4 Best Nightlife in Sydney, New South Wales

Kings Cross Hotel

Kings Cross

Spread out over four levels, this towering venue hosts live bands almost every night of the week. There's even a weekly open-mic night on the rooftop bar, where some of the city's best jump on stage and sing covers or originals. There's also a pub menu available, with plenty of seating if you're not one for dancing.

Low 302

Surry Hills

This jazz bar is one of the few late-night bars available in the city, opening until 2 am every night but Monday and Tuesday. There's jazz played but also live instrumental. The vibe is relaxed and the crowd friendly. The menu and drinks are simple with pizza, pasta, and cocktails available and all at a reasonable price. There is a large variety of whiskies available.

Mercantile Hotel

The Rocks

In the shadow of Harbour Bridge, Mercantile Hotel is Irish and very proud of it. Fiddles, drums, and pipes rise above the clamor in the bar, and lilting accents rejoice in song every night of the week except Monday, from 8:30 pm until late, and on weekends from 3 pm.

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Stonewall Hotel

Darlinghurst
Set over three floors, with drag acts, DJs, and incredible dancers putting on shows throughout the evening until the early hours of the morning, the Stonewall is the place to get your dance on. While the drinks are cheap, the service is slow, so pack your patience. Admission varies depending on the time of arrival. Get in before midnight and it's free, unless there's an extra-special show on that night.