Big Night Out Bar Program
New for 2012, you can now enjoy a Sydney Festival cocktail for $15 at a selection of Sydney's coolest small bars and all Keystone venues.
02 9299 4660
Head to the harbour and grab yourself a hut. Drink and chill by the boats, eat from the island or the ocean and boogie with the bongos. Bungalow 8, Sydney's beach bar oasis with a city skyline.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person
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02 9356 8718
Polished dark sexy European influenced space with the focus for pleasing the discerning drinkers.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
The 13B Martini: Our signature mixture of freshly muddled watermelon and kaffir lime leaves, shaken with a large measure of sauza hornitos, pomme verte, fresh apple juice and a squeeze of lime, garnished with a kaffir lime leaf.
02 9264 6133
Secluded down a laneway, Berta has its roots in Italian cooking. Sibling to Surry Hills restaurant, Vini. The menu is seasonal and designed to share, accompanied by a comprehensive Italian wine list. Four-course sagra dinner every Wednesday.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Montenegro Frizzante (aperitivo) - Montenegro mixed with citrus and white pepper, served on ice for pre-dinner aperitivo.
Housemade Limoncello (digestivo) - Berta's house-made limoncello served onto lemon sorbet. Limoncello is a traditional Italian post-dinner digestivo.
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02 9262 1777
Cargo Bar plays host to a picturesque waterfront retreat on Sydney's Harbour. The sun-drenched beer garden boasts a fabulous space perfect for lunch, dinner or catching up with friends. Relax and enjoy into the evening as an international party unfolds and the good times begin.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
Read the Time Out Sydney review
0422 873 879
It might be a tight squeeze, but the welcome, the tipples, the nibbles and the ambiance are irresistible. Mezze food sits perfectly with the classic cocktails, wines and boutique beers. Search out your nook and relax with soulful jazz and live music.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
East 8 Hold Up - It's a fresh cocktail with a bit of bite. A mix of vodka, aperol, fresh fruits and lime juice. The history of this cocktail is far too lewd to write about, something about relieving ones self in a laneway?
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02 9358 1487
DOWNTOWN is a classics bar, taking you back to the roots of good music and liquor. We offer incredible drinks in an intimate setting, accessible and friendly staff, and the opportunity to learn more about music, your friends and good ol' drink.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
The Commons Cocktail - 50ml Hennessy VS, 15ml Bress late harvest gewürztraminer, Drop of bitters, Stir, strain into a coupette and serve with a twist of lemon
Special Conditions:
"Check in to TheCommons for a matching snack with your Sydney Festival Cocktail"
02 9357 5333
Gazebo Wine Garden, the enchanted oasis in the midst of madness- Where the food is cheeky, the people are playful and the wine list is legendary. The Garden you'll gladly find yourself lost in.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival': Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
02 9264 3004
Retro-sexual haven of cosmopolitan kitsch and faded granny glamour.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
The Ginger Ninja - Grandma's own aged rum laced with morello cherries and vanilla gently lengthened with red wine, fresh orange juice, rosso vernouth and orange bitters. Exhilarating, spiced and bitter...just like Grandma!
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02 8021 8451
With its 50's retro chic decor, cool classic and signature cocktail list, Green Room Lounge has fast become Enmore's favourite nightspot.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Agent 99 - A delicious blend of rhubarb and lemon sorbet, Sailor Jerry Rum, Licor 43, and topped off with freshly squeezed pear juice, don't mistake this good looking cocktail for being sweet and innocent - it packs a punch!
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02 8084 6379
Hinky Dinks in Darlinghurst is a single fronted room featuring a tiny carpeted lounge and compact diner-style seating along one wall. Designed by Luchetti Krelle, the retro-feeling space invites patrons to gather in small groups for good times and great drinks.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Hurricane Hinky - It's a hinky twist on a classic 50's tiki summer drink. Rum based, fresh citrus with a fun garnish.
In a nod to its heritage the Jägermeitser Hunting Lodge is made entirely of logs, complete with a wooden deck, timber floor, stone fireplace and 12 metre long bar, the Hunting Lodge gives music fans a unique opportunity to kick back in the cosy lounge, enjoy a few drinks and catch some first-class live music.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Jager Infusion - Jägermeister with Cointreau, Lena banana, fresh orange juice, a double dash of bitters and zesty garnish.
02 9557 7008
With an always-changing menu, an array of taste stimulating cocktails and carefully curated wines and beers list, Jester Seeds is a place where you can talk, socialise and enjoy the offerings while absorbing the atmospheres of the front bar, rear or the outdoor seating areas.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Out of the Blue - Shaken absinthe with mixtures of orange liqueurs, lemon, egg white and a dash of sugar syrup. Served in an Old-Fashioned glass, garnish with orange and lemon twists.
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Framed by the timeless façade of the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Keystone Festival Bar brings you 14 fabulous nights of music, with an eclectic line-up of the hottest live bands and DJs. Keystone Festival Bar continues late into the night with free entry from 11.30pm.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
02 9368 7333
It's all about the beats and the shenanigans, all night, every night. Stroll up the famous stairwell and dive into the intimate world of Kit & Kaboodle where you can have it all. Enjoy personalized service spanning of two levels of Kitsch design and late-night parties.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special Conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
02 8966 9000
Where it is chic to sip vino with sandy feet. Manly Wine definitely isn't your typical local beach bar, it sparkles with over 70 wines by the glass, an eclectic and theatrical menu and view of one of Sydney's most beautiful beaches, this place is a knock out!
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special Conditions
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
Read the Time Out Sydney review
02 9357 5060
The Owl House Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. Pre Theatre or post Theatre, Enjoy a flavour sensation Dinner, relax with a well-crafted, Cocktail or kick back with a superb glass of Wine and some International Cheese.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
Cinnamon Fairy - Pernod Absinth, Havana Club anejo Rum, Grand Marnier and Granny Smith Apple Puree. Cinnamon and Nutmeg.
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02 9358 6116
Amidst a sea of pubs, clubs and swanked up bars exists a glaring void for those seeking an element of intimacy and seclusion in their exploits after dark. Introducing The Passage Bar - an unprecedented and considered alternative to Sydney's drinking culture.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
The Passage Martini - 42 Below vodka is shaken with Aperol, peach liqueur, passionfruit, fresh apple and pineapple juice.
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02 9262 4986
Serving a classy selection of cocktails, wines, and tasty treats in their art deco inspired bar, and heritage listed carriageway and courtyard.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
How Do You Like Them Apples? - A refreshing mix of Mickey Finns Apple Schnapps, strawberry liqueur and white rum, blended with pink lady apples and fresh strawberries.
02 9368 7333
Nestled in the heart of the Cross, this Sydney pub packs a punch with the locals. Pop by and make yourself comfortable, there will be entertainment! Open 7 days a week until 4 am.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special Conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
Read the Time Out Sydney review
02 9299 4770
Inspired by a Moorish Kasbah and evoking the glamorous ambiance of a bygone era, the loft, with their expert mixologists, is the perfect setting for a discrete tête-à-tête a casual catch up with colleagues or a late night of revelry and wicked extravagance.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special Conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
Read the Time Out Sydney review
02 93310833
Staying true to what has become its signature look with an extensive wine list, playful menu and Sydney's only wine Laneway. With shrines to Elvis and Aviaries of the 80's its clear The Winery isn't taking all this too seriously and really is a place to play.
Sydney Festival Cocktail:
‘The Festival' - Absolut vodka shaken with vanilla and pomegranate, balanced with lemon and freshened mint. Fizzed with ginger beer. Tall, bold with a kick.
Special conditions:
Show your Sydney Festival ticket and receive a complimentary festival cocktail.
Limit one per person.
Read the Time Out Sydney review


































