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.
Old Love's
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
cocktails that actually taste like someone cared, not just a pretty glass with regret in 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
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(274)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny sample size—could be a flash in the pan.
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Rank 2.
The Nocturne
bar · cocktail-bar · Surry Hills NSW 2010
live music + cocktails done right, which is harder than it sounds.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(141)Tripadvisor1 review 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.
Warningearly days still—wait for the dust to settle if you're picky.
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Rank 3.
Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney
cocktail-bar · wine-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
wine and cocktails both land here; consistent across multiple platforms.
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
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8T4.8Y5.0MS
Google4.8(1.2k)Yelp5.0(47)Tripadvisor4.8(71)
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Rank 4.
One Tap Bar
cocktail-bar · bar · 44 King St
tight cocktail program, no filler.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 02:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(117)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.
Warningnot enough people have been yet to know if it sticks.
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Rank 5.
Bar 1880
cocktail-bar · bar · Sydney NSW 2000
solid cocktail bar with staying power—yelp backs up google.
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
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.7MS
Google4.8(322)Yelp4.7(0)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 6.
Cantina OK!
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
fun bar energy without taking itself too seriously.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.8T4.5Y4.5MS
Google4.8(1.0k)Yelp4.5(10)Tripadvisor4.5(12)
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Rank 7.
Kandi Luxe Sydney
cocktail-bar · bar · Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
luxury cocktails that justify the name.
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
$$ · Open nowToday · 18:00 — 00:00G4.8T5.0YMS
Google4.8(143)Tripadvisor5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill building its rep—small crowd so far.
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Rank 8.
Centro 86
bar · Sydney NSW 2000
straightforward bar done well.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 02:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(325)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.
Warningbarely anyone's reviewed it yet.
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Rank 9.
Letra House
spanish · cocktail-bar · Sydney NSW 2000
spanish tapas + cocktails + wine—actually works as a combo.
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
$$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 23:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(284)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningnew enough that you're taking a small bet.
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Rank 10.
Dulcie's Kings Cross
cocktail-bar · lounge-bar · Potts Point NSW 2011
live music venue with decent cocktails if you're there for the vibe.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 01:00G4.7T3.5YMS
Google4.7(274)Tripadvisor3.5(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.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't—could be hype or inconsistency.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Old Love's

The Nocturne

Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney

One Tap Bar

Bar 1880

Cantina OK!

Kandi Luxe Sydney

Centro 86

Letra House

Dulcie's Kings Cross