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The Best Happy Hours in Sydney

You’re either finishing work or starting your night, and you’re on the hunt for a refreshing beverage. But more than that, you need a deal. But where to get one? In the interests of living well in these uncertain times, we’ve made a list of our favourite happy hours around town. From glasses of wine we actually want to drink, to burgers that won’t burn your wallet, there’s plenty of value to be had out there. You just have to know where to look.


Updated on 6 October 2025

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Odd Culture
Bar
Odd Culture
Our favourite happy hour of the moment involves some serious snacks. Pull up in the big front window for a cheeseburger ($12), fancy potato scallops with creme fraiche and avruga caviar ($7), and more. On the drinks front? Get cocktails ($15), lo-fi wines (from $8) and schooners for middy prices. Plus, one of the best low- and no-alcohol offerings in Sydney. Wed to Fri 4pm–6pm
Employees Only
Bar
Employees Only
The Sydney outpost for a famous New York bar is offering 50 per cent off food and drinks during happy hour. You read that right. Conditions apply. Tues to Friday 5pm–6pm
Bar Freda’s
Restaurant
Bar Freda’s
The two-storey partying bar takes happy hour seriously with $12 slushie cocktails, $15 Tommy's Margs, $7 schooners and 10 per cent off bottles of wine. Mon to Sun 5pm–7pm.
Love, Tilly Devine
Bar
Love, Tilly Devine
The OG wine bar continues to impress with wine of the days for $10 and Martinis for $15. Feeling hungry? The snack menu flaunts an $8 sardine sando and much more. Mon to Sat 5pm–6pm.
Sydney Common
Restaurant
Sydney Common
Head to the bar at the Sheraton Grand’s fire-powered diner during aperitivo hour for $8 mini Martinis and $6 wines, G&Ts and beers. Tues to Fri, 4.30pm–6.30pm.
Jane
Restaurant
Jane
Book Jane’s beautiful round table for Australiano hour. The Australiano cocktail ($10) and house Martini ($14) are highlights, along with the bar’s signature ’roo tartare and lamb dumplings (both $16). Daily 4pm–6pm.
Bar Herbs
Bar
Bar Herbs
This CBD boozer brings a divey party energy and is pouring $13 Negronis, $12 Aperol Spritzes and $7 house beers every day from 4-6pm.
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Bar
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Only at this loving tribute to the former PM can you get $2 dim sims and $5.99 schooners. Mon to Fri 4pm to 6pm
The Rover
Bar
The Rover
The Rover is shucking $2 oysters and pouring wines, beers and G&Ts for $6. Daily 4pm–6pm.
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Maybe Sammy
Bar
Maybe Sammy
The acclaimed bar’s $8 mini cocktails are absurd value when you consider who’s making them. This is how you get across Sammy’s menu without breaking the bank. Daily 4.30pm–5.30pm
Tio’s Cerveceria
Bar
Tio’s Cerveceria
Tio’s serves up $12 Margs and $7 lagers. Plus, the popcorn is free, the music is loud and the Margies are strong and smooth. Pouring until 6pm Tue to Sat.
Saké Double Bay
Restaurant
Saké Double Bay
Forget happy hour. Sake Hour is where it’s at. Visit this waterside Japanese joint for $7 house drinks and cocktails starting at $10. The snack menu includes nigiri, oysters and more for $5. Sugoi! Mon to Fri 3pm–5pm
Baptist Street Rec Club
Bar
Baptist Street Rec Club
Behind a long timber bar, you'll find $7 frosty beers and $8 wines during happy hour. Mon to Sun 4pm–6pm.
Caness
Bar
Caness
Flirting with the Med and the Middle East, this intimate bar offers pintxos and pours for those looking for something little. Three small bites with a matching glass. Tues and Wed from 5.30pm.
Bar Elvina
Bar
Bar Elvina
They had us at $3 oysters. But Elvina’s aperitivo hour also includes $15 Margies, $12.50 spritzes, $10 wines and $6 tap beers to go with those bivalves. Wed to Fri 4pm–6pm
Forrester’s
Bar
Forrester’s
The Forry guarantees a good time every time with beer and house wine for just $7.50. Mon to Fri 4pm–6pm
Banco
Bar
Banco
Got $10? Get a mini Martini, wine of the month or a killer snack at Manly’s handsome bar and bistro. We say book for this one. Daily 4.30pm–6pm
Donny's
Bar
Donny's
New York-inspired Donny’s has you covered with two for $22 cocktails and $8 house drinks. Daily 5pm–7pm
Corretto
Cafe
Corretto
At three hours, Corretto’s spesh is longer than most. That means more time for $12 cocktails, $8 wines and that $10 pint and snack menu we love. Daily 3pm–6pm
Morrison’s
Restaurant
Morrison’s
Fancy some freebies to go with your $10 Negroni? This big-city brasserie sends out complimentary snag rolls, Wagyu sliders, S&V crisps and more during its generous happy hour. Come hungry. Mon to Fri 4pm–6pm
Rocker
Restaurant
Rocker
Grab prime position out front and watch the sunset with $12 frozen Margs, $9 house drinks and more. Rocker does food specials most nights of the week – check the website to see what’s on. Daily 4.30pm–5.30pm
Socal Neutral Bay
Restaurant
Socal Neutral Bay
Frozen cocktail slushies for $14. House drinks for $7. Throw in a plate of fish tacos and you’ve got yourself a weekday winner. Mon to Fri 5pm–6.30pm
Bopp and Tone
Restaurant
Bopp and Tone
Bopp & Tone’s breezy terrace is the spot for a $16 Tommy’s Margarita or spritz. There’s also a raft of house bevs for $8. Booking and walk-ins are welcome. Mon to Fri 3pm–6pm

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