sydney cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Sydney with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Sydney?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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