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Desperately Seeking Sydney’s Small Bars
Highlights
- Explore hidden gems in Sydney's small bar scene, revealing unique spots locals often overlook.
- Savour expertly crafted cocktails featuring innovative ingredients, enhancing your evening with delightful flavours.
- Discover the rich history of the Rum Rebellion, blending culture and excitement in a captivating narrative.
- Enjoy a leisurely walk through heritage buildings and laneways, immersing yourself in Sydney's vibrant nightlife atmosphere.
Walk a little, eat a little, drink a little! Take an evening journey through Sydney’s emerging small bar scene and discover the spots that are popping up around the city in heritage buildings and laneways. Join your guide in the smallest bars Sydney has to offer. You won’t believe where they are hidden. Even locals have no idea at times. Lucky for you, your guide knows them so well they don’t stay hidden for long.
Sip on Cocktails at Intriguing Spots (Additional Cost):
Creative Cocktails: Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Each bar offers its own signature drinks, often featuring unique ingredients and innovative presentations.
Surprise Element: Your selection of drinks provides additional adventures, adding an element of excitement and discovery to your evening.
Rum Rebellion: Learn about this pivotal event in Australian history, where a military coup in 1808 led to the overthrow of the Governor of New South Wales, largely fueled by the rum trade.
This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and modern-day excitement, making it an ideal way to explore Sydney’s vibrant small bar scene. Enjoy your adventure!
Itinerary highlights
Visit (walk past) 22 small bars in Sydney
Visit Tucked-Away Bars:
Hidden Gems: Discover bars that are cleverly concealed in basements, back alleys, and old loading docks. These spots are often missed by the untrained eye, making them perfect for a unique and intimate experience.
Atmosphere: Each bar has its own distinct vibe, from cozy and rustic to chic and modern, offering a diverse range of ambiences to suit any mood.
Sample a Surprise Mix of Local Delicacies Additional Cost):
Culinary Adventure: Enjoy a variety of local delicacies that showcase the best of Sydney’s culinary scene. These might include gourmet snacks, artisanal cheeses, and other delightful bites that pair perfectly with your drinks.
Surprise Element: The exact menu is often a surprise, adding an element of excitement and discovery to your evening.
Sip on Cocktails at Intriguing Spots (Additional Cost):
Creative Cocktails: Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Each bar offers its own signature drinks, often featuring unique ingredients and innovative presentations.
Surprise Element: Your selection of drinks provides additional adventure0, adding an element of excitement and discovery to your evening.
Tour details
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Available from 3 May 2025 to 31 December 2027
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
24 Hours In Sydney
At 24 Hours In Sydney they are passionate about bringing you amazing Sydney experiences that really show you the heart and soul of this spectacular city. Their aim isn’t just to take you places and point out the awesome sights … they want you to leave with an understanding of what makes this city tick and why they love it so much!
They have tours running every day, which will unlock the secrets and hidden gems of Australia’s harbour city. Most importantly, these tours are brought to life by a team of amazing people who will guide you through their favourite places. Get to know Sydney with 700 years of history packed into 234 years of discovery.
They are proud to be a part of the greatest city in the world because they know Sydney as a local and they are part of a team that offers unique experiences in Sydney. They specialise in showing people the real sides of the city and that is something that we are passionate about.
Their philosophy is “Don’t just visit Sydney … Live it!”
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