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Chippendale, New South Wales

Busy, lively bars in Chippendale

Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.

How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Chippendale. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

12 venues

Kyiv Social

Chippendale6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with small plates and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $9 to $27.

Cocktail bar

120g$16

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 643 reviews

Sneaky Possum

Chippendale3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican bar, with cocktails, whisky and coffee behind the counter.

Bar

Spicy Margarita$22

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 392 reviews

Saga Bar

Chippendale3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse cocktail bar, with salad, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $25 to $65.

Cocktail bar

300 g Pork Ribs$40

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 693 reviews

Freda's

Chippendale3 min walk

Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 180 reviews

Chez Beckett's

Chippendale2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with steak, chips and rice bowls on the menu.

Cocktail barUpscaleRomantic

Squid “A La Provencale” (I)$32

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 844 reviews

Cartel Cantina

Chippendale2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 563 reviews

The Rose Hotel

Chippendale7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with wine, mocktails and smoothies behind the counter.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating

McLaren Vale$10.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,370 reviews

Petit Bistro & Wine Bar

Chippendale2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood wine bar, with seafood, chips and dessert on the menu and most dishes $8 to $41. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is and date nights.

Wine barCosyRomantic

Prawns, Wasabi, Mojo rojo$18

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 100 reviews

Nomu Bar Sydney

Chippendale2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.

Cocktail barCosy
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 302 reviews

Zigi’s Wine Bar

Chippendale5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Tuesday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and date nights.

Wine barGood for groupsRomantic
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 311 reviews

Knox Street Bar

Chippendale5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 277 reviews

Dry Martini Sydney

Chippendale2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail barCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 91 reviews