Quench your thirst at these Sydney bars and pubs

Kick it back with the chillest vibes in Bondi at Bar Copo, the South American-Inspired bar dishing up hot empanadas and sandwiches along with seasonal margs.

Fiesta’s are a must-have at this neighbourhood joint, and the heart behind this venture is to create a space that brings local community together through food, drink, and music.

If you’re after a lively spot that’s buzzy yet cosy, Copo will get you what you want and then some. The food here ranges from sharing plates to baguette sandwiches and features the best of Latin-American cuisine. Take your pick from one of their many cocktails and enjoy selections from a booze list curated by certifiable Sydney drinks maestro Ches Cook.

What to try at Bar Copo? Dish Cult recommends the $16 Choripan.

Can’t decide what sort of mood you’re feeling tonight? Kings Cross Hotel is the perfect spot for you, with six different floors filled with booze, food, and lots of fun.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a pub that’s reminiscent of casual neighbourhood old-man bars where you can waste away the hours over drinks and good-natured debates.

There’s even a balcony terrace and a rooftop where you can catch all the big games live and enjoy quality drinks over delicious pub-style street food.

Wondering what to try at the King’s Cross Hotel Bar? Dish Cult recommends the $23 Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger.

The Old Fitzroy Hotel strips it back to the basics. It’s a simple, unpretentious theatre pub in a 150-year-old building that achieves its goal in one fell swoop – being an old-fashioned style boozer complete with pub grub, pool table, and couches.

The historical space underwent a light facelift for a spruce up that maintains the character and vibe that makes this hole-in-the-wall nook special.

Head Chef Anna Ugarte-Carral’s (the 2020 winner of the prestigious Josephine Pignolet award) crafted a pub menu with approachable flair on the quintessential pub nosh you know and love (come expecting the likes of salt cod fritters and confit albacore toasts).

Drinks-wise, you’ll have a repertoire of beer and wines that are a blend of both old-world and new-world to quench your thirst.

Wondering what to try at the Old Fitzroy Hotel Bar? Dish Cult recommends the $30 Confit Duck Maryland.

Located in Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, Customs House Bar is a classy venue with over 160 years of heritage has long been a go-to spot for office-goers and party-lovers alike.

Featuring over 20 varieties of beers from boutique to international, enjoy your drink in an open-air beer garden with a plate of their take on contemporary-classic pub fare.

Meals are hearty and delicious, and you can expect beef brisket sandwiches, beef ribs, and tomato and bocconcini bruschetta. With wine, spirits, and cocktails offered in spades, this city-center gastro-pub is your next destination for a big night out.

Wondering what to try at the Customs House Bar? Dish Cult recommends the $21 Steak Sandwich.

Possibly one of the buzziest locales in Newtown, ‘Courty’ – as the Courthouse Hotel affectionately known – is famed for its beer garden. On any given day, you’re sure to be vying for a table at their large terrace decked out with wooden tables and greenery.

You’ll be pleased to find that you can nab superior pub offerings from the bistro, where you can drop in for sharing dhal nachos and classic cheeseburgers.

Down yet another pint of ice-cold, affordable beer in either of their two separate outdoor areas and soak in the sun as you revel in the footy match and pinball machines.

Wondering what to try at the Courthouse Hotel? Dish Cult recommends the $26 Chicken Parmy/Parma.

A pup-friendly pub? That’s a yes from us. Vic on the Park is a laidback, vibrant spot where it’s easy to lose yourself in good vibes, friendly smiles, and pool games. Live music wafts through the air as casual ball games play on at the outdoor half-court.

Perfect for catching a game on the big screen, this venue is ideal for nights filled with laughter with mates, classic pub food (and more) on your plates, and downing lots of beer.

Wondering what to try at Vic on the Park? Dish Cult recommends the $16 Rotisserie porchetta roll.

This is Australian watering-holes at its finest; outfitted with cosy wooden paneling, dark green tiles, and a menu that features meat pies and Mary’s burgers with crinkle-cut chips.

Down cocktails, craft beers, and play rounds of free pool at the Unicorn Hotel. There are trivia nights, and this rustic spot also has what’s often called one of Sydney’s greatest chicken schnitzels.

There’s a courtyard here where you can bring your canine best friend and chat over snacks and drinks. After all, there’s plenty of quaint, old-school charm to go around.

Wondering what to try at the Unicorn Hotel? Dish Cult recommends the $28 Chicken Schnitzel.