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The Best Whiskey Bars in Sydney

Sydney whisky bars champion Australian distilleries — Starward, Lark, Sullivans Cove — alongside serious Scottish and Japanese collections. The Tasmanian whisky industry is one of the most exciting in the world right now.

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    Whisky and Alement Sydney

    CBD · $$$

    Whisky specialist bar with around 500 bottles. The deepest list in Sydney. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

  2. 02

    Door Knock

    Circular Quay · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Reserve.

  3. 03

    Bulletin Place

    CBD · $$$

    Cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Reserve.

  4. 04

    Frankie s Pizza

    CBD · $$

    Hidden basement bar below a pizza joint with a serious whisky list. Open daily.

  5. 05

    PS40

    CBD · $$$

    Hidden cocktail bar with a serious craft program and whisky list. Reserve.

  6. 06

    The Baxter Inn

    $$$

    World ranked whisky bar with around 800 whiskies. Reserve.

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Whisky specialist bar with around 500 bottles. The deepest list in Sydney. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

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