Another one of the great bars in the Newtown Area. I actually spotted this one quite by accident,…read moreand decided to simply go and check it out while wandering around the area. Well, it certainly turned out to be worth it because the atmosphere was great. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, which is something that always grabs my attention, and there were also some pretty nice beers on tap as well. This is another one of those bars I'd have no problems returning to in the future.

A great little bar in Newtown, perfect location for any post meal drinks and for a little bit of a…read morechill out. They have occasional Live music, although the venue is small it isn't overly loud and your friends are still somewhat audible during. I love the changing selection of beers on offer (Had a watermelon pilsner I'll never forget) and a pretty mean cocktail menu for the brave. I haven't had the food here as of yet since Newtown is bursting full of new places but no matter what I tend to come back to this little bar.

I have noticed this place from time to time across from David Jones, and today I needed food…read more.. Now! I finally took time to look at the menu and I was really surprised at the variety of food and even happier when my meal came out looking like someone had actually care in what they were offering. I will keep this place in mind for a bite. It's lounge is not overly crowded and the people sitting around were relaxed and enjoying themselves.

My friend suggested this place for a quick bite before the cinemas on Tuesday. Its a cool little…read morepub with three floors, we just stayed on the main one. Just ordered a salad and a cider at the bar, was about $17 and some change. My friend got wedges with cheese. The menu was pretty standard, 10-15 bucks for a salad, 15-20 for a main. You order at the bar and get a buzzer, then pick up your food downstairs, which is a little annoying but oh well. My salad was a good size and pretty tasty. This place is alrite but the food or atmosphere wasn't particularly impressive. They do have good beers - James Squire's which is a plus in my book. Apparently the day to come is Thursday's because they have happy hour and 2 for 1 specials.

Wow, so many great bars in such a small area. This has to be the inner city of Sydney (or…read moreMelbourne, but no, it is Sydney). This is one of those bars, and even though they didn't have a great range of beers, they still have a decent enough selection to make this place worthwhile. I guess it is one of those places that simply have that atmosphere about it that gives it a real electric feel. Yep, this place is actually pretty awesome, and certainly a place I'd have not hesitation in returning to.

Arcadia opened last Friday, and it's already apparent that these guys are pros. Pros with beards…read more One is quiet, one of them never stops talking. He used to run The Old Fitz in Woolloomooloo. After several months of hammering shit together and an injury or two, these two fellas have found their Arcadia, and joined the Sydney small bar scene. Arcadia is right near that really ugly sculpture on the corner of Redfern & Regent. When you walk in, the light is warm (maybe a little too bright?) and the place is decked out delightfully: exposed bricks, rustic metal chairs, stunning glass mirrors (from Rozelle markets), and a back patio area full of well tended plants. It's a gorgeous garden space, and yes, this does provide a spot for smokers. The bar itself is large & wooden), with the bar stools just a tiny bit too low. Like The Dock nearby, this is a place where it's fine to linger at the bar all night, chatting with the owners. It's a spacious place, and we spotted an upstairs - though didn't venture up there on this visit. There are 2 beers on tap (Coopers & a crisp German Larger of some description), and right now they've printed up their wine list, with the cocktail menu still in the works. Actually that's quite good because you can ask the guys for classic cocktails & they're happy to oblige (at approx $12, depending on what you order). The Old Fashioneds were excellent, and mixed with precision & humour. You can order food from Wah Fung (across the road) and eat it in the bar, and they'd probably let you bring in a Vietnamese roll from that little place nearby. It's pretty laid back. All in all, this place is excellent, and will most likely get rather busy on weekends. I almost wanted to give it a bad review just so we can keep it to ourselves.

When I say I have never been to a hole in the wall bar (In the best way possible) trust me I…read morehaven't experienced anything like Cantina OK. When I got there I thought I was at the wrong place because it is a tiny spot in an alleyway. I'm not making this up Once the guys told me that I made it to the right spot I was extremely happy to see what they had to offer. First of all, they are a tequila bar "My favorite" so the cocktails are all tequila based. I had a few of their specials, one tasting like tomato which was insane and then the house Margarita and a few others. I will NEVER forget my time at Cantina OK. The bartender gave me a postcard with a nice note on it to end my night. I absolutely love this bar

I try to be one of those people who doesn't fall for the hype, doesn't look at lists as the be all,…read moreend all of food and drinks but I'm not going to lie, I look at the lists and I try to visit a place if I'm in the place it's at. Cantina Ok! is clearly on one of these big lists. It doesn't help that my favorite liquor is mezcal either. I had to stop in. And oooooohhhhh I'm glad that I did. We pulled up around 455pm, 5 min before opening and were the only people there. They were just opening the garage door but they made sure to great us immediately (we weren't waiting near but they knew why we were there) and told us to come on in. The service here is impeccable. They ask your name and actually use it. They have actual conversations with you, about whatever topic lands. We got so much great visitor information from each person working. Ending up having one of the best meals in Melbourne because of it. The space is really small, standing room only. And if you're there long enough, you can see a line forming outside. After our second drink, we didn't want to take up more space so we decided to head out, but we never felt forced or like we should leave. I could come here after work everyday and have a Spicy Ok! I'm going to dream of that drink forever.

It's hard not to give this place four stars just because it saw me through many a…read moreuniversity-inspired stress attack and has an awesome happy hour... but for such a great space and location, I feel like Kuletos isn't what it could be. It's a little dirty, a bit tired and service is unpredictable. The terrace upstairs has the potential to be such an amazing place to hang out (and a great space for private functions) and the downstairs area is big, dark and condusive to romance (ahhh... memories....)... but overall Kuletos has lost some of the spark/energy that can be found in similar bars across Sydney. Despite the tiredness, this is a great bar to start your night (or spend your evening, if you're not having a big one). Grab some two-for-one cocktails, unwind with friends and transition into a more tipsy, carefree version of yourself. You'll have a good time, the drinks are great, it's got a nice vibe... but it could be so much more.

I remember being 18 and grabbing a Toblerone before a big night in Newtown. Now in my 30s I grab a…read moreToblerone before a quiet night in Newtown. It is 3 levels separated by street art painted walls. The inside levels have some bar, stool and table seating, the atmosphere is quite closed up and dark. The upstairs level has picnic tables and a far view of the city and has a completely different feel compared to inside. Maybe it is the daylight drinking or my older eyes but it is showing some age, but still if I am in Newtown I will be grabbing a Toblerone.

Food was served quickly, not much variety but good quality ( better than bar) food. Service was…read morefriendly and attentive, even w a busy New Year's Eve crowd. Ambiance was a bit like British Pub but more bright.

A Saturday night bar hop in the city led us to the Great Southern Bar. We sat out the front on the…read moretables and had a cigarette and a round of drinks. We were promptly made to move inside at about midnight, due to lisencing issues and the need for the front area to be closed. It is a pretty blokey bar, there were screens up with sports and we could have been out in the suburbs if you didn't step a foot outside the bar, you wouldn't have known that we were in bustling George St. But all in all you felt safe and the security weren't total meatheads, they actually had personality. For a quick beer I'd say it was alright.

Now it is these types of bars that is the reason that I love the inner city. This place is just so…read morecool. I would say classy but that might just give you the wrong impression. No, not classy, hip, trendy, but not classy. Actually, the back area certainly has its charm, especially the caravan that has been set up as one of those private areas where you can get away from everything. Oh, and the interior is pretty good as well, and they also offer that rather nice beers.

Although the décor has its charm, sadly this bar seems to be relying on this alone at the detriment…read moreof the food, drinks and service. I paid $10 for the "Starving Artist" plate which consisted of Jatz Crackers, Cheese cubes, and Cabanossi. The martinis and negronis were nothing to write home about - especially at $18 a pop, and in an all but empty bar it took me a few goes each time to grab the bartenders attention to get another round. Take your own food and drink if you wanna check this place out.

Super cool and proper cozy old school cocktail bar (and food too). Really great ambiance and…read morecreative cocktails. Definitely worth checking out if you are in Sydney. Highly recommend.

Great vibe. Live music. Good drinks and awesome bar…read moretenders. Drinks made with flare.