The Best Negronis in Sydney
Bitter, bold, and undeniably chic—the Negroni is the drink that never goes out of style.
Whether you like it classic, barrel-aged, or with a left-of-field twist, Sydney’s bar scene is delivering big on the Campari-front, with a new wave of venues giving the ruby-red cocktail the attention it deserves.
If Negronis are your love language, Conte is your new happy place. This sleek Italian newcomer in the heart of the CBD (with a second outpost in Surry Hills) is the world's first dedicated Negroni bar and Italian restaurant, slinging over 40 variations of the ruby-red classic. Expect premium Italian Vermouths, rare Amari, and top-shelf…
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Taking your Negroni to new heights—literally—is Dean & Nancy, perched high above the city skyline. The bar oozes old-school glamour, balancing mid-century decadence with moody lighting, gold-veined marble, and that timeless style only hotel bars truly nail.
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Gin Lane takes the Negroni somewhere theatrical. The Chippendale bar, known for its staggering gin selection, serves inventive variations, including popcorn-washed, truffle, olive oil, and smoked vintage expressions. The one pictured above is jaffa flavoured! If you think you know Negronis, Gin Lane will make you think again.
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Decked out in a Negroni-inspired palette of warm terracotta and deep reds, this Italo-Australian restaurant wine bar, hidden away on Level 5, Walker Street, North Sydney, was practically built for aperitivo hour. The dedicated Negroni list is a serious one with five variations including a Smoked Negroni with Delviala Mezcal. Best of all is their…
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De Vine has been pouring top drops and dishing out house-made pasta since 2003—long before small bars were cool. This old-school Italian wine bar has over 200 bottles of Amaro and a multi award-winning wine list but also do an interesting negroni made with London Dry Gin, Artichoke Amaro, Vanilla-infused Campari (amphora clay pot aged)…
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Descend the staircase beneath Fred's in Paddington and you'll find Charlie Parker's—a subterranean hideaway where the Negronis are as bold as the fit-out. The menu leans creative and seasonal, but for Negroni lovers, it's a goldmine of expertly stirred, deeply layered takes on the bitter-sweet classic.
Tucked into the heart of Potts Point, Piccolo Bar. With just 12 seats inside and eight outside, it's one of the smallest bars in Sydney—but what it lacks in square meters it makes up for in soul. Stop by for a perfectly balanced Negroni, and raise a glass to old-school classic.
What sets Frankie apart is the obsession: owner Sam Overton makes his own vermouth from scratch. The result is over 38 Negroni variations, unlike anything else in Sydney. You can even order a $500 negroni called The Impossible Boulevardier made with Campari from 1928 (yes really), James Pepper Kentucky Straight Bourbon (1940) and Sweet Vermouth.
A Newtown institution since 2015, Continental does things differently. Their Negroni comes batched, canned and poured on site, which means no dilution, no drama, just a perfectly balanced drink every time. Pair it with a Gilda and a tin of Spanish anchovies, and you're basically in Europe.
