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The 25 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now

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When the sun goes down, the lights come on in Sydney. Small bars hidden down alleyways. Waterside restaurants where the views are as beguiling as the food. Boutique breweries serving creative craft brews. Underground clubs with thumping house beats. Live music venues with a line-up of local artists.

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Open Thursdays — Sundays from 9 pm until the dancefloor is empty. Newly renovated. Come for the Sunday sesh! Enjoy Chicken Parmigiana, Beef Wellington, and happy hour from 4 pm to 6 pm.

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The Sydney bartenders' guide to hooking up

From garage bars dedicated to ancient spirits to hidden wine bars with Midnight in Paris vibes and hotel lobby bars guaranteed to take your breath away at sunset—if you're thirsty, Sydney's bar scene is here for you. Image credit: Apollonia Supplied. Taking the top spot on our list is Apollonia. Hidden in the basement beneath Hinchcliff House, the four-storey Italian-inspired mega restaurant, this moody underground bar is inspired by Michael Corleone's Sicilian wife in Mario Puzo's book The Godfather.

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