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Top Cheap Bars in Sydney
We've got the scoop on cheap bars in Sydney, and we're diving in headfirst. Start your adventure in The Rocks, where history meets happy hours in hidden gem pubs. Then, onto Surry Hills for a mix of hip and affordable bars, perfect for soaking up the youthful energy and alternative scene. Newtown's your next stop, offering a slew of pubs with bargain drinks and a chill vibe. Finally, wrap it up in Haymarket, where a few watering holes offer drinks on the cheap. Dive into our curated listings and discover the best - and cheapest - bars in the city! Cheers to good times without emptying your pockets!
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![The Garden Bar and Terrace at Tatler Sydney in Darlinghurst, Sydney]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Garden Bar and Terrace
60 guestsTatler SydneyDarlinghurst, Sydney
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AAmy S.
“There is room to sit or stand and easy access to the reserved bar area.” -
![Basement Area at Hideout Bar in Neutral Bay, Sydney]()
from $300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Area
60 guestsHideout BarNeutral Bay, SydneyTThea W.
“Great venue, excellent location. Wonderful cocktails and amazing bar tender. Vince was easy to deal with.” -
![The Gold Bar at Tatler Sydney in Darlinghurst, Sydney]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Gold Bar
40 guestsTatler SydneyDarlinghurst, Sydney
#Supervenue
MMaddison B.
“Highly responsive from initial enquiry through to event. We hired the gold bar and our group loved it.” -
![Penny Main Bar at Pennys Potts Point in Kings Cross, Sydney]()
from $250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPenny Main Bar
100 guestsPennys Potts PointKings Cross, Sydney
#Supervenue
TTanya B.
“The privacy of a good-sized venue with its own dance area, private bar (stocked with champagne) and toilets.” -
![Lounge Bar at Greenwood Hotel in North Sydney]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Bar
200 guestsGreenwood HotelNorth Sydney
#Supervenue
DDanielle V.
“We had my sons 21st in The Chapel Bar and everything was perfect! Such a great room with awesome atmosphere.” -
![Upstairs Lounge at Bondi Liquor Co in Bondi Beach, Sydney]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Lounge
40 guestsBondi Liquor CoBondi Beach, SydneyTTc
“Lots of flexibility with music, great system, and the bar upstairs makes it very comfortable.” -
![Playa at Four Hundred in North Sydney]()
from $47
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPlaya
90 guestsFour HundredNorth SydneyKKris M.
“We also added an unlimited beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks bar tab, which our guests really enjoyed.” -
![Rabbit Bar at The ArtHouse Hotel in Sydney CBD]()
from $16000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityRabbit Bar
400 guestsThe ArtHouse HotelSydney CBDAAmrit
“Having access to the bar in the room was a great facility as well as value all together!” -
![Cape at Cabana Bar in Sydney CBD]()
from $4500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCape
80 guestsCabana BarSydney CBDMMatt L.
“Venue, service, and management of event from booking to finish was excellent.” -
![The Deck at The Field Bar in Eastern Suburbs, Sydney]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Deck
80 guestsThe Field BarEastern Suburbs, SydneyIIsobel B.
“I wanted a family friendly event where we could drink too and that was perfect at The Field Bar.” -
![Entire Venue at Tatler Sydney in Darlinghurst, Sydney]()
from $3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsTatler SydneyDarlinghurst, Sydney
#Supervenue
BBronwyn H.
“Bar music venue staff great” -
![Entire Venue at The Ox Darlinghurst in Darlinghurst, Sydney]()
from $3850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsThe Ox DarlinghurstDarlinghurst, SydneyCCody C.
“Venue management communication and organisation during the event was awesome and extremely professional.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“I hosted a 40th birthday party for my partner in this venue.I would recommend hosting an event here to anyone!”
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“Food was delicious and plenty for everyone. Venue was spacious and atmosphere great.”
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“The venue is beautiful and a perfect space for a private function. Nick and the staff are absolute legends.”
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“The venue was absolutely stunning and very budget friendly. Loved the partially private lounge.”
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“The space was funky and fantastic, surrounded by the rest of the pub really made the party buzz.”
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“Easy to deal with event manager, Great location, great Vibe, fantastic for a private event”
Check Our Sydney’s 21st Birthday Party Bars That Are All the Rage
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“Venue, service, and management of event from booking to finish was excellent.”
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“We also added an unlimited beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks bar tab, which our guests really enjoyed.”
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“Received so many compliments on the venue and made everyone’s night honestly!!!”
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“It was a pleasure dealing with Matisse and Belinda when organising our event.”
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“Everything we asked they did for us. Food was delicious and plentiful and the venue itself was gorgeous.”
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“The pork was delicious, the staff were very accomodating and easy to communicate with.”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
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“The staff were so friendly and gorgeous! The space was stunning and perfect for my theme.”
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“Everything was perfect! The space is a vibe, nothing was too hard for the staff and they were lovely...”
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FAQs about Top Cheap Bars in Sydney
Booking costs of cheap bars average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Sydney, based on Tagvenue data from February 2026:
| From $1500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $40 | to $70 | per person |
| From $300 | to $2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated February 2026), the best options include:
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Basement Area at Hideout Bar in Neutral Bay - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, excellent location. Wonderful cocktails and amazing bar tender.’ -
The Garden Bar and Terrace at Tatler Sydney in Darlinghurst - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I had a bar tab and the staff kept me posted throuout the night.’ -
Penny Main Bar at Pennys Potts Point in Kings Cross - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had my husbands 30th birthday at the Pearl Lounge Bar. Our event manager Tayla was amazing.’
You'll find cheap bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Sydney, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (February 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 200 m from central Sydney, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Since I Left You
on 338 Kent Street - 50 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Everything was perfect! The space is a vibe, nothing was too hard for the staff and they were lovely...’ -
LinQ Bar at Shelbourne Hotel
on 200 Sussex Street - 200 m from centre.
Venue said: The room features a private bar, lounge area, tall communal benches and dancefloor space which can easily be transformed to suit your requirements. -
Helm South End at Helm Cockle Bay - The Terrace
on 7 Wheat Road - 200 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘They were friendly, helpful and very responsive.’
You won’t go wrong by starting our search for affordable bars in these Sydney neighbourhoods:
- Haymarket: Dive into its selection of pubs and bars, where cheap drinks complement the tasty food options.
- Newtown: Embrace the youthful energy and alternative vibe of Newtown,join the eclectic mix of students and locals for a memorable night out on a budget.
- Surry Hills: Discover the area’s trendy and pocket-friendly pubs and bars. Keep an eye out for happy hour deals and student nights!
- The Rocks: Explore its hidden gem pubs, where drink specials and happy hours make for an affordable yet memorable night out.
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