Caness
Paddington4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with mocktails, beer and whisky behind the counter.
Wine barGood for groupsLively
Mocktails$16
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 215 reviews
Paddington, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Paddington
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 Paddington. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
15 venues
Paddo Inn
Paddington3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian bar, with seafood on the menu and wine behind the counter.
BarLivelyUpscale
2022 Christian Salmon Sancerre Sauvignon BlancNot listed
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 651 reviews
Chubby Cheeks
Paddington6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Chinese wine bar, with dumplings, seafood and curry on the menu and most dishes $16 to $35.
Wine barLively
Salt and Pepper Squid A$19
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 584 reviews
The London, Paddington
Paddington3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLivelyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 621 reviews
Eat Thai Restaurant Sydney
Paddington3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Thai bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.
BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 398 reviews
L'Avant Cave
Paddington1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with cocktails, beer and coffee behind the counter.
Wine bar
Spritz$19
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews
The Village Inn Paddington
Paddington6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with share plates, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $4 to $23.
Wine bar
Fried Chicken Bites$19
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 647 reviews
The Mulwray
Paddington11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bakery bar. Open four days a week, until 11:55pm on Wednesdays.
Bar
Image$7
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Paddington8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,014 reviews
Monica Rooftop
Paddington11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with chips, bbq and oysters on the menu. Reviewers mention the view.
Bar
SteakfritesNot listed
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 59 reviews
Berkelouw Café 1812
Paddington10 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 143 reviews
Vino e Cucina Italian Restaurant Sydney
Paddington3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with whisky behind the counter.
BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Simple Syrup, Orange drops bitter$25
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 977 reviews
Busby's
Paddington9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bakery wine bar, with breakfast, pastries and parma on the menu and most dishes $4 to $20.
Wine barQuiet
Croissant with Tomato and Swiss Cheese (G, D)$12
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Charlie Parker's
Paddington5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with sandwiches, chips and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $9 to $44.
BarGood for groups
Olive Oil$16
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 229 reviews
Jozo
Paddington10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with breakfast on the menu and smoothies behind the counter.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Toast, Spreads and Sides$8.50
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 496 reviews