A running list of bars, restaurants and bottle shops — from Chippendale speakeasies to wine country in Mudgee — pouring or stocking Lume right now. New spots added as we go.
Grant Collins' gin-forward bar and British dining room — home base for the "Martini Moments" series.
Get directions →A dedicated martini bar on the Kensington St strip — extensive gin and vodka list with a tapas menu built to match.
Get directions →A Japanese-inspired cocktail den tucked beside Spice Alley — cosy, warm, and easy to miss from the street.
Get directions →The basement speakeasy off Wynyard Lane, run by Max and team — theatrical stirred drinks and a serious back bar.
Get directions →Walk through a working barbershop and out the back into one of the city's biggest gin lists.
Get directions →Chef-driven Newtown dining room with a small, seasonal cocktail list alongside the food.
Get directions →Family-run Northern Beaches brewery — a tight, well-chosen gin selection alongside the house beers.
Get directions →South Coast fine dining worth the drive — known for its Sunday roast and seasonal cocktail pairings.
Get directions →Independent bottle shop with a strong craft selection — pick up a bottle to take home rather than by the glass.
Get directions →A York Street institution — classic pub trading since the 1800s, steps from Wynyard.
Get directions →Neighbourhood pub on the Cleveland Street strip — good beer selection, better-than-average pub kitchen, and a weekly trivia night.
Get directions →Lower North Shore bottle shop with a standout craft beer and wine range — a step up from the usual chain bottle-o.
Get directions →Buzzy Norwest Indian restaurant, popular for its spread and weekend breakfast buffet.
Get directions →Regional brewery and smokehouse in wine country — worth the drive for the beer garden and games room alone.
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