5 Best Cocktail Bars in Sydney You’ll Be Impressed By, Cocktail Bars in Sydney australia
5 Best Cocktail Bars in Sydney You’ll Be Impressed By, Cocktail Bars in Sydney australia
Since the Sydney small bar liquor license was relaxed in 2008 to allow more small scale bars, Sydney has seen a rapid proliferation of small bars that aren’t undifferentiated massive hotel pubs.
It’s all about themed bars in Sydney, with most popular drinking holes hidden in alleyways or behind inconspicuous doors without a signboard; it makes one wonder if they even want to be found at all.
‘Speakeasy’, as its called – the harder to find, the better it gets.
Courtesy of Destination NSW, I had the opportunity to go barhopping in the city along with a true Sydneysider guiding me down the nooks and crannies of Sydney’s best.
Here’s a quick list of essential small cocktail bars in Sydney I feel are worth the alcohol-fueled treasure hunt.
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5. Since I Left You
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Opened in 2011, Since I Left You bar gets its name from Australian electronic music group The Avalanches’ hit single of the same name.
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Described as a friendly neighborhood bar, Since I Left You was converted from an old warehouse beside a carriage way for horses to load cargo, and has since been refitted as a art-deco styled bar. At least the logo was pretty large and not as elusive as some other bars in Sydney.
Walking through the alley, the bar opens up into a beautiful courtyard with fairy lights for those seeking an alfresco experience. A live acoustic band plays every thursday night as well as some sundays.
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One of the first few small bars in Sydney, Sine I Left You aims to breath life back into the city through its emphasis on personable service.
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Don Juan. Muddled pear, Don Julio Resposado & Pear Massenez, shaken over ice with cloudy apple juice.
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Many of their cocktails are based off personal friends or popular culture – A Little Grace cocktail was named after one of their oldest customer’s first child, and contains gin and sour apple shaken with elderflower liquer, cloudy apple juice and Seb’s Secret Spiced Syrup.
The Torch Carrier, made with aged pisco, apricot brandy and agave with a dash of bitters along with the scent of burning gum, is based off the large mural on the wall in the courtyard.
Since I Left You is also pretty well-known for their chocolate and cheese fondues, which might be a bit odd for such a bar, really.
Nothing overly complicated in their cocktails but balanced adequately, Since I Left You scores on their genuine warmth in befriending the locals around town.
Since I Left You Bar: 338 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia | Website
4. Pocket
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Another pioneer of the small bars revolution in Sydney, Pocket bar opened in 2009 as a small, ‘pocket-sized’ watering hole for Sydneysiders to casually grab a drink.
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The hip interiors of Pocket are adorned with street art, most notably murals by Steve Garrow, an Australian artist based in Bali.
Rugged and not quite as rowdy as other bars (although weekends can still get slammed), its a great place for conversations at Pocket.
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Besides the lavish variety of liquors, there’s also a small collection of home infused rum which changes seasonally.
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The bartenders here are charmingly well-versed in their craft which makes a seating at the bar counter all that more interactive.
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My Other Drink Is a Yacht. Infused Rhum of the month, orange, pineapple, coconut, citrus, salt and bitters.
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Bless Up. Coconut Hennessy, apricot Brandy, mint and bitters.
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New York Sour. Pocket also does off-menu cocktails and classics upon request, like this version of a whisky sour with pinot noir that I simply adored.
Spacious while staying intimate, Pocket has staked its claim as one of the earliest and best small bars in Sydney.
Pocket Bar: 13 Burton St, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
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