Sydney’s Best Gin and Tonics

Set in the heart of Bondi Beach, Icebergs has sprawling front-row seats to the beachfront and sits on top of the world’s most photographed pool (yes, the saltwater pool that’s everywhere on Instagram). Need we say more?

Icebergs does gin and tonics old-school serving Tanqueray gin with Santa Vittoria limonatta, lime, and a Kaffir lime leaf.

Meaning “small bar” in Italian, Pilu’s Baretto stays true to its name, serving great cocktails and a sophisticated Italian-Australian wine list in an intimate space overlooking the shore of Freshwater beach.

Nibble on the contemporary bar food–cured meats, cheese, and antipasti– and wash it down with the ‘Viola’ – a crispy pairing of Manly Coastal Gin, Fiorente Elderflower, blueberry, and lemon.

Offering casual fine dining in a beachside brasserie is The Public Dining Room at Balmoral, a North Shore favourite with cocktails aplenty.

Their Hendrick’s Garden comes with Hendrick’s gin, blueberries, cucumber, and elderflower liqueurs – elevating the iconic favourite to a whole other level. We’re fans.

Flaunting old-world grandeur without any of the stiff-upper-lip, Highlander is a polished heritage bar marching to the beat of a new rhythm.

Despite being whisky-centric, these guys know their gin and tonics, so order a glass between bites from their gourmet bar selection and finish off with a whisky-infused dessert.

For casual waterside dining with great grazing in a gorgeous fit-out, either of Pier One’s ‘The Gantry’ or ‘Bar One’ makes for a perfect new harbourside spot for catching up with mates over a drink.

Order their signature cocktail – the Sea Spritz, featuring Archie Rose signature dry gin, pineapple juice, falernum, yellow chartreuse, and soda for a solid revamp of an age-old favourite.

BBPB – as it’s known – is back with a new Executive Chef, seafood-inspired menu, and the same good ol’ fun in a straight-up Aussie pub. The scene here is laid-back and relaxed, and drinks-side, the focus here narrows in on classic cocktails with a beachy vibe, so you’ll get all your favourites done right.

If their separate gin room featuring over 50 local gins isn’t reason enough for a visit, the lush green rooftop with boutique wine and a gorgeous Mosman view might be.

No matter which G&T you pick, you’re in great hands (though we do love the Melon Thyme featuring Four Pillars, Yuzu, watermelon, thyme, and lemon agave tonic).
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