Best Craft Beer in Sydney — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Cantina OK!
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 1.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; compact, rustic-chic bar specialising in margaritas & cocktails with handmade agave….
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.8T4.5Y4.5MS
Google4.8(1.0k)Yelp4.5(10)Tripadvisor4.5(12)
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 2.
The Noble Hops
bar · beer-garden · Redfern NSW 2016
4.8 across 542 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(542)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 3.
The Baxter Inn
bar · cocktail-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 4.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; sophisticated bar featuring an extensive selection of top-shelf whiskies, plus classic….
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 03:00G4.7T4.6Y4.5MSFB4.9
Google4.7(4.0k)Yelp4.5(170)Tripadvisor4.6(907)Facebook4.9(596)
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Rank 4.
Old Mate's Place
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; elevated saloon providing drinks & light fare in a woodsy space with leather booths &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 02:00G4.7T4.6Y4.9MSFB4.8
Google4.7(1.4k)Yelp4.9(10)Tripadvisor4.6(31)Facebook4.8(26)
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 5.
Old Love's
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.9 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.5.
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.6YMSOT4.5
Google4.9(274)Tripadvisor4.6(31)OpenTable4.5(29)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 5.3K Facebook Card
Rank 6.
Centro 86
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 325 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.7T4.5YMSOT4.4
Google4.7(325)Tripadvisor4.5(8)OpenTable4.4(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 16K Card
Rank 7.
Kandi Luxe Sydney
cocktail-bar · bar · Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
4.3 across 1.8k Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 00:00G4.8T4.3YMS
Google4.8(143)Tripadvisor4.3(1.8k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 8.
Bar 1880
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 322 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.8T3.2YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(322)Tripadvisor3.2(62)OpenTable4.8(17)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.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 9.
The Nocturne
bar · cocktail-bar · Surry Hills NSW 2010
casualneighborhood
4.9 across 141 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 00:00G4.9T2.5YMSFB5.0
Google4.9(141)Tripadvisor2.5(1)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 10.
One Tap Bar
cocktail-bar · bar · 44 King St
4.9 across 117 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T3.9YMS
Google4.9(117)Tripadvisor3.9(59)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Craft Beer in Sydney — Harry's ten

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.

Places

by overall quality

● These results are 1mo old. Re-run for fresh data?

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Cantina OK!
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 1.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; compact, rustic-chic bar specialising in margaritas & cocktails with handmade agave….
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.8T4.5Y4.5MS
Google4.8(1.0k)Yelp4.5(10)Tripadvisor4.5(12)
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card
Rank 2.
The Noble Hops
bar · beer-garden · Redfern NSW 2016
4.8 across 542 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(542)Yelpnot on yelp1/ 3 sources
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 3.
The Baxter Inn
bar · cocktail-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 4.0k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; sophisticated bar featuring an extensive selection of top-shelf whiskies, plus classic….
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 03:00G4.7T4.6Y4.5MSFB4.9
Google4.7(4.0k)Yelp4.5(170)Tripadvisor4.6(907)Facebook4.9(596)
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Rank 4.
Old Mate's Place
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 1.4k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; elevated saloon providing drinks & light fare in a woodsy space with leather booths &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 02:00G4.7T4.6Y4.9MSFB4.8
Google4.7(1.4k)Yelp4.9(10)Tripadvisor4.6(31)Facebook4.8(26)
Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook Card
Rank 5.
Old Love's
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.9 across 274 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.5.
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T4.6YMSOT4.5
Google4.9(274)Tripadvisor4.6(31)OpenTable4.5(29)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 5.3K Facebook Card
Rank 6.
Centro 86
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.7 across 325 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.4.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.7T4.5YMSOT4.4
Google4.7(325)Tripadvisor4.5(8)OpenTable4.4(8)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 16K Card
Rank 7.
Kandi Luxe Sydney
cocktail-bar · bar · Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
4.3 across 1.8k Tripadvisor reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 00:00G4.8T4.3YMS
Google4.8(143)Tripadvisor4.3(1.8k)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Tripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
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Rank 8.
Bar 1880
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
4.8 across 322 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.8.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 01:00G4.8T3.2YMSOT4.8
Google4.8(322)Tripadvisor3.2(62)OpenTable4.8(17)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.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Facebook TikTok Card
Rank 9.
The Nocturne
bar · cocktail-bar · Surry Hills NSW 2010
casualneighborhood
4.9 across 141 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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.
$$ · Open nowToday · 15:00 — 00:00G4.9T2.5YMSFB5.0
Google4.9(141)Tripadvisor2.5(1)Facebook5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Call Google Tripadvisor Directions Card
Rank 10.
One Tap Bar
cocktail-bar · bar · 44 King St
4.9 across 117 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9T3.9YMS
Google4.9(117)Tripadvisor3.9(59)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram Card

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Craft Beer in Sydney — Harry's ten

Cantina OK!

The Noble Hops

The Baxter Inn

Old Mate's Place

Old Love's

Centro 86

Kandi Luxe Sydney

Bar 1880

The Nocturne

One Tap Bar

Best Craft Beer in Sydney — Harry's ten

Cantina OK!

The Noble Hops

The Baxter Inn

Old Mate's Place

Old Love's

Centro 86

Kandi Luxe Sydney

Bar 1880

The Nocturne

One Tap Bar