Must-see nightlife in Sydney Region

  • Coal & Cedar

    Newcastle

    Pull up a stool at the long wooden bar in this Prohibition-style speakeasy where you'll find Newcastle's finest drinking Old Fashioneds to the blues. The…

  • Reserve Wine Bar

    Newcastle

    Run with great enthusiasm for wine but zero pretension, this bar, in a former bank, has numerous wines available from all over the world, and of course…

  • The Koutetsu

    Newcastle

    Wire mesh and upside-down lampshades give an offbeat industrial vibe to this dark and atmospheric speakeasy-style West End bar. A sizeable number of…

  • Wollombi Tavern

    Hunter Valley

    This iconic pub at the road junction in Wollombi is the home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice, a dangerous brew of port, brandy and wine. Sitting out here on the…

  • Grain Store

    Newcastle

    Once the grain and keg store for the old Tooheys beer factory, this rustic bar-cafe is an atmospheric place to refresh yourself with one of the great…

  • Alexandra Hotel

    Blue Mountains

    On the highway, the Alex is a gem of an old pub, with lots of character, including cosy fireside nooks, a breezy dining area and a convivial outdoor space…

  • Lucky Hotel

    Newcastle

    With a genuinely convivial vibe and a handsome interior of exposed brick and wooden fittings, this is a successfully characterful refurbishment of an old…

  • Goldfish Bar & Kitchen

    Hunter Valley

    All wined out? Try a classic cocktail on the spacious terrace or in the lounge of this popular bar, a great place to hang out. There's an impressive…

  • Cassiopeia

    Katoomba

    Katoomba's most serious coffee experience, Cassiopeia roasts their own delicious single-origin beans, served in an attractive floorboarded space…

  • Honeysuckle Hotel

    Newcastle

    The deck at this waterfront place, located in a cavernous but cool converted warehouse looking across at the port, is a perfect spot for a sundowner. The…

  • George IV Inn

    Sydney Region

    One of the state's oldest pubs, the sandstone George IV has handsome dark-wood interiors, a wide verandah and vine-draped courtyard seating. Once a before…

  • Tinshed Brewery

    Hunter Valley

    This craft brewery is run by an enthusiastic young local and features 44-gallon-drum tables and a series of delicious beers; let the staff talk you…

  • Harrigan's

    Hunter Valley

    A comfortable Irish pub with beef-and-Guinness pies on the menu, a sprawling beer garden and live bands most weekends. Sitting on the deck here is a…