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Best bars in Sydney

12 places from 7 Sydney travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Opera Bar

    Bar ยท Bennelong Point

    Large bar beneath the Sydney Opera House with views of Circular Quay ferries and the Harbour Bridge.

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11 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Australian Heritage Hotel

    Bar ยท The Rocks

    One of the city's oldest pubs in The Rocks, a historic 'hotel' in name only.

  2. Manly Wharf Hotel

    Bar ยท Manly

    Waterfront pub on Manly Wharf with a strong local craft beer selection.

  3. Fortune of War

    Bar ยท The Rocks

    Sydney's oldest pub, dating from 1828, serving classic Australian pub food with street seating and live music.

  4. Three Wise Monkeys

    Bar ยท Sydney CBD

    Corner pub on George Street with outdoor seating and heaters, serving pub classics like meat pies, schnitzel and fish and chips with local beers.

  5. PJ O'Brien's

    Bar ยท Sydney CBD

    Irish pub in the CBD known for its lively atmosphere and live music.

  6. Slip Inn

    Bar ยท Sydney CBD

    Tavern near Darling Harbour with outdoor fire heaters to keep drinkers warm.

  7. Cargo Bar

    Bar ยท King Street Wharf

    Clubby harbourside bar at King Street Wharf with heated outdoor seating, serving sliders, wings, tacos and Australian beers.

  8. Bungalow 8

    Bar ยท King Street Wharf

    Upscale waterfront bar at King Street Wharf with open seating and a mixed crowd.

  9. Pontoon Bar

    Bar ยท Cockle Bay Wharf

    Casual waterfront bar on Cockle Bay Wharf in Darling Harbour.

  10. Mountain Culture Beer Co

    Bar ยท Katoomba

    Brewery serving popular beers brewed on site, set in one of Katoomba's historic buildings with a laid-back atmosphere.

  11. Squires Landing

    Bar ยท Circular Quay

    Waterfront brewpub at Circular Quay with beer-garden vibes and views of both the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.