East Village Hotel Sydney
Darlinghurst2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Wine barLivelyOutdoor seating
+$2 Extra bread$18
4.2(985)
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: Drinks-led venues with a measured energy level of 4 or above, tagged busy, lively or energetic. Limited to venues in Darlinghurst. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
60 venues
Burdekin Hotel
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cocktail barLively
Spiked hot chocolateMarket price
4.2(811)
Gino's Kitchen & Cocktails: Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barQuietCosy
4.1(525)
The Passage
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Written by admin February 7, 2$24
4.0(23)
Thai Nesia Restaurant
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
RestaurantLivelyCasual
Crispy Prawns (I)(2)$12
4.5(375)
La Farmacia Sydney
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
Steak Carne Asada (GF)$43
4.5(960)
Sandoitchi Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
CafeCosyLively
SANDOITCHI DARLINGHURSTMarket price
4.4(885)
Wood and Smoke Bar and Dining
Darlinghurst4 min walk
Cocktail barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
4.3(290)
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groups
04 Explore$5
4.6(192)
Taphouse Sydney
Darlinghurst10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
PubLively
SWEET & SOUR PORK with capsicum & pineapple |$26
4.3(1,472)
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
Darlinghurst1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
RestaurantOutdoor seatingLively
4.2(335)
Vin-Cenzo's
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantLively
Gravner, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, IT, 2$16
4.3(149)
Sea Cow
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
RestaurantLivelyUpscale
Salmon, Potato, Onion, Served w/ Tartare Sauce$16.50
4.4(212)
Kinselas Hotel
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
PubGood for groupsLively
ProudMarket price
4.1(704)
Mad Mex Crown St (Darlinghurst)
Darlinghurst4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
RestaurantLively
Home BlueRock Digital 2026-08-10T05Market price
4.1(514)
Restaurant Moon
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barUpscale
Add sea urchins +$16
4.6(695)
SAVOEY Restaurant and Bar
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar
Savoey Kao Soi$25
4.8(239)
Love, Tilly Devine
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barCosy
NV ‘Puncheon Darts’Market price
4.5(429)
Paski Vineria Popolare
Darlinghurst5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar
Focaccia & Le Coste extra virgin olive oil$10
4.7(256)
Red Lantern Darlinghurst Vietnamese Restaurant & Private Dining Room ⭐
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar
Updated$25
4.4(609)
The Velvet Glove
Darlinghurst6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barRomanticUpscale
Porcini & Truffle Arancini ~$19
4.8(83)