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62-64 Kellett Street Kings Cross
Telephone: 02 8354 1544
Set in a two-storey Victorian terrace, Tonic is the type of venue that has been missing from Sydney’s nightlife. A relaxed and intimate venue with an emphasis on character and helping the punter feel right at home.www.toniclounge.com.au
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3 Lime Street King Street Wharf
Telephone: 02 9299 4770
It’s not just the superb waterfront view from this spacious cocktail lounge that’s the attraction – it’s the groomed goddesses who recline on its couches, and the friendly staff always ready with for a chat, a comp drink, or an extra shot of some special substance in those Cosmos. www.theloftsydney.com
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Level 1-2, Overseas Passenger Terminal West Circular Quay
Telephone: +61 2 9251 1188
This Sydney Harbour bar has spectacular views of the water from the terrace, although there is more than enough eye candy to gaze at inside too – most of it working behind the bar. Winner of various food awards and redone with warm colors, sheer curtains, innovative furniture and a European feel, we still recommend it for its fine cocktails poured by those hunky barmen. The upstairs lounge is the perfect spot for meeting up with friends after a hard day’s work or long night’s partying. www.cruisebar.com.au
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Level 1, 33 Bayswater Road Kings Cross
Telephone: 02 9357 4411
Nestled in the heart of Kings Cross, Hugo’s Lounge has proven to be one of Sydney’s hottest bar and lounge venues. Hugos Lounge has maintained its reputation as being one of the best nightspots in Australia winning “Nightclub of the Year” 3 years running. The 75-seat restaurant serves the finest modern Australian cuisine and can provide a semi-private dining area for up to 17 guests. Hugo’s Lounge also offers ample parking facilities. The Hugo’s Group also offer another two excellent venues in Sydney including the famous Hugo’s Restaurant on Campbell Parade at Bondi Beach, and Hugo’s Bar Pizza situated in Kings Cross. www.hugos.com.au
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5th Floor Customs House Alfred Street Sydney
Telephone: 00 612 9251 8683
The best view of the city, combined with an experimental menu and loads of unusual cocktails. And when you’ve done gazing across the harbour, you can retreat to the more secluded areas of the bar to gaze into your lover’s eyes. A little added quirk: the bar’s situated over the customs house. Anything to declare? www.cafesydney.com
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The main bar formerly George Patterson House, is located on the ground level. The heritage aspects of the building have been retained, including 16 magnificent 5 metre high cast iron columns and intricate pressed metal ceilings. Establishment bar incorporates a lounge seating area together with the unique feature of a 42 metre marble bar which stretches predominantly the length of the room.
www.merivale.com/establishment/mainbar