Sydney speakeasies are CBD basements and Surry Hills hidden temples.
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The 10 best speakeasies in Sydney
01 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Hidden
Hidden CBD speakeasy.
Order: Bartender's choice
02 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Hidden
Hidden CBD speakeasy.
Order: A pour of rare Bourbon
03 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Whisky speakeasy
Iconic CBD whisky-led basement speakeasy.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
04 · Sydney
Darlinghurst
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Iconic · Saloon-themed
Iconic Darlinghurst saloon-themed cocktail bar.
Order: A Wild Turkey on the rocks
05 · Sydney
Newtown
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Iconic · New Orleans-styled
Iconic Newtown New Orleans-styled cocktail dive.
Order: A Sazerac
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06 · Sydney
Circular Quay
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Iconic · Daily menu
Daily-rewritten menu Circular Quay speakeasy.
Order: Whatever's first on tonight's menu
07 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Tequila
Tiny CBD agave-only speakeasy.
Order: A mezcal-led signature
08 · Sydney
The Rocks
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World #15 · Rat-pack
World's 50 Best Bars regular — Rat-Pack-glamour Rocks bar.
Order: A Sydney Sour
09 · Sydney
Surry Hills
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Iconic · Plush whisky
Plush Surry Hills whisky speakeasy.
Order: A martini, served properly
10 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · French speakeasy
Iconic CBD French restaurant with hidden speakeasy.
Order: A French Manhattan
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How to find a speakeasy in Sydney
The 10 above are where Sydney hides its best cocktails — behind phone booths, fridges, bookcases, and unmarked doors.
