There’s something to be said for cocktail bars that evoke romance, those welcoming and elegant bars with subdued and romantic lighting, soft music and killer cocktails.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’ve put together a list of Sydney’s best romantic bars for when you prefer cosy corners and intimate conversations over loud music and even louder patrons. Whether it’s a first date, a date night or a romantic celebration, these quiet Sydney cocktail bars have it all covered.
Here are the top 10 romantic Sydney bars presented in no particular order.
Top 10 Romantic Sydney Bars
Eau de Vie Darlinghurst
Aside from its speakeasy vibe, leather banquettes and table service, Eau de Vie Sydney offers among many things the Noble Experiment served with liquid nitrogen for a perfect chilled Martini.
Eau de Vie, 229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst
Burrow Bar
The charming world of Burrow Bar will capture you from the moment you step inside. Take a seat on luxurious plush chairs or French provincial furniture. You’ll be welcomed like a friend and you won’t want to leave.
Burrow Bar, De Mestre Pl, George Street (opposite Wynyard), Sydney
Moya’s Juniper Lounge
It’s like a trip back in time at Moya’s Juniper Lounge with a good dose of olde world charm and classic gin-based cocktails.
Moya’s Juniper Lounge, 101 Regent St, Redfern
Since I Left You
Whether you’re seated in the courtyard or the intimate long and narrow art deco style bar, cosy up at Since I Left You, an intimate bar that invites conversations over tasty libations.
Since I Left You, 338 Kent St, Sydney
Blu Bar on 36
It may not have the intimacy of the other bars listed but at Blu Bar on 36, you can’t beat sipping on cocktails with a sweeping view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Charlie Parker’s
Intimate, cosy, with a romantic charm and cocktail list that evokes the senses, this is Charlie Parker’s in Paddington.
Charlie Parker’s, Basement, 380 Oxford Street, Paddington
The Long Goodbye
Far from being a break up bar as the name might imply, The Long Goodbye in Darlinghurst is like being in a period home with delicious and creative cocktails made with house-made liqueurs and infusions.
The Long Goodbye, 1/83 Stanley St, Darlinghurst
Bennelong Bar
What could be more romantic that sipping on cocktails inside a Sydney icon? Bennelong Bar at the Sydney Opera House is the place to be, particularly if you’re about to pop the question.
Bennelong Bar, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
O Bar & Dining
From the 47th floor of the Australia Square building, watch the world spin around while sipping on health-conscious cocktails at the revolving O Bar & Dining.
O Bar & Dining, Australia Square, 264 George St, Sydney
Restaurant Hubert
Whether you’re seated at Bar Normandy (pictured) or Bar Pincer at Hubert, romance is in the air as you’ll be transported to post-war France. Start with a classic Martini then make your way to dinner for an experience that will long remain in memory.
Restaurant Hubert, 15 Bligh St, Sydney
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