The Best New Bars in Sydney
There’s always room for a drink at one of Sydney's best bars , but it’s always fun to try somewhere new too. This is our edit of Sydney’s best new bars, updated monthly. Some could become your new favourite; others may just be good for one memorable night. Here’s a tip: come hungry. A lot of these bars have killer menus that deserve to be explored.
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Herbs Taverne
This CBD boozer has the divey party energy of a typical Mucho venue – all poured into making Negronis the hottest they’ve ever been, till 2am daily.
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Caness
From the team behind Shaffa, this space transforms a former grocery store into an intimate bar that flirts with the Med and the Middle East. Come for seafood-forward small plates and seriously good bread.
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Deadwax
Replacing the old Enmore Country Club space, this moody, Japanese-inspired vinyl bar welcomes all kinds of music fans, from dad rock to iconic hip-hop. Come for Midori-style drinks, Wagyu pastrami sangas and vinyl request nights.
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The Grumpy Baker & Bar
It’s Grumpy by day, Grumpy by night – with a happy hour in between. The beloved bakery’s day-to-night spot is serving up brekkie classics and Middle Eastern food later in the evening including challah, tahini eggplants and more.
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Bar Demo
With two former Double Deuce bartenders at the helm, sharp cocktails are a given. But we’re also fans of the snacks, unusual wine list and vinyl run through a custom sound system.
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Silver’s Motel
Silver's is a team-up between PS40's owner and a veteran bartender with a 350-bottle collection of rare whiskies that needed to be displayed (and drunk). It's an Enmore Road essential – even if you're not a whisky person.
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40 Res
The snacks are great and the wine list is balanced and approachable at this self-assured wine bar and restaurant from Tetsuya's former executive chef.
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L'Avant Cave
Porcine and P&V have always shared the same premises, but the pair's wine bar in their courtyard shows off the very best of both.
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Mixed Business
The owners of Emma's Snack Bar grew up above the restaurant. Now, they've turned it into Mixed Business – a nostalgia-packed little bar serving Lebanese-leaning dishes from downstairs and retro cocktails.
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Alma’s
Walk in for party-ready classic cocktails like a Harvey Wallbanger, Pimms Cup or Pina-Colada-strawberry-Daquiri mix. Plus it’s easy to make a meal out of the restaurant’s snack menu, too.
