#1
Cantina OK!
4.8
1023 reviews · Score: 85/100
Cantina OK! 4.8(1,023) · A$20–40Bar · · Council PlCocktails in an intimate hideawayOpens soon · 4 PM
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2026 Rankings
Best Bars & Pubs in Sydney CBD
Compare the top bars & pubs in Sydney CBD & Sydney, NSW — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated July 2026 · Based on 24,998 real Google reviews across 13 bars & pubs
Top Bars & Pubs in Sydney CBD & Sydney, NSW
We've analysed 24,998 real Google reviews to rank the best bars & pubs in Sydney CBD. Businesses are ranked by our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence — last updated July 2026.
The best bars & pubs in Sydney CBD, NSW are Cantina OK! (4.8★, 1023 reviews), Bar 83 at Sydney Tower (4.6★, 2050 reviews), Old Mate's Place (4.7★, 1409 reviews), Shady Pines Saloon (4.7★, 1323 reviews) and RAMBLIN RASCAL (4.6★, 1002 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (24,998 reviews analysed across 13 businesses) — see the full top 13 below. Rankings last updated July 2026.
#2
Bar 83 at Sydney Tower
4.6
2050 reviews · Score: 79/100
Bar 83 at Sydney Tower 4.6(2,050) · A$20–120Bar · · Westfield Sydney, Level 4/108 Market StOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#3
Old Mate's Place
4.7
1409 reviews · Score: 73/100
Old Mate's Place 4.7(1,409) · A$20–40Bar · · level 4/199 Clarence StUpmarket choice for drinks & bar bitesOpens soon · 4 PM
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#4
Shady Pines Saloon
4.7
1323 reviews · Score: 73/100
Shady Pines Saloon 4.7(1,323) · A$20–40Bar · · Lower Ground, 222 Clarence StHip hideaway bar with a Wild West feelClosed · Opens 5 PM
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#5
RAMBLIN RASCAL
4.6
1002 reviews · Score: 73/100
RAMBLIN RASCAL 4.6(1,002) · A$20–40Bar · · Basement/60 Park StHip basement bar for creative cocktailsClosed · Opens 5 PM
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#6
Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub
4.4
3817 reviews · Score: 67/100
Fortune of War - Sydney's Oldest Pub 4.4(3,817) · A$20–40Pub · · 137 George StLong-running pub with regular live musicOpen · Closes 12 AM
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#7
P.J.O'Brien's
4.2
3265 reviews · Score: 67/100
P.J.O'Brien's 4.2(3,265) · A$20–40Irish pub · · 57 King StBuzzing spot for Guinness & live bandsOpen · Closes 11:30 PM
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#8
Henley's Bar & Kitchen
4.3
2118 reviews · Score: 67/100
Henley's Bar & Kitchen 4.3(2,118) · A$20–40Pub · · 9 Lime StOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#9
Harts Pub
4.4
2052 reviews · Score: 67/100
Harts Pub 4.4(2,052) · A$20–40Pub · · Essex St &, Gloucester StCraft beer matched with gourmet pub grubOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#10
The Hero of Waterloo Hotel
4.4
1597 reviews · Score: 67/100
The Hero of Waterloo Hotel 4.4(1,597) · A$20–40Pub · · 81 Lower Fort StVenerable old-world pub with live musicOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#11
The Royal George
4.1
1282 reviews · Score: 67/100
The Royal George 4.1(1,282) · A$20–40Pub · · 320 George StRustic-chic pub for upscale food & poolOpen · Closes 2 AM
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#12
Great Southern Bar
4.4
811 reviews · Score: 67/100
Great Southern Bar 4.4(811) · A$20–40Pub · · 717 George StLaid-back, veteran sports bar & bistroOpen · Closes 4 AM
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#13
3 Wise Monkeys Pub
3.9
3249 reviews · Score: 59/100
3 Wise Monkeys Pub 3.9(3,249) · A$20–40Pub · 555 George StBeer, cocktails & dancing over 3 floorsOpen · Closes 4 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bars & pubs in Sydney CBD.
Who are the best bars & pubs in Sydney CBD?
We've ranked the top 13 bars & pubs in Sydney CBD, NSW based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
How do you rank bars & pubs in Sydney CBD?
Our rankings use a composite reputation score that weighs Google star rating, review volume, and online presence (website + contact details). This gives a more complete picture than star ratings alone.
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We track hundreds of bars & pubs across Sydney CBD and the wider NSW area. This page shows the top 13 based on their online reputation.
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