We can dance if we want to. We can leave your friends behind…
Why hop from restaurant to bar to dance floor when you can do it all in the one venue? Here are six of Sydney’s best places to dine, drink and dance the night away. Check-in your coat, you’ll be staying for a while.
The Caterpillar Club
The Caterpillar Club has quickly become the talk of the town, an underground music bar where music and atmosphere take centre stage. Home to one of the world’s largest private record collections, it offers an unmatched soundtrack alongside masterful late-night snacks served until the early hours. With walk-ins only and no reservations, it is the kind of place you simply have to experience for yourself and one that every music lover should have on their list.
The Caterpillar Club, 92 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Baptist Street Rec. Club
This neighbourhood bar is a must visit for anyone looking to drink, dine and dance all in one spot. With frosty beers, punchy cocktails and a menu built for sharing, it’s the perfect place to start your night or keep it going. The 80s and 90s tunes bring the buzz, the Trophy Room is great for bookings, and the main bar is always open for walk-ins, making it a go-to for good times every night.
Baptist Street Rec Club, Corner of Cleveland &, Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2011
Chinese Laundry
hinese Laundry has been a pioneer of Sydney’s underground electronic scene since the mid-90s and remains one of the city’s most iconic clubs. Tucked beneath a 100-year-old sandstone building, it offers an authentic rave experience with world-class sound systems, stripped-back lighting, and a packed calendar of local takeovers, industry legends, label showcases and album release parties.
Chinese Laundry, 1 Slip St, Sydney NSW 2000
The Cliff Dive
Now serving a range of delicious eats, this tiki bar is your all-in-one venue located just off Oxford Street. The bar has a fun island vibe with drinks to match. You can choose from a range of craft beers, 40+ rums and a creative cocktail list. Grab a kebab, you can choose from lamb and XO, chicken and pickles, pumpkin and corn or devil pork. Once you’ve eaten and had a few drinks, the tropical dance floor is ready for the taking.
The Cliff Dive, 16-18 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst.
El Loco
Open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, El Loco draws in a fun loving crowd with their tunes, cheap margaritas and tacos every weekend. There’s a great vibe on weekends with various DJ’s on rotation. Whilst not everyone goes here to dance come 11pm and many tequilas deep everyone seems to have a good bob on and by midnight there’s definitely some dancing happening.
El Loco, 64 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills.
Soda Factory
90s hip hop, hot dogs and cocktails make the Soda Factory a busy hangout in Surry Hills. Open until 3am and Fridays and Saturdays, you can head to the Soda Factory at a very reasonable hour for American diner-inspired eats, teamed with a boozy soda float, made with your favourite tipple, ice cream and soda. As the drinks flow and the energy amps up, get ready to shred the dance floor.
Soda Factory, 16 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
