Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Kicks Brewing
bar · brewpub · Marrickville NSW 2204
solid brewpub energy with actual beer chops—they're making it themselves, not just pouring it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.5YMS
Google4.8(113)Tripadvisor4.5(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the score with a grain of salt.
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Rank 2.
Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar
brewery · bar · Newtown NSW 2042
craft brewery with consistent ratings across platforms—people actually like what they're doing here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 20:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(511)Yelp4.7(27)Tripadvisor101 reviews
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Rank 3.
Miss Celie's
bar · Ashfield NSW 2131
bar that punches above its weight with a 4.7 rating and solid value.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(541)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
OTiS
bar · Leichhardt NSW 2040
JBF · Best Chef: Northeast '25
james beard foundation gave it a nod—that's not nothing. near-perfect google score backs it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
1 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 00:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(111)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
brewpub · pub · St Peters NSW 2044
brewpub with decent ratings and the brewpub formula done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.6T3.8YMS
Google4.6(288)Tripadvisor3.8(4)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtripadvisor score is soft (3.8), and limited data overall.
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Rank 6.
BrewDog - South Eveleigh
pub · bar · Workshops South
brewdog's south location holds its own with a 4.6 rating—solid execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:30G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(2.3k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Mixtape Brewing & Bar
brewery · bar · Marrickville NSW 2204
brewery bar with decent bones and the kind of place that actually cares about the beer.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.5TYMS
Google4.5(273)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow sample size means you're betting on limited feedback.
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Rank 8.
Thirstville Bottleshop & Bar
bar · wine-bar · Marrickville NSW 2204
bottleshop-bar hybrid is a smart move—curated selection without the pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:45G4.5TYMS
Google4.5(281)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size; could be a sleeper or just new.
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Rank 9.
The Barrel Room
bar · Leichhardt NSW 2040
4.8 on google is legit, and the name alone suggests they know their barrel work.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 21:00G4.8T3.3YMS
Google4.8(117)Tripadvisor3.3(3)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtripadvisor gave it 3.3—google and tripadvisor are not agreeing here, so tread carefully.
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Rank 10.
Bar 26
bar · Lilyfield NSW 2040
straightforward bar with a 4.6 rating—no frills, just works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
17 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(65)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely any data to go on; could be good or could be nobody's been there yet.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Kicks Brewing

Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar

Miss Celie's

OTiS

Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.

BrewDog - South Eveleigh

Mixtape Brewing & Bar

Thirstville Bottleshop & Bar

The Barrel Room

Bar 26