5 Must-Visit Bars for a Summer Bevvy
Summer is here! It’s time to hang around trendy bars and have a few drinks with your mates, all in the name of fun. How’s that different from any other time of year, you ask? Well… now you can do it outside! Yippee!
The Old Clare Hotel
Chippendale
The Old Clare is the first hotel Australian hotel to make the much-vaunted Unlisted Collection. It’s easy to see why, as it strikes the perfect balance between ultra-hip style and a laid-back, everyone’s welcome kind of attitude. Head straight up to the rooftop bar, where you can spend hours taking in the views and lounging around the pool like an idle millionaire. Why, did someone say cocktails?
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Bridgeview Hotel
A charming old venue, the Bridgeview’s recent makeover has brought it into the 21st century with style. It’s now a modern gastropub extraordinaire, and the greenery-strewn roof courtyard is a fine setting for sun-baked basking and fancy beers. The AstroTurfed flooring is a lovely touch, and a large sharing platter of herb-crumbed mozzarella always goes down a treat. But be warned; you can’t eat just one…
“Great old pub, food and service great. Love the atmosphere and staff friendly.” – dicky love
Glenmore Hotel
There are few finer sights in Sydney (if not the world) than the harbour in summertime, and the Glenmore is the perfect place to take it all in. The views from the rooftop encompass all of Circular Quay and The Rocks. Well, the rooftop bar, we should say. You don’t have to Spiderman your way up the side of the building or anything. You do have get a load of the beer and cider list, though. There’s truly something for everyone!
“One of the most popular hotel pubs in Sydney – and for good reason as it overlooks the gorgeous view of the Sydney harbour.” – kningja
The Island
But what about the harbour itself, you ask? Oh, don’t you worry about that. We’ve got a treat and a half down there! The Island is Australia’s first and only floating beach club, and it’s a super-exclusive slice of Europe-esque luxury. Zip over on a water taxi from Double Bay for a day of cabanas, day beds and delicious cocktails, all set against the kind of sunsets dreams are made of. Yes, please.
“Fantastic location and ideal for a few cocktails or drinks with friends. Great venue for a date! Bar staff are good fun. The bar overall has an ideallic location overlooking the harbour. Its an outdoor bar so only open certain hours and months! A real summer bar.” – Roscharm
Sweethearts Rooftop
Back to dry land for this one, and straight upstairs to the dazzling Sweethearts Rooftop. This bright and bustling open-air bar combines colourful murals with Mexican tapas and a lush tequila menu and it’s even got a comfy little siesta zone! The tacos are the real deal, and the Don Julio Watermelon Spritzer is the perfect accompaniment to a hot summer’s day. The vibes are buzzing and the music’s just right, so what are you waiting for?
