The Best New Bars in Sydney
There’s always room for a drink at one of Sydney's best bars, but it’s always fun to try somewhere new too. This is our edit of Sydney’s best new bars, updated monthly. Some could become your new favourite; others may just be good for one memorable night. Here’s a tip: come hungry. A lot of these bars have killer menus that deserve to be explored.
Words by Dan Cunningham
Updated on 8 September 2025
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Silver’s Motel
Silver's is a team-up between PS40's owner and a veteran bartender with a 350-bottle collection of rare whiskies that needed to be displayed (and drunk). It's an Enmore Road essential – even if you're not a whisky person.
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Paradise
An Italian wine bar in Potts Point from the Fratelli Paradiso team.
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Sakura House
This CBD sequel to The Waratah takes its inspiration from Japan and its izakayas. That means an excellent line-up of drinks – and a great selection of food to enjoy with them.
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Bar Herbs
The Cantina Ok team's other basement boozer specialises in Martinis, including Gibsons, Espresso Martinis and more. Cosmos and Gibsons are invited to the party too.
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Deadwax
Replacing the old Enmore Country Club space, this moody, Japanese-inspired vinyl bar welcomes all kinds of music fans, from dad rock to iconic hip-hop. Come for Midori-style drinks, Wagyu pastrami sangas and vinyl request nights.
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40 Res
The snacks are great and the wine list is balanced and approachable at this self-assured wine bar and restaurant from Tetsuya's former executive chef.
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L'Avant Cave
Porcine and P&V have always shared the same premises, but the pair's wine bar in their courtyard shows off the very best of both.
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Bar Demo
With two former Double Deuce bartenders at the helm, sharp cocktails are a given. But we’re also fans of the snacks, unusual wine list and vinyl run through a custom sound system.
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Mixed Business
The owners of Emma's Snack Bar grew up above the restaurant. Now, they've turned it into Mixed Business – a nostalgia-packed little bar serving Lebanese-leaning dishes from downstairs and retro cocktails.
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