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Sydney's Best Small Bars
Eau De Vie is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

1. Eau De Vie

229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 67 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Broody and luxe, this connoiseur's bar houses a unique collection of antique cocktail accessories. Play the part: sip champagne from Marie Antoinette glasses and Negronis from cut crystal tumblers.

The Baxter Inn is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

2. The Baxter Inn

9.2
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 132 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Harvey: I may have died and gone to whiskey heaven.

Stitch Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

3. Stitch Bar

8.7
61 York St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Wynyard · 74 tips and reviews
Grandma's Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

4. Grandma's Bar

Basement 275 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 81 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Hemmingway daiquiri; don't be fooled by its girly looks, this drink packs a punch!!

Uncle Ming's is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

5. Uncle Ming's

8.4
55 York St, Sydney, NSW
Bar · Wynyard · 58 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Have a pot of Bruce Lee, sit back and enjoy the oriental music!!

Shirt Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

6. Shirt Bar

7 Sussex Ln., Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Wynyard · 30 tips and reviews

Moshi M.Moshi Manaka: Best whisky bar in Sydney

121BC Cantina & Enoteca is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

7. 121BC Cantina & Enoteca

4/50 Holt St. (Gladstone St.), Surry Hills, NSW
Wine Bar · 26 tips and reviews

Citibank A.Citibank Australia: Sommeliers, winemakers, bartenders and baristas team up with their kitchen counterparts. It’s all about the food and drinks. Come and enjoy matching wines as part of the CSIFF 2011.

Since I Left You is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

8. Since I Left You

8.5
338 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 29 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Old fashioned here is awesome!! Also get toasties, get waiter to suggest fillings!!

Mojo Record Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

9. Mojo Record Bar

73 York St, Sydney, NSW
Record Store · Wynyard · 39 tips and reviews

Cameron W.Cameron Wilson: A fantastic bar and a great example of what Sydney has lost to the likes of the merivale group. I think this will now become my number 1 watering hole! Great atmosphere and excellent taste in music

Pocket Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

10. Pocket Bar

13 Burton St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 65 tips and reviews

MelMel: cool little bar with amazing crepes (just like paris!)

Balcony Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

11. Balcony Bar

46 Erskine St. (Sussex St.), Sydney, NSW
Wine Bar · Wynyard · 15 tips and reviews

Mozart R.Mozart Ran: Very cozy and friendly place reason why was packed on a thursday evening. Beer at right temp and nibbles of exquisite taste. 4 stars!

Dry Land is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

12. Dry Land

92 Redfern St., Redfern, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Paul F.Paul F: Super friendly local bar. Really great food. Try the trout or scotch eggs. Blood and sand is a good cocktail choice.

Small Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

13. Small Bar

7.0
48 Erskine St, Sydney, NSW
Wine Bar · Wynyard · 16 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: The Xanadu cab sav .. get a bottle and enjoy the night!!

Love Tilly Devine is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

14. Love Tilly Devine

8.6
91 Crown Ln, Darlinghurst, NSW
Wine Bar · 35 tips and reviews

Denea G.Denea GourmetRabbit: Maximum 40 ppl, incredible little gem of a bar. Brilliant wine list, try a Riesling and the duck liver pâté

The Grasshopper is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

15. The Grasshopper

1 Temperance Ln., Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 54 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Sullivan: This is an amazing Lane-way Wine Bar. What makes it unique are the drinking glasses.Drinks are served in old Honey,jam and condiment jars. Get There.

Cafe Lounge is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

16. Cafe Lounge

277 Goulburn St (Crown St), Surry Hills, NSW
Bar · 46 tips and reviews

Matt T.Matt Thomas: A little slice of Melbourne, in true form hidden away from the main drags of Sydney. Cosy and relaxed in early evenings after 6pm.

Corridor is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

17. Corridor

7.5
153A King St, Newtown, NSW
Wine Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Adla C.Adla Coure: Lovely mezze plate. Atmosphere very good. Love the leather lounges. Great ambience and nice wine list.

The Roosevelt is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

18. The Roosevelt

7.5
32 Orwell St, Potts Point, NSW
Speakeasy · 25 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: This new bar harks back to the days in Kings Cross when dinner and drinks meant something more than a taco and a shot. Read more.

The Victoria Room is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

19. The Victoria Room

235 Victoria St., Darlinghurst, NSW
Lounge · 29 tips and reviews

Alberto S.Alberto Sbabo: Amazing list of cocktails, not really cheap, but really well made.I haven't tried any food, but it looked yummy!

Tio's Cervecería is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

20. Tio's Cervecería

7.5
4-14 Foster St, Surry Hills, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 44 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: This is a bar where you can actually meet your hangover before you’ve even had a drink. Chances are it’ll be hanging out over by the arm-wrestling bench downing a tinny crusted with salt & lime. Read more.

Button Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

21. Button Bar

65 Foveaux St, Surry Hills, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Mooksy ♔.Mooksy ♔: Jimmy's Hendricks if you are after something refreshing!

Shady Pines Saloon is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

22. Shady Pines Saloon

8.6
256 Crown St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Speakeasy · 122 tips and reviews

everguideeverguide: Sit at the bar, shell peanuts, drink scotch, pretend to be a cowboy.

Palmer & Co. is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

23. Palmer & Co.

8.8
Abercrombie Ln, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 61 tips and reviews

Billy M.Billy McMaugh: Could be the most exciting new venue in Sydney since the cauldron

Bulletin Place is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

24. Bulletin Place

1st Floor, 10-14 Bulletin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 79 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Friendly and very knowledgeable bar tenders! Tell them your favourite spirit / scotch / whiskey / alcohol and get them to surprise you!! On par with Eau De Vie and fantastic atmosphere!!

The Rook is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

25. The Rook

7.6
L7, 56-58 York St, Sydney, NSW
Bar · Sydney City Center · 60 tips and reviews

Kate B.Kate Bromley: Yummy cocktails- awesome music- great vibe...once you find it.

The Rover is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

26. The Rover

9.0
75 Campbell St, Surry Hills, NSW
Whisky Bar · 51 tips and reviews

Maureen S.Maureen Sammut: Love the wallpaper. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. The copper cups keep the beer super cold. Order the Hell's Kitchen Martini!! And say hi to warren, James and Kim.

The Lobo is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

27. The Lobo

8.6
209 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 57 tips and reviews

Christine W.Christine Whyte: Simply has some of the best music in town. Great Cuban atmosphere.

The Midnight Special is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

28. The Midnight Special

7.6
44 Enmore Rd, Newtown, NSW
Dive Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Monika LackmannMonika Lackmann: Best bar in Sydney!

Papa Gede's Bar is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

29. Papa Gede's Bar

8.8
346-348 Kent St. (Between Market & King, go down the laneway), Sydney, NSW
Bar · Sydney City Center · 26 tips and reviews

Lara D.Lara Dignam: Down the tunnel and toward the light! The Gede Fizz is delicious

30. The Little Guy

9.1
87 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW
Bar · 20 tips and reviews

Tara S.Tara Seymour: Best small bar in Sydney

31. Camelot Lounge

8.3
19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW
Speakeasy · 5 tips and reviews

MabuziMabuzi: The doors only open at 19:30 so dont feel lost standing at the door. This is an amazing venue with fantastic music.

Cafe Lounge is one of Sydney's Best Small Bars.

32. Cafe Lounge

277 Goulburn St (Crown St), Surry Hills, NSW
Bar · 46 tips and reviews

33. Downtown Bar at The Commons Local Eating House

32 Burton St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Jazz and Blues Venue · 4 tips and reviews

Reg L.Reg L: All cocktails are double pour! Try the Hemingway Special or the Charlie Chaplin.

34. York Lane

8.1
York Ln, Sydney, NSW
Bar · Wynyard · 19 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Hatch: Good coffee by day, good cocktails & food by night. Perfect! Excellent service.

35. The Rum Diaries

288 Bondi Rd, Bondi, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Have a Mule which they’ve given a floral and delicious makeover, made with Mount Gay Rum, elderberry cordial, mint, lime and ginger beer. Read more.