Burdekin Hotel
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and pizza on the menu. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Cocktail barLively
Margaritas$10
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 811 reviews
Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Darlinghurst
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 Darlinghurst. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
38 venues
Kitanda Bevs & Bites
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
BarLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 519 reviews
Claret Club
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Wine barCosyGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 89 reviews
East Village Hotel Sydney
Darlinghurst2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood, chips and salad on the menu and most dishes $15 to $32. Reviewers mention the view.
Wine barCasualGood for groups
Salt & Pepper Squid$16
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 985 reviews
Gino's Kitchen & Cocktails: Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Tuesday nights.
Cocktail barQuietCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 525 reviews
The Passage
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Colombian Hotel
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 6am on Sunday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 620 reviews
Slims Rooftop
Darlinghurst7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Japanese bar, with share plates, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $14 to $24.
Bar
Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche$18
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 327 reviews
Madam Ji Indian Restaurant
Darlinghurst3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Indian cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Fridays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 671 reviews
Tommy's Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Mexican bar, with tacos, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $10 to $110. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Bar
Lamb Taco$10
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 929 reviews
Black Bottle
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open four days a week, until 11pm on Wednesdays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 365 reviews
SAVOEY Restaurant and Bar
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with dessert, curry and noodles on the menu.
Cocktail bar
Roti Krob$14
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 239 reviews
Paski Vineria Popolare
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian wine bar, with sandwiches, pasta and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $10 to $48.
Wine bar
Focaccia & Le Coste extra virgin olive oil$10
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 256 reviews
Wings And Tins Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 984 reviews
Buffalo Dining Club
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 744 reviews
GAZI Sydney Supper Club
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 122 reviews
Lucky's Lounge
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Red Lantern Darlinghurst Vietnamese Restaurant & Private Dining Room
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar
Updated$25
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 609 reviews
Big Poppa's
Darlinghurst3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,078 reviews
Yorimichi
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Saturday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 134 reviews
Verde Restaurant
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 10:30pm on Saturdays.
Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 286 reviews
Dimitri's Pizzeria
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 395 reviews
The Moshen Restaurant and Lounge
Darlinghurst5 min walk
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews
Mad Pizza E Bar
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 386 reviews
Inca's Restaurant Cafe & Bar
Darlinghurst4 min walk
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 173 reviews
Love, Tilly Devine
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine and natural wine behind the counter.
Wine barCosy
NV ‘Puncheon Darts’Not listed
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 434 reviews
The Velvet Glove
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with oysters, seafood and salad on the menu and most dishes $17 to $48. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Scallop Risotto ~$27
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 83 reviews
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with wine and natural wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groups
04 Explore$5
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 192 reviews
ARQ Sydney
Darlinghurst5 min walk
Bar. Open three days a week, until 6am on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 370 reviews
Bon Vin
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open three days a week, until 10pm on Thursdays.
Wine barRomanticUpscale
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 743 reviews
Bitter Phew
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
BarCosyCasual
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 855 reviews
Moku Sydney
Darlinghurst3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention date nights.
BarRomantic
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 349 reviews
Restaurant Moon
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with steak and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.
Cocktail barUpscale
Up Sizing Steak to 600g +$75
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 695 reviews
La Farmacia Sydney
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with chips, tacos and bbq on the menu and most dishes $8 to $43.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Quesadilla! (Veg Opt.)$20
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 960 reviews