10 Must-Try Bondi Beach Bars In 2025

When the sun dips below the horizon, Bondi Beach transforms into one of Sydney’s premier nightlife destinations. From beachside pubs to intimate speakeasies, these ten bars—curated from Time Out and Broadsheet—offer the best cocktails, craft beers, and ocean-view vibes. Bookmark this guide to the best bars in Bondi Beach and plan your next unforgettable night out by the waves.

Hotel Ravesis
Hotel Ravesis reigns supreme with its flamingo-pink facade, multiple terraces and SoCal-inspired interiors. Downstairs, enjoy ice-cold schooners or a crisp rosé on tap post‐swim; upstairs, dive into neon-lit dancefloors and booming house DJs. Four distinct drinking zones—from the side balcony to the front terrace overlooking the surf—ensure every mood is covered, whether you’re hunting for a low-key beer or a late-night vodka lime and soda. Open until the early hours on weekends, Ravesis is the ultimate Bondi party palace, where the ocean breeze meets nightclub glamour.

Promenade Bondi Beach (Front Yard Bar)
Housed in the heritage-listed Bondi Pavilion, Promenade’s Front Yard Bar blends coastal grandeur with casual charm. Festoon lights, comfy lounge seating and outdoor heaters set the scene for sunset spritzes and live DJs spinning chilled beats. The cocktail menu—served in mason jars and tiki glasses—features beach-inspired creations like the coral-hued “Sunnyboy Spritz,” while share plates such as wood-fired flatbreads and sambal-glazed skewers keep the party fueled. Whether you’re winding down after a day of surfing or rallying for an all-nighter, Promenade delivers unrivalled ocean views and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.

The Beaver Dining Parlour Bar
Bondi’s beloved dive bar is all about good times and great booze. Neon signage and vintage film posters set a playful tone, while American-style burgers and loaded fries star alongside a mezcal-focused cocktail list. With cheap schooners on tap and themed nights—from 90s disco to pub quiz—this irreverent spot never takes itself too seriously. Open until late, the Beaver offers a carefree environment for group celebrations and spontaneous dance-offs. It’s proof that sometimes Bondi’s most memorable nights happen in the quirkiest, most unpretentious venues.

The Shop & Wine Bar
By day, this Curlewis Street café is all about flat whites and sandwiches; by night, it transforms into an intimate wine bar with exposed brick walls and vintage leather armchairs. The carefully curated wine list spotlights boutique Australian and European labels, perfectly paired with artisanal cheese boards, charcuterie platters and house-pickled olives. Soft jazz drifts through the snug space, inviting lingering conversations and relaxed rendezvous. Ideal for date nights, The Shop & Wine Bar remains fiercely popular with locals who prize both its rare drops and its warm, after-hours ambiance.

Curly Lewis Brewing Co
Bondi’s first microbrewery-bar, Curly Lewis, brings bespoke ales right to Campbell Parade. Massive stainless-steel tanks pump out everything from a tropical Bondi Hazy Ale to a sour Berry Bomb, all brewed in-house by founder Scotty Morgan and mates. Pair your pint with bar snacks like smashed beef burgers, loaded nachos or salt-and-pepper squid. Communal high tables and a beer-garden vibe encourage casual mingling, while fairy lights twinkle overhead at night. For craft-beer aficionados wanting a taste of Bondi’s DIY spirit, Curly Lewis is an essential stop.

The Beach Road Hotel
Just steps from the foreshore, this sprawling pub offers multiple indoor and outdoor bars—including a sunny courtyard with DJs on weekends. Sink an ice-cold schooner or try a blood-orange negroni as you gather around rustic timber tables. Trivia nights, karaoke and live sports broadcasts keep the vibe buzzing seven nights a week. With friendly service and a menu of pub classics (from parmas to steaks), the Beach Road Hotel epitomizes laid-back Bondi charm. It’s where locals and visitors alike converge for casual drinks and good-humored revelry.

Bondi Bowling Club
Bondi Bowlo has evolved from its 1935 roots into a modern club bar with stylish interiors and an enviable beer garden. Members (and their guests) feast on hearty share plates—think loaded fries and crispy chicken wings—between barefoot lawn-bowls sessions. A rotating tap list features local craft beers and house cocktails, while regular live music and DJ sets bring extra energy. With ocean breezes drifting through the clubrooms, Bondi Bowlo offers a unique blend of sport, snacks and spritzes that’s quintessentially Bondi.

The Corner House
Housed in a former Denham Street tram stop, The Corner House marries rustic Italian share plates with a refined cocktail program upstairs. Downstairs, enjoy Mediterranean-inspired pizzas and wines by the bottle; head upstairs for spritzes with native finger lime, negronis with house-made vermouth and cozy lounge seating overlooking Bondi Road. Salvaged railway tracks and ferry pews nod to the site’s transport heritage, while regular live music fills the warm, communal space. With its blend of history and hospitality, The Corner House remains a neighbourhood favorite.

Makaveli Bar
Tucked behind Glenayr Avenue, Makaveli flips from sunlit café to sultry cocktail den at dusk. Industrial-chic interiors of exposed brick and bespoke light fittings set a moody tone for sipping house-infused tipples like the chilli-tequila “Makaveli Marg” or lemongrass gin “Willowdene.” Italian-leaning small plates—stracciatella crostini, kingfish crudo—complement the drinks, while natural wines rotate weekly. Its extended hours (6 AM–11 PM) make Makaveli a versatile spot for both morning coffee and late-night negronis, appealing to a creative, loyal crowd.

Bondi Hardware
One of the suburb’s original bar-restaurant mashups, Bondi Hardware on Hall Street delivers creative share plates and cocktails in industrial-chic surroundings. Exposed brick walls, metal beams and lush greenery create a vibrant, modern atmosphere. The cocktail list spans classics—like espresso martinis—to inventive house mixes featuring native botanicals. Shareable dishes (wood-roasted oysters, charred octopus, sangria jugs) fuel long nights under live DJ sets. With its perfect blend of design, drinks and dynamic programming, Bondi Hardware remains a cornerstone of Bondi’s nightlife.

Whether you’re craving craft beer at Curly Lewis or ocean-view cocktails at Promenade, these ten venues showcase the diversity and energy of Bondi Beach’s bar scene. Raise a glass, explore local flavors, and experience Bondi after dark in style.