Best Hidden Bars in Sydney

There's something inherently satisfying about discovering a secret bar. Sure, Sydney's "secret" bars probably aren't that secret (sometimes the queues outside are a dead giveaway), but tracking down nondescript, sign-less doors makes those cocktails taste just a little bit better.

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Best Cocktail Bars in Sydney

Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern

The door is marked only by a black sign with three skulls.

60 Park Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Shady Pines Saloon

An old-world saloon, sans signage.

Shop 4 256 Crown Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Moya's Juniper Lounge

One for the gin fans.

101 Regent Street
Redfern NSW 2016

Earl's Juke Joint

A rollicking small bar disguised as a butcher.

407 King Street
Newtown NSW 2042

Stitch

Look for the sewing machines at street level.

61 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000

The Rook

Cocktails and lobster on a hidden rooftop.

Level 7 56-58 York Street
Sydney NSW

Grandma’s Bar

A delightful, candle-lit den in the CBD.

275 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW

Taylor's Rooftop Bar

Slip down Tank Stream Way, then climb a substantial flight of stairs to find this greenery-filled rooftop.

69-73 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

The Wild Rover

The good times will come easy – if you can find the door.

75 Campbell Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

The Baxter Inn

Descend the hidden staircase to a wide world of whisky.

Rear Basement 152-156 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Papa Gede's

A New Orleans-style cocktail bar in an old garage.

346-348 Rear 348 Kent Street, via laneway
Sydney NSW

Huxley’s

A secret sports bar serving US-style food hidden in a pizzeria fridge.

32 Banskia Rd
Caringbah NSW 2229

Uncle Kurt’s

Parramatta's first small bar is hidden in a carpark.

22B Hornwood Place
Parramatta NSW 2150

Redfern Continental

Head up the back to find GDR (Gunther’s Dining Room) with floor-to-ceiling wood panels, olive-coloured velour booths and a disco ball, like a '70s porn set.

180 Redfern Street
Redfern NSW 2016