Best Vinyl Bars In Sydney
Sydney's bar scene is getting a fresh spin with the rise of vinyl bars across the city.
From intimate vinyl hubs to chic DJ hotspots, these bars are the perfect way to throw it back, any day of the week.
Sydney's newest edition to the Vinyl scene is Merivale's Japanese-inspired pink record bar, with 15,000+ vinyls. Jam Bar serves tasty Japanese-inspired snacks and inventive cocktails – think sandos, skewers, highballs, and saké. Located in Merivale's energetic Ivy precinct on George Street, Jam Bar is open seven days a week and turns into a late-night bar…
Ante is Sydney's finest example of a Japanese 'jazza kissu', AKA a "listening bar". Ante is an intimate space where people gather for vinyl records and great drinks. Ante's co-owner, Matt Young, imports special saké from Japan and oozes musical passion, with a 2,500+-strong record collection. Chef Jemma Whiteman's seasonal menu was crafted to pair…
Busby's is a vibey vinyl-spinning wine den on the ground floor of Paddington's Oxford House. Public Hospitality has enlisted an all-star lineup with Clayton Wells on food, P&V's Mike Bennie on the wine list, and Maybe Sammy's Paolo Maffietti on cocktails. While it may not be the purist vinyl bar in the city (it's also…
Rekōdo. - Japanese for ''record'' is a Japanese-inspired vinyl and cocktail bar tucked away in Barangaroo House. Expect a rotating mix of live vinyl DJs, Rekōdo's go-to catalogue of vinyl, and guest musical entertainers. As a Matt Moran venue, food and drinks here are bound to be a step up from typical bar snacks. Head…
Sydney's O.G. Vinyl bar, the Hive bar started as a local corner bar in 2009 and has been growing its community ever since. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with gig posters, local notices, and murals by Sydney artists - giving it a local kind of feel. Hive's BYO records, 702 ABC's Robbie…
The Caterpillar Club has quickly become one of Sydney's most popular bars. The brainchild of Sydney hospitality group, Swillhouse, Caterpillar Club is hidden downstairs from Pitt Street. As you enter, you'll find a display of unique art, before entering into an underground speak-easy. With 10,000+ records - Caterpillar Club holds one of the world's largest…
