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The Best Bars in Pyrmont for a Guaranteed Good Time
Here's our pick of the best bars in Pyrmont, fit for a Sunday sesh, date night, or after-work drinks.
Known for so much more than its glitzy Star City Casino, Pyrmont’s former industrial hub is home to an eclectic mix of slick watering holes and cocktail dens, serving up some of the best tipples around. Some of the best include heritage pubs like the Terminus Hotel and The Quarryman’s, and the wine-led charm of Percy and Gallon, with The Rooftop delivering Palm Springs-style cocktails above it all.
Whether it’s a Sunday sesh, a date night, or after-work drinks, this stretch of the old industrial harbourside has a bar for it. Here’s Sitchu’s pick of the best.
In This Guide:
Best Wine Bars in Pyrmont
Percy
Hidden away inside the historic Hotel Woolstore 1888, this ambient Spanish tapas bar is the perfect place to sip and snack after a long day. The sandstone walls, exposed wooden beams and mood lighting craft a cosy backdrop whilst the selection of natural and Spanish-focused drops keep you watered. As for snacks, think artichoke fritters, plates of jamon serana and Cantabrian anchovies. Don’t leave before freshening up with a bowl of lemon sorbet drizzled in Arbequina olive oil.
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Tapas
Best For: Date night, wine lovers
Gallon
Set in a historic building from the 1800s, Gallon exudes charm and character — from the rustic-chic interiors to the courtyard garden.
They have an impressive wine list that pairs nicely with the gourmet pizza and share plates. If you’re after something lighter, the menu is expansive with hummus, grilled chicken salad, and falafel salad also on offer.
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Wine bar
Best For: Date night, wine lovers
Sokyo Bar
There is more to Sokyo Bar at The Star than delicious, award-winning food. Sokyo Bar thoughtfully pairs expertly crafted cocktails with their delicate Japanese menu.
The cocktail menu plays on traditional, seasonal flavours with added Japanese flair, but their specialty is Japanese whiskey, beer and sake.
We’d also recommend something off their signature cocktails list because it’s all amazing… but if you only pick one, make it the Taiyou-Rise, a sharp and refreshing cocktail of Yuzu saké, ruby red grapefruit, lemongrass, and elderflower.
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Japanese
Best For: Date night, cocktail lovers
Best Rooftop Bars in Pyrmont
The Rooftop
Quarryman’s Rooftop always delivers. Inspired by Palm Springs, The Rooftop boasts pastels, timber floors, plush furnishings and lush greenery, plus a cacti garden on each table (naturally).
The cocktail list is excellent, too. On sunny days, the hazy margarita with tequila blanco, mezcal, lime juice, Cointreau, and guava nectar hits the spot.
If you’re peckish, their menu is perfect for sharing (think tacos, buffalo wings and charcuterie).
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Date night, weekend plans
Pyrmont Bridge Hotel
Neatly tucked between Darling Harbour and The Star, Pyrmont Bridge Hotel is a beloved late-night haunt for those in the know.
The bar and bistro offer weekly specials ranging from nachos on Mexican Mondays to curries and fish cakes on Thai Thursdays – meaning every night could be a new cuisine!
The pub pops off on the weekends and the rooftop terrace has a stunning view of the harbour, making this one of the best beers in Pyrmont from drinks with a view.
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, group dining
Need To Know: Weekly food specials, including Mexican Mondays and Thai Thursdays.
Best Pubs in Pyrmont
The Quarryman’s
If you’re after the OG pub experience, head downstairs from the Rooftop to find The Quarryman’s. This old-school pub has retained its original exterior feel with wooden floorboards and exposed brick walls throughout — all nods to the area’s working-class roots.
Here at the Quarryman Hotel, they have craft beer on tap and a pub menu that’s brimming with the classics. Steak and chips, anyone?
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, group dining
Terminus Hotel
Opening in 1841 and last in operation in the 1980s, Terminus Hotel is one of Pyrmont’s historic watering holes. Retaining much of its original features with some welcome modern upgrades, the public bar pours the local’s favourite craft beers.
The menu is nothing short of delectable with standouts including the lamb shank with mash and roasted vegetables, the Angus beef burger and the ricotta mini donuts for dessert. For Sunday sundowners, the courtyard is the place to be.
Suburb: Pyrmont
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, weekend plans
Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Bars in Pyrmont
The Rooftop at Quarryman’s is Pyrmont’s standout rooftop, with a Palm Springs-inspired fit-out of pastels, timber floors, and a cacti garden on every table. The cocktail list leans into share-friendly sunny-day drinks like the hazy margarita, and the food menu is built for grazing, think tacos, buffalo wings, and charcuterie. For a harbourside alternative with a similar rooftop feel, Pyrmont Bridge Hotel’s terrace looks out over the water and comes with a more pub-focused menu.
Pyrmont has several heritage pubs worth seeking out. Terminus Hotel, open since 1841, retains its original sandstone and timber features alongside a modern pub menu, while The Quarryman’s sits just downstairs from The Rooftop and leans into old-school pub character with wooden floorboards and classic dishes like steak and chips. Pyrmont Bridge Hotel rounds this out with weekly food specials and a lively weekend crowd.
Percy, inside the historic Hotel Woolstore 1888, and Gallon, set in an 1800s building, are Pyrmont’s two standout wine bars. Percy focuses on natural and Spanish-leaning drops paired with tapas like artichoke fritters and jamon serrano, while Gallon pairs its wine list with gourmet pizza and share plates, including hummus and falafel salad for lighter options.
Sokyo Bar at The Star pairs expertly made cocktails with a Japanese-leaning menu, with a strong focus on Japanese whisky, beer, and sake. The signature cocktail list is worth exploring, particularly the Taiyou-Rise, made with yuzu sake, ruby red grapefruit, lemongrass, and elderflower. The Rooftop is a strong alternative for cocktails with a more laid-back, daytime feel.
Yes. Pyrmont’s bar scene spans heritage pubs, rooftop venues, and wine bars, all within walking distance of each other around Harris Street and the Star precinct. It suits everything from a low-key Sunday sesh to a date night or a bigger group night out, with venues like Terminus Hotel and The Quarryman’s offering more casual, pub-style options alongside the polish of Sokyo Bar or The Rooftop.
Now you’ve finished exploring the best bars in Pyrmont, why not check out our edit of the best happy hours in Sydney for a cheeky after-work tipple? Or if you’re peckish, take a look at our guide to the best cafes in the Inner West.
