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City directory · Australia · 2026

Best bars in Sydney

Sydney's bars run from the film-inspired theatre of Maybe Sammy in The Rocks to Cantina OK!, a standing-only mezcaleria in a CBD laneway garage. Old Mate's Place, Bar of the Year at the 2025 Australian Bar Awards, and Old Love’s, a basement that lives and breathes rum, show how deep the city's cocktail bench runs, while Newtown and Enmore add martinis, vinyl and live music.

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What this list covers. Kinda Decent follows bars with one or more meaningful signals from awards, peer lists, guest ratings, and editorial coverage. It is a ranked view of our sourced corpus, not a directory of every bar in Sydney. Global ranks and stars stay consistent across the site. Read the published methodology.

2026 city ranking

Sydney ranking

City rank is each venue's position among the 74 current listings shown here. Global rank is its position in the worldwide Kinda Decent ranking. Profiles with unverified operating status are labeled.

How to read the signal scores

Signal charts show scores out of 100 before weighting. Open a venue for sources.

Est. = proxy estimate · None = checked, none found · Out = outside the scoring window · — = unavailable.

  1. 1City

    Global #22

    Maybe Sammy

    Sydney, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    Maybe Sammy brings film-inspired cocktails and showman service to Sydney's The Rocks, and peaked at No. 15 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2023.

    The Rocks · Theatrical, film-inspired cocktails · site · IG

    70.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    94 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Regional Recognition
    85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  2. 2City

    Global #77

    Cantina OK!

    Sydney, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

    A standing-only Sydney CBD mezcaleria, three times on World's 50 Best Bars and twice the Australian Bar Awards' Tequila Bar of the Year.

    Sydney CBD / Council Place · Standing mezcal and margarita bar · site · IG

    58.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    84 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    46 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Top 500 Bars
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  3. 3City

    Global #177

    Old Mate's Place

    Sydney, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent

    A Clarence Street library room and leafy rooftop with playful cocktails, named Bar of the Year at the 2025 Australian Bar Awards.

    Sydney CBD · Indoor and rooftop cocktail bar · site · IG

    48.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    81 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    11 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  4. 4City

    Global #192

    Old Love’s

    Sydney, AustraliaProvisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent

    A Sydney basement rum and tiki bar, twice the Australian Bar Awards' Rum Bar of the Year and crowned Best Bar in NSW by Boothby in 2025.

    Rum and tiki cocktail bar · site · IG

    47.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  5. 5City

    Global #286

    Fortunate Son

    Sydney, Australia

    An American-style neighbourhood bar opposite the Enmore Theatre, with precise classics, bourbon and hot dogs; Bar of the Year at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards.

    Enmore · American-inspired neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG

    44.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  6. 6City

    Global #292

    Ramblin' Rascal Tavern

    Sydney, Australia

    A late-running Sydney basement cocktail tavern, named Best Live Music Venue at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards and No. 8 on Boothby Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Basement cocktail tavern · site

    44.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    31 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  7. 7City

    Global #300

    El Primo Sanchez

    Sydney, Australia

    A loud, joyous agave bar in Surry Hills from The Maybe Group, all margaritas, karaoke and disco, and Time Out's Bar of the Year in 2023.

    High-energy Mexican agave cocktail bar · site · IG

    44.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    17 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    80 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  8. 8City

    Global #311

    Bar Planet

    Sydney, Australia

    Dirty martinis that locals keep recommending, plus three Australian Bar Awards, have put this Newtown martini bar firmly on Sydney's map.

    Martini bar · site · IG

    43.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  9. 9City

    Global #327

    The Baxter Inn

    Sydney, Australia

    A lively Sydney basement bar with serious whisky credentials, named Whisky Bar of the Year at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards.

    Basement whisky and cocktail bar · site · IG

    43.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  10. 10City

    Global #347

    Centro 86

    Sydney, Australia

    A Sydney CBD basement devoted to margaritas and agave, named Tequila Bar of the Year at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards.

    Margarita and tequila bar · site · IG

    42.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  11. 11City

    Global #386

    PS40

    Sydney, Australia

    Part cocktail bar, part soda workshop, PS40 brings house-made sodas to Sydney's CBD and placed No. 5 in Boothby Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Cocktail bar and soda workshop · site · IG

    41.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    56 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    22 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  12. 12City

    Global #393

    Ante

    Sydney, Australia

    Best Bar Eats NSW in 2025 and No. 16 in Boothby Best Bars NSW in 2026: Newtown sake drinking with a wide range, kind service and an easy pace.

    Sake bar and listening restaurant · site · IG

    41.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    50 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    32 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  13. 13City

    Global #394

    Continental Deli

    Sydney, Australia

    A Newtown deli and bar of tinned fish and Gildas, named Best Bar Food at the 2026 Australian Bar Awards and No. 14 in Boothby Best Bars NSW.

    European deli, bar and bistro · site · IG

    41.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    64 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  14. 14City

    Global #417

    Silver’s Motel

    Sydney, Australia

    Enmore’s throwback motel-themed whisky bar, Whisky Bar of the Year at the 2026 Australian Bar Awards and No. 4 in Boothby Best Bars NSW.

    Retro motel-inspired whisky and cocktail bar

    40.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    23 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  15. 15City

    Global #484

    Jolene’s Sydney

    Sydney, Australia

    A downstairs Sydney bar pouring American whiskey to live country music, named Best Live Music Venue at the Australian Bar Awards 2026.

    Nashville-inspired whiskey and live-country-music bar · site · IG

    39.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  16. 16City

    Global #488

    The Cumberland

    Sydney, Australia

    A Manly basement speakeasy reached through a deli fridge door, with a varied cocktail list and notably warm service.

    Basement speakeasy · site · IG

    39.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    14 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    82 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  17. 17City

    Global #545

    Earl's Juke Joint

    Sydney, Australia

    A Boothby Best Bars NSW All Time Great and No. 9 for 2026: a Newtown local pouring batched cocktails in a saloon with a New Orleans lilt.

    Neighbourhood cocktail bar · site · IG

    37.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    57 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  18. 18City

    Global #557

    Huelo

    Sydney, Australia

    An upstairs Newtown bar that won People's Choice for Favourite Bar at the 2023 Time Out Food & Drink Awards, liked for creative cocktails and quick service.

    Casual neighbourhood bar · site · IG

    37.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    88 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  19. 19City

    Global #579

    The Lobo

    Sydney, Australia

    A Clarence Street basement devoted to rum, named Rum Bar of the Year at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards, with balanced cocktails and friendly bartenders.

    Basement rum and cocktail bar · site · IG

    37.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    44 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    evidence exists outside the scoring window; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  20. 20City

    Global #590

    Apollonia

    Sydney, Australia

    A Sicilian-inspired basement cocktail bar beneath Hinchcliff House in Sydney, placed No. 27 in Boothby's Best Bars NSW for 2026.

    Underground Sicilian cocktail bar · site

    37.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  21. 21City

    Global #621

    Papa Gedes Bar

    Sydney, Australia

    A cosy laneway bar in Sydney's CBD, on the city's bar radar for a decade and placed No. 48 in the Boothby Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Laneway cocktail bar · site · IG

    36.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    85 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  22. 22City

    Global #644

    The Waratah

    Sydney, Australia

    A Darlinghurst pub with a serious cocktail side, No. 20 in Boothby Best Bars NSW for 2026 and home to the state's best hospitality team in 2025.

    Contemporary Australian neighbourhood pub and cocktail bar · site · IG

    36.4

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    65 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    24 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    37 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  23. 23City

    Global #655

    Icebergs Dining Room & Bar

    Sydney, Australia

    Bondi's restaurant and bar above the ocean pool, Restaurant Bar of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards 2024, with wine advice guests trust.

    Beachside restaurant and bar · site · IG

    36.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    58 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    61 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  24. 24City

    Global #656

    Jacoby's Tiki Bar

    Sydney, Australia

    An Enmore Road tiki bar, widely covered in Sydney's press, that came in at No. 26 on Boothby Best Bars NSW in 2026.

    Tiki cocktail bar · site · IG

    36.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    6 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  25. 25City

    Global #676

    Bar Copains

    Sydney, Australia

    A neighbourhood wine bar in Surry Hills, named Wine Bar of the Year at the 2026 Australian Bar Awards after Time Out's Best Wine Bar in 2023.

    Neighbourhood wine bar · site

    36.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    45 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  26. 26City

    Global #693

    Dean & Nancy On 22

    Sydney, Australia

    A mid-century-styled hotel cocktail bar on level 22 above Sydney, twice named Hotel Bar of the Year at the Australian Bar Awards.

    Sky-high mid-century hotel cocktail bar · site · IG

    35.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    43 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    49 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  27. 27City

    Global #694

    The Magpie

    Sydney, Australia

    A pint-sized Enmore sports bar with a 1980s streak, named Pub of the Year at the 2024 Australian Bar Awards and loved for its stout.

    Nostalgic 1980s-style micro sports bar · IG

    35.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    54 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    51 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    28 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  28. 28City

    Global #695

    Deadwax

    Sydney, Australia

    Vinyl and cocktails share top billing at this Enmore haunt, No. 7 on Boothby Best Bars NSW in 2026.

    Vinyl and cocktail bar · site · IG

    35.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    69 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    12 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  29. 29City

    Global #739

    The Barber Shop

    Sydney, Australia

    A Sydney gin bar reached through a working barber's on York Street, with over 700 gins and a place among Boothby's best bars in NSW.

    Gin and cocktail bar · site · IG

    35.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    67 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  30. 30City

    Global #789

    The Duke of Clarence

    Sydney, Australia

    A Clarence Street tavern styled on old London, pairing cocktails and cask ales with British pub cooking, twice on the Boothby Best Bars NSW list.

    British-inspired tavern and cocktail bar · site · IG

    34.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    71 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  31. 31City

    Global #803

    Bar Allora

    Sydney, Australia

    Maybe Group's Italian bar in Sydney, running from espresso through aperitivo to cocktails, and No. 49 on Boothby's Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Italian espresso, aperitivo and cocktail bar · site · IG

    34.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    34 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    83 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  32. 32City

    Global #804

    Deux Frères

    Sydney, Australia

    A Basque pintxos, vermouth and wine bar at Quay Quarter Lanes in Sydney, named Best Wine Bar at the 2025 Time Out Food & Drink Awards.

    Basque pintxos, vermouth and wine bar · site · IG

    34.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    86 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    13 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  33. 33City

    Global #809

    The Gidley

    Sydney, Australia

    A basement Sydney steakhouse with its own cocktail lounge, good for a drink with dinner; No. 47 in Boothby Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Underground steakhouse and cocktail lounge · site · IG

    34.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  34. 34City

    Global #814

    Archie Rose Distillery & Bar

    Sydney, Australia

    A Sydney distillery bar and cellar door that pours its whole house range, named Best Distillery Bar at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards.

    Distillery cocktail bar and cellar door · site · IG

    34.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  35. 35City

    Global #835

    The Grifter Brewing Co

    Sydney, Australia

    Marrickville brewery taproom with a changing tap list of house beers, crowned Best Brewery Bar at the 2026 Australian Bar Awards.

    Brewery tasting bar and taproom · site

    34.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    38 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  36. 36City

    Global #837

    Bancho

    Sydney, Australia

    A Haymarket bar for Japanese whisky, highballs and playful cocktails, placed No. 42 in Boothby Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Japanese whisky and cocktail bar · site

    34.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  37. 37City

    Global #855

    The Old Fitzroy Hotel

    Sydney, Australia

    Woolloomooloo's historic local, as much bistro and theatre as pub, and loved for its schooners and warm welcome.

    Historic pub, bistro and theatre · site

    34.2

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    68 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    35 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  38. 38City

    Global #865

    Banco

    Sydney, Australia

    A Manly spot for cocktails with dinner, picked for the Boothby Best Bars NSW Top 50 in 2023, where attentive staff talk you through the list.

    Manly · Restaurant and bar · site · IG

    34.1

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    7 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  39. 39City

    Global #878

    Dulcie's Kings Cross

    Sydney, Australia

    A basement jazz and cocktail bar in Potts Point with a vintage streak, well-made martinis and service that puts guests at ease.

    Potts Point · Vintage cocktail and jazz bar · site · IG

    34.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    16 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  40. 40City

    Global #880

    The Rover

    Sydney, Australia

    A Boothby Best Bars NSW Top 50 pick in 2023, this Surry Hills local pairs friendly, quick service with cocktails, oysters and burgers.

    Surry Hills · Neighbourhood cocktail, oyster and burger bar · site · IG

    34.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    10 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  41. 41City

    Global #890

    Jangling Jack’s

    Sydney, Australia

    A warm Potts Point cocktail bar and grill, with whisky and music in the mix, named in the Boothby Best Bars NSW Top 50 in 2023.

    Potts Point · Neighbourhood cocktail bar and grill · IG

    34.0

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    25 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  42. 42City

    Global #893

    OTiS

    Sydney, Australia

    A friendly Norton Street bar in Leichhardt for cocktails, natural wine and Australian beer, with staff happy to help you choose.

    Neighbourhood cocktail, beer and natural-wine bar · site · IG

    33.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    73 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    8 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  43. 43City

    Global #913

    Palomino Lounge

    Sydney, Australia

    An Enmore Road bar pairing Americana-inspired cocktails with no-cover live music; No. 32 on Boothby's Best Bars NSW 2026.

    Americana-inspired cocktail and live-music bar · IG

    33.8

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  44. 44City

    Global #926

    Tio's

    Sydney, Australia

    A Surry Hills tequila and Margarita bar in the Boothby Best Bars NSW Top 50 for 2023, praised for Margaritas from Tommy's to spicy and pickle twists.

    Surry Hills · Tequila and Margarita bar · site · IG

    33.7

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    70 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    21 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    19 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    79 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  45. 45City

    Global #935

    Le Foote

    Sydney, Australia

    Swillhouse's French-accented bistro-bar in The Rocks, named New Bar of the Year at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards.

    French bistro and wine bar · site · IG

    33.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    66 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    30 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    18 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    74 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  46. 46City

    Global #953

    Odd Culture

    Sydney, Australia

    A natural-wine bar and dining room on Newtown's King Street that took Best Specialty Beer Venue at the 2022 Australian Bar Awards.

    Newtown · Natural-wine bar and dining room · site · IG

    33.3

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    60 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    42 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    5 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    76 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  47. 47City

    Global #987

    Arcadia Liquors

    Sydney, Australia

    A relaxed Cope Street neighbourhood bar in Redfern, ranked No. 38 in Boothby's Best Bars NSW 2026 and liked for its drinks and easy mood.

    Neighbourhood bar · site

    32.9

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    72 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  48. 48City

    Global #1020

    Cardea

    Sydney, Australia

    A Barangaroo lounge where cocktails share the bill with French-inspired food, cabaret and music; People's Choice Favourite Bar at Time Out's 2026 awards.

    French-inspired dining and cocktail lounge with live entertainment · site · IG

    32.6

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    75 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    9 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  49. 49City

    Global #1025

    Linla

    Sydney, Australia

    Inventive papaya and bubble-tea cocktails meet pan-Asian plates for sharing at Linla, a Surry Hills dining bar.

    Pan-Asian social dining and cocktail bar · site · IG

    32.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    62 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    27 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    15 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Social Vibes
    78 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
  50. 50City

    Global #1026

    The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

    Sydney, Australia

    Hawke's Brewing's Marrickville pub, Best Brewery Bar at the 2023 Australian Bar Awards, pairs fresh, crisp beer with a Chinese-Australian bistro.

    Brewery, public bar and bistro · site · IG

    32.5

    / 100

    Signal score / 100
    Guest ratings
    63 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    World's 50 Best
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Top 500 Bars
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Spirited Awards
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Regional Recognition
    37 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Serious press
    checked, with no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
    Social Vibes
    77 out of 100 from qualifying evidence
    Seven signal scores
All 74 Sydney listings at a glance
  1. 1Maybe Sammy
  2. 2Cantina OK!
  3. 3Old Mate's Place
  4. 4Old Love’s
  5. 5Fortunate Son
  6. 6Ramblin' Rascal Tavern
  7. 7El Primo Sanchez
  8. 8Bar Planet
  9. 9The Baxter Inn
  10. 10Centro 86
  11. 11PS40
  12. 12Ante
  13. 13Continental Deli
  14. 14Silver’s Motel
  15. 15Jolene’s Sydney
  16. 16The Cumberland
  17. 17Earl's Juke Joint
  18. 18Huelo
  19. 19The Lobo
  20. 20Apollonia
  21. 21Papa Gedes Bar
  22. 22The Waratah
  23. 23Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
  24. 24Jacoby's Tiki Bar
  25. 25Bar Copains
  26. 26Dean & Nancy On 22
  27. 27The Magpie
  28. 28Deadwax
  29. 29The Barber Shop
  30. 30The Duke of Clarence
  31. 31Bar Allora
  32. 32Deux Frères
  33. 33The Gidley
  34. 34Archie Rose Distillery & Bar
  35. 35The Grifter Brewing Co
  36. 36Bancho
  37. 37The Old Fitzroy Hotel
  38. 38Banco
  39. 39Dulcie's Kings Cross
  40. 40The Rover
  41. 41Jangling Jack’s
  42. 42OTiS
  43. 43Palomino Lounge
  44. 44Tio's
  45. 45Le Foote
  46. 46Odd Culture
  47. 47Arcadia Liquors
  48. 48Cardea
  49. 49Linla
  50. 50The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
  51. 51Bar Tilda
  52. 52Disco Pantera
  53. 53The Blind Bear
  54. 54Pleasure Club
  55. 55Smoke at Barangaroo House
  56. 56The Dry Dock
  57. 57Door Knock.
  58. 58The Bat & Ball Hotel
  59. 59Uncanny Newtown
  60. 60Sakura House
  61. 61Chuck Trailer's CBD
  62. 62Paski Vineria Popolare
  63. 63Bar Bridge
  64. 64Chuck Trailer’s Bondi Beach
  65. 65Razz Room
  66. 66Charlie Parker’s
  67. 67Piccolo Bar Kings Cross
  68. 68Acapulco El Vista
  69. 69The Beekeeper
  70. 70The Roosevelt
  71. 71Aster
  72. 72The Abercrombie
  73. 73The Dolphin
  74. 74Coogee Pavilion

Evidence key: — unavailable · Est. proxy estimate · None checked with no qualifying signal · Out outside the scoring window. Unavailable, none and outside-window signals contribute zero; estimates use their disclosed proxy score. The published weights stay fixed.

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