“From garage bars dedicated to ancient spirits to hidden wine bars with Midnight in Paris vibes and hotel lobby bars guaranteed to take your breath away at sunset—if you're thirsty, Sydney's bar scene is here for you. Without further ado, here’s Urban List's pick of the best bars in Sydney right now.”

“Sydney/Eora has really upped its bar game in the past few years. We’ve embraced creativity, luxury, and the best ideas from abroad to create a cosmopolitan bar scene that feels elevated from the days of yore. We’re now home to some of the most exciting bartenders and bars in the entire world—with a few placements on the World's 50 Best bars list to prove it.”

“Urban List has sipped through the Sydney CBD to uncover the best cocktail spots, basement boozers and sleek wine bars worth visiting when you're a little thirsty in the heart of our fair city. For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, here are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.”

“If drinking tequila in the presence of religious iconography is considered blasphemous, Mucho are committing some serious sacrilege at Tio’s Cerveceria, the hospitality group’s playful homage to tequila, Margaritas and Mexican culture.”

“"Drink with me, to days gone by. To the life, that used to be. Let the wine of friendship never run dry."

That's what the compatriots sung in Les Miserables, on the eve before their untimely demise at the hands of the establishment. And that's the merry spirit that should follow all of us in Sydney, in light of some of the foreclosures at some of our most beloved haunts.”

“Our half-year dining report card shows that despite the many challenges facing the hospitality industry, there’s plenty to get excited about.”

“They say good things come to those who wait! When it comes to food, a line of excited, hungry customers outside of a restaurant or bakery often points to something special; whether it’s a mortadella and cheese-stuffed breakfast croissant, a loaded lunchtime banh mi or an Instagrammable evening tipple. These are the restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries and eateries from across Sydney that keeps us glued to the footpath in anticipation.”

“They say good things come to those who wait! When it comes to food, a line of excited, hungry customers outside of a restaurant or bakery often points to something special; whether it’s a mortadella and cheese-stuffed breakfast croissant, a loaded lunchtime banh mi or an Instagrammable evening tipple. These are the restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries and eateries from across Sydney that keeps us glued to the footpath in anticipation.”

“From huge fishbowl-style 'ritas to spicy margs spanning five levels of heat, the updated menu at the Foster Street bar is sure to spice up your night.”

“A single infuriating image is proof that a small minority of whining Aussies are ruining it for everyone else.”

“Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.”

“Creative margaritas and unique cocktails in a vibrant underground cantina where every drink is served with Centro 86’s free signature popcorn.”

“Here are the MVPs of Sydney's huge Margarita scene”

“It’s become ubiquitous in the bars of Australia, both Mexican-leaning and not. But not all Spicy Margs are created equal. Here’s what makes a great Spicy Marg, where to find the country’s best and a simple recipe to stash behind your home bar.”

“Centro 86 is a basement tequila bar from the award-winning crew behind Bar Planet, Tio's, and Cantina OK!”

“The hospitality group behind Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Tio’s, and Cliff Dive have opened their latest venue Centro 86 in the Sydney CBD.”

“Australia’s Mucho Hospitality Group, which operates Cantina OK, has opened a Tequila bar in Sydney called Centro 86.”

“Walking up Oxford Street on a Saturday night, it’s not unusual to see a massive crowd lined up outside a low-key door just up from Oxford Art Factory. They’re here for The Cliff Dive, a pumping nightclub and bar from Mucho, the hospitality group behind Cantina OK!, Tio’s Cerveceria, Bar Planet and Centro 86. And you’d better believe they’re here to dance.”

“A top-secret Pitt Street basement has been transformed into a bustling underground cantina with one-of-a-kind cocktails until 2am, seven days a week.”

“From the DIY margarita menu, to the Australian-exclusive spirits, Sydney has never seen a tequila bar like this before.”