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1. 4 Donkey Bar
4.9
Exceptional(7)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Surry Hills
Booked 1 time today
Located just a short walk from Central Station, 4Donkey brings a cozy and creative energy to the streets of Surry Hills. Known for its unique spirits and liqueurs, 4Donkey takes cocktail innovation to the next level. House favorites include the Spicy Pineapple Margarita, made with home-infused tequila, and the Hotel Kyoto, a twist on the classic Hotel Nacional featuring rarely seen Choya Plum Wine.Behind the bar, Karl leads with expert craftsmanship and a bold approach to mixology, ensuring every cocktail surprises and delights. Complementing the drinks is a menu of Japanese-inspired bar bites, crafted by head chef Dixon to add fresh and vibrant flavors to your visit.Focused on local ingredients and small independent distilleries like gin from Rouse Hill and vodka made from pineapples in Hawaii, 4Donkey offers an evolving menu that is as dynamic as it is delicious. Whether you are here for a quiet drink or a lively evening, 4Donkey promises unforgettable flavors.
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2. Gin Lane
4.5
Awesome(17)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Chippendale
Booked 7 times today
Playfully referencing the iconic Gin Lane print by English artist William Hogarth, Gin Lane is one of Sydney’s most unique small bars. Located in the vibrant lifestyle precinct of Kensington Street in Chippendale, Gin Lane offers an intimate space to eat, drink and enjoy great company.
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3. Mark And Vinny's Spaghetti & Spritz
4.3
Awesome(36)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Surry Hills
Booked 10 times today
At Mark & Vinny’s Spaghetti & Spritz, we’re all about modern Italian flavour with flair. Our menu features unique hand-rolled pastas—like blue spirulina spaghetti with blue swimmer crab—alongside house-crafted pizzas, bright antipasti, and reinvented Italian classics. We are known for our amazing vegan pastas and lasagne. Our drink list is just as bold: with many spritz variations, inventive cocktails, and a curated wine selection, there’s something to sip at every moment. Amazing M+V wine both Australian and imported that goes best with the food. The vibe is warm and lively, perfect for anything from a solo dinner to a festive group gathering. With ambient lighting, engaging décor, and attentive service, we strive to make every visit feel special.
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4. Sky Bar at Shell House
4.2
Awesome(10)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Sydney CBD
Booked 4 times today
Perched high above the bustling Sydney City streets, comes a new home for golden hours, long drinks, tall stories & great food.The open-air Sky Bar centres around the 400-tonne heritage Shell House Clocktower, providing guests with wide panoramic views of the city skyline. Floor to ceiling glass doors placed around the pavilions retract, exposing diners to the open-air and views across the city.A truly unique experience in the Sydney CBD.
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5. Above 319
3.9
Excellent(54)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Sydney CBD
Booked 4 times today
Above 319 Restaurant & Bar, a rooftop hideaway in the city, providing you with a picturesque place to watch the world go by in style. From the moment you step foot in the bar, you’ll have your head in the clouds with a cocktail in hand as you look over skyscrapers and Darling Harbour.Whether it’s a light lunch in daylight, devouring drinks and nibbles at dusk or sipping on a cocktail under the stars, this vibrant terrace offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate any occasion, whether it be in a group, with colleagues or for a private event.
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6. Unexpected Guest Distillery
4.9
Exceptional(10)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Marrickville
We’ve parked the kombi and set up shop in Marrickville. We’re combining unique flavours, shared experiences, and inventive cocktails in our converted mechanic shop, the concrete is stained, the beams are wooden and the gin is flowing. Swing on by and savour life's finest moments in an atmosphere that celebrates the unexpected. Explore, engage, and elevate your senses— welcome to our new venue.
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7. Menzies Bar & Bistro at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(25)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Sydney CBD
Booked 30 times today
Wrapping the bustling corner of Carrington and Margaret Street, the European inspired bar and bistro showcases a menu of snacks, smaller and larger plates, along with a show stopping cocktail selection and a thumping wine list, available all day and late into the night. Culinary Director, Joel Bickford and his team have worked to deliver a bistro-style menu, inspired by the grand European bistros. Anchoring classic European dining with a contemporary edge, the menu comprises shared and large plates,from lunch to dinner, snacks and supper.
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8. Clocktower Bar at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(1)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Sydney CBD
Booked 4 times today
A truly unique experience on level 9 of Shell House.Housed within the 400-tonne iconic clock, The Clocktower Bar is an immersive space lined in timber joinery to capture the heritage and the grandeur of the 1930’s Art Deco period, and its Italianate architecture. The room is elevated and animated by the soaring void of the clocktower above, along with the fully restored and operating clock mechanisms.This indulgent bar is a truly unique destination within Shell House, exploring the depth of classic cocktails and understanding the grand old story of Shell House.
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9. El Primo Sanchez
4.5
Awesome(5)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Darlinghurst
Booked 7 times today
El Primo Sanchez is the lively Mexican cocktail bar from The Maybe Group — DJs, disco balls, tequila , Known for late nights and loose plans, Sanchez has built his reputation in Paddington and is now moving to a new casa on 410 Crown Street, Surry Hills. Behind the bar, World Class Winner 2023 Eduardo Conde curates a cocktail list that heroes tequila, mezcal, and the agave spirit family. In the kitchen, Head Chef Diego Sotelo brings a Latin-American twist with tacos, ceviche, tostadas and more — El Primo Sanchez is the cheeky cousin who keeps the fiesta going.
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10. Universal
5.0
Exceptional(4)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • Darlinghurst
Sydney's favourite party destination standing proudly in the heart of Oxford Street, Sydney! Universal boasts four unique spaces across two levels, with a focus on quality drinks, great music and stunning drag showgirls. When you need a home away from home, comfort food and some saucy gossip - you need Aunty’s; Darlinghursts newest late night culinary creation. Born from a longing for those neon-lit nights where time feels elastic. Oxford Street has always been the soul of Sydney’s nightlife, and now we’re bringing the heart —from Seoul. Meet Aunty Ange.The Banana Bar at Universal is Universals cheeky cocktail lounge, with smooth hits and specialty cocktails that are heavy on great taste and theatrics. Feelin' peckish? Treat yourself to our Korean fusion finger food menu powered by Satang Thai.DIVA Award Winner, and AHA's Best Late Night Venue 2023!

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