Sydney’s Best Bars & Pubs to book this Festive Season

Whether it’s a group soiree, chilled Christmas drinks, or an all-out dining celebration, there are a raft of excellent Sydney bars, brew houses, and pubs to mark every occasion. The best Sydney venues for larger groups have several things in common: stunning locations, top-level libations and multiple spaces for all types of celebrations.

Here are our recommended destinations for the most memorable group bookings this festive season. And don’t forget — with The Pass, you can earn rewards on every purchase this silly season!

Enjoy an exuberant Christmas dining experience at Brewdog in South Eveleigh, where a love of beer is not essential, but it’s advantageous given there are 40 brews on tap!

Whatever your drink of choice, this is one of the best Sydney pubs for large groups with a vast beer garden and oodles of indoor space with large tables to stake a claim to. Tuck into classic brewhouse dishes, including burgers, parmies, pizzas and platters of wings.

If you’d prefer to secure an exclusive spot, there are several semi-private spaces available for hire, either close to the action (and the taps) in the brew hall and the main bar, or in various sections of the Railway Patio outside, with canape menus, platters and set menus available. 

BOOK NOW

Let loose with your besties at Untied, a tropical rooftop at Barangaroo with bangin’ house DJ tunes, panoramic views and always-on party vibes this Christmas!

A hit list of entertainment, live music, happy hours and great deals are a buzzing addition to your next casual group booking, complete with colourful cocktails. Fabulous share plates and charcuterie and cheese boards serve up comfort food, group-style. It’s honestly what Christmas party dreams are made of! 

An array of stylish private and semi-private spaces, canape menus, grazing stations and drinks packages will elevate your festive season celebration.

BOOK A SPOT TODAY

A glamourous new venues located within Darling Quarters in Sydney, Darling Pavillion is set to impress your group for Christmas drinks this year.

Blending trendy chic with Mediterranean vibes, you and the crew can indulge in Mediterranean inspired eats and refreshing cocktails while soaking up that famous Sydney sunshine.

Whether it’s casual catch-ups, long lunches or after work knock-offs, your festive season good times are covered at Darling Pavillion.

BOOK NOW

Take your next group festive bash tropical at Bungalow 8, a leafy waterfront oasis with bookable cabanas in the beating heart of Sydney’s harbourside playground.

It’s Chrissy celebration central here every Friday and Saturday with back-to-back DJs from 5pm.  Or enjoy a more mellow group rendezvous on Sundays with a live saxophonist from 2pm, ideal to get you feeling all the festive season vibes.

This is glamorous group get-together territory, with the upstairs Bungalow Bar & Balcony offering waterfront booths and plush banquettes. Sharing is caring, and there’s a hitlist of snacks and shareable dishes on the menu, alongside delicious grazing charcuterie and cheese boards for you and your besties.

BOOK NOW

Looking for a friendly coastal pub dining experience for your Christmas celebrations this year?  Look no further than Salt Bar in Kingscliff.

This family friendly pub is ideal for family festive parties particularly on Sundays when the place comes alive with family friendly fun.

The bistro and bar are the ideal spot for work get togethers and friends-mas celebrations.  Enjoy a delicious line up of pub classics to get the party started and kick on with live music every Friday and Saturday night.

BOOK NOW