The Best Whiskey Bars in Sydney
6 whiskey bars in Sydney ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
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.
The bars cluster in the CBD, Surry Hills, and Newtown.
Order a Starward Australian single malt, a Sullivans Cove, or a Scottish single malt.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Sydney
Whisky and Alement Sydney
Whisky specialist bar with around 500 bottles. The deepest list in Sydney. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Door Knock
Cocktail bar with a serious whisky list. Reserve.
Bulletin Place
Cocktail bar with a serious whisky program. Reserve.
Frankie s Pizza
Hidden basement bar below a pizza joint with a serious whisky list. Open daily.
PS40
Hidden cocktail bar with a serious craft program and whisky list. Reserve.
The Baxter Inn
World ranked whisky bar with around 800 whiskies. Reserve.
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