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From left: Ice Magic Old Fashioned, Midori Splice, Rhubarb Marg and Marigold Rush with a bowl of complimentary crisps.

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Good Food Guide 2026: Sydney’s top 10 bars

Our annual list of the best spots for a night out with cocktails, from deathly cold martinis to Ice Magic Old Fashioneds.

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The house martini at Bar Demo.

Bar Demo

All-day venue Bar Julius morphs from breakfast spot to cocktail bar and restaurant.

Bar Julius

The well-stocked back bar at Bar Sumi.

Bar Sumi

Signature cocktails include the Pantera Creaming Soda, Chimichurri Margarita, Pomegranate Paper Crane and Alpine Sazerac.

Disco Pantera

Double Deuce Lounge in Sydney.

Double Deuce Lounge

Earl’s Juke Joint in Newtown.

Earl’s Juke Joint

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The signature green, yellow and red negronis.

Herbs Taverne

Pirates of the Caribbean cocktail.

Maybe Sammy

Plumage lights feature above the bar at Old Love’s.

Old Love’s

A Rhubarb Marg and Marigold Rush with a bowl of complimentary crisps.

Silver’s Motel