The Best Hotel Bars in Sydney

When you’re visiting Sydney, you want more than just a place to sleep. You want your Sydney accommodation to offer excitement and entertainment with good food and drinks. So we’ve got the list of the best hotel bars in Sydney to ensure you have a place to rest your head and enjoy all Sydney has to offer.

And for an added bonus for Members of ALL — participating hotel bars and restaurants within Accor hotels, apartments and resorts allow you to earn Reward points while enjoying a cocktail or two.

With styling inspired by the building’s heritage, The Pumphouse effortlessly blends the old and the new. Located in Sydney's Darling Square food hub, you’ll be ideally situated to explore the fine dining the city is known for. 

Start with one of the signature cocktails inspired by the historic Pumphouse building. Choose from a curated cocktail list — The Darling is a treat featuring flavours of lychee with a mix of lemon citrus and a juniper forward taste from gin. Alternatively, try one of the specially curated gin and tonics. All the while, you can enjoy live music flowing through the space every Friday and Saturday night.

Stay at the Pumphouse for dinner and try sophisticated pub classics as well as signature waffles for those with a sweet tooth. Or head out to explore what delicious foods you’ll find throughout Sydney. Then pop back down from your room at the Notovel Sydney Darling Square for brunch on the terrace the next morning.

Right by Central Station, moments from all the great things to do in Sydney sits Eve’s Bar. Eve’s Bar embodies quintessential Sydney, with a locally-inspired menu and iconic industrial aesthetic. 

Drop in for happy hour, Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm and Sundays from 4pm until 6pm. Settle in with a bite to eat—the double beef and bacon burger or the field mushrooms might take your fancy—or simply enjoy a drink or two before exploring the city or calling it a night and heading back to your room within the Mercure Sydney.

Step into an atmosphere of rich heritage, with warm reds; brilliant golds; and graphic, 60s inspired comfort at the Soirée Bar & Bistro. An elegant menu will tempt you any time of the day, from lunchtime to dinner and into the evening at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Try the fruity and bubbly framboise pêtillante or opt for something darker with the after dark cocktail. Pair your drinks with a charcuterie board or an orange crème brûlée if you prefer something sweet.

The Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern is a great hotel bar with an extensive whiskey list as well as an innovative menu that incorporates whiskey elements into the food, it’s quickly become a favourite for local whiskey lovers. 

Hidden away in the cosy basement of the iconic Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, MGallery Two Doctors is a refined, yet quirky bar that showcases some of the finest local and international whiskies, as well as fantastic cocktails that are designed with sustainability in mind. Ingredients include Australian craft spirits and native plants that perfectly complement the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains. 

Walk and you’ll find a cosy space awaiting you. Four distinct areas each pay homage to classic whiskey bars. Sink into a leather chesterfield armchair or settle into a plush velvet lounge. Explore the vintage books and curios that sit on the bookshelves lining the room as you sip on a smokey scotch.

Sydney's Signature Destination for Champagne and Sabrage​, Champagne Bar is the ultimate hotel bar in Sydney for anyone who loves a drop of bubbly.

Sit down with a flute of champagne and take in panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour from the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Sample oysters and French-inspired snacks to complement your champagne or cocktail.

Browse the cocktail list and choose a drink that sparks your fancy.  The Mistress of Marseille blends the flavours of Provence and Sydney, Tarte aux Pommes Fumée (smoked apple tart) evokes warmth with classic flavours, and the Potion d’Amour is a delicious drink full of fruity and floral ingredients. 

Overlooking the majestic Sydney Harbour, the Hyde Hacienda is home to delicious food and great drinks. Their unique cocktail menu draws inspiration from the luxe hotels of L.A., Miami, and Vegas, combined with fresh, Australian produce, you're in for flavours you know and love with a Hyde Hacienda twist.

If you're peckish, browse the food menu to discover light meals and snacks that are perfect for sharing with friends on a night out. Executive Chef Steven Hartert combines fresh, local produce and South American influences for such delectable bites, you'll be ordering seconds. 

Located within the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, the Hyde Hacienda enjoys some of the best views of the harbour and the city of Sydney itself.

Henry's Bread & Wine Bar is inspired by European delicatessens to deliver both light meals throughout the day as well as evening drinks. Henry's is located within the Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery,  which is among Sydney's top boutique luxury escapes.