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Cocktail bars in Sydney

Proper cocktail programs, from martini specialists to frozen margaritas.

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

60 venues

Alegre Bar and Dining

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with steak, cake and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $12 to $138. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups

El Tequileno blanco, Cointreau & lime juice$25

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 4,212 reviews

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney

Sydney2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with wine, smoothies and spritz behind the counter.

Cocktail barRomanticLively

Light- Spritz- Low Alcohol$18

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,232 reviews

Bar 1880

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and whisky behind the counter.

Cocktail barCosy

The Spiced Trade$25

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 347 reviews

Bistecca

Sydney11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with pizza and steak on the menu.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Bistecca alla Fiorentina$21

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 2,233 reviews

Brazico Brazilian Churrasco

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Dessert cocktail bar, with cocktails, wine and spritz behind the counter.

Cocktail barFamily friendly

Pineapple Paradise Martini$25

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 2,969 reviews

Roast Republic

Sydney1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Steakhouse cocktail bar, with dessert, ice cream and pastries on the menu.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Dessert Cocktails$20

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,868 reviews

Palazzo Salato

Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

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

Wine bar

CocktailsNot listed

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,260 reviews

Vinabar

Sydney3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with small plates, banh mi and noodles on the menu.

BarGood for groupsRomantic

Cà Phê Đặc Biệt$26

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 229 reviews

Burrow Bar

Sydney4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with cocktails behind the counter.

Cocktail bar

Cocktail class for 2Not listed

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 695 reviews

Jolene's Sydney

Sydney3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with bbq, fried chicken and salad on the menu.

Cocktail barLively

Lil Smokies$18

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 586 reviews

Apollonia

Sydney13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with dessert on the menu and wine, tea and whisky behind the counter.

Cocktail barLively

Stanley Tucci$25

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 301 reviews

Uncle Ming's Bar

Sydney5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with cocktails behind the counter.

Cocktail barRomantic

Seated 88$100

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,488 reviews

Pinky Ji

Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with wine, cocktails and natural wine behind the counter.

Cocktail bar

Spice District$89

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,087 reviews

World Square Bar

Sydney11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with beer and cocktails behind the counter.

Cocktail barLively

CocktailsNot listed

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 280 reviews

KODA Sydney

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar, with seafood, dessert and steak on the menu and most dishes $16 to $42.

Cocktail bar

salmon teriyaki A$28

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 39 reviews

Sydney Cidery

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with chips, pizza and salad on the menu and most dishes $18 to $38.

Cocktail barCosy

Shoestring Fries with Aioli$11

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 529 reviews

Loftus Lane Cafe Cocktail Bar

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with pastries, sandwiches and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Chicken Coronation SandwichNot listed

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 326 reviews

Bar Totti's

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with small plates on the menu.

Cocktail barLivelyCasual

Wood-fired bread$19.50

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 4,473 reviews

Galli Galli Nepalese Indian

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Indian cocktail bar, with dessert, cake and curry on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Spicy Margarita$20

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,182 reviews

Zeta Bar

Sydney2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with beer, cocktails and tea behind the counter.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating

Senses$21

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 501 reviews

Hemmesphere

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Thursday nights.

Cocktail bar

Potato Mochi, Bonito Crème Fraîche$125

Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 178 reviews

The Press

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with cocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups

Aji Limon Margarita$29

Google rating 2.5 out of 5 from 176 reviews

Song Kitchen

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery wine bar, with cocktails, smoothies and beer behind the counter.

Wine bar

Saltbush Margarita – Tequila, triple sec, lemon$24

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 324 reviews

Infinity at Sydney Tower

Sydney3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Indian bar, with small plates, curry and oysters on the menu and most dishes $12 to $34. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups

Rye & caraway sourdough, cultured butter$12

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 4,031 reviews

The Restaurant Pendolino

Sydney2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood wine bar, with small plates, oysters and eggs on the menu and most dishes $9.50 to $29.50.

Wine bar

Tramezzini di Gamberi$25.50

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 735 reviews

Balcon by Tapavino

Sydney9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bakery bar, with share plates on the menu, cocktails, beer and coffee behind the counter and most dishes $5 to $145. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and how cosy the room is.

BarGood for groupsCosy

Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Margarita$16

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,104 reviews

Ragazzi

Sydney5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian wine bar, with pasta, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $15 to $44.

Wine barCosyGood for groups

Stone Axe Wagyu bresaola, pickled mustard, pasta fritta$28

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 2,293 reviews

Palmer & Co.

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with small plates, sandwiches and chips on the menu.

Bar

Crespo Negroni$27

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,514 reviews

Bar Topa

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Thursday nights.

Bar

Salami$14

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 485 reviews

Sei Mai Name Bar

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese bar, with small plates, noodles and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $6 to $22.

BarCosyLively

Pate So$12

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 150 reviews

Bungalow 8

Sydney9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with cocktails behind the counter.

BarOutdoor seating

Bungalow$8

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 5,409 reviews

Cabana Bar

Sydney5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Mexican bar, with mocktails, cocktails and spritz behind the counter.

BarOpen late

Mango Daiquiri$23

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 682 reviews

Aster

Sydney13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with cake and chips on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and the view.

BarGood for groupsOutdoor seating

7 of 45$8

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 620 reviews

Cafe del Mar - Sydney

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with roast and seafood on the menu.

BarCasualOutdoor seating

Bumbu Rum, homemade maple syrup, orange bitters$24

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,735 reviews

The Century Bar

Sydney9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with wine, cocktails and coffee behind the counter.

Bar

Venue Signature Cocktail$17

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 424 reviews

Eve's Bar

Sydney21 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian bar, with burgers, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $5 to $28.

BarLively

Fish & Chips (M)$25

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 155 reviews

Customs House Bar

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with salad, chips and parma on the menu and most dishes $14 to $23.

BarCosyOutdoor seating

Caesar Salad with Chicken$23

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 674 reviews

Shell House

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with cocktails behind the counter.

BarOutdoor seating

World Class , World Class Cocktail FestivalNot listed

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 857 reviews

JAM Record Bar

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with cake, seafood and sandwiches on the menu.

Bar

Wasabi Martini$32

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 388 reviews

Tank Stream Bar

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar, with chips, small plates and parma on the menu and most dishes $11 to $30. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

Wine barQuietCosy

Aioli$15

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 168 reviews

Sora Rooftop Bar

Sydney3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with cocktails, coffee and smoothies behind the counter. Reviewers mention the view.

Bar

Don Julio Reposado, mezcal, amaro & marmalade$27

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Wentworth Bar

Sydney10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with chips, burgers and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $10 to $29.

BarLivelyOutdoor seating

Cocktails$25

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Manjits Wharf

Sydney7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Indian bar, with wine behind the counter.

Bar

NV Varichon et Clerc (200ml) Savoie, FRA$15

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 2,716 reviews

Kent St. Hotel

Sydney4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with steak and parma on the menu.

PubGood for groups

CocktailsNot listed

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 429 reviews

Angel Hotel

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with fried chicken, chips and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $6.50 to $34.

Pub

Jalapeno ranch$19

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 882 reviews

30 Knots

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern pub, with chips, salad and small plates on the menu and most dishes $10 to $29.

Pub

Polenta Chips$18

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 216 reviews

The Flynn

Sydney9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe pub, with seafood, rice bowls and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $17 to $27.

PubLivelyCasual

Spiced salt & lime aioli$17

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 453 reviews

Jimmy's Rooftop

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern pub, with chips and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $7 to $18.

Pub

Passionfruit & Yuzu Margarita$26.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 235 reviews

York 75

Sydney3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Pub, with small plates, chips and salad on the menu and most dishes $15 to $37.

PubOpen lateUpscale

Guindilla peppers, smoked chilli dip (df)$23

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 171 reviews

Maloney's Hotel

Sydney11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with cocktails behind the counter.

PubCosyLively

Red Bull Tropical Gin Cocktail$17

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 3,103 reviews

Haco

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomantic

HACO ASTRAL SAKE MATCHING 7 glasses 280ml$430

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 559 reviews

Lee Ho Fook Sydney

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

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

Restaurant

Lao Gan Margarita$29

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews

Restaurant Hubert

Sydney9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, coffee and tea behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomanticUpscale

Cocktails Classiques$27

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 5,112 reviews

Alberto's Lounge

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with beer, cocktails and craft beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and how cosy the room is.

RestaurantLivelyGood for groups

Negroni$24

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,558 reviews

Neptune's Grotto

Sydney12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with small plates, pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $9 to $40.

RestaurantCosyRomantic

Olives$9

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 547 reviews

Bopp & Tone

Sydney5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with dessert, steak and ice cream on the menu and most dishes $10 to $37.

RestaurantLivelyOutdoor seating

Classic Espresso Martini$23

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,886 reviews

The Meat & Wine Co Sydney CBD Castlereagh St

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, whisky and spritz behind the counter.

RestaurantUpscale

Peanut Butter Old Fashioned$25

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,067 reviews

La Riviera Restaurant & Bar

Sydney6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with pizza on the menu and beer, cocktails and spritz behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomanticUpscale

Margarita$16

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 306 reviews

Btwn

Sydney8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with small plates, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $3 to $28.

RestaurantGood for groupsLively

Martini Olives GF/DF$6

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 295 reviews