The Rover
Surry Hills8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with burgers, dessert and small plates on the menu and most dishes $2 to $30.
Cocktail barLively
Smoked Almonds$6
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,242 reviews
Surry Hills, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Surry Hills
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 Surry Hills. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
43 venues
Vasco Surry Hills
Surry Hills10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with small plates, pasta and chips on the menu and most dishes $11 to $28.
Cocktail barLivelyRomantic
Marinated Olives$11
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 496 reviews
Rosie Campbell Jamaican restaurant
Surry Hills7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with salad, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $12 to $25.
Cocktail barLively
Rosie’s Jerk Chicken Burger$25
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,415 reviews
The Dolphin Hotel
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with pizza, share plates and pasta on the menu and most dishes $6 to $30.
Wine barLivelyOutdoor seating
Margherita$24
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,860 reviews
MoVida
Surry Hills4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood on the menu and wine behind the counter.
Wine barLively
Adding…$7.50
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 59 reviews
Foreign Return Indian Restaurant
Surry Hills7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Indian bar. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Fridays.
BarLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,935 reviews
El Primo Sanchez
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until midnight on Sunday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 500 reviews
Poly
Surry Hills9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Monday nights.
Wine barLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 691 reviews
Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills
Surry Hills8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with seafood and chips on the menu.
BarLivelyCosy
Cashewnut Emulsion , Fried Lotus Chips$19
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 294 reviews
Dove & Olive
Surry Hills4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 2,249 reviews
Paripé
Surry Hills6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with wine and natural wine behind the counter.
Bar
Gran Feudo Chardonnay 2$21
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 737 reviews
The Art Syndicate
Surry Hills7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine bar
Wine - SparklingNot listed
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 134 reviews
Frankie Cadillac
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, spritz and whisky behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Mimosa$8
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 190 reviews
Yulli's
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Japanese bar, with small plates, dessert and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $12.50 to $17.
Bar
GRILLED MUSHROOM SOUVLAKI SKEWERS with citrus yoghurt$17
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,044 reviews
Tucano's
Surry Hills8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with wine, cocktails and natural wine behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Bobar Chardonnay ‘22$98
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 229 reviews
The Trinity
Surry Hills5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
American cocktail bar, with sandwiches, small plates and chips on the menu and most dishes $8 to $40.
Cocktail bar
Garlic & Herb Bread (V)$8
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,189 reviews
Mark And Vinny's
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with pasta, chips and small plates on the menu and most dishes $19 to $36.
Cocktail bar
Lasagne Vegana$37
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 884 reviews
Nikkei Bar & Restaurant
Surry Hills4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 367 reviews
Tio's Cerveceria
Surry Hills9 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Sunday nights.
Cocktail bar
Super$44
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 827 reviews
Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
Surry Hills7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 10pm on Thursdays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 933 reviews
Mille Vini Wine Bar & Restaurant
Surry Hills2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 11pm on Tuesdays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 937 reviews
Bar Stellar
Surry Hills11 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Pizza Bar Positano
Surry Hills8 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 250 reviews
Kippaloo
Surry Hills1 min walk
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews
4Donkey Cocktail Bar
Surry Hills5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Tuesday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 101 reviews
Manna Loft
Surry Hills6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Gildas
Surry Hills5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with small plates on the menu.
Wine bar
View MenusNot listed
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 313 reviews
White Horse
Surry Hills2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with steak on the menu and cocktails, spritz and whisky behind the counter.
BarOutdoor seating
WH Margarita$25
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 377 reviews
Pan Divino
Surry Hills5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with small plates, pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $40.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Wood Fired Focaccia$12
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 345 reviews
Bad Mama
Surry Hills2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 554 reviews
SaltVine - Lebanese Tapas Bar Surry Hills
Surry Hills7 min walk
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 365 reviews
Tokyo Bird
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with beer, wine and craft beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Cocktail barCosy
Asahi 3.5%$8
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,069 reviews
Madame Nhu Crown
Surry Hills4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Vietnamese bar, with rice bowls, seafood and banh mi on the menu and most dishes $1 to $12.50.
BarQuietCasual
Riceberry Rice$3.90
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 143 reviews
Ze Pickle
Surry Hills3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with small plates, chips and burgers on the menu and most dishes $12.50 to $20.
Cocktail barCasual
Kumera Fries$12.50
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,187 reviews
Tilly May's
Surry Hills5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, mocktails and smoothies behind the counter.
Cocktail barCosy
Hot Honey Yuzu Margarita$21
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 82 reviews