El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with bbq, tacos and steak on the menu and most dishes $18.50 to $41.
Cocktail barLively
Burrito$25
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 9,635 reviews
The Rocks, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in The Rocks
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 The Rocks. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
28 venues
Grain Bar
The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barUpscaleLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 601 reviews
Maybe Sammy
The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with smoothies and beer behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Maison Perrier$6
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,126 reviews
Jimmy’s Kitchen (Bay Nine Sydney)
The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with spritz, smoothies and wine behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Garnish with Mint$22
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 326 reviews
Le Foote
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with cocktails, wine and smoothies behind the counter.
Wine bar
Two-Sip Martini$14
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 842 reviews
Saké Restaurant & Bar, The Rocks
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with sushi, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $30 to $46.
Cocktail bar
Snapper Sashimi$30
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,483 reviews
Frank Mac's
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with share plates, bbq and dessert on the menu and most dishes $9 to $44.
Cocktail bar
Marinated Olives$9
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 221 reviews
Tayim Restaurant and Bar
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar
Room$3
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 403 reviews
The Rawson
The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 366 reviews
Flight Club Sydney
The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with bbq, salad and wings on the menu and most dishes $3 to $23.
BarCasual
Karaage chicken bites, soy, sesame, wasabi mayo$20
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 492 reviews
6HEAD Sydney
The Rocks4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with oysters, small plates and steak on the menu and most dishes $18 to $93. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsFamily friendly
Appellation Oysters 1/2 Dozen (A)$49
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 3,669 reviews
Cruise Bar & Restaurant
The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $3 to $5.
Cocktail bar
GF bun +$3
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 2,164 reviews
The Doss House
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, whisky and coffee behind the counter.
BarCosyOutdoor seating
The Bankers Old Fashioned$24
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,029 reviews
Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant Sydney The Rocks
The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, dessert and small plates on the menu and most dishes $12 to $89.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
V DF GF Hf NF$12
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,263 reviews
Junk Lounge
The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bar, with burgers, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $3 to $5.
Bar
GF bun +$3
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 79 reviews
Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door
The Rocks1 min walk
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barRomantic
Introduction to Wine$20
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 108 reviews
The Glenmore Hotel
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bakery cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and wings on the menu and most dishes $3.50 to $28. Reviewers mention the view.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Smoked paprika mayo (v) (gfp)$12
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 5,019 reviews
Ananas Bar & Brasserie
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
French bar, with dessert, seafood and oysters on the menu and most dishes $18 to $39. Reviewers mention special occasions and fine dining.
BarUpscaleGood for groups
Pain d’Épi$14
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 91 reviews
Mode Kitchen & Bar
The Rocks3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barGood for groups
Slide 1 of$7
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 444 reviews
The Fox Hole
The Rocks5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barCosyCasual
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 694 reviews
Pony Dining The Rocks
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with dessert and ice cream on the menu.
Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic
Lincolnshire Cheddar, UK$37
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,377 reviews
Bar Mille
The Rocks2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 323 reviews
Eric's Bar
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Reviewers mention sitting outside.
BarOutdoor seatingQuiet
AU$7
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Mrs Jones
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights. Reviewers mention how casual and unfussy it is and sitting outside.
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingCasual
Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews
The Argyle
The Rocks1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 3,772 reviews