There are few outlooks as iconic as Sydney Harbour and its namesake bridge, and from outside Sydney Opera House, you’re as close to front-row as you can get. Settle in for a sparkling wine with a sunset and a side of oysters.

Set in sleek Barangaroo House, Smoke Bar is an idyllic spot for a perfectly executed cocktail serve alongside a tasty tapas dish. Overlooking the water’s that surround Barangaroo, the refined venue feels every bit relaxed.

A rooftop bar where natural wines and craft beers flow, Darlinghurst’s bustling East Village with its Terrace Rooftop draws in the energetic Friday night crowds. Think striped umbrellas, soft lighting and cheese boards to end the working week.

No Sydney resident’s, nor tourist’s, Instagram profile would be complete without a photo taken from Iceberg’s bar overlooking Bondi Beach and the venue’s famed swimming club’s pool. Fortunately, it’s worth the shot for the fresh food and refreshing drinks too.

It’s with good reason that this petit venue can be tricky to score a spot at. Hotel Palisade’s Henry Deane cocktail lounge offers some of the best views of the city and its harbour that the price of a cocktail can buy.

Catch the ferry from Circular Quay for the full, mollifying effect or take a stroll from Camp Cove to this beachside retreat. Go for a seaside lunch and hang around for sparkling drinks with an enviable view.

Hyde Hacienda Sydney Bar + Lounge brings its party-perfect, Cuban-inspired energy to the harbour front. Watch the happenings on the harbour as you sip a ‘Hyde by the Harbour 25’, comprising Cachaca pear-infused rum, pear puree, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup and egg white.