“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”