Sydney Nightlife

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.

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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.
81 Lower Fort Street; Sydney; 011-61-2- 9252-4553; www.heroofwaterloo.com.au
Tags: international travel | live entertainment | 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.
25 George Street; Sydney; 011-61-2- 9247-3570
Tags: international travel | lounge | bar | live music
Longrain
Thai-fusion cuisine reigns in this chic, converted warehouse. Try their excellent signature cocktail – the Caipiroska.
85 Commonwealth Street; Sydney; 011-61-2-9280-2888; www.longrain.com.au
Tags: international travel | lounge | bar
The Victoria Room
Kick back over fabulous drink concoctions and modern Aussie cuisine in this dark, colonial-style lounge.
235 Victoria Street; Sydney; 011-61-2-9357-4488; www.thevictoriaroom.com
Tags: international travel | lounge | bar
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.
275 Pitt St.; Sydney; 011-61-2-9284-1200; www.thearthousehotel.com.au
Tags: international travel | trendy | dancing | cover charge | bar | editor pick
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.
Cnr Kingsway & Elouera Rd.; Sydney; 011-61-2-9523-6866; www.northies.com.au
Tags: international travel | trendy | live entertainment | karaoke | pub
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