Bar in Sydney, Australia

The Ivy

75Pearl Points

CBD social spot

About The Ivy

A Sydney CBD nightlife choice that works better for energy, groups, late-night momentum than for a quiet meal. Book it when location and bar credibility matter; compare Felix Bistro & Bar, Dean & Nancy on 22, or Eau de Vie if the brief is date-night polish or cocktail focus.

The Ivy is a Sydney venue with a smart casual dress code and one clearly verified historical bar credential: it was ranked #50 on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2010. Beyond those points, specific claims about cuisine, service style, menu, pricing, address, hours, or the best occasion for visiting are not verified here, so plan with the venue's current official information before committing.

Use The Ivy as a Sydney reference point when you want a venue with documented bar recognition, but do not assume details about the room, food, drinks list, booking format, or atmosphere from that accolade alone. For planning across the city, use Our full Sydney bars guide, Our full Sydney restaurants guide, Our full Sydney hotels guide, Our full Sydney wineries guide, Our full Sydney experiences guide as broader itinerary resources.

Choose it for verified bar recognition, not unverified specifics

The safest planning filter is simple: The Ivy has a smart casual dress code and a confirmed 2010 World's 50 Best Bars #50 ranking. Treat anything more specific, such as cuisine, signature drinks, seating, price, hours, noise level, or occasion fit, as something to check directly with the venue.

If you are comparing Sydney options, keep the brief clear. The Ivy can be considered alongside Bar Topa, Dean & Nancy on 22, Eau de Vie, Felix Bistro & Bar, Ragazzi, depending on what you are trying to book. Without verified details on The Ivy's current food, drink, or service format, the best comparison is based on your own priorities and the latest information from each venue.

Who should cross-shop before committing

Anyone booking around a specific dining style, budget, seating preference, or quieter occasion should cross-shop before committing, because those details are not verified for The Ivy here. Felix Bistro & Bar, Dean & Nancy on 22, Eau de Vie, Bar Topa, Ragazzi are other Sydney venues to consider for different briefs.

For this booking, rely on the verified facts: The Ivy is in Sydney, the dress code is smart casual, it has a confirmed World's 50 Best Bars #50 recognition from 2010. For anything more detailed, confirm directly with the venue before making plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the food good at The Ivy?

Specific food details for The Ivy are not verified here. The confirmed information is that it is in Sydney, has a smart casual dress code, was ranked #50 on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2010. If food is the main reason for going, compare current information for Ragazzi and other Sydney dining options before booking.

Is The Ivy good for a date?

There is not enough verified information here to judge The Ivy as a date venue. Check current venue details directly, including atmosphere and booking requirements. Felix Bistro & Bar or Dean & Nancy on 22 may also be worth comparing for a Sydney date plan.

What's the crowd like at The Ivy?

The crowd and atmosphere are not verified here. The reliable details are the Sydney location, smart casual dress code, the 2010 World's 50 Best Bars #50 recognition. For comparison, you may also want to review current details for Eau de Vie.

Does The Ivy have happy hour deals?

Happy hour details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for current offers, pricing, booking information. The confirmed historical credential is The Ivy's #50 ranking on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2010.

Is The Ivy good for groups?

Group suitability is not verified here, so confirm directly with The Ivy before planning a group visit. If you are comparing Sydney venues, Bar Topa and Eau de Vie may also be worth checking depending on the kind of booking you need.

Do I need a reservation at The Ivy?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. Check The Ivy's official booking channels for the latest availability and policies. If you are comparing alternatives for a Sydney booking, Felix Bistro & Bar is another option to review.

Location

330 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Sydney, Australia

Compare The Ivy

The Ivy Sydney and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
The Ivy	Sydney	World's 50 Best Bars #50 (2010)
Bar Topa	Sydney	,
Felix Bistro & Bar	Sydney	,
Ragazzi	Sydney	,
Dean & Nancy on 22	Sydney	,
Eau de Vie	Sydney	,

How The Ivy Sydney compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if this is not the right fit

Choose Eau de Vie if the night is built around cocktails rather than venue scale. Choose Dean & Nancy on 22 for a more composed date setting with less of a big-night feel.

How it compares in Sydney

Bar Topa is the easier pick for a casual first drink or a lower-commitment start to the night, while The Ivy is better when the group wants a larger CBD address and a later-evening feel. If value means a tighter, more focused experience, Bar Topa has the edge; if value means one venue that can absorb a bigger night out, The Ivy makes more sense.

Felix Bistro & Bar and Ragazzi are stronger choices when dinner is the anchor. Felix suits a more polished bistro-style evening, while Ragazzi is the better cross-shop for wine-and-pasta intent. The Ivy is less precise as a dining decision but stronger for guests who care more about centrality and after-dark momentum.

For cocktails, compare it with Dean & Nancy on 22 and Eau de Vie. Dean & Nancy on 22 is the better call for a more composed date or hotel-bar feel, Eau de Vie is the sharper choice when drinks are the main event. The Ivy is the practical pick for a bigger, busier night rather than a tightly controlled cocktail session.