The Best Bars and Pubs with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards in Sydney
It's a shame to be sitting inside whenever the sun comes out. Particularly if you've got a drink in hand.
The Best Bars and Pubs with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards in Sydney
Sydney is blessed with pretty great weather all year round — and after a few unusually rainy years, it's a shame to be sitting inside any time the sun rears its head. Particularly if you've got a drink in your hand.
Luckily, Sydney has a prime plethora of pubs and bars with seats either in the sun, shaded by greenery or just out in the fresh Sydney air. Want a hidden courtyard smack-bang in the CBD? We know one. A sprawling multi-level pub garden on the northern beaches? We've got one of those two. Save cosy pub corners for your next trip to London — these are the best Sydney beer gardens and boozy courtyards.
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The Lady Hampshire
Camperdown's resurrected pub is a haven for live music, cheap beers and classic pub feeds.
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BrewDog South Eveleigh
BrewDog's flagship Sydney beer bar seats 720 beer aficionados inside and 190 outside, pouring 40 brews through its taps.
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The Abercrombie Hotel
Dance the night away at this massive Chippendale venue, which boasts multiple dance floors, a rooftop bar and a bottle shop.
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Cricketers Arms Hotel
Known more intimately as the Crix, this is the kind of local that will make you want to move into the area.
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Cronulla RSL Club
Enjoy views over South Cronulla Beach from the terrace with a cocktail in hand.
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Harbord Hotel
The historic northern beaches pub has reopened with a sunny terrace, live music and a spot to leave your surfboard.
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The Duke of Enmore
This Enmore Road mainstay has woodfire eats, natty wines, heavy metal and picklebacks aplenty.
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Forrester's
The Surry Hills pub has undergone a $1.5-million makeover, leaving it with one of Sydney's best beer gardens.
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La Palma
Head to the leafy courtyard, order a daiquiri and devour a plate of jerk chicken.
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Albion Hotel
Parramatta's late-night, dog-friendly pub has one of the best beer gardens in Sydney.
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The Big Easy
Head to the fairy light-lit courtyard for Cajun-style fare, a hefty beer list and cocktails.
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Quay Bar
Drop into this Circular Quay bar throughout the day for cocktails and a bite to eat.
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Establishment Bar
It's an elegant bistro inside a historic building, and it's a Sydney institution.
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The Lord Gladstone
Continuing the Abercrombie's legacy of deep-fried Golden Gaytimes and Chippendale chill-outs.
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The Glebe Hotel
This historic pub has been given a new name and dog-friendly courtyard.
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Arcadia Liquors
A fairy light-lit small bar with a sweet little courtyard out the back.
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Rocks Brewing Co
Brews inspired by the dubious characters of colonial past should be enjoyed in one of the best beer gardens in Sydney.
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George Hotel Waterloo
This neighbourhood pub has reopened as a taqueria and natural wine bar.
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Park House Food & Liquor
The old Mona Vale Hotel has been transformed into a sleek new restaurant, cocktail lounge and burger bar.
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The Vic On The Park
This old Marrickville gem has been given the full Merivale treatment and it's totally working it.
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Bungalow 8
A harbourside bar with views from the beer garden, tropical vibes and a buzzing dance floor.
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Botany View Hotel
An iconic south King Street pub that's home to one of Sydney's best beer gardens.
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The Toxteth Hotel
This Glebe pub straddles old and new with great pub grub and a mixed crowd.
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The London Hotel
This upscale pub caters to all — from dog lovers to peking duck lovers.
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Beach Road Hotel
Home to bands, one of Sydney's beer gardens and your favourite booze in Bondi.
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The Unicorn
This friendly, unpretentious pub from the Mary’s gang is well-loved for its homegrown beer and wine list.
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Public House Petersham
The Newington has had one helluva reno — leaving it with one of the best pub beer gardens in Sydney.
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The Clock Hotel
Crown Street's revamped pub sports hidden whisky bars and balcony gin bars to ditch the crusty ol' pub stigma.
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Bondi Bowling Club
Barefoot bowls, modern bistro food and local craft brews run this renovated Bondi gem.
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The Tilbury Hotel
Linger over a long lunch or dive into dessert at the new-look Tilbury.
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The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen
Across from the Seymour Centre and hidden just out of view from the hustle of Cleveland Street is a real quacker of a pub.
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The Henson
An ex-dive bar is revived — and the best bit is that there's no novelty theme to fall back on.
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The Bank Hotel Beer Garden
A local favourite serving brews, pub grub and eats from the outdoor barbecue.
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The Balmain Hotel
The West End Hotel is reborn as The Balmain, complete with Flamingo Room, outdoor dining area and a transcontinental menu.
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The Rook
This rooftop bar will have you digging on lobster almost as much as our lobster-obsessed American friends.
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El Loco at Slip Inn
An easy stroll from your CBD office, this Mexican-themed beer garden is the ideal mid-week pit stop.
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The Rose Hotel
This vibrant Sydney beer garden has provided an inner city oasis for over 100 years.
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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery.
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The Courthouse Hotel
The unpretentious, grungy gem of Newtown with one of the finest outdoor courtyards in Sydney.