Top 5 Best Clubs in Sydney, NSW [2026 GUIDE]
Top 5 Best Clubs in Sydney, NSW [2026 GUIDE]
Best of Sydney
Ivy Nightclub
Launched in 2007, ivy is a leading dining, entertainment and retail destination in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Home to award-winning restaurants, Sydney’s only rooftop pool bar, numerous event spaces and leading fashion and lifestyle retailers. Home to award-winning restaurants, Sydney’s only rooftop pool bar, numerous event spaces and leading fashion and lifestyle retailers. ivy venues include: Palings Kitchen and Bar, Ash St. Cellar, Felix, Uccello, Pool Club, Changeroom, The Royal George; beautiful, unique events spaces include: ivy ballroom, ivy sunroom, ivy penthouse, The Den and The Terrace; and retail outlets such as include: Lorraine’s Patisserie, lululemon athletica, Peter Alexander, The Bottle Shop, Palings Flower, The Cupcake Bakery, Tommy Bahama and more. ivy’s world-class design, impeccable service and great food ensure the perfect outing starts in George street.
RSVP at Ivy NightclubClub 77
Sydney's home of late night dance celebrations. with a legendary history spanning over 20 years 77 continues to be a vibrant part of sydney culture. Open every weekend hosting a range of local and international talent.
77 William St Sydney, NSW 2010
Darlinghurst
Varies depending on events
Dress Code: Casual
$$
Mary's Underground
Mary's Underground is a restaurant and jazz bar in the space formerly occupied by live music venue The Basement, which entertained Sydney for 45 years. On the surface, Mary’s serving lobster and steak frites in a jazz club may seem jarring. The reputation preceding it doesn’t exactly scream “fancy” – burgers, fries and fried chicken would be considered more its remit. But look just a tiny bit below the superficial and you’ll see that this thoughtful streak has been there all along, in everything from the top-notch ingredients Mary’s uses in its popular burgers to the natural wine it helped pioneer in Sydney. Everything at Mary's Underground makes a weird kind of sense. Whereas upstairs at Mary’s Circular Quay the waitstaff blares ’90s music and serves burgers. Downstairs, at Underground, it’s a different story. There’s lobster on the menu, served classically and without a hint of irony. There’s dry-aged duck from a special dry-ageing room, where they get the skin nice and dry for complexity of flavour. Co-owner Jake Smyth's long-standing suppliers source him everything from the aforementioned duck to little purple potatoes from Tasmania, which are turned into a salad. The focus is on classic flavours, served thoughtfully and sourced carefully. It might seem like a change of tack from the notoriously over-the-top Mary's gang, but considering Smyth and co-owner Kenny Graham both have backgrounds in restaurant-style dining, this is more of a return to the beginning than a brand new one. The wine list leans Australian, natural and organic, and its poured by well-respected Sydney sommelier Charles Leong and chosen by Mary's wine director Caitlyn Ress, who used to run the wine show at Fred’s. When the Mary’s guys took over The Lansdowne pub in Chippendale, they enlisted booker Josef Muller to be its head of music. He’s behind the program at Mary’s Underground, which leans heavily on jazz but in a more updated mode than people came to expect from The Basement. They’ve even booked a house band. The band leader presides over a five-piece of New Orleans-style brass and drums players. They play every Friday night. Some bands will play one night a week for a few months, others for just a couple of weeks. The stage here has hosted names such as Herbie Hancock and Prince. Every week young musicians from around Sydney are invited to put their hands up and play a gig. The vibe can lurch wildly from smooth and restrained to full-blown party. It's a mixed bag, but it's always fun.
RSVP at Mary's UndergroundThe Vanguard
The Vanguard is a Cocktail Bar, Live Music Venue and Late Night Kitchen located in Newtown.
RSVP at The VanguardCivic Underground
Formerly known as the Civic Theatre, an original cabaret and live rock venue, The Civic Underground was refurbished in 2008 with an innovative interior including white plush booths, an illuminated panelled ceiling which continuously changes colour, and a sunken dance floor in front of the stage. The club boasts one of Australia's cleanest club sound systems, with an Allen & Heath V6 rotary DJ mixer and a Ramsa SX-1 front of house mixer amongst the venue's collection high grade equipment. Friday nights you’ll generally hear house and techno, with Saturdays tending towards disco.
- 388 Pitt St Sydney, NSW 2000
- Central Business District (CBD)
- Varies depending on events
- Dress Code: Casual
- $$
There are many other clubs available in Sydney like these.
Check out the venues section for the full list of pool parties.
Sydney Clubs FAQ
What time does the headlining DJ usually start performing in Sydney clubs?
The headlining DJ will usually start performing around 12:00 AM.
How long do DJs play in Sydney?
The headlining DJ or artist usually plays a 1 to 2 hour set.
What is the dress code like at Sydney Clubs?
Guys can wear nice jeans and a form fitting plain t-shirt or a nice button down shirt. Girls can wear jeans or a comfortable but stylish dress if they prefer. Of course guys and girls can never go wrong with dressing up even more – there is no such thing as overdressing when it comes to clubs.
How can I get into Sydney Clubs for free?
Some Sydney Clubs have a free ladies guest list, and have a free even ratio guest list – free if you have the same number of girls (or more) in your party.
Keep in mind that many Sydney Clubs are more exclusive and require bottle service to get in. You can sign up for the guest list on our events page.
How can I book bottle service for Sydney Clubs?
You can book bottle service directly on Discotech by visiting the Sydney page
How much is bottle service at Sydney Clubs?
Bottle service and table minimums at Sydney Clubs can get pretty expensive in Sydney, but every nightclub is different.
The best way to find out is to visit the events page and and and choose the event you're thinking of going.
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