5 of the Best Bars in Sydney CBD (Upmarket Spots to Relax After Work)
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My criteria to select this list was:
- Good food, nice space, good service.
- Well priced
- There is something memorable about it.
Thank goodness we are in post covid times—no check in, no masks, no density limits. Fingers crossed things stay this way.
Now that we all must work from work —a bit of after work socialising is a good thing.
1. Dean and Nancy on 22
Dean and Nancy on 22, on top of the A by Adina hotel high-rise. No water views, it does have views of the surrounding CBD skyscrapers, and is pretty cool at night. The shiny reflective interiors give a los Vegas vibe.
Cocktail list confirms that the bartenders are interesting in your good night out. Interesting cocktails presented elegantly. Staff considerate but not invasive.
There is food to keep things going. The menu is designed for sharing—running from more standard offering to impressive seafood treats.
Website
Address
2 Hunter St, Sydney
2. PS40
Original drinks.
Unexpected ingredients (including an extensive range of non-alcoholic drinks so no one left out)
Very cool relaxed interior
Great staff
Makes for a great evening out.
Website
Address
2/40 King St, Sydney
3. Baxter Inn
The Baxter has been a very hidden cool spot for years. Thankfully it survived Covid intact. Entrance down one back lane, to another, then down some dodgy stairs. Door opens to a party. More an elaborate underground whisky bar than anything else, but there are other spirits and wines on offer.
No food, there are pretzels.
Can be loud, always cool.
Website
www.swillhouse.com/venues/the-baxter-inn
Address
152—156 Clarence St, Sydney NSW
4. Frankie’s Pizza
Exactly what it sounds. A pizza by slice place. Beer and Wine. The Cocktail list goes to margaritas. Loud music, loud people, great spots with friends to plot the next step or to settle in.
And right in middle of CBD.
Perfect
Website
Address
50 Hunter St, Sydney NSW
5. Cantina OK!
Cantina Ok! is a smallish cocktail bar specialising in spirits from Mexico.
Inside, standing only (not so many chairs) but cosy, bottles on the walls, an ice machine. World music soundtrack plays.
The bar created and staffed by people who love Mexico and Mexican Mezcals.
The drinks menu (no food) explains how drinks are made, and how they came to this tiny corner of Sydney.
Great investment of time to get your courage to enter, have a chat and sample some of the good things on offer.
Website
Address
Council Place, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
