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A guide to the best wine bars in Sydney, chosen for the ambition of their wine by the glass, the depth of their cellars, and the welcome at the table. These 44 Sydney wine bars and restaurants pour the city's most ambitious by-the-glass lists.
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Aria
Restaurant · 1 Macquarie St
Aria occupies one of the best addresses in Australia: 1 Macquarie Street, at the top of the Circular Quay steps, with the Opera House sails on one side and the Harbour Bridge on the other. It has long been Sydney's benchmark for the special-occasion dinner, and the room is run with the composure that reputation demands. The wine programme is narrow by choice and deep where it matters, built around Burgundy — white and red — with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir traced from their Côte d'Or homes through to the Australian regions that have made the varieties their own. Champagne runs the length of the list and is poured generously by the glass, which is precisely what a table with that view calls for.
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Bentley Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 27 O'Connell St, Sydney NSW 2000
Bentley is the flagship restaurant of the Bentley group. Having scored 17.5 in the 2024 Good Food Guide, we are at the very top of the '2 hats'. Our cuisine is Modern Australian, and our wine list is one of the most extensive in Australia, featuring the most iconic producers from around the world. We pride ourselves on our constantly evolving, extensive and eclectic by the glass offering.
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Cicci Wine Bar - Balmain
Wine Bar · 475 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
A Small neighbourhood wine bar with kitchen. Kitchen Bar dining available. Small seasonal menu.
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Kipling's Garage Bar
Wine Bar · 2 Eastern Road, Turramurra, 2074 NSW
Kipling’s Garage Bar has the feel of a true neighbourhood favourite — laid-back, welcoming, and always a little lively. It’s the kind of place made for easy date nights, long catch-ups with friends, and for wine lovers who like to explore without any fuss. Good food, great bottles, and plenty of character make it a spot people keep coming back to.
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Oborozuki
Restaurant · Level 3, 5/71 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Oborozuki brings Japanese-French fine dining to Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay, with refined à la carte cuisine and intimate private teppanyaki rooms. Our one-hat kitchen is complemented by a award-winning wine and sake list, featuring rare varietals from around the world, premium sakes, and carefully selected by-the-glass pours, each designed to perfectly enhance and elevate every dish.
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Rockpool Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 66 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000
Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is one of Australia’s most beautiful dining rooms, located in the City Mutual Building, a 1936 Emil Sodersteen-designed art deco skyscraper. The menu features wood fire-grilled meats and seafood from Australia’s best producers, paired with a sophisticated wine list.
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Where's Nick Wine Bar
Wine Bar · 236 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Where’s Nick is a neighbourhood wine bar built on community and discovery. With a 500+ list of small producers, cosy corners, and unpretentious vibes, it’s the perfect place to settle in for an evening and feel right at home.
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6HEAD
Restaurant · Bay 10 & 11, Campbell’s Stores, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
6HEAD is located in Campbell’s Cove in The Rocks, an internationally famous and iconic spot nestled in the heart of Sydney. Our enviable location sets us apart as one of the best dining venues in Sydney – a magical “stop in time” restaurant experience. Our wine list that we present to the guests is in the form of an interactive application on ipads, where one is able to use filters to find wines by type, grape varietal, price, regions and others. The wines are presented in the application with images, descriptions, flavour profiles, and regional maps. The Sommeliers can also quickly find their recommendations for the guest and bookmark them.
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Altitude
Restaurant · 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Altitude Restaurant at Shangri-La Sydney champions wines born in the vineyard, celebrating sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming. We showcase only Australian wines, with Champagne for special moments. Our list, selected to pair with Chef Jason Huynh’s local, native-driven cuisine, highlights small and iconic producers alike, ensuring a uniquely Australian dining experience.
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Annata Restaurant
Restaurant · 66 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065
Annata is a wine-led dining destination on Sydney’s North Shore, where we thoughtfully pair food and wine to create a refined yet welcoming experience. Led by owner and sommelier John Bligh and Executive Chef Jordon Garcia, we offer a seasonal menu alongside a selected wine list of over 200 bottles, with more than forty available by the glass.
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Barons Restaurant
Restaurant · 12/117 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Barons, in Sydney's CBD, is a British dining room offering old-world hospitality. The kitchen focuses on time-honoured technique with a nose-to-tail menu, featuring dishes like roasted pig's head and suet puddings. The wine list selects noble varieties from Australia and France, with a focus on mature vintages and premium Claret by the glass.
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Bennelong
Restaurant · Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Bennelong serves to celebrate the Sydney Opera House and its extraordinary architecture, celebrating the best of Australia. We’ve made sure the dining experience at Bennelong is accessible and flexible. Our cooking is not overly technical and tricky – it’s robust and direct – and the wine list, similarly – is a reflection of the best of Australia – without taking itself too seriously.
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FIX Wine Bar + Restaurant
Wine Bar · shop 21/111 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant is a small 60 seat bar & restaurant with a great little front bar for you to eat, drink and chat to the team. We have a strong focus on quality seasonal produce in the kitchen. The wine list is thoughtfully built and focuses on small handcrafted wines from around the globe.
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Glass Brasserie
Restaurant · level 2/488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
An icon of Sydney’s dining scene, Glass Brasserie is a sophisticated blend of European charm and timeless grandeur, set in the heart of George Street. With sweeping views of the historic Queen Victoria Building, Glass offers a dining experience that celebrates the artistry of local, seasonal, and premium produce.
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
Restaurant · 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi, New South Wales, Australia 2026
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, and it’s about Sydney. With an ever-evolving menu focused on coastal Italo - Australian cuisine and a wine list celebrating the best of Italian and Australian winemaking, the intimate and elegant Dining Room is the beating heart of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.
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King Clarence
Restaurant · 171 Clarence St
King Clarence, by the Bentley Group, is a bold, Asian-inspired restaurant combining flavours from China, Korea and Japan. Sleek neon lights and house DJs during the week, King Clarence is perfect for everything from a chic business lunch to a lively evening out. The wine list is just as eclectic, with a sweeping selection Local & International Producers with over 40 wines available by the glass.
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Le Foote
Restaurant · 101 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Le Foote isn’t just a French bistro, it’s the kind of place that understands its role in the grand, timeworn ritual of eating well. It sits in Sydney’s Rocks, a neighbourhood where the past still lingers, stitched into the cobblestones and the salt air drifting in from the harbor.
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Mimi's
Restaurant · 130a Beach St, Coogee NSW 2034
A restaurant fit for its vista, Mimi’s reflects our deep connection to the coast. Arched windows frame a view that changes with the seasons and the tide. Drawing on this, executive chef Jordan Toft presents a menu with a unique sense of place and a Mediterranean soul.
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NOMAD - Sydney
Restaurant · 16 Foster St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Some of the world’s finest produce and the best wine is found here in Australia. We source exceptional produce from local growers who share that same belief. Our food is inspired by our travels through Spain, Morocco and the Middle East and cooked with fire and smoke. Our wine list focuses on small growers making great wine, sustainably, sourced worldwide.
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O Bar & Dining
Restaurant · level 47/264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Perched on the 47th floor of Australia Square, O Bar and Dining offers a sophisticated atmosphere with panoramic, revolving views of Sydney. Enjoy a refined wine and cocktail experience paired with contemporary Australian cuisine, all set against a stunning skyline backdrop.
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Restaurant Hubert
Restaurant · 15 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000
Hubert is a restaurant for people who love restaurants. It’s a love letter to the kind of big night out that starts in the bar, takes in a show and lingers long, from Martini and oysters to cheese and Cognac. The wine list is rich, diverse and brimming with examples of the finest low-intervention and avant-garde winemaking the world has to offer.
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The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Restaurant · 66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000
The Charles Brasserie & Bar is a grand yet inviting space in the heart of Sydney, inspired by the timeless elegance of Europe’s great dining rooms. Beneath glowing chandeliers and surrounded by warm timber and plush leather banquettes. It’s a venue where classic brasserie hospitality meets contemporary flair, designed for lingering conversations, celebrations, and moments of discovery.
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The Collective
Restaurant · 12-18 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australië
The Collective in The Rocks offers a diverse and carefully selected wine list, where expert sommeliers guide guests through iconic regions and hidden gems, paired with a seasonal menu crafted to complement every glass. At its heart, The Dining Room delivers fine dining that blends modern sophistication with Sydney’s historic charm, accommodating up to 350 guests for celebrations and events.
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The Gidley
Restaurant · 161 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australië
An opulent steak house and cocktail lounge located underground Sydney’s CBD, where fine dining meets semi-respectable displays of gluttony.
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Aalia Wine Room
Restaurant · 25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
Aalia Wine Room is a new intimate wine bar located next to Aalia restaurant in Martin Place, Sydney CBD. With a refined, tactile setting and a wine list that blends heritage bottles with modern discoveries.
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Alfie's
Restaurant · 4-6 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000
Alfie’s redefines the steakhouse with a bold, rule-breaking East London-inspired vibe. Fast-paced dining meets fiery dry-aged steaks, edgy art, and a world-class wine list.
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Aperitif and Co
Restaurant · 25 Lackey St, Summer Hill NSW 2130
Nestled in the heart of Summer Hill, NSW, Apéritif & Co. is more than just a wine bar, it's a celebration of life's finest moments.
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Atelier
Restaurant · 12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000
Atelier is a modern restaurant inspired by southern French cousine. Our menu changes seasonally focusing on locally sourced prime ingredients, to be match with best local and mostly French wines.
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Attenzione! Food & Wine
Restaurant · 180 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
Neighbourhood restaurant in Redfern showcasing the world's great wines from the best terroirs. Italian-ish or "Regional Redfern Cuisine" ...
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Bar Julius
Restaurant · 8 Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australië
Bar Julius is a vibrant European-inspired lobby bar, open from sunrise to late night, offering all-day bistro classics, and a selected wine list featuring local and European selections. Its atmosphere shifts with the day, from sunlit breakfasts to lively evening drinks, creating a welcoming space for every occasion.
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Bay Hong Food + Wine
Restaurant · 227 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Bay Hong Food + Wine is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in located in the heart of Darlinghurst in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2007, the dishes focuses on shared, banquet style dining that focuses on regional dishes from the Middle to Southern Vietnam where the wine list blends benchmark International classics with emerging Australian Producers and alternative varietals.
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De Vine Food & Wine
Restaurant · 32 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
DeVine Food & Wine, established in 2003, brings the warmth of a Italian wine bar to Sydney’s CBD. Owned by brothers Anthony and Julian Izzillo, it blends Italian hospitality with a renowned wine programme, showcasing Euro, natural, and biodynamic producers.
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Grappa The Rocks
Restaurant · 107-109 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
After more than 26 years on Norton Street, Leichardt, Grappa founder Charlie Colosi and his wife Virginie bring their spirit of hospitality and generosity to The Rocks. Housed within one of Sydney’s most iconic sandstone buildings in The Rocks — originally built as a bakehouse — the space enters a new era as Grappa The Rocks.
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Helm Bar
Wine Bar · Aquarium Wharf, 7 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney’s best spot to casually unwind and enjoy the Darling Harbour views for lunch or dinner, drinks or your next event. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, our menu features a wide variety of seafood dishes, pizza, and classic bistro fare with a Mediterranean vibe.
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Iberica
Restaurant · 251 Bondi Rd, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Just a stone’s throw from the sun-drenched sands of Bondi Beach, our Spanish Mediterranean Restobar is a vibrant oasis that pays homage to the Balearic Islands. Savor the flavors of the region with a menu bursting with fresh seafood, aromatic paellas, and a selected selection of Spanish wines and cocktails.
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Le Salle Dining by Bar Chaplin
Restaurant · shop 1/18 Hutchinson St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
At Le Salle Dining, we believe dining is not just a meal but a journey. Each menu is thoughtfully crafted, pairing fine European-inspired cuisine with a wine selection that highlights rare pours, magnum formats, and premium Coravin offerings.
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Lottie
Restaurant · 8 Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australië
Lottie is a vibrant rooftop Mezcaleria and restaurant celebrating bold Mexican flavours with standout Australian produce. Our 100% gluten-free menu ranges from small bites to shared mains.
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Odd Culture & Bistro Grenier
Restaurant · 266 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Step off the bustling thoroughfare of King Street, ascend through Odd Culture, and you'll find yourself in the intimate confines of Bistro Grenier; where the classical tropes of French cuisine are playfully re-imagined. Our wine bar downstairs is a more casual affair channeling the laid-back and always welcoming energy of top European natural wine shops.
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Saké Restaurant & Bar - The Rocks
Restaurant · 12 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Sake Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary Japanese cuisine with an extensive sake list, companied with a selection of wines from across Australia, representing both renowned producers and artisanal winemakers that we love. Our list also includes key references from benchmark wine regions around the world, carefully chosen to complement the nuances of our cuisine.
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Vini Divini
Restaurant · 2a/60 Carrington St, Sydney NSW 2000
Vini Divini is the only wine bar in Australia with 40 different countries on the list to take our guests on a journey throughout the world. We are trailblazers.
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Bistecca
Restaurant · 3 Dalley St
Bistecca offers an intimate, old-world Italian dining experience in Sydney, where every detail celebrates Italian hospitality. Our award-winning wine list features exclusively Italian grape varieties from Italy and Australia, perfectly paired with fireside-cooked steaks. From candle-lit tables to a bottle-lined enoteca, guests are invited to slow down, engage their senses, and lose track of time.
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Chin Chin Sydney
Restaurant · 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Bright, bold, joyful and loud, Chin Chin Sydney brings a riot of flavours, energy and fun to Surry Hills. Housed in the restored Griffiths Teas building, it’s a buzzing Thai-inspired eatery where big, vibrant dishes are paired with equally exciting wines, served in a lively, share-style setting.
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Ennui
Restaurant · 461 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Small contemporary French dining in a heritage cottage on the boundary of Central, Surry Hills and Haymarket. With a wine list focusing on great Australian and French producers.
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Paski Vineria Popolare
Restaurant · 239 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Paski Vineria Popolare is a wine bar and kitchen that brings together wines and Italian food with honesty and care. The ground floor has a relaxed, casual feel, while upstairs the experience is more refined, with a deeper focus on food. The wine list champions farmers and artisans who work in harmony with nature, often from small, family-run estates and same philosophy shapes the kitchen.
View Full DetailsWine by the glass turns a single evening into a tasting flight, and the wine bars in Sydney above show how far a thoughtful by-the-glass programme can travel — from grower Champagne to bio-dynamic reds. Use the map to plan a crawl by neighbourhood, and open each venue for opening hours, the current pour list, and booking details.
The Coravin Guide reviews each venue independently, focusing on the ambition and depth of what they pour by the glass. No venue pays to be included.