The graveyard: Bars in Sydney

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Bars in Sydney that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

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#1

Shinara Korean BBQ Buffet

Korean barbecue restaurant

Upstairs Korean eatery with tabletop grills & self-service counters offering beef & seafood.

4.70 (7.4K reviews)
Closed
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#4

Bistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard.

3.50 (3.8K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#5

Mejico

Mexican restaurant

Mexican dining in colourfully hip surrounds with a market-to-table menu, cocktails and mezcal.

4.20 (3.1K reviews)
Closed
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#8

Cyren Bar Grill Seafood

Seafood restaurant

Mains and share platters served in a stylish woody-chic space or at outdoor tables with water views.

3.60 (2.1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#9

Long Chim Sydney

Thai restaurant

Hip eatery in an industrial space serving Thai classics including curries, stir fries & meat dishes.

4.10 (2K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#15

Ms.G’s

Asian fusion restaurant

Inventive Asian fusion plates in a bustling 4-level space with funky wall art and a jam jar ceiling.

4.50 (1.5K reviews)
Closed
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#19

Gourmet burgers & creative share plates at a contemporary bar & restaurant with bridge views.

3.80 (1.5K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#25

Tequila Daisy

Mexican restaurant

Refined venue serving seafood, fish & meat dishes with a Mediterranean twist, plus cocktails & wine.

4.20 (1.3K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#29

Modern beach club with a cafe, a brasserie, an elegant outdoor deck and a sports bar with TAB.

4.20 (1.2K reviews)
Closed
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#30

Dos Senoritas

Mexican restaurant

Hearty Mexican classics in a vibrant, no-nonsense joint with colourful decor and a laid-back vibe.

4.20 (1.2K reviews)
Closed
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#31

Little Pearl

Restaurant

Cool beachfront bar and restaurant offering imaginative cocktails and seafood in a quirky space.

4.20 (1.2K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#32

Opera Kitchen

Restaurant

Unassuming restaurant offering traditional burgers & fries, plus dumplings & rice bowls.

3.80 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#34

Vibrant, casual pub with a beer garden serving food including burgers & schnitzel, plus cocktails.

4.00 (1.1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#36

Nameless Bar - Sydney

Hamburger restaurant

Hearty burgers, sides & a menu of craft beer served in a down-to-earth destination.

4.50 (1.1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#37

Premium, 1930s art deco hotel with polished rooms & suites, plus fine dining & a rooftop pool.

4.40 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#38

Japanese street food in a huge bar with neon signs & a cool vibe, plus a deck with sea views.

4.10 (1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#39

Danjee Korean Restaurant

Korean barbecue restaurant

Upscale Korean mains, plus BBQ dishes & share plates, presented in a bright, modern dining room.

3.80 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#40

Large, dynamic hangout offering burgers, pizza & other American bar staples, plus wine & cocktails.

4.00 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#41

Jhamel Harris Park

Nepalese restaurant

Unassuming spot for classic Nepalese food & Indian favourites, including many vegetarian options.

4.10 (1K reviews)
Closed
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#42

New York-style restaurant/cocktail bar featuring an Italian-American menu, plus DJs playing various musical genres on week nights.

4.50 (1K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#43

Open-air waterside restaurant for seafood baskets, chargrilled steaks and oysters shucked to order.

3.80 (1K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#46

La Plaka Burwood

Mediterranean restaurant

Bright restaurant for Mediterranean & modern Australian cuisine, including steaks, pasta & salads.

3.90 (931 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#47

Jonga Jip Eastwood

Korean barbecue restaurant

Classic rice, noodle and BBQ dishes fixed up in a busy Korean locale with calligraphy wallpaper.

4.00 (923 reviews)
Closed
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#49

Eclectic cocktails and jaffles in a laid-back basement bar with exposed brick and a kitschy theme.

4.50 (888 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#50

SOUL Dining

Korean restaurant

Polished option executing Korean-Australian fusion dishes in a sleek minimalist space.

4.50 (868 reviews)
Closed

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