Sydney’s Best New Bars of 2025 (So Far)
“Whether it’s a sexy chilli-crowned cocktail from an ex-Double Deuce pair, a granita-topped Americana in a CBD basement, or simply excellent wine on a spotlight-shy Potts Point corner, it’s time to drink up, Sydney.”
Sydney’s most exciting openings of the year so far
“From hatted Italian restaurants to CBD grills and destination sandwiches, these are the new spots to put on your dining hit-list.”
World’s hottest bar openings from spring 2025
“The bar world matched nature’s energy in spring, with new openings blooming in all corners of the globe.”
Herbs Taverne
“Herbs Taverne is the latest late-night haunt shaking up Sydney / Warrane’s bar scene, a psychedelic negroni bar that brings global bitter traditions into deliciously unexpected territory.”
These seven venues opened their doors in May. What are the key trends?
“A whole range of new licensed venues either opened their doors or unveiled major renovations in May, shining a light on the fast-moving nature of Australia's on-premise sector.”
Your June hit list: The hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out this month
“From a reborn Malaysian institution to a nostalgic small bar in an old childhood home, here’s where (and what) to eat and drink in Sydney this month.”
10 exciting new bars to visit this season
“From food-inspired cocktails to negroni-only bars, here are 10 brilliant new spots to put on your list.”
All the New Sydney Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Openings We Got Excited About in May 2025
“Mexican street snacks in Marrickville, a loopy soup pop-up, the “Starbucks of Indonesia” and an immediately Hot-Listed bar.”
This New York-style bar serves a negroni in three colours
“Like its sibling venues Bar Planet and Cantina OK!, this new Campari-hued cocktail bar does one thing exceptionally well.”
The People Who Killed the Negroni Have Opened a Negroni Bar
“Some things – like frosted tips or puka shell necklaces – are probably better off staying dead. But the Negroni comeback is a resurrection we can all get behind. The classic drink is the star of the latest addition to The Hot List.”
Save this for your next night out
“Herbs Taverne is the newest bar to hit the CBD, serving up negronis and other specialty cocktails!”
Snack Bar: Henrietta Flies West, Two-for-One at A’Mare and More Local Food News This Week
“In a red-lit basement on Clarence Street, the slick Herbs Taverne bartenders are pouring a “traffic light” of Negronis – bringing Mucho’s signature dive-bar energy to Sydney’s small-bar heartland.”
Sydney’s New Psychedelic Negroni Bar Is a Bitter-Lover’s Dream
“There’s a new bar in town, and it’s giving negronis a colour refresh.”
Herbs Taverne Lands in Sydney with Psychedelic Negronis
“Herbs Taverne, the newest concept from Sydney’s award-winning MUCHO Group, has landed in the CBD, and it’s anything but conventional.”
Herbs Taverne
“Bathed in sultry ruby red light and disco ball shimmer, Herbs Taverne isn’t your average Negroni bar—it’s a full-blown aperitivo playground.”
Mucho Group launches Sydney’s newest Negroni bar
“Mucho Group – the team behind beloved Sydney bars Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86, and Tio’s Cerveceria – has launched Herbs Taverne on Sydney’s Clarence Street.”
Go To Herbs Taverne, the “Negroni Traffic Light” Says
“Sydney’s new CBD boozer has the divey party energy of a typical Mucho venue – all poured into making Negronis the hottest they’ve ever been, till 2am daily.”
Sydney has scored an underground Negroni den by the Bar Planet team – and it’s hot as hell
“Descend the stairs at Herbs Taverne for excellent bittersweet cocktails, impossible-to-stop-eating popcorn and a rocking vibe”
Now Open: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's Ruby-Red Negroni Bar That Combines Sydney's Pantry with European Traditions
“This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.”
Herbs Taverne opens tonight: here’s what to expect (and a look inside)
“Today’s a big day. There’s an election on, of course, but more importantly, tonight’s the night that Herbs Taverne opens its doors.”