Okay, so this is where it gets a little confusing. Sure, a crowded bar is probably really good of…read morethe owners, but it also means that I don't get to sit down anyway, or move about with any dignity, but should I really knock of points for my inconvenice. I guess not, but still, it is a little annoying. Of course, I could just go down to the bar that's a little less crowded and is just down the road, if there was one. Okay, it's a nice bar, but a little tight, and difficult to maneauver around.

Finally a bar in Freshwater Village. Not just any bar a small bar right next to Marilynas Pizza…read more Catering to those who don't want a pub but do want a drink they offer two off tap beers and several more bottled, they also have cocktails and jugs. The food is pretty standard pub snack variety with meat and cheese, chips with aioli, meat ball etc. A great place for a comfortable atmosphere when having a casual drink and catch up with some friends - this is set to be the new local in the Suburb.

One of the prettiest bars I've ever seen. Very "Newtown-esque" hahaha. Friendly, great staff too…read more Their jalapeño margarita was a bit too chilli for me but the bartender was wonderful and offered to make me a new one just because of that (I didn't take it of course!). However, I'd recommend the Lime Bramble cocktail for anyone looking for something nice and fresh.

I arrived 90 minutes early for a show at The Enmore and needed somewhere to pass the time. Secret…read moreGarden was the first place I passed that happened to have a liquor licence, so I went on in. This place boasts 3 rotating taps and a Newtown-worthy selection of about a dozen or so bottles. I grabbed a Sierra Nevada and settled in to wait for my date. The smell of pulled pork filled the room and I couldn't resist ordering a couple of sliders (pork or beef $5/each, $12/3). Both were pretty tasty. I'd happily return to Secret Garden next time I'm early for a gig at the Enmore.

Great Staff, Ambiance and Drinks. There is an Elevator to…read morethe 4th Floor and a rooftop area with a retractable roof so all weather catered for.It also have a fantastic Cousin Bar in the Basement called "Old Loves". Both are well worth spending time.

- up four flights of a dusty stairwell of a random office building…read more no elevator the trek is worth it - this speakeasy was a amazing - you would never know what await behind those doors - great steak sandwiches - get there early, its not as spacious - drinks are tasty - I love the dark environment - friendly service - hip hop soundtrack

This is the most amazing new nightspot in sydney, Great…read morelive jazz bands and the best DJ's that play old records of some real classics Craig the owner and barman is out of this world this place is going to do really well. Hidden just off the main street of Marrickville up a few flights of stairs you walk in to a awesome bar with the roof painted with a huge Kama sutra mural and tin roof tiles and leather lounges. Licensed to 3am with great wines and boutique beers on tap.

Jazz hands... What an eclectic, eccentric and too cool for…read moreyou, place this is. LazyBones is about as underground as you can get on the second level. It's a Jazz club with live acts every night, its a bar lounge. It's sophisticated dark and intimate. " Once you're inside Step back", says the purple haired door mistress with the voice activated LED t shirt, "and look up". Apparently painted by a famous Sydney artist, there is a huge mural on the ceiling. The place was pumping on Friday night. Jimmy Vargas and Mia Mortal (say it slowly... ) Vargas like a Brian Ferry look-a-like is apparently a self titled 'Croonoir' from San Francisco's cabaret. Mia Mortal has been sashaying the burlesque scene for the past 25 years. The show was a stunner. The Owner Craig was at the door when we walked in, he told us he'd moved up from Melbourne, and had been running clubs like Lazybones for years. He said "If it's not underground, I'm not interested" I liked his Moxie, and I had to concur. The hipster scene seems finally on it's knees with the clientele here being an over 30s crowd. I admit, I felt very relaxed. I even saw a member of a well known Sydney rock band here. If you want to stay ahead of the game? Say Hello to sophisticated class! Lazybones you're doing it right. $10 on the door gets you entry. Wine and Beer are priced reasonably, cocktails at $18 seemed a little pricey, but it looked like top shelf liquor. The menu, while I didnt try it, featured "Bunny Chow" with pick your own topping for around $12 as I recall. There were also Samosas and curries. It's very loud on a Friday night, Adults only. Good for date night or a chilled out trip into sin alley.

Great chips brought to start up - very smooth prohibition vibe Tge service was fast, attentive,…read moreand upbeat attitude. Loved the atmosphere, very New Orleans, easygoing positive and Rey!

I love all things NOLA. I mean, I had been there 3 times and still had my bachlorette's in New…read moreOrleans. We did not have a reservation, but they fit us in as a walk-in at a small coffee table with 2 ottoman seats. Not the most comfortable set up, but I appreciate the cozy atmosphere, almost like you are sitting in someone's very posh and dimly lit den. All the NOLA classics were featured, like Vieux Carre (no likey), old fashioned (likey), and hurricane. There were some twists on the classics as well. I liked the newer house specialties, and ended up having 3 drinks, more than I intended. We snacked on some popcorn chicken, which was nothing special, but very satisfying when hungry. We were also lucky enough to be there when the live jazz band played a brief set, which really set the mood. I took off a star because not every drink was a homerun, and the service was a bit too impersonal for a speakeasy. We had a different server each time. One of my favorite parts of going to a speakeasy is to watch the bartenders work their magic and ask them for recommendations, and if I'm lucky, maybe get an off menu drink. Not quite set up that way here.

This is a fun neighborhood bar and grill with outstanding food from a interesting and different…read moremenu. Not your average bar food! The starters include Baby back corn - a delicious corn on the cob with a spicy rub/sauce and the Hollumi cheese fries are a deep fried cheese that is a huge improvement over your standard mozzarella sticks. The Cool chick is one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had. A thick juicy filet with a light batter and really tasty sauce. My daughter had the Don - a burger she hasn't stopped talking about since we left. Top it all off with a pineapple jalapeño infused margarita - it starts really sweet but has a nice bite to it. The staff is young, friendly, and attentive. The owners were on site and very hands on, paying attention to the details. They have really put together a winning combination!

What a crock! Pretentious, thinks it's in London or NY but sadly a little "no name" on Sydney's…read morenorthern beaches. No consideration for locals or couples. Arrogant attitude and as a couple we were turned away for a party of 12 with no attempt to make a real valid excuse. Bad business, we won't be back, crash and burn JB you're an accident waiting to happen

Our Dram Nation whiskey tasting was using this venue and it was certainly very good. We were able…read moreto have a good chat with the barman about whiskeys and bourbons and found the staff to be really friendly. Our whiskey tasting finished with sliders which were also very good. We will definitely come back here to put them through their paces.

Awesome new bar in the Hills! We dropped in for a quick lunch and tried the fries and the NY…read morecheeseburger spring rolls.The service was really friendly and the place is decked out really well with a mixture of big long bench tables and little booths. There wasn't much of a crowd at lunch but staff were setting out all the reserved tables for the night and it looked like basically every table had been reserved! Pretty comprehensive drinks list and although the food is fairly simple it comes out fast, is fresh, and reasonably priced if you're sharing between a few people. I'd never tried a cheeseburger spring roll but they're basically all the ingredients of a cheeseburger in a deep fried roll - yum! Between this place and Empty Lane up the road the hills are starting to get some decent places to have a drink at.

Been here with a group and had the buffet menu (think its mandatory when there are more then 15…read morepeople? Not sure..). Its like tapas, they keep bringing out delicious dishes like king fish, pork belly and AMAZING grilled haloumi. Can't wait to get back and try out all the dishes without sharing them. Also a special note too the amazing comfy chairs they got!

I am giving CubbyHouse 5/5 for a wonderful night. We went…read morethere for a birthday celebration and they were made it a wonderful night :) The service was excellent, owner Hasan was there attending to every table, our 2 waiters were also very good. The $45 set menu was very exquisite something like a french degustation. its fine dinning experience for $45 which is just unbelievable. portion was generous as well. My daughter is allergic to nuts, and they were very accommodating and prepared fish and chips with new oil (to make sure its nuts free). so we are very grateful for that. Best dish to try is the Duck tart, and the dessert.

I was expecting something different...... something that felt inner west but wasn't ....... But as…read moreit worked out I did enjoy visiting Donny's as a pop in and few drinks sort of pass through. The cocktails were fun and beers were a good change featuring a few local ones but it felt like too many wines bars I had visited over the years ....... I guess half the challenge is looking for that venue that feels like an old shoe, comfortable and somewhere you want to spend a long time in.

Weekend happy hour?! Yes please. EVERYDAY from 5-7. I think the HH was 1/2 price signature…read morecocktails. Great dark space for an intimate feel but roomy enough that our big group was able to wander around and be comfortable. I believe on the Sunday afternoon when I was there, the patio bar was not open. But the crowd was small. I know I tried their espresso martini (without the dates since they had missed a delivery) and the Angry Pirate. I think our group went through all the drinks... and some beers and some ciders. Some folks had snacks but not me. Everything did look delicious. The folks who lived nearby said the food is very good.

Great spot for breakfast; nice vibe, good coffees, tasty food and high chairs…read more We headed up here for an early breakfast in winter on a Monday morning. We had our 10 month old in tow and it was surprisingly great. We ordered 2 coffees, plus the avocado with tomato and fetta and just eggs on toast. Prices are reasonable (approx $12 a meal) and the service was lovely. Lots of delicious looking pastries and sweets and the coffee was good. For an out of the way spot in NB, there was a steady takeaway coffee crowd so we weren't the only ones that liked it. That they have high chairs is a massive win in our book and makes breakfast so much easier with a little guy. For winter, there are quite a few tables inside which is nice.

The best gin bar in Sydney as far as I'm concerned. The flights are amazing, the cocktails…read moredelicious, and the staff actually know what they're talking about. Haven't eaten here but the food looked wonderful too. Cafe during the day and gin bar at night - perfect plan!