Nightclubs
Metro Theatre
624 george street, â+61 2 9550 3666 box office (http://www.centurytheatre...). the metro, in the cinema district near town hall, is a live music venue for australian and overseas acts. usually standing room only, and active mosh pit at the front, with a active vibe.
The Basement
The Basement is a music club specialising in jazz, a restaurant and a pub. Open 12PM - 3PM for lunch and 7:30PM until late on weekdays; and 7PM until late on Saturday and Sunday nights. General admissions tickets standing only range between $20 and $40 depending on the night and the performer.
Soup Plus
1 margaret street, â+61 2 9299 7728 (http://www.soupplus.com.au/). soup plus is australia's longest running jazz venue. entry is $5 m-th nights, $8 m-th nights for big bands and special presentations, and $30 fri and saturday nights. the weekend charge includes a two course meal.
Pubs
3 Wise Monkeys Pub
555 george street, â+61 2 9283 5855 (http://3wisemonkeys.com.au/). the 3 wise monkeys is a very popular pub with a younger crowd, only a block south of town hall station in the cinema district. it has live music seven nights a week.
Red Oak
The only pub with onsite brewery in the City Centre, and the brewing is well refined here, with a wide choice. Modern decor, popular with the office crowd on Friday lunchtime and Friday night. A variety of ways to taste the beers, with combined food and beer tasting plates available
Bars
Orbit Bar
Level 47, australia square, 264 george street. 5pm-midnight. spectaular views over sydney from this revolving bar at the top of the 1970s iconic australia square office tower, a stylish makeover of the old summit restaurant. designer cocktails while the entire level revolves slowly over 90 minutes. floor to ceiling windows means that you can gaze from your kubrick-2001-inspired seating and decor to the city below. consistently highly reviewed. cocktails average $15 a glass.
Bridge Bar
Level 10, opera quays 2 east circular quay, â+61 2 9252 6800. awarded the title of australia's cocktail bar of the year, by bartender magazine, the bridge bar is a tranquil and elegant venue suspended between the tenth floors of two of sydney's most desirable apartment blocks at east circular quay. fantastic views over sydney cove and circular quay to the opera house and the bridge - a real treat at sunset. fantastic cocktail list 189 varieties, friendly staff, vibey lounge music and good bar food.