{"id":46875,"date":"2017-09-13T09:38:06","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T09:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=46875"},"modified":"2017-09-13T09:38:06","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T09:38:06","slug":"best-bars-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-bars-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"The 16 best bars in Sydney to quench every type of thirst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney\u2019s bar scene is seriously legit. There\u2019s waterside bars, haunted pubs, speakeasy-style drinking dens and bars where the food menu rivals the drinks menu. Whatever your tastes, Sydney\u2019s got you covered. The variety can be overwhelming though so here are 16 of the best bars in Sydney, with some solid-gold drinking spots to get you started.<\/p>\n<h2>Cool Bars<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>El Loco @ Slip Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/myrsy-El-Loco-at-Slip-Inn.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - El Loco @ Slip Inn\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"myrsy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/myrsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@myrsy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This fun, colourful city bar combines some of the best Mexican food in Sydney with a daily happy hour and weekend DJ. Sit back in the open-air courtyard, with a chilli cheese dog, a plate of charred corn and a Loco Lychie cocktail \u2013 life doesn\u2019t get much better. If that doesn\u2019t convince you, you might meet your very own prince here \u2013 it is, after all, where Prince Frederik of Denmark met and wooed Princess Mary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 111 Sussex Street, Sydney<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Bearded Tit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/amypoehlernitz-The-Bearded-Tit.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - The Bearded Tit\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"amypoehlernitz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amypoehlernitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@amypoehlernitz<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the most eclectic bars in Sydney, The Bearded Tit has quirkiness by the bucket load. At this small bar in the gritty inner-Sydney suburb of Redfern, all kinds of art are celebrated \u2013 the weirder the better. To give you a taste of what to expect, there\u2019s knitted penises, lots of taxidermy and weird circus posters. Adding to the adventure are constantly changing artist residencies and live entertainment almost every night of the week. But, The Bearded Tit is not just one for the artsy types \u2013 here everyone is welcome and celebrated. In fact, there\u2019s a strict egalitarian policy on the door.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 183 Regent Street, Redfern<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Whiskey Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The Baxter Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/hoofsta-The-Baxter-Inn.jpg\" alt=\"Best Whiskey Bars in Sydney - The Baxter Inn\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"hoofsta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hoofsta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@hoofsta<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This moody basement bar has been on the World\u2019s 50 Best Bars list for the past five years, making it not only one of the best bars in Sydney, but one of the best in the whole country! Naturally, the barkeeps are among the city\u2019s best. In between flexing their cocktail-making muscle, the bartenders also show us how real men wear suspenders. On top of the speakeasy fun, there\u2019s also a great wine list, free pretzels and lots of whiskies on offer \u2013 360 to be exact. This mountain of whiskey flanks the wall behind the 10-metre long bar and is accessed using the type of ladder you\u2019d expect to find in a library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Basement, 152\u2013156 Clarence Street, Sydney<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Archie Rose Distilling Co.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nadi.elias-Archie-Rose-Distilling-Co.-.jpg\" alt=\"Best Whiskey Bars in Sydney - Archie Rose Distilling Co.\" width=\"875\" height=\"975\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"nadi.elias\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nadi.elias\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@nadi.elias<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Drink vodka, gin and whiskey like a boss at Sydney\u2019s very own distillery. A visit to Archie Rose is a unique experience. First, take a tour of the distillery to see where magic is made, and then pull up a stool at the bar to sample some of Archie Rose Distilling Co\u2019s handcrafted spirits yourself. The old-worldly bar is a beautiful space to enjoy a tipple in, with a copper bar dominating the room and ageing whiskey barrels adorning it. If you don\u2019t like your whiskey neat, the carefully-curated drinks list also includes various cocktails, beers and wines. But, your best bet is to ask the bartenders for advice, because they know their stuff!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Beachfront Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Manly Wine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jarrah.wallace-Manly-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - Manly Wine\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"jarrah.wallace\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jarrah.wallace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@jarrah.wallace<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wine by the water \u2013 it sounds like poetry! But, this is the drill at Manly Wine and a damn good situation to be in, especially if you\u2019ve caught the Manly Ferry here from Circular Quay (the ferry is such a beautiful way to travel in Sydney). Located in the heart of the popular beachside suburb of Manly, the vibe at this bar of wine is relaxed, the wine on point (as you\u2019d expect) and the beach shack setting divine. You\u2019ll have difficulty choosing between the 100+ bottles of wine on offer, or you can play it safe and steer towards the petite-sized beer and cocktail list instead. There are also daily specials, including $20 wine flights every Thursday, and a three-hour happy hour during the week; plus an all-day food menu that\u2019s dominated by seafood. You know you\u2019re onto a winner when Justin Beiber and his posy choose to hang here when they visit Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 8\u201313 South Steyne, Manly<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\/Manly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostels in Manly<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Bucket List, Bondi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/alisontatham-The-Bucket-List-Bondi-Beach-.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - The Bucket List, Bondi\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"alisontatham\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisontatham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@alisontatham<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Moving onto another of Sydney\u2019s famous beaches, Bondi. The Bucket List is on the foreshore of this legendary stretch of sand, and it\u2019s the ultimate venue for people-watching and soaking up some sun. Throw in a pretty decent food menu that will help soak up the booze, and you&#8217;ve got one of the best bars in Sydney for day drinking. Sitting back in a deck chair in the outside courtyard, sipping an Aperol Spritz and listening to the DJ spin the decks you\u2019ll understand why this drinking spot is a favourite of both Sydneysiders and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Bondi Pavilion, Shop 1, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\/Bondi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Hostels in Bondi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Coogee Pavilion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/elisabethandlife.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop Bars in Sydney - Coogee Pavilion\" width=\"875\" height=\"1094\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elisabethandlife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@elisabethandlife<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With Sydney sporting 236 days of sun a year, drinking in the daytime never looked so appealing. Which is perhaps why Sydneysiders have turned day-drinking into an Olympic sport, and Coogee Pavilion is the stadium. This two-level, nautical-themed beach palace has so much appeal. Its views of Coogee Beach are sublime, the food menu is first-class, the atmosphere is always buzzing and the cocktail-making is impressive. Downstairs there\u2019s a barber, restaurant, florist, takeaway coffee cart and kiddie play area. But, it\u2019s upstairs in the 18+ balcony bar where mischief is made.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 169 Dolphin Street, Coogee<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\/Coogee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostels in Coogee<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Beach Club at Watsons Bay Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/itsbronde-Watsons-Bay-Beach-Club-at-Manly-.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - The Beach Club at Watsons Bay Hotel\" width=\"875\" height=\"1078\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"itsbronde\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/itsbronde\/\" class=\"post links\">@itsbronde<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Catch the ferry from Circular Quay to the idyllic beachside suburb of Watsons Bay, and you\u2019ll find one of the most beautiful places where you can lose a good couple of hours right there on the waterfront. The Beach Club at Watsons Bay Hotel is perfect for sun-chasers, fros\u00e9 aficionados and those that are just after a good perv on the skyline of Sydney \u2013 the city views are some of the best you can find.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 Military Road, Watsons Bay<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Budget Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Scary Canary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/skinnydj.official-The-Scary-Canary.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Bars in Sydney - Scary Canary\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"skinnydj.official\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skinnydj.official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@skinnydj.official<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sydney\u2019s number one backpacker bar, Scary Canary pulls a crowd just about every night of the week. Once the sun goes down, expect some late-night dance floor antics at this bar\/club located a few streets back from Darling Harbour. Complete with foam machines, \u2018Wet Wednesday\u2019 is notoriously wild. While there\u2019s a theme most nights, there\u2019s also cheap drinks and cheap food round the clock. And, if you\u2019re just after a casual drink, things are much more chilled pre-sunset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 469 Kent Street, Sydney<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cocktail Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Palmer &amp; Co<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/kezzas_pics-Palmer-Co.jpg\" alt=\"Cocktail Bars in Sydney - Palmer &amp; Co\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"kezzas_pics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kezzas_pics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kezzas_pics<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hidden in an alleyway, down a flight of stairs, you\u2019ll discover a place that takes prohibition bars to a new level. Inside a vaulted brick basement (where phone coverage is questionable), find flapper-dressed waitresses, dapper barmen and vermouth cocktails served in vintage glassware. If that\u2019s not enough, there\u2019s live music during the week, and cheese and charcuterie boards the size of a small country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Abercrombie Lane, Sydney<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kittyhawk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/kittyhawksyd-Kittyhawk-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - Kittyhawk\" width=\"875\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"kittyhawksyd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kittyhawksyd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@kittyhawksyd<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tucked down a quiet laneway in Sydney\u2019s business district, Kittyhawk is the best kind of hidden find \u2013 it\u2019s sophisticated, fun and full of novelty. Walking through the wooden doors, you\u2019ll be transported to another time and place \u2013 to an era of liberation and celebration in 1940s post-war Paris. The showpiece is the 12-metre-long bar, whose 900 spirit bottles are likely to cause much decision anxiety. Looking at the food and drinks menu, you could fool yourself into thinking you\u2019re looking at a parts manual for a Kittyhawk fighter aircraft. Or at least that\u2019s the intention, with very elaborate diagrams accompanying the cocktail listings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Harbourside Bars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Hacienda<br \/>\n<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/liyaze-La-Hacienda.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - Hacienda\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"liyaze\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liyaze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@liyaze<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The view from this ultra-elegant bar is next level. In summer, the warm harbour breeze drifts through Hacienda from Circular Quay below, while the Sydney Harbour Bridge is so close you could reach out and touch it. This third-floor sanctum in the Pullman Quay Grand hotel takes its cues from Cuba. There\u2019s Havana-inspired cocktails; plenty of plant life; and furniture in shades of pale pinks, greys and greens. Given the prime Sydney location, you\u2019d expect the drink prices to be horrendously insulting but they\u2019re actually quite reasonable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 61 Macquarie Street, Sydney<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Opera Bar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beautifulbooze-The-Opera-Bar-Circular-Quay-.jpg\" alt=\"Best Bars in Sydney - Opera Bar\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">?<em><a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"beautifulbooze\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beautifulbooze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@beautifulbooze<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>No \u2018best bars of Sydney\u2019 list would be complete without Opera Bar taking a bow. Located on the lower concourse of the famed Sydney Opera House, Opera Bar is quintessential Sydney and firmly ensconced in the hearts of locals and tourists alike. With wrap-around views of the harbour, an encyclopedia-sized drinks and food menu, and a buzzy vibe all day long, it\u2019s the perfect place to enjoy some sun and soak up the beauty of Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Sydney Opera House, Lower Concourse Level, Macquarie Street, Sydney<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The Hero of Waterloo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/piadcsn-The-Hero-Of-Waterloo-Hotel-.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pubs in Sydney - The Hero of Waterloo\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"piadcsn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/piadcsn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@piadcsn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Once the convict settlement of Sydney, the cobblestone laneways of The Rocks are rich in history and house some of the oldest pubs in Australia. The Hero of Waterloo is no exception, having served beer in its coldest form for over 170 years. It\u2019s also definitely not short of a story or two. Underneath the old school pub is a tunnel running from the cellar to the harbour, which was way back when used for rum and people smuggling (allegedly). Given its shady past, it\u2019s probably no surprise that this notorious drinking spot has a resident ghost \u2013 ask the locals about Anne Kirkman. If you\u2019re not put off by the poltergeist, the lamb shanks are excellent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 81 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Surly\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/chefjameselliot-Surlys-American-BBQ-B.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pubs in Sydney - Surly\u2019s\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"chefjameselliot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chefjameselliot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@chefjameselliot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Attracting a colourful mix of characters, this all-American smoked barbeque joint in Surry Hills has lots of convincing reasons to get you through the door. For starters, there\u2019s draught beer, live music and arcade games, along with a ridiculously delicious menu. Stacked fries, buffalo wings and chilli cheese nachos \u2013 it\u2019s comfort food at its best. The pork ribs are particularly addictive, so much so you\u2019re unlikely to notice the BBQ sauce dripping down your chin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 182 Campbell Street, Surry Hills<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\/Surry-Hills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Hostels in Surry Hills<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mary&#8217;s<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/nellieprestoe-Marys-Newtown.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pubs in Sydney - Mary's\" width=\"875\" height=\"586\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>?<a class=\"_2g7d5 notranslate _iadoq post links\" title=\"nellieprestoe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nellieprestoe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@nellieprestoe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With its red light, Mary\u2019s might look like a brothel from the outside, but inside you\u2019ll find some of the best burgers going around. This Newtown bar is loud, rough-around-the-edges and a Sydney drinking (and eating) institution. Expect to find homemade Jack Daniel\u2019s light fittings, grim reaper wall art and heavy metal spilling out the speakers. The no-frills bar menu is painted on the back wall, offering a handful of cocktails, wines by the glass and stubbies of beer, along with burgers, fried chicken and fries. One thing\u2019s for sure, you won\u2019t be leaving Mary\u2019s hungry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 6 Mary Street, Newtown<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\/Newtown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Hostels in Newtown<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Sydney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Hostels in Sydney<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/flights.hostelworld.com\/en-GB\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Cheap flights to Sydney<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2728\u00a0About The Author\u00a0\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kim Lamb is a Sydney-based lifestyle blogger, food enthusiast and professional skydiver. All of which is true, except for the last part. She shares all things food, bars, beaches and travel via her blog <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatplaylovetravel.com.au\" class=\"post links\">Eat Play Love Travel<\/a>. You can also find her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_eatplaylovetravel\/\" class=\"post links\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eatplaylovetrav\/\" class=\"post links\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-57819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Best-bars-in-Sydney-851x875.jpg\" alt=\"Best bars in Sydney\" width=\"851\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney\u2019s bar scene is seriously legit. There\u2019s waterside bars, haunted pubs, speakeasy-style drinking dens and bars where the food menu rivals the drinks menu. Whatever your tastes, Sydney\u2019s got you covered. 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