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Sydney: Nightlife

You won’t be strapped for choice in Australia’s prime hedonistic playground. Sydney's beer haunts, swank cocktail lounges, and beachside bars provide low-key entertainment; nightlife hawks can party till the wee hours at the city’s many happening clubs. High-profile entertainment options abound, too, from first-class theater and classical music to opera and ballet.

Art House Hotel Dating from 1836, the former School of Arts building houses four bars, regular exhibits, a top-rated modern Aussie restaurant, and a Saturday club night that rocks the dance floor until 6am. Central Business District; 275 Pitt St.; 011-61-2-9284-1200; www.thearthousehotel.com.au
trendy | dancing | cover charge | bar

Hero of Waterloo This well-worn sandstone pub from 1843 has a friendly, Irish feel. Occasionally guests are entertained by live music, which ranges from old-time jazz and folk to popular Irish tunes. The Rocks; 81 Lower Fort Street; 011-61-2- 9252-4553; www.heroofwaterloo.com.au
live entertainment | lounge | bar

Longrain Thai-fusion cuisine reigns in this chic, converted warehouse. Try their excellent signature cocktail – the Caipiroska. Surry Hills; 85 Commonwealth Street; 011-61-2-9280-2888; www.longrain.com.au
lounge | bar

Mercantile Hotel The city’s most popular Irish pub arguably serves the best draught Guinness in the Southern Hemisphere against a beautiful, tiled backdrop. Irish and Bush bands play live music on some nights. The Rocks; 25 George Street; 011-61-2- 9247-3570
lounge | bar | live music

Northie's This trendy pub has nightly entertainment, including karaoke and, occasionally, live rock bands. It’s also a top-spot for “Sunday sessions,” when Aussies start the week with a day-long happy hour. Cronulla; Cnr Kingsway & Elouera Rd.; 011-61-2-9523-6866; www.northies.com.au
trendy | live entertainment | pub | karoake

The Victoria Room Kick back over fabulous drink concoctions and modern Aussie cuisine in this dark, colonial-style lounge. Darlinghurst; 235 Victoria Street; 011-61-2-9357-4488; www.thevictoriaroom.com
lounge | bar

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