Exploring Sydney’s Nightlife

While Sydney may not have Melbourne’s thriving local music scene and its pub culture, it does have a pulsing, bustling, crazy nightlife that will have you dancing until the wee hours—as well as a growing local pub scene that is taking its cues from its sister city to the south. Visitors often favour Sydney hostels or hotels in the city centre, and while this can be convenient in terms of getting around, the best place to stay if you want nightlife is in the heart of Kings Cross, Sydney’s nightclub epicenter. Wherever you choose to stay, Sydney’s nightlife has something to cater to all tastes, and we’ve put together a few suggestions to get the party started…

CBD

If you’re looking for a night out in Sydney’s CBD, you’ll likely have a choice of Irish pubs, cocktail bars or trendy after-work hotspots. We suggest starting your night off at Scruffy Murphy’s for a taste of good old fashioned Irish fun, and then moving on to the iconic Ivy, a super-club with several bars and an excusive rooftop pool. Fancy!

Surry Hills

Surry Hills is packed to the brim with restaurants and bars and it’s the place to be if you want hipper than hip nightspots with good music and food. Start off at Dr. Pong’s, a ping-pong bar in the middle of Surry Hills that guarantees a good time, then move on to funky Pocket Bar or Shady Pines for some late-night lounge music and sexy lighting.

Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst is another nightlife hotspot, with Oxford Street and Taylor Square being great places to find a club and shake your tail feather. Predominantly gay bars and clubs line these areas, but they are more than welcome to accept anyone with a friendly attitude and a willingness to dance through their doors!

Kings Cross

Equal parts seedy and fabulous, Kings Cross is a hotbed of debauchery with strip clubs and brothels mingling with nightclubs and bars. There’s a solid dance scene in Kings Cross, so however you spend your night, expect to spend it on your feet!

Bondi

Bondi is the place to go if you’re looking for chilled out wine bars or laid back pubs. For a taste of the Sydney music scene, head to the Beach Road Hotel, where there are constantly free gigs from well-known local acts, as well as a pumping beer garden that’s perfect for those summer months. After the Beach Road Hotel closes, slip on down to the Bondi Hotel for some cheesy music and late-night drinks.

Sydney’s nightlife is as diverse as its residents, and while usually fairly safe, it’s a good idea to exercise extra caution when out late. Stay away from bar fights, walk in groups, and as a traveler, make sure you have a comprehensive travel insurance plan to protect yourself in the unlikely event of anything going wrong.

 

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