“From micro mezcal den Cantina OK! to new suburb gems like Meadow in Cronulla, these are the best bars in Sydney right now. Sydney’s best bars range from micro mezcal mecca Cantina OK! to subterranean CBD wine bar Letra House and prohibition cocktail haunt Palmer & Co. Add boundary-pushing newcomers like Super 44 in Enmore and Cronulla’s Meadow, and you have a scene worth working through. Curated by Sitchu’s editors, this ever-evolving edit points you where to sip, whether you’re after gin, jazz or both.”

“With a name like Dine Out, you might be forgiven for thinking that Broadsheet’s winter festival is all about eating, but this year’s Sydney program has worked its way into plenty of the city’s hottest bars. We tapped 17 bars across the city to create a special one-off deal for the duration of the festival, from July 27 to August 2. Some venues offer substantial discounts, and others will serve meals that pair their venue’s most popular drinks with serious snacks. Here’s what’s happening around town.”

“Enmore Road’s newest cocktail bar, Super 44, debuted on 26 June,  brought to you by Mucho Group. You may recognise Mucho from sister venue Bar Planet, just a minute up the road, Centro86 in Martin Place, or their other new venue Bar Bridge, tucked away near Circular Quay. Super 44 takes the place of Midnight Special, which closed its doors in September of last year.”

“They say the classics never go out of style. They also say you’ve gotta know the rules before you can break ’em. The Margarita and Martini are two classic cocktails most bars wouldn’t dare to mess with, but Mucho ain’t like the rest.”

“Dine Out has three happy hour trails split between Enmore, Potts Point and the CBD. They’re all good, but the CBD trail packs the biggest punch with eight venues taking part. Several of them are collaborating with other CBD venues to celebrate the width and breadth of the city’s scene. From black truffle Martinis and MSG Margs to half-priced Japanese whiskey and sorbet-spiked Daiquiris, here are the venues taking part in the Dine Out CBD happy hour.”

“The MUCHO Group are back once again with the opening of yet another bar called Super 44. This one is a seriously vibey margarita bar in Newtown, bringing their inventive takes on tequila to the Inner West crowd.”

“Located a short stone’s throw from its sister venue and martini-focused Bar Planet, the Newtown venue draws on ideas, techniques and flavour combinations from across the MUCHO portfolio and represents the group’s most expansive exploration of the margarita to date.”

“Bar Planet’s new neighbour is the latest from Sydney’s Marg masters. And with its moody vibes, four-part Spicy Margarita list and Tajin-spiced popcorn, it has enough looks and smarts to make it the best.”

“The team behind Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s is set to open its latest venue this week, with Super 44 launching on Enmore Road. Located just a few doors from Bar Planet, the new neighbourhood margarita bar marks the first time Mucho Group has brought its signature ice-shaved margarita program to Sydney’s Inner West, with fruit-forward variations taking centre stage.”

“Sydney is leaning into winter in a big way this weekend, with everything from a must-win Socceroos World Cup clash and waterfront ice skating to blockbuster art exhibitions and world-class theatre.”

“Super 44 Enmore opens on 26 June at 44 Enmore Road, bringing the MUCHO Group’s iconic margaritas to the Inner West for the first time. They’re continuing the group’s focus on fun, fresh, psychedelic drinks, this time with fruit-forward margaritas taking centre stage.”

“Hot off the opening of CBD Martini bar Bar Bridge, Mucho Group has announced its next venue, Super 44 – a neighbourhood Margarita bar opening on Enmore Road later this month. The group built upon its successful Margarita bar concept with the opening of basement bar Centro 86 in Sydney’s CBD in 2024, with the Inner West now set for its first taste of Mucho’s signature Margaritas.”

“Eat popcorn at any Mucho bar and you could find one of five $1000 vouchers to spend at the group’s venues. It’s like Willy Wonka – but with popcorn. Mucho is behind some of our favourite cocktail bars in Sydney, but the team has also won firm fans for its addictive free popcorn. Each bar has its own signature, from Bar Bridge’s nori seasoning to Bar Planet’s curry dust and Centro’s sugar and sumac popcorn.”

“Look, we’re suckers for anything secret or remotely hidden, especially when there are cocktails at the end of the rainbow. While most secluded speakeasies in Sydney/Eora are hardly a secret, some are well-hidden, which means they can be tricky to find, especially in the dark.”

“Three pasta palaces, two food trucks, three Korean eateries and two new spots for a slice of pizza. Plus, bars for beer, wine, Martinis and Dirty Daiquiris.”

“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.”

“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.”