Sydney Hidden Bars – The BEST SECRET BARS IN SYDNEY only locals know about.
Check out these sneaky little bars in Sydney only the locals know about. Yes, only the coolest 😎 Sydneysiders know about these little gems and know you do too.
SHADY PINES SALOON
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A low-lit, cowboy-themed hot spot with specialty whiskeys, craft ales, sarsaparilla and peanut snacks.
Shady Pines is a classic Sydney hidden bar with character and charm.
Coopers Malt and Newcastle Brown can be found here.
Cocktails to try include the classic old fashioned or a whiskey sour.
There’s a Happy Hour each day from 4pm – 6pm. On offer are margaritas and negronis for $10 and $3 house spirits.
Where: 4/256 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
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Website: Shady Pines Saloon
SODA FACTORY
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Expect a lot of live music, wild cocktails and American style eats
The Soda Factory is a sneakily hidden Diner & Cocktail Bar in the heart of Surry Hills. Find the secret Coca-Cola door to make your way inside.
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Where: 16 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills NSW 2011
Website: the Soda Factory
DOOR KNOCK
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A hard to find Sydney classic, Door Knock on Sydney’s Pitt Street is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the CBD.
Down a couple flights of concrete stairs beside a coffee shop in Pitt Street, near Hunter street.
Follow your noise, keep and eye out for a welcome mat with Lionel Ritchie’s old line, “Hello? Is it me you’re looking for” at the top of the stairs.
Once inside, you’ll feast your eyes on pretty fairy lights, hanging greenery, small takes, bar stools and eclectic mix of dance music beats.
The team prices itself on a great selection of biodynamic wines and a seasonal cocktail list you won’t easily forget. Even if you have a few.
Where: b2/70 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
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Website: Door Knock
EAU DE VI
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Possibly the best bar in Sydney, you really do have to know where you’re going to get here.
Eau De Vi is an award winning cocktail bar located in a back room part. of The Kirketon Hotel.
You’ll get to the bar essentially by passing one bar, down a hallway to some toilets, to the very end of the corridor where you’ll find your final destination.
This cocktail bar is heavy on fantastic whiskey. These are very good, very well done cocktails by attentive professionals.
$1 oyster Thursday’s is a must, there’s also Whiskey and cheese Wednesday’s. Espresso Zabaione, Smoky Rob Roy, Yuzu Mule are some of the old favourite cocktails.
Open 1am Monday – Saturday, 12-midnight on Sundays.
Where: 229 Darlinghurst Rd, Sydney NSW 2010
Website: Eau De Vi
FRANKIE’S PIZZA
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Where: 50 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000
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Website: Frankie’s Pizza
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TATLER
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Hidden in a basement off Darlinghurst Road, not far from the famous Coca-Cola sign of Kings Cross, is a little party bar you’ll only find if you know where to look.
Behind an iron gate next to a cafe and restaurant, down a narrow staircase, enter a swanky cocktail bar with very wicked tunes and often live music ensembles.
An old speakeasy style bar, with vintage decor. Tatler has two main bar areas, a couple lounge areas, small dance floor and an outdoor area walled off to the outside world.
Expect traditional cocktails, wine, or shots to fuel an all night dance party in intimated settings.
Where? 169 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
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Website: TATLER Sydney
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