SCENIC SCHOONERS: A NON-EXHAUSTIVE GUIDE

April 10, 2025

SCENIC SCHOONERS: A NON-EXHAUSTIVE GUIDE

Us Sydneysiders aren’t shy about spruiking our photogenic home. From the skyline and harbour to the beaches and bush stretching to the mountains – ours is a pretty city, top to bottom, east to west.

THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN A VIEW IS AN ICE-COLD SCHOONER TO GO WITH IT. AND IF YOU’RE VIEWIN’ AND SCHOOIN’, YOU BETTER MAKE IT A GRIFTER PALE! SO, TO HELP YOU FIND THE MOST HANDSOME OUTLOOKS FOR A PALE IN EMERALD CITY, HERE’S OUR GUIDE…

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SYDNEY THEATRE CO. BAR

DAWES POINT

Sydney Theatre Company’s ‘bar at the end of the wharf’ does what it says on the tin – in stunning fashion.

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THE LONDON HOTEL

BALMAIN

Keep the bridge impressions coming with a trip to Balmain, where many a scenic pub crawl has been enjoyed.

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KILN @ THE ACE HOTEL

SURRY HILLS

Get a load of that skyline! For foodies and view enthusiasts, restaurant Kiln on top of the tirelessly chic Ace Hotel has you covered IN SPADES.

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CLOVELLY BOWLING CLUB

CLOVELLY

Have a roll and let the good times roll at Clovelly Bowlo, a gorgeous whale watching spot come winter and the perfect post-swim refresher all year round.

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REGATTA CLUB

HABERFIELD

Stroke a Pale by the water at the UTS Rowing Club restaurant and bar in Iron Cove as you watch the boats float by.

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THE LIBRARY BAR

SYDNEY CBD

Shhhhhhhh. We’re trying to savour our Pales – and the city sights, while we’re at it! Their rooftop bar is proof that Australia’s oldest library has much more to offer than books alone…

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And there you have it: postcard perfect places to sink a schoo’ or two. But this list is by no means exhaustive! Where's your favourite spot for a scenic schooner? Shoot us a DM on Instagram or Facebook to let us know.