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Paddington, New South Wales

Cocktail bars in Paddington

Proper cocktail programs, from martini specialists to frozen margaritas.

How this list is built: Venues with a cocktail list. Limited to venues in Paddington. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

22 venues

L'Avant Cave

Paddington1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar, with cocktails, beer and coffee behind the counter.

Wine bar

Espresso Martini$21

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

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

The Paddington

Paddington5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Pub, with sandwiches, small plates and chips on the menu and most dishes $13 to $28.

PubOpen late

Whipped butter$13

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 919 reviews

Tequila Mockingbird

Paddington3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.

RestaurantUpscaleLively

3 of 16$3

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 909 reviews

Porcine

Paddington1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, beer and coffee behind the counter.

Restaurant

Espresso Martini$21

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 262 reviews

Fred's

Paddington5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Dessert restaurant, with dessert and ice cream on the menu.

RestaurantRomantic

& Fred's vinaigrette$19

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 829 reviews

Jimmy's Falafel Paddington

Paddington4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with chips, salad and small plates on the menu.

RestaurantOpen late

Harissa spice$8

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 63 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

Four in Hand Hotel

Paddington9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bakery pub, with chips, salad and parma on the menu and most dishes $22 to $30.

Pub

Chicken Parmigiana$25

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 576 reviews

Royal Hotel Paddington

Paddington3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until midnight on Monday nights.

PubUpscale
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 797 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

The Unicorn Hotel

Paddington7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

PubCasual
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 811 reviews

Imperial Hotel Paddington

Paddington1 min walk

Pub. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.

PubLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 478 reviews

The Bellevue Hotel

Paddington10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.

PubUpscale
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 357 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

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

The Olympic Hotel Paddington

Paddington6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until midnight on Saturday nights.

Pub
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 98 reviews

Jackies Cafe

Paddington6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese cafe, with breakfast, eggs and dessert on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $28. Reviewers mention sitting outside.

CafeOutdoor seatingGood for groups

Parmesan Eggs$20.50

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 303 reviews