Don’t let an empty wallet keep you at home! Sydney’s happy hours are the perfect way to kick off your night out without destroying your budget. We’ve tracked down the best deals across the city – from $2 oysters with harbour views to craft beers at pub prices.
We regularly check these venues to make sure all the deals are current (last updated 29 June 2025). Whether you’re planning after-work drinks or getting ready for a big night out, these spots will help your dollars go further.
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This month’s Featured Happy Hour
Parlour at QT Hotel
Fancy a bit of Paris in Sydney? Parlour brings French dining to Market Street with their daily afternoon deals.
Their happy hour menu has some great value options, perfect if you want to try classic French bites like oysters and escargot without breaking the bank.
Afternoon Deals (4pm-6pm)
- Fresh oysters $2 each
- Escargot $1 each
- Mini classic martinis $10 (choose Bulldog gin or SKYY vodka)
- Four Pillars G&T $8
- Draught lager $10
- House wines $11
- Sparkling $10
If you’re feeling peckish, their steak tartare ($29) is worth trying too.
Where: QT Hotel, Market Street, Sydney, right next to the State Theatre
When: Every day, 4pm-6pm
Happy Hours in the Rocks and Circular Quay
Pier Dining Walsh Bay – Snack & Sips
This waterfront spot has cracked the code for weekend lunch deals and after-work snacks. Their ‘Snacks & Sips’ special is brilliant value if you’re catching up with a mate.
Snacks & Sips Special – $49 for Two People
- Bottomless house wine (1.5 hours)
- Warm baguette with butter
- Tarama (whipped cod roe dip)
- Saucisson with crisp cornichons
- Chicken liver pâté
When: Tuesday to Friday: 5pm-6pm, Weekends: 12pm-3pm
Where: 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Bookings: 02 8298 9910 or [email protected]
Hickson House
This historic warehouse bar and distillery in The Rocks offers one of the area’s best-value happy hours, with both indoor and heated outdoor seating options.
Happy Hour Deals:
- Young Henry’s Natural Lager $8
- Lord Nelson ‘Three Sheets’ Pale Ale $8
- BHC wines $8 (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Prosecco)
- La Tonelle Rosé $9
- House spirits with mixer $8
- Signature cocktails $15
Full restaurant menu and bar snacks available during happy hour.
Where: The Rocks
When: Tuesday to Friday, 4pm-6pm, bookings welcome, walk-ins okay
Le Bar at Le Foote
This charming French bistro in The Rocks offers some of Sydney’s most affordable afternoon drinks in a setting that feels like a Parisian backstreet.
Happy Hour Drinks
- Le Lager $6
- House red or white wine $7
- Suze & Tonic $7
- Classic Martini $12
- Negroni $12
- Le Sbagliato $12
- Crodino (non-alcoholic) $5
Bar Snacks
- Vegetable crudités with avocado vinaigrette $12
- Prawn cocktail with Marie Rose sauce $15
- Pork & pistachio terrine $12
- Crumbed John Dory sandwich $16
- Le Foote burger $18
Where: George Street, The Rocks
When: Daily, 4pm-6pm
Note: 10% Sunday surcharge, 15% public holiday surcharge
Cruise Bar Sunset Sips
Following a recent renovation, Cruise Bar has refreshed both its space and menu, now featuring classic Australian dishes alongside harbour views.
Their new weekday happy hour “Sunset Sips” launched earlier this month, offering:
- $10 pints of the month
- $8 house wines (red/white/sparkling)
- $12 espresso martinis
The kitchen serves up an impressive range of modern Australian share plates including hot and cold seafood platters, making it a solid choice for after-work drinks and dinner.
Where: Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay
When: Happy Hour weekdays 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Gang Thai at Sydney Place
Tucked away in the new Sydney Place precinct, this modern Thai spot runs one of the longest happy hours in the city. Perfect for early dinner or late afternoon drinks.
Happy Hour Deal: Beers from $6.50
- Singha Lager Beer 330 ml bottle $8.50
- Asahi Super Dry Lager 330 ml bottle $6.50
- Pure Blonde Ultra 330 ml bottle $6.50
- Sapporo Premium Lager 330 ml bottle $6.50
- Tiger Asian Lager 330 ml bottle $6.50
When: Daily, 3pm-8pm
Where: 180 George Street, Sydney (Sydney Place precinct)
on going Happy hours near the Harbour
- Squires Landing – Mon to Fri 4pm-6pm – $12 pints of James Squire In-House Brews, $9 house wines, and $15 spritz.
- Bar Lu Lu – Beer from $8, wine & Highballs from $10. – Wed. to Fri, 4:30pm – 7pm
- 4 Doors Down – $12 Aperol Spritz, $11 pints and $8 wines – Mon to Fri, 5pm – 7pm
- Mrs Jones (The Orient Hotel) – Classic Cocktails $15 (Mojito, Cosmo, Margarita, Espresso Martini or Aperol Spritz) for $15 Mon-Wed 5-7pm
Happy Hours in Barangaroo & Darling Harbour
Sitting waterfront at Barangaroo, Anason was the first restaurant to open in this dining strip and remains one of its standouts. This traditional Turkish meyhane (restaurant-bar) specialises in meze plates and drinks, creating a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere right on Sydney Harbour.
Happy Hour Menu (3pm-5pm)
Drinks
- Tommy’s Margarita $12 (House tequila, agave syrup, lime)
- Ari Maya $12 (Gin, vanilla-infused honey, citrus)
- Aperol Spritz $12
- House beer $8
- House wine $10 (rosé, white, or red)
Food Specials
- Rock oysters $4 each
- House-baked bread $7
- Hummus $14
- Gemlik green olives $8
- Fried kipfler potatoes $12
When: Monday to Friday, 3pm-5pm
Where: 5/23 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
CARDEA
Cardea is a glamorous speakeasy in Barangaroo offering a captivating escape. Experience old-world charm with modern luxury in this intimate hideaway.
49% Off – Selected Drinks Menu
- $14 Tommy’s Margarita or Caipirinha
- $14.50 Hover Choc
- $16 Dejoria’s Diary or Adam’s Apple
- $6 Hahn or Moretti
- $10 Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc & $11.50 Prosecco
Where: Shop 2, T3.01/300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo, Sydney
Offer: Monday to Wednesday 4pm – 6:30pm Saturday 5:30-6:30pm
CIRQ Pintxos Happy Hour
Crown’s rooftop bar CIRQ has launched a San Sebastian-style pintxos hour with both drink deals and Spanish bar snacks. Each pintxo (small bite) is counted by the sticks left on your plate at the end – just like they do in Spain’s Basque Country.
- Cocktails $15 – Coco Melon (Cîroc, Midori, Malibu, pineapple, citrus), CirQ Signature Mulled Wine (red wine, citrus, spices, spiced rum), Sabrosa Blanca Sangria (prosecco, white wine, St. Germain, apple)
- Wines $10, Aurelia Prosecco NV, Kooyong ‘Clonale’ Chardonnay, The Lane Block 5 Shiraz
- Beer – Asahi, and Four Pines $7
When: Wednesday to Friday & Sunday, 4pm-7pm
Where: CIRQ, Crown Sydney, Barangaroo
Note: Credit card surcharge 1.15%. Sunday surcharge 10%. Public holiday surcharge 15%. Groups of 10+ incur 10% service fee.
on-going deals in Barangaroo
- House Bar at Barangaroo House – Monday to Friday, 4-6pm $7 House Wines
$7 House Beers, $9 Spirits, $15 Seasonal Spritz + $3 freshly shucked oysters. - Nakano Darling Happy Hour – Enjoy free Karaage with any tap beers purchased. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays till 6pm!
Happy Hour in the CBD
Jackelberry at Hyatt Regency
One of the longest-running happy hours in the CBD, perfect for both after-work drinks and weekend catch-ups. Great value if you’re keen to try some classic cocktails without the usual CBD prices.
Daily Happy Hour Deals (3pm-6pm):
- House wines $9
- House beers $9
- House spirits $9
- Mini cocktails $12 (choose from): Spicy or classic margarita, Old fashioned or a Negroni
When: Every day, 3pm-6pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Sydney – Sussex Street Sydney
Dean & Nancy Aperitivo Hour
Twenty-two floors up at A by Adina, Dean & Nancy runs cocktail hour with a view. The bar offers both classic and creative drinks at nearly half price during their daily aperitivo hour.
Happy Hour Cocktails – All $15 (usually $25)
- Tramonto (Aperol, raspberry, grapefruit, sparkling wine)
- 50/50 Martini (Haku Vodka or Hickson House Gin)
- Noto Notte (Disaronno, yuzu, Perrier, tonic)
- No-groni $12 (alcohol-free option)
Wine Specials
- Match Point Rosé (Rylestone, NSW) $12 (usually $18)
- Alte Chardonnay (Orange, NSW) $12 (usually $18)
- J. Villebois Pinot Noir (Loire Valley) $12 (usually $17)
- Domaine Pichot Vouvray $16 (usually $21)
Extra: Live music and entertainment from 6pm Thursday to Saturday
Where: Level 22, 2 Hunter St, Sydney
When: Daily, 5pm-6pm
Sofitel Wentworth Happy Hours
The Sofitel runs two different happy hours right in the heart of the CBD – perfect if you’re after either classic cocktails or live music with your drinks.
Bar Tilda
Solid happy hour deals with a bonus of live soul tunes on Thursdays.
Happy Hour Deals:
- House martinis $12
- Negronis $12
- Spritzes $12
- House pours $7
Extra: Setwun plays soulful tunes Thursdays 5pm-8pm
When: Monday to Friday, 3pm-6pm, No bookings needed
Where: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street Sydney
Wentworth Bar
A good spot for after-work drinks with live DJs Thursday and Friday.
Happy Hour Deals:
- Wentworth Lager pints $10
- House wines $7
- Yuzu Spritzes $12
Extra: Live DJs Thursday and Friday 4pm-9pm
When: Tuesday to Friday, 4pm-6pm, Walk-ins welcome
Where: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street Sydney
Happy Hour in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Jane Surry Hills – Australiano Hour
Take a local spin on aperitivo hour with Jane’s all-Australian drinks menu. They’ve swapped Italian spirits for craft Australian alternatives, creating unique cocktails that won’t break the bank.
Cocktail Specials
- Australiano $10 (Okar island apera, bitter citrus, soda)
- MartinOz $15 (Spirits of Newtown gin, White Possum maraschino, Autonomy davo plum)
- Dirty Highball $12 (Spirits of Newtown reposado, lime zest cordial, olive brine, soda)
- Okar Aperitivo + Orange $12
Other Drinks: VB $8 and House wines $10
Bar Snacks
- Sydney rock oysters $3 each (with guava vinaigrette)
- Salt + native pepper whitebait $8
- Wild rabbit + ham hock croquette $6 each
- Kingfish rillette $8
- Kangaroo tartare $16
- Lamb dumplings $16
When: Monday to Thursday: 5pm-6pm and Friday to Sunday: 4pm-6pm
Where: 478 Bourke Street Surry Hills
Note: Bookings recommended.
Deals in Sydney’s North
Four Hundred – Taco Tuesday & Marg Hour
North Sydney’s rooftop Mexican spot offers two wallet-friendly deals that can be combined for extra value.
Taco Tuesday Special
- Three tacos for $18 (all day Tuesday) – With choices like, Asada Beef with pico de gallo, Pork el Pastor with salsa negra, Barramundi, crispy prawn and eggplant.
Marg Hour
- $14 Margaritas (Classic, Tommy’s, or Spicy) on Tuesday to Saturday, 4-6pm
Tip: Time your Tuesday visit between 4-6pm and combine Taco Tuesday for tacos + margarita for $32
Where: Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney
When: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am – late
Bookings: Walk-ins welcome or book online
Making the Most of Sydney’s Happy Hours
Found a great happy hour deal we’ve missed? Drop us a line – we’re always keen to check out new spots and keep this guide current for everyone.
Quick Tips:
- Follow venues on Instagram for last-minute deals and special offers
- Sign up for newsletters from your favourite spots – they often send exclusive happy hour offers
- Book ahead for popular venues, especially Thursday and Friday
- Most venues require last orders 15 minutes before happy hour ends
Remember: Happy hour times and prices can change, especially during major events or public holidays. It’s worth giving venues a quick call if you’re making special plans.
Drink responsibly and get home safe – download your ride share app before you head out or save the Night Ride bus times (they run between midnight and 4:30am).
