ANTE

ANTE, a Newtown jazza kissu (or listening bar), is one of the very best bars in Sydney, especially if you're a fan of fine sake — of which there are over 65 kinds available.

Grab a seat at the long timber bar overlooking the huge selection of vinyl and sake, and let the bartenders talk you through all the options. You can follow their lead on particular sips, but we recommend getting the sake tasting flight, especially if you're new to the world of sake. It features a great cross-section of sakes and will help you discover your own preferences.

A decent range of Japanese spirits, cocktails and beers are also up for grabs, alongside a truly impressive selection of eats — designed to pair with sake.

The menu changes fairly regularly, but it tends to include a handful of pastas, izakaya-style bites and decadent desserts. Like many of the other best bars in Sydney, ANTE takes its food very seriously.