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Potts Point, New South Wales

Busy, lively bars in Potts Point

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 Potts Point. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

27 venues

Franca

Potts Point4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with beer behind the counter.

Cocktail barLivelyUpscale

Beers$8

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,831 reviews

Pennys Hotel

Potts Point3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian cocktail bar, with noodles, salad and chips on the menu and most dishes $18 to $32.

Cocktail barCosyLively

Chilli Lime Salt & Sriracha Mayo$19

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 687 reviews

The Roosevelt

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Tuesday nights.

Cocktail barCosyLively

Nas$12

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 561 reviews

Yellow

Potts Point7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with mocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale

Non-Alcoholic Pairing$135

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 369 reviews

Bar Sopra Potts Point

Potts Point6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

Cocktail barQuietLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Honkas Bar + Eats

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Saturdays.

Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 216 reviews

The World Bar

Potts Point3 min walk

BarLivelyOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 503 reviews

Glider Garden

Potts Point1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with eggs, breakfast and brunch on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Breakfast PlateNot listed

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 427 reviews

Jangling Jack’s

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Thursday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 482 reviews

Arms Length

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with small plates, pasta and oysters on the menu and most dishes $6.50 to $26.

Cocktail bar

Warm house-marinated olives$8

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 307 reviews

Dulcie's Kings Cross

Potts Point1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 3am on Friday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 285 reviews

IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya

Potts Point1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Mondays.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 188 reviews

Parsons Bar

Potts Point2 min walk

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 76 reviews

Chester White Cured Diner

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian wine bar, with pasta, bbq and salad on the menu and most dishes $24 to $38.

Wine barCasualCosy

Truffle Cacio E Pepe$38

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 701 reviews

Dear Sainte Éloise

Potts Point1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.

Cocktail barCosy

Allouchery-Deguerne ‘Sélection’ BrutNot listed

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 722 reviews

Métisse Restaurant

Potts Point1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

Wine barUpscaleGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 398 reviews

House Bar&Bistrot

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open four days a week, until 11pm on Wednesdays.

Wine barCosy

Add Bacon$5

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews

Piccolo Bar Kings Cross

Potts Point2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Monday nights.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 301 reviews

Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab Restaurant

Potts Point5 min walk

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays.

Cocktail barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 623 reviews

La Di Darts Darlinghurst

Potts Point4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 110 reviews

Kim Restaurant

Potts Point1 min walk

BarRomantic
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews

The Powder Keg

Potts Point2 min walk

BarCosyUpscale
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews