Sydney Beer Gardens

There are times when you want to take in every sight and sound dished out before you. The best place to go would be a beer garden. You can find a friend simply by striking a conversation over ice-cold beer. Here are some top choices for you:

The Courthouse Hotel
The Courthouse Hotel’s wooden veranda with its long wooden benches surrounded by frangipani trees and tropical plants makes it a perfect place to have their beer garden setup with indoor as well as outdoor seating available. Enjoy your relaxing stay with fresh air and good ambience. Newtown

Newport Arms
Newport Arms is home to Australia’s largest waterfront beer garden. Drinks aren’t the only things they prepare their guests upon their visit as a variety of events and activities awaits them to spend the evening away. Enjoy happy hour on a regular basis and get a good value with the drinks that you are enjoying. Newtown

The Norfolk
A different set of menu prepared on a daily basis to accompany your drinks provided to you at The Norfolk. Enjoy taco Tuesdays, steaks on Wednesdays, a variety of burgers on Thursdays and a whole lot more prepared to their visitors throughout the whole course of the week. The place is kid friendly and dog friendly as well. Redfern

 

The Oaks Hotel
Experience a variety of locales available to you during your visit to the Oaks Hotel. The garden bar is your traditional beer garden with large curved windows giving a perfect view to their huge oak tree. Without a doubt the most iconic of Sydney beer gardens. During the winter, a fireplace is available and ready for use to keep that warm and welcoming environment. Checkout their garden pavilion as well. Neutral Bay

The Rose Hotel
Bask in the sun and enjoy a drink or two with your friends at The Rose Hotel. Their split level beer garden has been providing drinks to their guests for quite some time. They boast their large tables, bench seating, and pool tables which is able to accommodate a fair amount of visitors and guests. Chippendale

The Beresford Hotel
Beresford Hotel’s courtyard makes it a suitable place to setup a beer garden with its tranquil outdoor area that is adorned with Japanese maples. A truly warm and relaxing setting indeed while one enjoys the summer afternoons with a drink. Their 200” projection screen always makes for a perfect evening to enjoy an occasional movie. Surry Hills

Slip Inn
Have that Mexican feel and vibe with your beer gardens found with El Roco at Slip Inn. Enjoy a refreshing drink served fresh and chilled. Enjoy the Mexican culture with their ambience as well as the music that they provide. Mariachi bands perform on a regular occasion and seeing them live in action can be very entertaining. Sussex St.

The Golden Barley Hotel
Known as one of the biggest and best beer garden in the Inner West, the Golden Barley Hotel provides customers soothing and relaxing ambience with its green and leafy setting with tables of all sizes for groups big and small as well as umbrellas to keep you cool in the summer. Edgeware Rd.

The Tilbury Hotel
A spacious and expansive space to accommodate with a large drinking environment available with the beer garden prepared at the Tilbury Hotel. Find long, raw wooden boards and big umbrellas that are able to shade you during the day and adequate supply of chairs available during the evening. Woolloomooloo

Opera Bar
There are variety of great vantage points and views available for you and your friends to see upon you stay at Opera Bar. Their beer garden is wide and fairly spacious but what sets them apart from others is the perfect view that they provide. Enjoy a relaxing evening viewing Sydney’s Opera House or the Harbour Bridge from a good distance. Opera House

Alexandria Hotel
Alexandria Hotel provides one of the biggest beer gardens in the inner city. Enjoy its tropical setting with native plants to give that fresh and cool atmosphere. A screen and stage is also setup for entertainment purpose with soothing music or an action packed evening with a movie. Alexandria

Manly Wharf Hotel
A great harbor view with plenty of seating as well shade is provided at the Manly Wharf Hotel. Enjoy the warm sunny weather with an ice cold beer provided at their beer garden. Their live DJs and jazz nights make it a great place to visit even at night. Manly

The Henson
Have a taste of an ever changing selection of craft beers, both locally brewed and handpicked to suite the taste of customers at the Henson. Using the freshest produce, one can ensure that their cocktails as well as their beers are perfect for every occasion. Marrickville

Golden Sheaf
Enjoy a relaxing stay and sit beneath the giant tree located at Golden Sheaf’s beer garden. Chill and unwind with cool breeze and environment which the beer garden provides. Sit back and relax while watching sports plays on multiple screens available outside their establishment. Double Bay

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
A warm and relaxing atmosphere awaits guests upon with visit at the Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel. Grab a cold glass of beer at their beer garden while basking in the sun enjoy the view at this harbour side retreat. Watsons Bay

Cogee Bay Hotel
Cogee Bay Hotel is perfectly situated alongside the beach making it a great place to visit when looking for a beer garden. Chill and relax with the warm and hot winds of the summer with a cold bottle of beer. Enjoy the great view of the beach or as you wait for the sun to set in. Coogee

Warren View Hotel
A greet beer garden is not only identified by its setting and environment but also with the number of events and activities they provide to their guests. Find all day specials, happy hours and a whole lot more in stored at the Warren View Hotel. Enmore

Toxteth Hotel
A different variety of activities prepared throughout the whole at the Toxteth Hotel. Enjoy sports events and games aired to you during Super Sport Saturdays. Bands and singers also perform live during Sundays making it great for a relaxing stay and visit while enjoying your drink. Glebe

Erskineville Hotel
Enjoy a barbecue platter to pair of with your drinks at Erskineville Hotel. Choose from glazed pork ribs or a beef short ribs or perhaps have them both prepared for you and your friends as you drink the rest of the evening away. Erskineville

Dicks Hotel
Every day is a great day to relax and unwind with a cold glass of bear. Dicks Hotel shares the same sentiments as they provide happy hour from Monday to Friday giving great value for their customers. Enjoy a drink or two to relieve you from that tiring and exhausting work. Balmain

New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and other areas surrounding Sydney Harbour are arguably the greatest Sydney night event going around …

Certainly it’s as world-famous as NYE fireworks displays get, by virtue of the fact it’s one of the first great cities to herald in the new year. Okay, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington get there first but Sydney is the one that’s on the global New Years Eve radar year after year.

It’s so vital to get the best spots that the City of Sydney local government has even created a website about New Years Eve so punters can perch themselves on the best vantage points www.sydneynewyearseve.com

Best Sydney New Years Events

Opera Australia

480 Elizabeth Street

Surry Hills NSW 2010

+ 61 2 9699 1099

https://opera.org.au/sydney/new_years_eve

Enjoy the New Year’s Eve with an amazing overlooking view in the city and the harbor bridge at Opera Australia making it a perfect destination when you want to look at the fireworks display. Sydney Opera House remains open well past the midnight fireworks making it a great place to unwind, stay and spend the New Year.

Captain Cook Cruises

Pier 26, Aquarium Wharf,

Darling Harbour NSW 2000

+61 2 9206 1111

http://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/whats-on-in-sydney/new-years-eve/

Sydney’s harbour is a perfect place to spend the New Year away. Watch the fireworks display in full motion while enjoying a show, club, or sky deck dinner available at Captain Cook Cruises. Definitely try check out their New Year cruises for that unforgettable experience on New Year’s Eve.

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

Level 1, 29 Phillip Street,

Parramatta, NSW

+61 2 9687 7125

http://www.rios.com.au/NewYearsEveDinnerMenu.htm

Have a filling and satisfying meal while waiting for the New Year to come at Rio Brazilian Steakhouse. Their New Year’s Eve BBQ Menu is filled to the brim with a diverse range of salads, sides, dips & sauces, appetizers & starters and more. Kids under the age of 3 have free access to Rio’s Brazilian Show & DJ which starts at 8:30pm onwards.

NYE Under the Stars

Tarpeian Precinct Lawn – Royal Botanic Garden

Sydney NSW 2000

+61 2 8023 7645

http://www.nyeunderthestars.com.au/

Enjoy waiting for the New Year’s Eve with ultimate vantage point for Sydney’s world-class fireworks display at NYE Under the Stars. Premium all-inclusive food & beverage package are available from 7pm onwards to keep their guests busy which also has DJ sounds and a live broadcast till midnight.

The Star

80 Pyrmont Street,

Sydney Australia 2009

02 9777 9000

http://www.star.com.au/

The Star provides their guests and visitors with the facilities and amenities to keep themselves busy while waiting for the New Year’s Eve to come. Hold your New Year’s Eve party with you and your friends at The Star. Their nightclub and bars gives diverse options to cater to the taste and preferences of different individuals.

Parties

NYE Party at the House

Western Broadwalk

Opera House, Sydney, Australia

+61 2 8274 9600

http://www.nyepartyatthehouse.com/

Enjoy the sights of sounds of Sydney as you spend the remaining of the year partying at NYE Party at the House. Party all night with group of friends and enjoy the delicious canapés served fresh at their establishment.

Harbour Party

Luna Park Sydney 1 Olympic Drive

Milsons Point, NSW, 2061

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Find a huge selection of activities as you wait for the New Year to come at Harbour Party. Their diverse range of performers keeps the night active and lively. If dancing is not much your liking, you can spend the rest of the night with unlimited rides and attractions at Luna Park perfect for children.

Opera Bar

Lower Concourse Level, Sydney Opera House,

Sydney New South Wales 2000

+61 2 9247 1666

http://operabar.com.au/nye

The Opera Bar has been holding New Year’s Eve parties for 12 years running and has been a sell-out event ever since. Enjoy a tropical view at atmosphere with palm trees abound as you dance the night away. Live entertainment is provided with a 5-hour canapé package with an express VIP entry onto Sydney Opera House site.

Sydney Harbour Escapes

Rose Bay Marina 594

New South Head Rd NSW 2029

+61 2 9328 4748

https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boat-fleets/new-years-eve-cruises

Party with your friends as you spend the rest of the evening waiting for the New Year to come at Sydney Harbour Escapes. If you want to avoid the busy and crowded streets of the metro, perhaps a harbour cruise will be your liking which provides food and drinks and is able to hold a considerable number of people.

NYE at Bennelong

1 Macquarie Street East

Circular Quay Sydney 2000

+61 2 9240 2255

http://www.ariacatering.com.au/nye-at-bennelong

Enjoy a magical evening as your party all night with your friends and your loved ones. The NYE at Bennelong event is complete with a substantial amount of canapé as well as a great viewpoint for the New Year’s Eve fireworks display with their exclusive a first-class viewing platform found in their balcony.

Sydney Bars

For night owls who have choosy preferences for a good time at night, Sydney has bars to give you just what you need. Here are some of the best bars you can go:

Pocket Bar
13 Burton St
Sydney NSW 2010
+61 2 9380 7002
pocketsydney.com.au/bar/
Enjoy bar food and street eats serve hot and fresh at the Pocket Bar. Visit the Pocket Bar on a regular basis and different events on a regular occasion. Get steamed buns and tiger beer on a Sunday, Tamales on Tuesday nights and Old Southern Specials on Wednesday.

Button Bar
65 Foveaux St
Surry Hills 2010
+61 2 9211 1544
button-bar.com.au/bar
Button Bar serves a variety of cocktail drinks and other types of beverages for that relaxing evening with you and your friends. The ambience and warm setting is great for late night stay. Enjoy your visit at the Button Bar.

Stitch Bar
61 York St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9279 0380
stitchbar.com/bar
Stay at the heart of Sydney while enjoying a drink or two with you and your friends at the Stitch Bar. Find a diverse range of drinks and beverages as well as a healthy dose of light snacks to complete your night. Hotdogs, burgers and fries goes well with chilled beer. Get yours today.

Ruby L’otel
68 Victoria Rd
Rozelle NSW 2039
+61 2 9555 1900
rubylotel.com.au
Live band and music for the sweet and soothing night found at Ruby L’otel. Enjoy different tunes played by different bands on a daily basis with cocktail menu, wines and canapés to keep you company during your visit.

Small Bar Crows Nest
85 Willoughby Rd
Crows Nest NSW 2065
+61 2 9438 4559
smallbar.net.au/crows-nest
If you like to spend the night with your loved ones or friends while enjoying a relaxing evening, Small Bar Crows Nest can keep you occupied with their warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Perhaps smaller than your average bar as their name implies, Small bar compensates this with a great selection of wines by the glass, boutique beers and simple home cooked food.

The Owl House
97 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9357 5060
theowlhouse.com.au
If you are leaning on a small restaurant bar to spend an intimate evening with your loved ones, you will find The Owl House to be quite in touch with your taste and preference. Bar snacks, entrees and mains are served with beers and cocktails as well as an extensive wise list to keep you busy.

Freda’s
109 Regent St
Chippendale NSW 2008
+61 2 8971 7336
fredas.com.au
Freda’ Bar is filled to the brim with events on every occasion. They have a lot of things in stored to their customers and guest during their visit at Freda’s. Enjoy these events with a serving of cocktail drinks for you and your friends to enjoy.

Wooden Spoon & Bar
362 Military Rd
Cremorne NSW 2090362
+61 2 9904 5687
woodenspoonbar.com.au
Wooden Spoon & Bar is a restaurant, bar and function all fit into one. Find delicious cocktails, beautiful wine and crafted beers for that perfect evening. I have you are quite fond with the place, you can make dining reservations in advance as well as book functions for all occasions.

The Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling St
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
+61 2 9356 3848
oldfitzroy.com.au
The Old Fitzroy Hotel has made quite a name for themselves with Hall of Fame Awards rewarded to them by the Time Out Sydney Magazine for consecutive year from 2011 to 2012. Their bar is able to hold and cater up to 120 people comfortably with a large screen protector, video and DVD player as well as a sound system with microphone and a private bar.

Water Bar
Blue Sydney 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
+61 2 9331 9050
waterbaratblue.com
Enjoy monthly specials available for 7 days a week during your visit and high tea packages at the Water Bar. Find great value for your money with Water Bar’s happy hour which serves selected sparkling wine, white & red wine or beer for $6.

TreeHouse Hotel
60 Miller St
North Sydney NSW 2060
+61 2 8458 8980
thetreehousehotel.com.au
Enjoy your stay at in an eco-friendly environment found at the TreeHouse Hotel. Their share menu is perfect for late night snacks for you and your friends. Pair it off with wines served by the glass with whites, reds, pinks and many more.

The Stoned Crow
39 Willoughby Rd
Crows Nest NSW 2065
+61 2 9439 5477
stonedcrow.com.au
Get a serving of light snacks and a healthy variety of drinks at the Stoned Crow. Spend private and special occasions at their Bar with their functions and events available for bookings and reservation. Grab a $50 bar tab on your birthday by signing up at their site.

Fire House Hotel
86 Walker St
North Sydney NSW 2060
+61 2 8904 9696
firehousehotel.com.au
Get a great value for your money with weekly dinner specials for only $10 at the Fire House Hotel. Grab a variety of cocktail drinks for $14 per serving and cocktail trays for you and your friends to dine and enjoy.

The Roosevelt
32 Orwell St
Potts Point NSW 2011
+61 423 203 119
theroosevelt.com.au
A great venue with a rich heritage found at Roosevelt. They are able to hold up to 90 people with their Bar & Diner with leather banquets, juke box tunes and Australia’s largest collection of art deco and vintage cocktail shakers perfect for the night.

Kirribilli Hotel
37 Broughton St
Milsons Point NSW 2061
+61 2 9955 1415
kirribillihotel.com.au
Never ran out of gigs to attend at the Kirribilli Hotel. Meals and Dining specials are available on a daily basis to keep their customers and guest coming back for more. Choose a variety of locales with their lounge bar, function bar and the terrace.

Kinselas
383 Bourke St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9331 3100
kinselas.com.au
Kinselas is rich in history as one of Sydney’s iconic venues. Get a good feel and vibe with a warm and friendly community upon you visit at Kinselas Hotel. Their function rooms are able to hold up 60 people and a variety of events are prepared on a regular occasion.

Li’l Darlin
235 Victoria St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 8084 6100
lildarlin.com.au
Find great deals and offers upon your visit at Li’l Darlin. Enjoy a bucket of beer with you and your friends for $25, Cocktail glasses for only $10 and a $5.50 Pizza with any drink purchased every Sunday and Monday from 4 until 7pm.

The Victoria Room
235 Victoria St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9357 4488
thevictoriaroom.com
Enjoy late night dining with you and your friends and indulge in a variety of cocktail drinks at the Victoria Room. Have a visit at their cocktail bar a long history of being one of Australia’s most awarded bar teams. Grab a cold one in style today.

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Shady Pines Saloon
4/256 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
shadypinessaloon.com
Get that western look and country feel when you visit Shady Pines Saloon. The ambience gives off a Wild West environment with mounted stuffed animal heads, wood decors and nice music to boot. Enjoy whiskeys and other cocktail drinks during your stay.

Love Tilly Devine
91 Crown Ln
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9326 9297
lovetillydevine.com
Enjoy a diverse range of wines with a rich history found at Love Tilly Devine. Find one that is perfect for your taste and liking with just under 300 different wines to choose from, from many of the world’s great regions.

 

 

Late Night Restaurants

For the exquisite taste of night owls, Sydney has a wide array of food choices from different cuisines. You need not look far to enjoy a sumptuous late night feast. Here are some places you can go …

Casoni Italian Bar & Eatery
371-373 Bourke St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
casoni.com.au
Great Italian treats served daily at Casoni Italian Bar & Restaurant. Find fresh pasta served by hand. Enjoy a healthy variety of Italian dishes with a wine bottle list that changes by the day making it great for returning visits.

El Beau Room
50 E Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095
+61 2 9976 3065
elbeauroom.com.au
El Beau Room is an all around restaurant that is open in as early as 7am. Night time becomes special with their kitchen & bar which is available from 5pm onwards. Have a taste of crafter beer with popular brands in Australia.

Lezzet Grill and Pide House
662 Crown St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
+61 2 8084 0843
lezzetgrillpidehouse.com.au
Check out a variety of grill menu, gourmet as well as traditional pizzas served fresh at Lezzet Grill and Pide House. They serve Kebabs on every occasion on wraps or on plate. Vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and more can be found at their restaurant.

Golden Century Restaurant
393-399 Sussex St
Sussex Centre Management Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9281 1598
goldencentury.com.au
Satisfy your cravings for a healthy late night dining experience with authentic dishes served at Golden Century Restaurant. If seafood is your liking, you will find a good amount of seafood dishes at their establishment from sashimi, scallops, prawns, abalone and more.

Chat Thai
20 Campbell St
Haymarket NSW 2000
+61 2 9211 1808
chatthai.com.au
Late nights are best in trying out new menu and dishes to add to your dining experience. Have a taste of distinct Thai cuisine available in different variety served fresh on a regular basis. Try out their chilli fried rice or steamed jasmine rice to pair with your orders.

The Darling Pizzeria
88-90 Union St
Sydney NSW 2009
+61 2 9566 2526
thedarlingpizza.com.au
Enjoy late night dining with you and your friends with a slice of pizza found at the Darling Pizzeria. You can find traditional and gourmet pizzas as well as great appetizers and sidings to complete your overall meal. Large chips, salads, sandwiches and other desserts are also available at their restaurant.

Harry’s Cafe De Wheels
Cowper Wharf Roadway & Brougham St
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
+61 2 9357 3074
harryscafedewheels.com.au/location/Woolloomooloo
Go out for a quick late night dining trip and satisfy your hunger at Harry’s Café De Wheels. Here you will find a variety of famous pies, pastie & sausage roll menus, hotdogs and hot rolls and a whole lot more are up for grabs upon your visit.

Maisy’s
164 Military Road
Neutral Bay NSW 2089
+61 2 9908 4030
maisys24.com.au
Maisy’s Café opens from dusk till dawn accommodating customers upon their visit. You are free to visit at any given time which great especially if you are looking for some late night dining experience in Sydney. Free Wi-Fi offered to their guests adds that icing on the cake.

City Extra
Alfred St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9241 1422
cityextra.com.au
Grab some light snacks for you and your friends to enjoy served fresh all throughout the day at City Extra. Find and choose from a variety of burgers from steak, chicken or veggie burgers. Seafood selection is also provided with their fish ‘n chips, seafood basket, seafood pie and more.

Wagaya
1/78 Harbour St
Haymarket NSW 2000
+61 2 9212 6068
wagaya.com.au
A great and relaxing ambience to for that special evening found at Wagaya. The restaurant is filled to the brim with Japanese dishes served fresh daily. Deep fried fishes, grilled dishes, rice/noodle, hot pots, sushi/sashimi can all be found at their establishment.
Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taqueria

Bayswater Rd
Potts Point NSW 2011
+61 2 9332 2245
guzmanygomez.com
Mexican delicacies always have that extra kick with their flavours and spices which is often enjoyed hot and spicy. If you are craving for something that will spice up your night, Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taqueria has got you covered. Their burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos and even salad all have that extra spice added into it.

Badde Manors
37 Glebe Point Rd
Glebe NSW 2037
+61 2 9660 3797
baddemanorscafe.com
Find vegan dishes with gluten free bread available at any given time at Badde Manors. Spend late night dining with your friends without worrying too much about your health. Enjoy light meals, salads and other specialties found at their café today.

Faheem Fast Food
194-196 Enmore Rd.
Marrickville NSW 2204
+61 2 9550 4850
faheemfastfood.com.au
Late night dining is usually enjoyed when served fresh as well as fast. You will find such service at Faheem Fast Food. Faheem serves an authentic blend of Pakistani and Indian cuisine which is available for orders up till midnight.

Frankie’s Pizza
50 Hunter St
Sydney NSW 2000
frankiespizzabytheslice.com
Spend the night away with Italian inspired cuisine found at Frankie’s Pizza. The pizza is already a given which can be served by the slice. Cocktails and frozen margaritas with live music however, livens up the rest of your night.

Coco Cubano
191 Oxford St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9360 2778
cococubano.com
Have a taste and feel in what Cuba has in stored for you without travelling at a distant place when you visit Coco Cubano. Enjoy meals made straight from the kitchen which is available from lunch time till late and a variety of cocktail drinks for you to enjoy. Their Cuban rolled cigars is great especially for those smoking enthusiasts.

Mr. Wong
3 Bridge St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9240 3000
merivale.com.au/mrwong/menu
Enjoy oriental dishes available in late nights at Mr. Wong. A Dim Sum platter selection is available for dinner which gives customers a huge variety of Chinese dishes. Have seafood served fresh from their live seafood tank which is available at market price.

Noon and Night Thai Cuisine
45 King St
Newtown NSW 2042
+61 2 9565 5161
noonandnightthai.com.au
Experience that authentic Thai delicacies and menu for a late night dining spree with your friends at Noon and Night Thai Cuisine. Curry galore! Choose from a variety of curry each with their own unique flavor and blend from green, red, yellow, jungle, and panang curry.

Mizuya Japanese Restaurant & Karaoke
614 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9266 0866
mizuya.com.au
A glamorous Japanese inspired restaurant and bar awaits customers upon their visit at Mizuya. Mizuya is perfect for late night dining in Sydney as they serve traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes with Karaoke available in private rooms for small or large groups. Sing the nights away after a scrumptious meal at Mizuya.

Longrain
85 Commonwealth Street
Sydney NSW 2010
+61 2 9280 2888
longrain.com/Sydney
Have a taste in what South East Asian cooking has to offer at Longrain. Try out their variety of curry which includes Red peanut curry, Coconut tumeric curry, Green curry, Dry red curry and more for that unforgettable late night dining experience.

Mamak
Sussex Centre Management 15 Goulburn St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9211 1668
mamak.com.au
Experience the taste of culture of Malaysia with its dishes served at Mamak. Mamak garnered an award as one of the best restaurant with Good Food Under $30 in 2013 which means you will definitely find great value with dishes served at their restaurant. Check out their rice and noodles today.

 

Sydney Nightclubs

Anywhere you want to go around Sydney, there’s always high quality entertainment you can expect. To enjoy the sights and sounds of Sydney at night, you may want to swing by the following nightclubs:

The Oxford Hotel
134 Oxford St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9331 3467
theoxfordhotel.com.au
Located at the center of the Darlinghurst Entertainment District and is considered to be one of the oldest and most established iconic hotels in Sydney, the Oxford Hotel has made quite a name for their own. Their Underground Bar, the Main Bar, GINGER’s Intimate Live Performance Area & the beautiful POLO cocktail/functions lounge, will definitely make you go back for more.

Soho
171 Victoria St
Potts Point NSW 2011
+61 2 9358 4221
sohobar.com.au
Enjoy an evening of music and to dance the night away at Soho. Their Up All Night cocktail menu ensures customers that drinks are provided to them at all times during their visit. You can find craft beers, jam jars and jugs all available at their bar.

Ivy
1/330 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9254 8100
merivale.com.au/ivy
A variety of events in stored for guests upon their visit at Ivy. They have events prepared for you all throughout the year which makes it a great place to visit on a regular occasion. Ivy venues include a Kitchen and Bar, Ash St. Cellar and even a Pool Club among its many locales.

The World Bar
24 Bayswater Road
NSW 2011
+61 2 9357 7700
theworldbar.com
Experience something new all throughout the week during your visit at the World Bar. Find Latin & Jazz Mondays ,Coyote Tuesdays, The Wall on Wednesdays, and Kicks on Thursday and onwards. Every night is a fun night at the World Bar.

Hugos Lounge
33 Bayswater Rd
Sydney NSW 2011
+61 2 9357 4411
hugos.com.au
A sleek understated décor with a fashionable cocktail bar and nightclub awaits guest during their visit at Hugos Lounge. Its sprawling terrace which overlooks Bayswater Road as well as their 3 cocktail bars makes it one of the top nightspots in Sydney.

Sugaroom
2/1 Harris St
Pyrmont NSW 2009
+61 2 9571 5055
sugaroom.com.au
Enjoy drinking with you and your friends at the Sugaroom. BYO at Sugaroom is available from Tuesdays to Thursdays all throughout the year. Bring your drinks with you as they encourage their customers to do so.

Marquee – The Star, Sydney
Harbourside Entry, Pirrama Road
Pyrmont NSW 2009
+61 2 9657 7737
marqueesydney.com
Find famous celebrities and performers during your stay at Marquee. Enjoy the sights as well as sounds prepared to your by professional musicians, bands and DJs. The Marquee has also won a number of awards as Australia’s Best Nightclub of the Year for two consecutive years 2012 & 2013 from different sources.

ARQ Sydney
16 Flinders St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
+61 2 9380 8700
arqsydney.com.au
A premier nightspot found at the heart of Sydney available to guest and visitors at ARQ Sydney. Located upstairs, you can find “The Arena” which offers a versatile central stage, large dance floor area, 2 large fully stocked bars and a DJ Both. Downstairs is the “The Vortex” with DJ booth, lounges & pool tables.

The Club
33 Bayswater Rd
Potts Point NSW 2011
theclubsydney.com
A sophisticated yet warm and welcoming establishment found at the Club. The place is well lit by chandeliers and Moroccan lanterns that perfect ambience and setting. Their three bars and premium bottle services as well as a VIP room make it endearing to visit.

Home Nightclub
Tenancy 101/1-5 Wheat Rd
Darling Harbour NSW 2000
+61 2 9266 0600
homesydney.com
Home Nightclub is a great place to visit for music enthusiast or those who just want to dance and part the night away. Home Nightclub hosts a diverse range of music with different DJs available on a regular basis.

The Loft
3 Lime St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9299 4770
theloftsydney.com
Enjoy a night of music or dance at the Loft. Live bands and performers are often a main stay at the Loft. On Fridays, get the party going with their live DJ Sound Systems. Find upcoming artists and performers from local to international legends at the Loft.

The Basement
29 Reiby Pl
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9251 2797
thebasement.com.au
Bring your loved ones and friends for a relaxing night or an exhilarating evening at the Basement. Live bands and performers as well as concerts are available for reservations. Jive to the sound and grooves as you enjoy this with an excellent 3 course meal provided at the Basement.

Kit & Kaboodle
33-37 Darlinghurst Rd
Potts Point NSW 2011
+61 2 8070 2424
kitkaboodle.com.au
Night Clubs are always a fun place to visit especially if they have a lot of events in stored for their guests. Kit & Kaboodle provides a weeklong of events offering good variety and enjoyment. They have events prepared a week in advance to keep you busy.

Miranda Hotel
590 Kingsway
Miranda NSW 2228
+61 2 9524 0398
mirandahotel.com.au
Miranda Hotel has got your week covered with their variety of events available all throughout the week. Enjoy live acoustic bands and music sessions on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays or you can dance your evening at their nightclub.

Hornsby Railway Hotel
31 Station St
Hornsby NSW 2077
+61 2 9477 1115
hornsbyrailwayhotel.com.au
Hornsby Railway Hotel provides a healthy variety of activities to their guests during their stay. A sports bar is available as well as their bistro which serves modern Australian dining at best. After a filling meal, head over at Infuse Nightclub which brings top young DJs along the table.

Cruise Bar, Restaurant & Events
Level 1,2,3 Overseas Passenger Terminal
Circular Quay Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9251 1188
cruisebar.com.au/bar
Best music in the house with live DJs available on Friday and Saturday Nights at the Cruise Bar. Signature cocktails and mouth-watering menu options makes the Cruise Bar an exciting place to visit with good food and music all throughout the night.

Casa De La Salsa
347 Kent St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 400 801 789
casadelasalsa.com
Enjoy live band performance and dance to the tune of the music they are playing at Casa De La Salsa. Both young and old people will enjoy their visit at Casa De La Salsa with their wholesome and lively atmosphere and ambience.

Padstow Rsl Club
24-28 Howard Rd
Padstow NSW 2211
+61 2 9773 0528
padstowrsl.com.au
A month long of different activities for that entertaining evening found at the Padstow Rsl Club. Children are also encouraged to visit as they provide Free Kids Disco. Of course, they must be accompanies by an adult. Enjoy the weekend with your family at Padstow Rsl Club.

Eleven Nightclub
1-11A Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021
+61 2 9357 7757
elevenclub.com.au
Find Sydney’s finest Rnb & House DJs playing at the venue on a weekly basis at Eleven Nightclub. With bright lights and spacious setting, Eleven Nightclub is a great place to spend the weekend with a number of friends.

Chinese Laundry
111 Sussex St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 8295 9999
chineselaundryclub.com.au
A slew of events prepared for guest to create that perfect weekends found at Chinese Laundry. Don’t let the name put you off as Chinese Laundry is filled to the brim with artists and bands as well as DJs ready for that exhilarating performance.

 

Parkes Elvis Festival

In its 22nd year, the Parkes Elvis Festival has cemented Parkes, Central West NSW, as the Elvis Capital of Australia.

The town comes alive for 5 days in the 2nd week of January every year, to coincide with Elvis’ birthday, this year what would have been his 80th.

Events during the Parkes Elvis Festival are many and varied, ranging from bingo to markets, exhibitions to busking, a motor show to street parade and of course more Elvis tribute performances than any single person can attend.

In fact every night from Wednesday 7th January to Sunday 11th sees every venue in Parkes from school halls to hotels and stages in Parks to local clubs, host concerts of Elvis impersonators and artists from the era.

The population of Parkes will be more than doubled during the Festival but everyone loves the spectacle.

Visitors and locals alike dress for the occasion so that the streets and venues are crowded with Elvis and Priscilla look-a-likes.

Much of the entertainment is free, occurring in the parks and on the streets of town for all to enjoy.

Some activities proceed every day of the festival, like the busking competition which sees Elvis wannabees and other performers bring the pavements of Parkes to life, the Elvis Festival Markets where aficionados can purchase Elvis memorabilia or rock’n’roll gear and The Kings Castle Elvis Museum that holds an incredible collection of genuine Elvis artefacts belonging to or associated with the King himself.

Getting to Parkes and finding accommodation for the Festival is no easy task!

The Elvis Express, a themed train from Sydney to Parkes is extremely popular and sells out quickly.

All the hotels and motels in Parkes are booked out months ahead of the Festival and even the neighbouring towns up to 50 km away find themselves full during the Festival.

One of the greatest challenges for people who leave their planning too late is the issue of Parkes Elvis Festival accommodation as most of the hotels and motels are booked out months in advance.

One chance to travel from Sydney to attend all day Saturday, the climax of the Festival, as well as the very popular Elvis Gospel service on Sunday morning and have accommodation organised, is to join the inaugural Aussie Farmstay and Bush Adventures Parkes Elvis Festival and Aussie Farmstay Tour.

Experience the highlights of rural New South Wales on this tour which includes a Farmstay on an historic family run sheep farm, a Blue Mountains Adventure with visits to Mountains’ attractions and all the fun of the Elvis Parkes Festival.

Bars in Newtown

Bars In Newtown (and surrounds)

The most biased view of places to go drinking in Newtown you’ve probably ever seen. Read ’em and weep!

 

The Midnight Special

44 Enmore Road

www.themidnightspecial.com.au

The Midnight Special is one of the Inner Wests best small bars. It’s intimate with gloomy lighting and a large range of music being played, often times by local DJs on vinyl too, as I guess much of the area is. Awesome hotdogs alongside an intriguing mix of cocktails. Favourite memory? Drinking Martinis and listening to a ska version of the James Bond theme which inspired me to be classy and stumble out into the street looking to get tattooed. Good times.

 

Corridor

153a King St

www.corridorbar.com.au

An aptly named small bar which hides the fact that there’s rooftop space available, a nice mix of drinks and friendly staff, but exceptional cocktails. Get here in the early afternoon to grab a great space, because they get busy whether it’s warm or winter.

 

Blacksheep

256 King St

www.blacksheepbar.com.au

Large deer head on the wall, chandeliers from the ceiling, general classiness, it’s kind of a shock if you’re used to wasting time at the Townie. They have curly fries and sliders. Yes! What’s more they have an old Nintendo out back. Favourite memory? Smashing some burgers, having a cocktail and being a Nintendo champion.

 

The Hive Bar

93 Erskineville Road

Unsurprisingly this place is in Erskineville, being on Erskineville road, but well worth the short walk down. Bars upstairs and downstairs and perpetually busy but with a super laid back feel, the place to come during the day while you’ve got some time to waste. Favourite Memory? Pedro, the infamous northern soul dancer, trying to make me dance, no luck bud, I’m made for drinking and not much else.

 

Newtown Social Club

387 King St

I don’t go here. There’s nothing wrong with it. I just like playing in the dirt. Favourite memory? When it was the Sando. No offence.

 

Kelly’s on King

285 King St

This is the place where literally 50% of all adventures happen. I’ve partied here too many times to count and so has everyone! Kelly’s is open late, drinks are nicely priced and they have a large but simple range, and they’re willing to play. Not many places round these parts will sell you an Irish Car Bomb cocktail. Favourite Memories? Anything revolving around Irish car bombs, or being the one to hold yours down.

 

Miss Peaches

201 Missenden Road

www.misspeaches.com.au

Setup to be something like a deep American south experience, I’ve personally never been, I can’t really judge the place on authenticity. But the reason this place is worth a mention is because it is different, the food is different (spice coated shrimp and popcorn), and they make their own soda. There are dancing classes too. I don’t dance.

 

Mary’s

6 Mary Street

This place is a bit hit or miss depending upon what you’re looking for, like loud music and burgers, fried chicken etc. Cool. Like hearing what your friends are saying and reasonably priced food not of the Hungry Jacks variety? Then you might not be into it. I can go either way on any given night, mainly cos I enjoy the odd Jack Attack (trademark pending) and there isn’t one close enough to me. Favourite Memory? Closing my eyes and thinking of HJ’s. More of a general statement really.

Natural Night Highlights of Sydney

Naturally enough, Sydney is an attractive city precisely because of nature. The natural beauty of Sydney Harbour, while stunning by day, is even more evocative by night.

The greatest time of all to visit Sydney for its visual night delights is December-January when, apart from the explosive vision of the Sydney Harbour Bridge haemorrhaging fireworks, there’s firework displays seemingly every night due to the proliferation of Carols By Candlelight in every suburban park leading up until Christmas, followed by a great final summer firework show at Darling Harbour on the night of Australia Day.

However there is now a night event to rival December-January and this is the winter night event Vivid Sydney an outdoor festival of light which is utterly enchanting.