Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney
Sydney3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barRomanticLively
'gin - fruity - light - morish'$25
4.8(1,229)
Sydney, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Sydney
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 Sydney. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
60 venues
Employees Only Restaurant & Bar
Sydney4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barLivelyUpscale
4.5(2,229)
Jolene's Sydney
Sydney3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barLively
MAC ’N’ CHEESE BALLS$19.50
4.5(575)
Macchiato Wood Fire Pizza and Coffee Roasters
Sydney9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barLivelyCasual
Restaurant Temporarily Closed - COFFEE BEANS STILL AVAILABLEMarket price
4.6(14,354)
Avenue on Chifley
Sydney8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingLively
Avenue Fruit Salad $$18
4.3(306)
Zephyr
Sydney5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Tuesday 3 November 2$26
4.2(1,832)
Blackbird Cafe
Sydney7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barLivelyFamily friendly
New Years Eve 2$27
4.1(3,766)
Bar Ombré Rooftop
Sydney13 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
A Sky Full Of Spritz! |$12
4.0(626)
Bar Totti's
Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barLivelyCasual
Wood-fired bread$19.50
4.1(4,369)
Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Sydney10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barLively
D R I N K S M E N U №$10
4.1(2,699)
Glass Island
Sydney7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarLivelyGood for groups
Type and hit enterMarket price
4.1(197)
Ryan's Bar
Sydney8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarOutdoor seatingLively
add parmesan & truffle oil$17
3.8(856)
Hustlers.Syd
Sydney3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2$23
4.8(1,059)
Alegre Bar and Dining
Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groups
(gf, df, nf, v, ve) |$20
4.8(3,940)
Primi Italian
Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantCasualLively
ITALIAN STYLE GARLIC OR HERB BREAD$8
4.8(4,645)
Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney
Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
SANTA$45
4.6(866)
Bistecca
Sydney10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
Bistecca alla Fiorentina$21
4.7(2,186)
Kazan Japanese Dining
Sydney4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
ADD DESSERT +$16
4.7(697)
Roast Republic
Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
Signature Desserts$15
4.7(1,820)
Restaurant Hubert
Sydney9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantRomanticUpscale
SPIRITSMarket price
4.6(5,112)
Mazzaro Restaurant
Sydney9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantUpscaleLively
NV Henkell Trocken 200ml$12
4.5(341)
Infinity at Sydney Tower
Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groups
Calsivius White Sturgeon Caviar, egg yolk jam (one per serve) |$28
4.5(4,007)
Ragazzi
Sydney5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine barCosyGood for groups
Stracciatella, beetroot, hazelnut crumble, mint$24
4.4(2,248)
Next Door CBD Restaurant & Bar
Sydney6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail barGood for groups
Thursday 6 November 2$25
4.4(552)
Alberto's Lounge
Sydney12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantGood for groupsCosy
Peroni Red Lager, 335ml 4.7%, ITL$13
4.6(1,558)
Matteo Downtown
Sydney9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantLivelyGood for groups
Domaine Mosnier Petit Chablis$110
4.5(1,711)
Bopp & Tone
Sydney5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
RestaurantLivelyOutdoor seating
Winner Of Best Steak Restaurant at the Restaurant & Catering Awards 2$23
4.6(1,872)
Ni Hao Bar & Dining
Sydney11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groups
6 May 26 to 7 Dec$27
4.4(829)