The Baxter Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

1. The Baxter Inn

9.0
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 133 tips and reviews

Esther A.Esther Assaad: Amazing Old Fashioned! Great bartenders and lovely atmosphere but get there early or be prepared to wait in a looooong line!

Guy D.Guy Dickinson: This spot could easily be in Brooklyn. The bartenders are fonts of whiskey knowledge and can crank out a legit Manhattan as well.

Manuel Z.Manuel Zimmerli: everything from a Lager to an Old Fashioned is spectacular here!

Marble Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

2. Marble Bar

8.4
488 George St (Level B1), Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 37 tips and reviews

Adrian F.Adrian Fong: Try the rum and raisin old fashioned, classically cool

Mandy S.Mandy S: Great staff will make you a perfect classic cocktail. Sazerac, Vesper Martini, and Rum & Raisin Old Fashioned are superb. Beautiful, relaxed setting. Perfect for a special occasion.

Jason M.Jason McNutt: Get a martini or Manhattan and enjoy some Frankie baby.

Since I Left You is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

3. Since I Left You

8.1
338 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Sydney City Center · 29 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Old fashioned here is awesome!! Also get toasties, get waiter to suggest fillings!!

Ryan F.Ryan Field: Great old fashioned

DrewDrew: Mean Old Fashioned

Palmer & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

4. Palmer & Co.

8.6
Abercrombie Ln, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 61 tips and reviews

Shari M.Shari Mann: Bartender Jordan from LA is the best mixologist around, and this spot - while part of the Ivy group is older and way more classy. Awesome 20s theme, super cool underground vibe.

Pet S.Pet S: Very New York vibe in this joint, super cool but still relaxed - not wanky at all! They make a good Manhattan too.

Natalie B.Natalie Ben: Fancy cocktails, trendy atmosphere, friendly staff and best looking bartenders.

Stitch Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

5. Stitch Bar

8.5
61 York St, Sydney, NSW
Cocktail Bar · Wynyard · 76 tips and reviews

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Old fashioned!!

Meredith Z.Meredith Zolnowski: Prudence and the old fashion. But no prudence with the old fashion...or two.

Alex K.Alex Kirk: Get an Old Fashioned. Order the curly fries. Repeat.

Shady Pines Saloon is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

6. Shady Pines Saloon

8.6
256 Crown St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Speakeasy · 122 tips and reviews

John P.John Paterno: Manhattans. Manhattans all the time.

EdEd: They mix up a mean mint julep.

Rachael C.Rachael Currie: You seriously can't go wrong with the old fashioneds in this place. Delish!

Earl's Juke Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

7. Earl's Juke Joint

8.7
407 King St, Newtown, NSW
Bar · 47 tips and reviews

Nate R.Nate R: These guys always make a well balanced sazerac & a tasty bramble. Sign of a good bar.

c0uPc0uP: A half rye/half cognac sazerac is done right.

Az V.Az Vanderwolf ▲: One of my favourites. Great staff, amazing cocktails, cool vibe. What else do you need??? #win

Button Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

8. Button Bar

8.3
65 Foveaux St, Surry Hills, NSW
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

c0uPc0uP: A Zacapa Old Fashioned for $19.50 is a delicious steal around these parts

James C.James Cutts: The Old Fashioneds are fantastic, the music is laughably dire. When Sweet Home Alabama came on we were forced to leave. Avoid until they sort out the music policy.

Rachael C.Rachael Currie: Cute vibe, what a little hidden treasure. Yummy cocktails too!

The Rover is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

9. The Rover

8.7
75 Campbell St, Surry Hills, NSW
Whisky Bar · 51 tips and reviews

Howard T.Howard T: Lady in the red hat does a mean old fashioned with Ron Zacapa.

Abhijeet G.Abhijeet Gandhi: Cocktails. Whisky and Whiskey. The mixologists are funny as F!

Peter H.Peter Howard: bounce between whiskey and beer, something different each time, and you can't go wrong

Speakeasy is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

10. Speakeasy

8.5
83 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach, NSW
Wine Bar · 14 tips and reviews

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Daniel B.Daniel Baddeley: The Barcelona Eggs are fantastic! A lot of food...good quality, good value

AmieAmie: Yet another great little wine bar in Bondi. Curlewis Street is certainly become the place to be! Didn't eat here so will have to report back on food next time but wine and atmosphere was good.

Pino’s Vino e Cucina is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

11. Pino’s Vino e Cucina

7.7
199 Lawrence St, Alexandria, NSW
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

David L.David Loh: Amazing cocktails by mixologists at the top of their game.

Christian C.Christian Currell Brosstad: This was amazing! Really good food- try the steak 🥩! And the tiramisu must be from heaven 😍 Good service too!

Polly K.Polly Kornie: Delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly staff

Five Points is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

12. Five Points

7.4
124 Walker St, North Sydney, NSW
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Peter W.Peter Wells: The Manhattan was like a classy Big Mac - nice, simple burger with a Mayo sauce. The Bronx was perfect - smokey bacon, killer cheese, excellent amount of mustard.

Joy L.Joy Ludwig-Mcnutt: Very good American-style burgers! Add bacon to the Manhattan! :)

Melanie L.Melanie Lovett: Fantastic service and food!!!!! I was lucky it did not take that long during lunch.... I had the Manhattan with beer battered chips which is a must!!!!

Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

13. Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon

7.7
35 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW
French Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Annalie K.Annalie Killian: the champagne cocktails are to die for! try Claire's special or the version with Elderflower

Adrian F.Adrian Fong: Top food, top service. Have the shared beef and the creme brulee. Just all good

Camille D.Camille De B: Every friday you have 2 cocktails for the price of one ! Tapas are very very good. Go there

The Swinging Cat is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

14. The Swinging Cat

8.5
44 King St, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Wynyard · 12 tips and reviews

Andre S.Andre S: One of my new favorite hidden gems. Was quite quiet when I went there but that's the way I like it.

Erin B.Erin Bouda: The cocktails!!!

ShirpsShirps: Great new speakeasy bar next to Subway. Free shots if you like on Facebook.

Gelatiamo is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Sydney.

15. Gelatiamo

7.8
362 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield, NSW
Ice Cream Parlor · 2 tips and reviews

Adrianne N.Adrianne Nixon: Fab old fashioned ice cream shop ambiance with delicious home made gelato. But stay away from the bacon & maple syrup flavour!

MarikoMariko: The champagne sorbet is fantastic. The passionfruit is the shop owners fav.