Bustling Small Bars In Sydney CBD

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Going out for drinks with friends but you’re tired of going to the same overcrowded bars time and time again? The small bars in Sydney CBD offer something completely unique from one door to the next. Have a read over these bars and see what tickles your fancy.

GoodGod Small Club

GoodGod is a miracle in itself; it manages to bring together an underground vibe bar, a restaurant and a dance venue all into one, without making itself too mainstream. It retains its modest nature whilst bringing great food and drinks, which makes it one of the best small bars in Sydney that you can frequently visit.

53-55 Liverpool Street, Chinatown
www.goodgodgoodgod.com

The Lobo Plantation

The Lobo Plantation is a decadent small bar with sophisticated barmen and a specialism in rum. As well as handcrafted cocktails, you can book yourself and at least three of your friends on a rum flight to sample the produce from the French Caribbean islands, South America, or around the world, from $65-$399pp.

Basement 209, Clarence Street
www.thelobo.com.au

The Rook

Another special bar worth sourcing out is The Rook. Based on a rooftop of York Street, you’re taken into a luxurious and cosy bar space. The interior of graffiti-covered walls and grand blackboards match the quality of the food on offer here, including $50 lobster, burgers with truffle fries and deep fried mars bar for dessert.

Level 7, 56-58 York Street
therook.com.au

Mojo Record Bar

A hybrid for the music loving fan who digs a tasty cocktail and vintage vinyl records, Mojo Record Bar brings together a vinyl store selling new and pre-owned vinyls with an acclaimed bar offering a range of Australian beers.

Basement Level, 73 York Street
www.mojorecordbar.com

Grandma’s Bar

For something completely different, go to Grandma’s for cocktails, stripped-back walls and kitsch furnishings. A home away from home, you can kick back with a friend for a cosy chat in this basement bar, beside knitting baskets and floral chairs.

Basement 275 Clarence Street
www.grandmasbarsydney.com.au

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