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You can only swipe left so many times before despairing. Kick it olden-day styles and meet people With meet-cutes feeling like a bygone trope of 's rom coms as opposed to an IRL possibility, the idea of meeting someone out and about in the city can sound fanciful. That said, we swear, it still happens! There are certain spaces in the Sydney pub and bar scene where everyone can let their hair down, and a good vibe is always a great start to a conversation or a dance with a cute stranger.
We've rounded up this list of the types of pubs and bars with vibes that facilitate connection between groups and individuals. Take note: just because a bar is on this list, of course doesn't mean that everyone there is looking for a "good time".
Read the room, read the vibes, approach with respect and for everyone's sake, if it's not an enthusiastic "yes" then it's a no. Rejection sucks, but it's not the end of the world. Wish them well and move on. No one likes a creep. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. What's the vibe? A recent renovation has upped the fancy stakes of this expansive Double Bay hotel. Who are you going to meet? Eastern suburbs boys with upturned collars on their Polos and girls in alarmingly high heels.
Beresford Sunday sessions are a time honoured tradition for the beautiful boys of Darlinghurst. A very decent segment of Sydney's gay community who all probably have nicer apartments than you in Darlo and Surry Hills. One big community beer garden where left-leaning politics dominate and big groups come to spend the afternoon over jugs of beer and burgers. Everyone knows everyone at the Courty, which is great for friend of a friend introductions - a powerful anti-psycho measure.
