The Best Bars in Sydney’s CBD
Looking for your next great night out?
From hidden speakeasies to rooftop hideaways, Sydney CBD is home to some of the city’s best bars.
We’ve rounded up the best bars in Sydney’s CBD for your next tipple.
Few venues are as iconic as Opera Bar. Nestled beneath the sails of the Sydney Opera House, it boasts unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, making it a go-to for everything from long lunches to sunset drinks. A rotating lineup of live music, creative cocktails, Australian craft beers, a curated wine list…
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Tigra is one of Sydney CBD's standout bars, known for its award-winning design and great cocktails. With its unique interiors, relaxed atmosphere and quality drinks, it's an easy favourite for after-work drinks or a night out.
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If you're looking for one of the best bars in Sydney CBD, Dean & Nancy on 22 is hard to beat. Perched above the city with sweeping skyline views, it's the perfect place to enjoy a great drink with an even better view.
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If you're exploring the best bars in Sydney CBD, The Doss House deserves a spot on your list. Hidden beneath The Rocks, it's a one of a kind whisky bar where heritage charm, cosy corners and exceptional cocktails come together.
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Hidden beneath Barrack Street, Employees Only is a Sydney CBD favourite for expertly crafted cocktails, lively nights and an atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
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Maybe Sammy is a standout contender among Sydney CBD's best bars, pairing award winning cocktails with unforgettable hospitality.
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For an intimate night out in the city, Door Knock is one of Sydney CBD's must visit bars, pairing European style with exceptional cocktails.
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A favourite for long lunches and evening drinks, Menzies Bar & Bistro is one of Sydney CBD's standout places to eat and drink.
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Restaurant Hubert is one of Sydney CBD's must visit venues, bringing timeless French food and cocktails, live jazz and unforgettable atmosphere beneath the city.
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No list of Sydney CBD's best bars is complete without The Baxter Inn, an iconic whisky destination hidden beneath the city.
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Carved into the sandstone basement of Hinchcliff House, Apollonia is a moody, Godfather-inspired ode to Sicily and one of Sydney CBD's most atmospheric late-night hideaways.
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Hidden down an alleyway behind Establishment, Palmer & Co is a prohibition-style speakeasy pouring 1920s glamour, live music and a serious champagne list from bootlegger-esque bartenders.
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Sitting alongside The Charles Grand Brasserie in the art deco ACA Building, The Charles Bar is a chic all-day spot for aperitifs, house-made pasta and $2 oysters during The Charles Hours.
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Perched on Level 12 of the Hyatt Regency, Zephyr is a sky-high sunset spot with unrivalled Darling Harbour views, barrel-aged vermouth cocktails and live DJ sets on weekends.
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Squeezed into a former car garage down a CBD laneway, Cantina OK! is one of the world's smallest bars, famous for a Margarita OK! officially ranked among the five best cocktails on the planet.
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Hidden on the fourth floor of an unassuming office building, Old Mate's Place pairs book-lined speakeasy booths downstairs with a leafy rooftop terrace up top, making it one of the CBD's best-kept secrets.
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A CBD institution since 2006, Fix Wine Bar pairs sommelier Stuart Knox's 250-strong, natural-leaning wine list with a tight modern Australian menu just opposite St James station.
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Soaring 83 floors above the city inside Sydney Tower, Bar 83 claims the title of Sydney's highest bar, with 260-degree views, retro-futuristic design and bold specialty cocktails.
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