Tequila. It’s an arch enemy to some, but a crowd favourite among many. We mean, who doesn’t love a margarita? If you haven’t branched out beyond the traditional lemon and salt shooter then this weekend is the time to change all of that. There’s so much more you need to discover.
Where can you go to get your tequila fix? Here’s our top picks for the best tequila bars in Sydney.
Mr Moustache
Mr Moustache is the epicentre of mezcal in Sydney, and is run by Bildo and Regina who have lived and breathed this unique spirit. It’s your go-to place for amazing knowledge and understanding of the agave varieties, complimented by amazing food.
75-79 Hall Street
Bondi Beach
Tio’s Cerveceria
What started as a wild and crazy Cerveceria/tequila bar has become more focused on the spirit itself, offering a great range and a good understanding of how to enjoy it. Cool place, great vibe.
4–14 Foster Street
Surry Hills
Barrio Chino
With a bar and selection designed by Naren Young, this place has embraced the passion of the spirit with the food and the great selection of tequila at the bar.
28-30 Bayswater Road
Low 302
It might not be a tequila bar but they offer a great and expanded selection of quality tequilas and mezcals with the help of Reece Griffiths, founder of the Agave Cartel.
302 Crown Street
Surry Hills
Vasco
This Rock & Roll Bar has an extensive range of quality tequila’s selected by someone who is passionate about them. Max has first hand knowledge of where they come from and the people who make them. Can’t go wrong.
421 Cleveland Street
Surry Hills
El Topo
A dedicated tequila bar with a back bar and selection originally designed by Brett Harris, this place has a wonderful offering of agave spirits to choose from and a fun atmosphere with serious food to boot.
The Eastern, Bondi Junction Westfield
500 Oxford Street,
Bondi Junction
Hello Sailor
This is another venue that is not a tequila bar but has an excellent extended range with Luke Redington sharing a great knowledge and passion for the agave spirits.
96 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst
Miss Marley’s
A solid range of quality tequila and mezcals in Manly, this place has been established with a serious focus for a number of years.
32 Belgrave Street
Manly
Rock Lily
Set in The Star, this rock ‘n’ roll tequila bar has an extensive range of great rare and premium tequilas.
Level 1, The Star
80 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont
Mejico
Offering a huge range of tequilas and mezcals, it can be a bit overwhelming to navigate unless you already know what you want. But thankfully the team at Mejico are focused on helping you find your way through it.
105 Pitt Street,
Sydney
