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Bar Clementine

It has a short, sharp wine list and a tasting menu under 50 bucks. Ò52 Harris St, Pyrmont 2009. 02 8591 3660. barclementine.com.

The Cumberland

This speakeasy combines cocktail smarts with gooey raclette. Ò17- 19 Central Ave, Manly 2095. 02 9058 2877. cumberlandmanly.com.au.

Double Deuce Lounge

The Ramblin’ Rascal crew head underground again and it’s all class. Ò6 Bridge St, Sydney 2000. doubledeucelounge.com.

Golden Gully

Leichhardt finally has the neighbourhood bar it deserves. Ò153 Norton St, Leichhardt 2040. 0423 666 746. goldengullybar.com.au.

Isabel

Isabel brings Japanese(ish) cocktail culture to Bondi. ÒPacific, L103/180-186 Campbell Pde, Bondi 2026. isabelbondi.com.

Little Felix

Welcome to 1920s Paris. Ò2a Ash St, Sydney 2000. 02 9114 7372. merivale.com.

Maybe Sammy

This newcomer has already made international waves. Ò115 Harrington St, The Rocks 2000. 02 9241 4970. maybesammy.com.

Prince of York

It’s an unabashed celebration of good times on many levels. Ò18 York St, Sydney 2000. 02 8066 0550. princeofyork.com.au.

Scout

An A+ London bar has opened on the Dolphin’s top floor. ÒLvl 2, 412 Crown St, Surry Hills 2010. 02 9331 4800. dolphinhotel.com.au/scout.