At this shrine to beer and tequila, the popcorn is free, the music is loud and the Margaritas are strong and smooth.

Drinks and snacks reach new heights at this not-restaurant from the team at Ester.

A Surry Hills tavern with a subtle pirate theme.

A solid all-rounder, complete with alcoholic slushy machine.

Sydney’s only rum distiller. And the whole process is on show.

An Irish-themed drinking spot from the folks at Grandma's Bar.

Late opening hours, gigs galore and sweet boozy ice cream spiders.

A wine bar that isn't bewildering.

An old pub that won't go changing.

It’s a tropical paradise with burgers.

A comfy cocktail bar that nails drinks, music and service in equal measures.

The Standard has reincarnated as Standard Bowl, bringing you live music in a grungy bowls-hall setting.

Settle in for a long dinner, or eat a few snacks and dash. Both are possible at this comfortable wine bar.

Excellent after work drink and nibbles that won't break the bank.

A grungy rock and roll bar where elegant cocktails are poured with precision.

Some of Sydney’s best drinking.

Cocktails, salty snacks and niche cinema, all in one place.

Craft beer is the focus at this Surry Hills pub.

It hasn’t taken long for this back-street neighbourhood pub to attract the locals.

A world-class beer bar. Enough said.