“For the month of May, the tiny laneway bar Cantina OK! is pouring a rotating trio of small-batch mezcals for $10 a serve – or $30 for all three – pulling bottles from a back bar that’s usually reserved for those willing to spend a lot more. It’s a rare chance to drink through seriously limited agave spirits without committing to a full pour (or a minor financial decision).”

“The laneway revival was about adding a human quality “somewhere to sit, eat or drink, something wonderful to experience””

“A subterranean sanctuary where high living meets civilised drinking. From the bone-dry Bridge Martini to the glow of red-lit booths—this is Bar Bridge, filtered for the discerning.”

“The Sydney Comedy Festival (SCF) is back, bringing five weeks of non-stop laughs to the city. Whether you’ve locked in a show with family, mates or a date, this is not just a chance to discover fresh comedy talent, it’s the perfect excuse to explore new neighbourhoods and try somewhere new to eat along the way.”

“One of Sydney’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Surry Hills is packed with some of the city’s buzziest bars, standout restaurants, top-tier coffee, and an ever-evolving lineup of things to see and do.”

“A sexy new Martini bar from the team behind some of the city’s best has opened in the CBD. Called Bar Bridge, after its location on Bridge Street in the former home of Double Deuce Lounge, it’s by the Mucho Group – the team behind some of the city’s finest drinking establishments (hello, Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86, Bar Herbs, The Cliff Dive and Tio’s).”

“From intimate wine rooms and rooftop spritz spots to sultry late-night cocktail dens, Sydney’s bar scene is gearing up for a seriously exciting year. Whether you’re chasing exceptional wine lists, boundary-pushing cocktails or neighbourhood locals you’ll be visiting on repeat, these are the bar openings set to shape 2026. Trust us, your group chats are about to get busy.”

“Whether you take yours dry or wet, dirty or with a twist, Sydneysiders are downing martinis across the city like they’re going out of style. Sydney’s bar scene has always been something to celebrate. From organic wines in tucked-away Surry Hills bars to craft beers in Marrickville breweries and spicy margaritas in the CBD, there’s something for every taste. But lately, one classic has been stealing the spotlight. Right now, Sydney is all about the martini.”

“By the end of the week, Sydney will have welcomed a number of new on-premise venues and experiences.This includes Razz Room, a daiquiri bar and Odd Culture’s first CBD venue, opening on Tuesday, followed by W Sydney’s ode to Fernet-Branca, Caffé Fernet, two days later. These join recently-opened and hotly anticipated venues Bar Bridge and Bar Hanami – celebrations of martinis and whisky respectively.”

“MUCHO Group has opened a new martini bar in Sydney CBD, with Bar Bridge bringing extra-dry classics, pan-Asian flavours and a moodier after-dark energy to Bridge Street.”

“Mucho Group has unveiled Bar Bridge, a new cocktail venue bringing martini culture to Bridge Street in the CBD.”

“Sydney’s newest venue from Mucho Group, Bar Bridge, offers extra-dry Martinis and is inspired by classic European cocktail bars. Mucho Group is behind several cocktail venues in Sydney, including Bar Planet, agave bars Cantina OK and Centro 86, and, most recently, Herbs Taverne.”

“Putting their next foot forward in a not-so-slow domination of Sydney’s underground bar scene, MUCHO Group has opened Bar Bridge—a red-lit, basement martini bar (the third in the group’s growing lineup) taking over the former Double Deuce Lounge site.”

“MUCHO Group has opened Bar Bridge on 6 Bridge Street, taking over the former Double Deuce site and shifting the space into martini territory. It’s the latest from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK! and Tio’s Cerveceria, this time zeroing in on the Dry Martini and the rituals that come with it.”

“Celebrating a work win over wine, sampling the cocktail menu during a long-overdue catch-up with a friend, or kicking on after a lunch or dinner call for finding a bar worthy of the occasion — so these are Sydney’s newest bars that should be on your radar for your next drink.”

“At the end of last year, Mucho Group had only been planning to open one venue in 2026: Super 44. But when 70s-inspired Double Deuce Lounge closed its doors in November, plans shifted.”

“If you're over hot cross buns and chocolate eggs and feel like venturing out on the long weekend, there are plenty of hotspots to choose from. Hit this list for the cafes, restaurants and bars staying open in Sydney over the four days.”

“Mucho Group has expanded its Sydney CBD presence with the opening of Bar Bridge on Bridge Street, continuing its exploration of the Martini, this time highlighting the extra dry style and the old-world charm of classic European cocktail bars.”

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“If you're over hot cross buns and chocolate eggs and feel like venturing out on the long weekend, there are plenty of hotspots to choose from. Hit this list for the cafes, restaurants and bars staying open in Sydney over the four days.”