WE ALSO LOVE:

JAMES FURY, JACOBY’S

There aren’t many friendlier faces or warmer welcomes to be had in the city, and the fact that he mixes the hell out of a Tiki drink only adds to his appeal. Ò154 Enmore Rd, Enmore 2042. www.jacobys-tiki-bar.com. Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight; Fri, Sat 5pm-1am.

ÓANDREA GUALDI, MAYBE SAMMY

The room is beautiful and the drinks on point (gold star for a thoughtful nonalcoholic list too), but it’s the generous service of Gualdi and his team that that makes this little slice of vintage Vegas come alive in the Rocks. Ò115 Harrington St, The Rocks 2000. 02 9241 4970. www.maybesammy.com. Tue-Sat 4.30pm-1am; Sun 4.30pm-midnight.

MARCUS DULLARD, CONTINENTAL DELI BAR BISTRO CBD

Now that he’s captain of the bar at Continental’s new city digs, Dullard is just as dangerous with a drinks list, with even more ammo to ensure you never just drop in for one. Ò167 Phillip St, Sydney 2000. 02 9922 7347. continentaldelicatessen.com.au. MonWed noon-late; Fri noon-midnight; Sat 5pm-midnight.

DANIEL NOBLE, OLD MATE’S PLACE

This former Rascal has taken his skills to the next level, quite literally, at this fourth-floor rooftop bar, where he makes everyone feel like a regular. ÒLvl 4, 199 Clarence St, Sydney 2000. oldmates.sydney. Tue, Wed 5pm-2am; Thu-Sat noon-2am; Sun 2pm-2am.