Best Wine Bars In Sydney to Sip and Snack

Sydney does wine bars exceptionally well. From intimate laneway rooms to neighbourhood favourites with a loyal following, these are the places pouring bottles worth seeking out and the snacks to match.

Best Wine Bars In Sydney

Bar Copains

One of Sydney’s favourite wine bars, Bar Copains is a moody terrace bar that spills onto a leafy Surry Hills street. The wine list champions Australian and European small producers, and the snacks are creative and tightly executed. It remains one of the city’s most sought-after spots for a great glass, with the street-side seats always in demand.

67 Albion St, Surry Hills

Dear Sainte Éloise

This laneway favourite feels like a European wine bar set quietly into Potts Point, warm, lively and always full of energy. The 400-strong wine list spans classics and deep cuts, with seasonal plates that are elevated but never pretentious. In summer, the outdoor tables spill into the laneway, and the window seats are ideal for people-watching.

29 Orwell Street, Potts Point

10 William Street

A humble Paddington terrace hides one of Sydney’s defining wine bars. The room is compact and lively, with a blackboard list of minimal-intervention wines that changes constantly.

They serve delicious Italian small plates, and the pretzel with whipped bottarga is non-negotiable. The best seat is by the window, glass in hand, watching the neighbourhood pass by.

10 William Street, Paddington

Love, Tilly Devine

Tucked down a Darlinghurst laneway, this tiny bar helped define Sydney’s natural wine scene. It’s moody and intimate, with the feeling of a place you might slip into on a late night in Paris. The 300-bottle list leans niche without being precious, supported by simple snacks and salumi.

It’s the perfect spot for a date night, a debrief with friends, or a solo visit, which is not uncommon here, and always encouraged.

91 Crown Lane, Darlinghurst

Paski Vineria Popolare

Inspired by the enotecas of northern Italy, Paski combines the ease of a neighbourhood wine shop with the energy of a bar. The 450-strong list focuses on small-scale producers, with bottles lining the walls and a steady rhythm of new arrivals.

The menu leans snacky, oysters, olives and pancetta-wrapped mussels, along with cured meats and cheeses from Italy, France and Australia. It’s lively, local and a place where there’s always something interesting to open.

239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Letra House

A moody, low-lit Spanish wine bar tucked down a Kent Street alley. The list leans female-led and fiercely unique, obscure bottles from every corner of the globe. 

It’s vibey, intimate, and the scampi tostada is genuinely unforgettable. Expect delicious Spanish tapas, bitter vermouth over ice, and staff who pour with purpose and charm.

344 Kent Street, Sydney

Caravin

A Parisian-style wine bar with a warm, homey feel and plenty of candlelight. The wine list sits at around 50 bottles, mostly natural and mostly French. Comté custard with crisps is the quiet signature, though the menu changes often. The room opens onto the street and carries that easy, European feeling that makes lingering almost automatic.

2/9 Ward Avenue, Potts Point

Flight Path Wine Bar

A 50-seat Enmore Road bar created by two local couples with a shared love of Australian winemakers. Tasting flights highlight some of the country’s most interesting producers, supported by 30-plus wines by the glass and a small selection of wine-led cocktails. The menu leans French, Spanish and Italian, with simple share plates to match.

31 Enmore Road, Newtown

Henry G’s

Henry G’s leans into its vintage charm with wall-to-wall bookshelves, velvet booths and an old piano that gives the room an intimate, lived-in feel. The wine list runs to more than 170 bottles, balancing familiar favourites with smaller, interesting makers. Snacks stay simple, cheese boards, warm bread and olives and there’s live piano performances on Saturdays.

Lokal

A tiny neighbourhood bar run by a chef and a sommelier, Lokal is a cosy 20-seat space with an easy, unpretentious feel. The list leans natural with around 55 bottles, including an excellent selection of orange wines.

You can watch the chef cook from the small open kitchen, while the sommelier offers thoughtful, relaxed guidance on your drop. A warm, approachable spot for people who love good food and wine.

Poly

From the team behind Ester, Poly has an industrial, subterranean feel with dishes cooked over a custom hearth. The wine list focuses on small producers working organically or biodynamically, with a strong minimal-intervention lean. It’s relaxed, flexible, and equally good for a single glass or a longer night.

SPON

Part bottle shop and part bar, SPON is a Newtown favourite for natural wine, with shelves of small-producer bottles you can open and drink in. The room is usually full, a mix of locals, regulars and curious first-timers, and the staff are knowledgeable without the fuss. Happy Hour wines rotate often, with a focus on funky, interesting drops.

She Loves You

A tiny Newtown bar with warm lighting and a thoughtful list shaped by one of Sydney’s most respected sommeliers. The focus is on minimal-intervention wines with a strong showing of orange and chilled reds, all at approachable price points.

It’s intimate, calm and relaxed, with the added bonus of being able to bring in snacks from nearby King Street eateries.

Odd Culture

Quintessentially Newtown, Odd Culture delivers great people-watching, lively energy and a broad lineup of wild ales, funky wines and fermentation-led drinks.

The crowd is always mixed and interesting, and the bar snacks lean Euro and pair well with the more adventurous pours. A busy, open-door spot that works just as well for a quick glass as it does for a longer stop.

Effie’s

A neighbourhood wine bar in a converted corner store, Effie’s pours a rotating selection from Winona Wine alongside simple in-house snacks. The space has a coastal, light feeling, with a relaxed crowd and an easy, welcoming atmosphere. A local favourite for unhurried glasses.

Vermuteria

A Spanish-inspired aperitivo bar in Potts Point, Vermuteria channels old-school European wine and deli counters with a strong focus on vermouth and sherry. Neon-red lights and a compact room set the tone, with traditional tapas and pintxos, boquerones, tortilla, Basque cheesecake, served alongside simple mixed drinks. A distinctive Potts Point spot with a clear sense of place.

Paradise

A European-style wine bar with tables spilling onto the street and groups standing outside with glasses in hand, Paradise has the casual, sociable feel of drinking in Italy or Spain.

The blackboard menu lists simple, well-made Italian dishes, and the wine selection is high calibre without being formal. Service is relaxed and laid-back, adding to the easy-going charm of the place.

L’Avant Cave

Tucked beneath P&V in Paddington, L’Avant Cave is a low-lit cellar bar serving natural-leaning wines with food from upstairs neighbour Porcine. The menu runs to croque monsieur, snapper tartare and Provençal plates, all designed to sit comfortably alongside the wine rather than compete with it.

It’s walk-in only, relaxed and snack-forward, the kind of spot where a quick glass often turns into a longer visit at a corner table.

Famelia

A boutique wine bar and bottle shop on Enmore Road, Famelia highlights wines made by women, with a rotating selection of twelve bottles poured each night. You can order by the glass or opt for a tasting flight, with varietals that lean a little off the beaten track.

The room is warm and textural with exposed brick and a rose-toned central bar, and the snacks, cheeses, terrines, pâté and anchovies, are chosen to sit neatly alongside the wines.

Where’s Nick

A relaxed Marrickville wine bar with mismatched furniture, concrete floors and an easy, lived-in feel. The focus is on natural and minimal-intervention wines from small, sustainable producers, with an affordable, rotating list and simple snacks made to share. It's unpretentious, welcoming and distinctly Inner West.

40Res

An airy, moody neighbourhood wine bar that feels equal parts laidback and intimate, with the best seats by the window for easy people-watching. The focus is on boutique winemakers and Australian produce, poured alongside a snack-led menu shaped by travels near and far. Light-filled during the day and cosy at night, it’s the kind of local spot you can drop into for a glass or stay for a few plates.

Coogee Wine Room

A relaxed, coastal wine bar with a warm, welcoming feel just steps from the beach. The list is extensive, 400 bottles across 50 varietals, curated to suit both casual drinkers and people looking to try something new. The Mediterranean-leaning menu is seasonal and thoughtful, with dishes created to pair naturally with the wine.

Gilda’s

A Surry Hills bar shaped by Lennox Hastie’s love of Spanish cooking, Gilda’s offers a tight menu of classic tapas with a local twist. The room is warm and low-lit, with a relaxed atmosphere that suits both a quick glass and a longer graze.

The wine list leans Spain, Portugal and France, supported by a strong vermouth selection that pairs neatly with the bold, savoury flavours coming out of the kitchen.

Bibo Wine Bar

A low-lit Double Bay wine bar with a Portuguese influence, Bibo serves refined share plates shaped by Iberian flavours. The wine list sits around 150 bottles with a focus on terroir-driven wines and classic Australian varietals. Elegant, relaxed and well suited to a glass and a few plates.

These are the Best Wine Bars In Sydney