Top Picks This Week
259 bars across 12 neighbourhoods, organised by occasion.
The epicentre of Sydney's independent bar scene. Crown Street hosts everything from intimate wine bars to standing-room cocktail lounges. The energy is young, ambitious, and fiercely creative. Hidden laneways reveal speakeasy concepts and natural wine shops. This is where you'll find the most experimental cocktails and an audience that demands excellence.
Bohemian and bold, Newtown's King Street stretches for nearly two kilometres of cafes, live music venues, and eclectic bars. Craft beer dominates here, with several breweries and fermentation-focused establishments. There's a university-town atmosphere that keeps prices reasonable and the crowd diverse. Perfect for exploring emerging bartenders and unconventional drinking experiences.
Sydney's business heart contains world-class bars hidden beneath the financial towers. Basement speakeasies, historic hotel bars, and cutting-edge cocktail venues occupy heritage buildings. This is where the city's most celebrated bartenders work. The CBD offers both historic cocktail traditions and contemporary innovation. Expect precision, formality, and exceptional technique.
Historic and artistic, Darlinghurst channels a bohemian edge with Oxford Street as its cultural spine. Art galleries, vintage shops, and character-filled bars create an eclectic atmosphere. The drinking scene here skews towards wine, craft cocktails, and niche spirits. It's a neighbourhood that celebrates individuality and welcomes creative expression at the bar.
Sydney's oldest neighbourhood holds the city's most storied bars. Cobblestone streets wind past heritage pubs, hotel bars with unobstructed harbour views, and new venues housed in centuries-old buildings. The atmosphere is romantic and historic. Expect casual neighbourhood pubs alongside upscale cocktail destinations in stunning colonial settings.
Kings Cross's sophisticated sibling, Potts Point offers intimate late-night bars and underground culture. Historic pubs sit alongside contemporary venues in a neighbourhood full of character. The drinking culture here is unpretentious, bohemian, and late-night. You'll find live music, karaoke, and dedicated regulars who know every bartender by name.
Explore London's most innovative cocktail destinations, from Mayfair's historic establishments to Shoreditch's cutting-edge venues. Discover where tradition meets experimentation.
Singapore's skyline hosts some of Asia's most spectacular rooftop bars. Experience panoramic views, innovative cocktails, and tropical influences from Marina Bay to Sentosa.
Tokyo's bar culture is unmatched. From legendary counter bars serving sake to underground cocktail lounges, discover the precision and artistry that defines the city's drinking scene.
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