Must-see nightlife in New South Wales

  • Royal Hotel

    Sydney

    One of the key points on the attractive Five Ways intersection, this beautifully renovated pub is spread over four floors. At the top, both the Elephant…

  • Mudgee Brewing Company

    New South Wales

    In addition to fine meals throughout the day, this airy space hosts live music on Friday and Sunday nights. Signature beers on tap include Mudgee Mud (an…

  • Webb & Co

    New South Wales

    Tucked down a central Bathurst arcade (next to Crema coffee bar), this classy 'beverage emporium' proffers great craft beer, cocktails and local wine, as…

  • Colombian Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Although its past popularity has waned, this gay-friendly, art-deco booze barn still serves up thumping music and heady drinks. The window seats take the…

  • Cricketers Arms Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    A favourite haunt of arts students, dog-owners and locals of all persuasions, you don't even have to know what a silly mid-off is to enjoy this pub. There…

  • MV Bistro & Wine Bar

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Claim a seat at the downstairs bar or on the pavement, choose a glass of wine from the large list (the bar's name means 1000 wines), order a plate of…

  • Ulmarra Hotel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A quaint old corner pub with a wrought-iron verandah and a greener-than-green beer garden that stretches lazily down to the river. There's a great cafe,…

  • AB Hotel

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A facelift for the former Ancient Briton has seen it become big on craft beer. The front bar is still fairly traditional, but now there's also a cute…

  • Heidi’s Flower Field

    New South Wales

    For an Instagram-worthy high tea experience ($65; book ahead), sink into one of the seats surrounded by beautiful botanics and enjoy. All teas and coffees…

  • Great Southern Inn

    South Coast NSW

    The pub in the heart of town offers good-value meals and views and beer-first service. There are cheap beds upstairs if you need one ($40 to $100), but it…

  • Beach Road Hotel

    Sydney

    Weekends at this big boxy pub are a boisterous multilevel alcoholiday, with Bondi types (bronzed, buff and brooding) and woozy out-of-towners playing pool…

  • London

    Sydney

    Among the designer boutique shops of William St, the attractive London draws a fashionable crowd. Food runs from pizzas and upmarket pub classics to Asian…

  • Tio's Cerveceria

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Tio likes tequila. Heaps of different types. And wrestling, Catholic kitsch and Day of the Dead paraphernalia. Surry Hills skaters, beard-wearers and baby…

  • Ravesi's

    Sydney

    At weekends the crowd throbs in the downstairs bar, where TV sports compete with views over Campbell Pde. Try for a seat on the upstairs bar's balcony,…

  • Barefoot Brew Room

    Byron Bay

    Sneak away from the crowds down a laneway to this hole-in-the-wall coffee spot, frequented by locals, for expertly made brew by the team at Barefoot…

  • Union Club Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    One of Wagga's favourite watering holes is loved for its enormous wraparound verandah upstairs. Live music Friday and Saturday nights make this a good…

  • Cat & Fiddle

    Sydney

    There's usually something to distract from the big-screen sports at this chilled-out corner pub: live music, trivia comps, food specials and more. The…

  • Woollahra Hotel

    Sydney

    This popular, upmarket Woollahra corner pub is worth checking out for its open-air terrace and smart French food from Bistro Moncur.

  • Bavarian

    Manly

    At the ferry wharf, this open-sided bar offers numerous local and imported brews. The pork knuckles and pretzels are delicious; sausages are the best…

  • Commercial Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    One of Junee's magnificent old pubs, its massive verandah dripping with iron lace, the Commercial (1915) has a busy bar crowded with after-work drinkers.

  • Strawberry Hills Hotel

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This old corner pub is one of the better late-openers outside the lockout zone. The pleasant upstairs area is a nice refuge for a spot of lunch.

  • Cactus Café & Gallery

    New South Wales

    Sip coffees indoors in a Spanish Mission-style building among gifts and knick-knacks, or outside under a lovely arbour. Light meals are served.

  • Castlereagh Hotel

    New South Wales

    Kick back in the beer garden at one of Dubbo's most popular and friendly watering holes, which also serves good-value pub meals.

  • Washington & Co.

    New South Wales

    Whiskeys from all over the world can be found a this speakesy-style bar, as well as bourbons, cocktails and other hard spirits.

  • ZedBar

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Nightly drink specials, killer cocktails, great tunes and decent bar food combine with a friendly vibe and relaxed beer garden.

  • Shaws Bay Hotel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Can be a bit rough around the edges but fine for a beer out on the waterfront back beer garden. Live music Sunday afternoons.

  • Bayview Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    In truth, you'll be gazing onto a view of the road rather than a bay view. But this friendly, if ordinary, pub is the local go-to place for a cold drink,…

  • Northies

    Sydney

    Spread out along the street facing North Cronulla beach, Northies is Cronulla's main watering hole, offering a lively roster of sports, DJs and bands.

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