Nothing pairs better than salty skin and a cold bev, so Bondi bars really step it up when it comes time for a drink.
While the beach vibes are abundant, you'll also find chic wine bars, pumping tequila dens and old-school pubs in this banging oceanfront 'burb.
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The Best Pubs In Bondi
The Royal
Bondi Road
If it's been pouring cold ones since 1907, you know it's worth a visit. is an iconic Bondi pub that hosts live music every Thursday–Sunday (and becomes quite the banging dancefloor on weekends).
You can catch live sport on the big screens, or get competitive with a round of pool in the front bar. Hot tip: you can order from the Totti's menu in the pub when there's no space next door.
Beach Road Hotel
Beach Road
A two-level Bondi pub with an epic dog-friendly beer garden, The Beachy is a no-brainer for a post-beach beer, big-screen viewing of your favourite team, or night out.
With loads of bars, a menu of pub classics and Bondi-friendly dishes like Tassie salmon fillets, soba noodle bowls and fish tacos, and a cute upstairs courtyard, Beach Road Hotel brings together all the best bits of Bondi.
Best Bondi Bars With A View
Icebergs Dining Room & Bar
Notts Avenue
Recognised the world over, this Bondi bar probably has one of the best views in Sydney: an unobstructed vista over the Pacific Ocean and the stunning Bondi Beach.
The seasonally changing cocktails are the best place to start at Icebergs, with a range of twists on classics, spritzes, and martinis accompanied by a neat list of wines and beers. The bar menu is a laid-back spin on the Italo-Australian fare for which the restaurant is loved, with a famed cheeseburger, a prawn roll, and golden cheese-filled suppli.
Don Pedro’s
Campbell Parade
Spicy margaritas, pumping tunes, tasty tacos and beach views are the go at this Bondi bar, where you're crazy to order anything except a margarita.
is a vibrant mod-Mex joint overlooking Bondi Beach, with a dedicated margarita menu, fun gin- and rum-based cocktails, and a food menu covering all your Mexican faves. Swing in for $6 wines between 4pm and 6pm on Thursdays, or $10 classic margs on Fridays.
Lola's Italian & Bar
Campbell Parade
For breezy Italian-inspired drinks and snacks in a casual setting overlooking Bondi Beach, Lola's Italian & Bar is your gal.
Order up a #1 cocktail with tequila, coconut, jalapeno and lime, or pick from the Negroni menu, Italian beers, or wine list that's filled with Italian gems—and chuck on some calamari fritti and arancini for good measure.
Best Bondi Bars For Cocktails
Bondi Hardware
Hall Street
For a sundowner cocktail near the beach, look no further than Bondi Hardware. Here, the signature cocktail list is packed with bright flavours in sips like the Rumbarb blending rum, rhubarb syrup, grapefruit, lime and grenadine or the Bondi in Bloom with Beefeater, elderflower, apricot, orange bitters, lemon, cucumber and whites. Epic margaritas and cocktail carafes round out the good-vibes bev offering.
Head out to the secret garden space to pair your cocktail with picks from the menu of snacks and share-style dishes, or make a booking for the beloved bottomless rosé lunch.
Promenade
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Tucked in the Bondi Pavilion right on the beachfront, Promenade is an all-day spot with a range of spaces to suit any visit and a menu packed with coastal flavours from around the world.
The Front Yard Bar boasts the best views, and a cocktail list with frozen passionfruit margaritas, spritzes, seltzers, beers and wines perfect for a post-swim sip.
Taqiza
Hall Street
The huge selection of agave-based spirits should give this Bondi bar's focus away; come for the margaritas, which come in unique and addictive combinations. Try the Healthy margarita made with spinach and zucchini juice and vanilla, or the Oaxacan Old Fashioned with reposado tequila and mezcal with orange air.
Vinyl DJ sessions, Latins bands, and regular tastings make a spot you'll want to revisit.
Best Bondi Bars For Wine
The Shop & Wine Bar
Curlewis Street
A long-time favourite among Bondi locals, The Shop & Wine Bar is a go-to for a glass of something to pair with a casual meal, or kick off a Saturday night at a footpath table.
The wine selection is natural, lo-fi or biodynamic, and mostly from small family-run Australian wineries. Cocktails and beers are also on offer, as well as light bites from the dinner menu that kicks in at 4pm, Wednesday–Saturday.
Chloe’s
Gould Street
A cosy and cute spot off the main drag, is a Bondi bar with a lot of heart. Swing by to explore the daily-changing by-the-glass wine list and pair your picks with eats from the mostly Italian-influenced menu.
The space has a range of seating options including intimate small tables and banquette seating, and a couple of winning spots at the bar overlooking the street.
The Corner House
Bondi Road
It's all about rustic Italian eats in the ground floor dining room, but head upstairs at The Corner House to check out their epic wine list in the bar, complete with a charming balcony.
The list at this Bondi bar is balanced 50/50 with Aussie and New Zealand and European makers, and there's $5 prosecco between 4pm and 6pm on Fridays, or $7 house wines between 12pm and 4pm on Saturdays.
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Image credit: Icebergs (Nikki To), Beach Road Hotel, Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Promenade, Bondi Hardware, Don Pedro's, Chloe's