“Check out the nominees for Best Cocktail Bar in the Time Out Sydney Food & Drink Awards 2025”

“Cantina OK! describes itself as a Micro Mezcal Mecca, which is enough to pique our interest in itself, let alone the fact the bar is a converted car-parking space (yes, singular)...”

“The must-dos, must-sees and absolute must-eats in Sydney.”

“Heading interstate? Broadsheet’s city cheat sheets cover everything from flash new spots that live up to the hype, to old faithfuls that continue to deliver. This hit list will have you making the most of every minute in Sydney.”

“The must-dos, must-sees and absolute must-eats in Sydney.”

“You’ve got the bar kit sorted. Jigger and shaker are ice cold, and you’ve got a thirst just waiting to be quenched.”

“Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.”

“Started as a lockdown project together with Grifter, the locally made seltzer is a winner. But bottling’s stopped – and the Broadsheet team is devastated.”

“Picture this: you’ve just finished work, the sun is shining down on you, and you’re laughing with your besties — what do you have in your hand? A fresh margarita.”

“A tiny rustic-chic bar tucked away in a cozy laneway in a popular Australian city has been named one of the best bars in the world.”

“The World’s 50 Best Bars list is a prestigious ranking that has been published annually since 2009.”

“Two Aussie bars - one in Sydney and the other in Melbourne - have plenty to brag about after making the cut on a famous list.”

“Our annual list of the best gin joints, cantinas and cocktail lounges across town. Cin, cin.”

“Say what you want about Sydney nightclubs — you can still find a solid dance floor if you know where to look. Even the best clubs in Sydney have had a rough few years: between lockouts, shut downs, and early close times, the city hasn’t exactly gained the best reputation for nightlife.”

“Between the lockouts and the lockdowns and a literal rule for no dancing back in 2020, dancing feels like a hard-won pastime in Sydney. Thanks to some groovy planning around the city's nighttime economy and a lot of energy and resilience from our nighttime industries, Sydney's Footloose days are well and truly behind us.”

“Centro 86, one of our favourite bar openings of 2024, has just launched a new happy hour. And it’s a good ’un. Visit Tuesday to Saturday for $12 spicy Margaritas and $7 Angel Oro lagers, available from 4pm to 6pm.”

“It doesn’t matter how crowded or empty it is – tequila bar Centro 86 is always a vibe.”

“Tio’s has been one of Sydney’s favourite spots for a margarita since 2014. The vibes at this Surry Hills bar are Mexican cerveceria-meets-antique store with a quirky and cool setting that’s as curated and distinct as sibling venues Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86 and The Cliff Dive.”

“What do strong coffees, adult entertainment and Italian scooters have in common? They've all lent their names to varieties of martini, and right now, Sydneysiders can't get enough of them.”

“Sydney's CBD possesses one of the best bar scenes in the country, from underground hideaways to cool-as-hell speakeasies to lofty cocktail lounges with mixology maestros at the helm.”