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Top Cocktail Bar Venues in Sydney
Sydney's cocktail scene is on fire! Dive into the CBD for a modern pub crawl with drink specials aplenty. Head to The Rocks for upscale spots with unbeatable cocktails and views. Surry Hills is the spot for trendsetters, boasting chic bars with irresistible concoctions. Newtown's laid-back joints offer a chill vibe and killer cocktails. And for hidden gems, head to the Inner West where you can discover unique spots to wet your whistle. Check out Tagvenue’s curated listings for the best cocktail bars in town and book your favourite with ease. Get ready for a fantastic time in Sydney's top-notch watering holes!
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![Palm Bar at Cabana Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPalm Bar
80 guestsCabana BarSydney CBDMMatt L.
“Venue, service, and management of event from booking to finish was excellent.” -
![Jude's Full Level at Pennys Potts Point in Kings Cross, Sydney]()
from $3100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJude's Full Level
130 guestsPennys Potts PointKings Cross, SydneyTTanya B.
“The privacy of a good-sized venue with its own dance area, private bar (stocked with champagne) and toilets.” -
![2315 at Fortress Sydney in Chippendale, Sydney]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability2315
80 guestsFortress SydneyChippendale, SydneyPPhillip M.
“My guests loved the cocktail drinks and the very unique looking cocktail menu.” -
![Whole Venue at Saga Bar Sydney in Chippendale, Sydney]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
65 guestsSaga Bar SydneyChippendale, SydneySaga Bar Sydney is a cocktail bar that fuses Indian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian influences into a themed drinking den. Venue highlights: The venue provides a discreet door‑bell entry and a collection of low-lit seating
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![Middle Bar at Kinselas Hotel in Darlinghurst, Sydney]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMiddle Bar
150 guestsKinselas HotelDarlinghurst, SydneyMiddle Bar is a cocktail bar in Kinselas Hotel defined by its long marble service counter and abundant natural light from large windows. Design: The interior pairs dark hardwood floors and exposed brick arches with a simple
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![The Arden Lounge at The Coogee Bay Hotel in Coogee, Sydney]()
from $6000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Arden Lounge
100 guestsThe Coogee Bay HotelCoogee, SydneyBrand spankin’ art-deco inspired cocktail bar flowing off the iconic Coogee Bay Hotel Garden. Inspired by our beachy surrounds Arden Lounge has plenty of bright, airy feels with an aura of laid-back intimacy.
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![Hidden Underground Bar at Bar Hanami in Surry Hills, Sydney]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHidden Underground Bar
40 guestsBar HanamiSurry Hills, Sydney
#Supervenue
Bar Hanami is a cocktail bar that pairs Asian small-share plates with a focused cocktail programme and a street-facing indoor–outdoor layout. Venue highlights: The layout offers a street-facing bar area and pavement tables
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![Entire Venue at Gin Lane Sydney in Chippendale, Sydney]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsGin Lane SydneyChippendale, SydneyA small cocktail bar housed in an 18th-century townhouse, defined by a back bar holding more than 300 gins. Design: The interior pairs deep-painted brick walls and patterned tiled floors with compact, low-ceilinged rooms
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![Entire Venue at Jackalberry in Sydney CBD]()
from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsJackalberrySydney CBDJackalberry is a cocktail bar and casual-dining restaurant that pairs a focused drinks programme with internationally inspired small plates. Design: Interior combines timber floors, textured white walls and high ceilings
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![Main Area at Cardea Sydney in Barangaroo, Sydney]()
from $110
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Area
160 guestsCardea SydneyBarangaroo, SydneyThis space is sexy, intimate, and perfect for a cocktail function or exclusive event! Featuring a stunning golden bar, velvet red interiors and decked out in extravagant chandeliers, this venue screams opulence.
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![Private Dining Room at Cardea Sydney in Barangaroo, Sydney]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsCardea SydneyBarangaroo, SydneyThe space accommodates up to 22 guests seated or 30 standing guests in a cocktail-style setting. Our Private Dining Room is perfect for: Team activity venue Sydney | Workshop venue Sydney | Meeting room Sydney | Private Dining
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![Kokomo at Cabana Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityKokomo
30 guestsCabana BarSydney CBDKokomo is a Lounge in Cabana Bar offering a semi-private, curtained seating alcove that creates a defined, tucked-away spot inside the venue. Design: The space features warm timber finishes and a patterned timber ceiling,
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Bar Venues in Sydney
Booking costs of cocktail bars average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Sydney, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $1200 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $45 | to $75 | per person |
| From $250 | to $2500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Basement Area at Hideout Bar in Neutral Bay - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, excellent location. Wonderful cocktails and amazing bar tender.’ -
Jude's Full Level at Pennys Potts Point in Kings Cross - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had my husbands 30th birthday at the Pearl Lounge Bar. Our event manager Tayla was amazing.’ -
Palm Bar at Cabana Bar in Sydney CBD - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Booked for a birthday and there was very thoughtful service with the birthday cake. Would book again!’
You'll find cocktail bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Sydney, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 100 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average $6000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 200 m from central Sydney, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Jackalberry
on 161 Sussex Street Hyatt Regency Sydney - 100 m from centre.
Venue said: Jackalberry is a cocktail bar that combines a British-style pub character and colonial-era heritage interior with an international small-plates menu and a focused cocktails, beer and wine offering. -
Private Dining Space at Pinky Ji
on 89 York Street Next to Barbershop - 150 m from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The space has bright, colourful decor and a lively atmosphere. The space has friendly, attentive service that contributes to a pleasant visit. -
Helm Bar North End at Helm Cockle Bay - The Terrace
on 7 Wheat Road - 200 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Could not recommend highly enough for an end of year party or any catered event.’
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Page last updated in October 2026
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