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The New Sydney Bars We’re Bookmarking
New year, new drinking destinations. Sydney’s bar scene is expanding in all the right directions in 2026, with a wave of thoughtful openings.
From intimate wine rooms and rooftop spritz spots to sultry late-night cocktail dens, Sydney’s bar scene is gearing up for a seriously exciting year. Whether you’re chasing exceptional wine lists, boundary-pushing cocktails or neighbourhood locals you’ll be visiting on repeat, these are the bar openings set to shape 2026. Trust us, your group chats are about to get busy.
Read on for the spots set to become your next favourites.
January
AALIA Wine Room
AALIA Wine Room is the new spot Martin Place didn’t know it needed. With a focus on discovering new drops, the menu is designed to spark curiosity and encourage you to try something different.
Attached to its two-hatted Middle Eastern sibling next door, the menu features a range of delicious bites alongside the drinks offering. With natural details, curved windows and banquette seating, every aspect of the space has been considered, making the CBD suddenly feel a lot more like your local, (just with a side of seriously good wine).
Shop 7.07-7.08/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
