Best of Sydney Nightlife: Top Attractions

Have you ever craved an amazing night out? Perhaps a dance battle with friends, a classy dining on the waterfront, endless laughter at a standup comedy, playing arcade games with a colleague or a friend, among others? Well luckily for you, Sydney has all of these options lined up for you. So if you are planning a visit to this harbour city of Australia, it is worth remembering that it is full of fun and culture here. All you need to do is choose what’s best for you and voila! You got yourself a dream night out!

Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

Dinner Cruises are open for all and what makes them stand out from other top diners in the region is the irrefutable fact that you get to enjoy a lovely dining experience on the harbour waterways, with the city’s top icons as backdrop. It is your ultimate alternative to regular dining and with a delectable menu, you're guaranteed to have a ball of a time. You get to choose from top-class vessels including the multi-million dollar catamaran, the classic paddlewheeler and a premium glass boat. If you're ever after a dining experience to impress your friends, family or partner, then look nowhere else! Cruising past the iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge and other attractions while you savour a freshly prepared dinner is a special moment only a few can match. You can also purchase drinks and other beverages from the fully licensed bar to make the harbour cruise dinner even more special!

Visit the Famous Beaches

This list wouldn't make any sense without mentioning the spectacular beaches which the city is famous for. While most crowds such as families spend time here during daytime and go home before the best part, one can always choose to spend time at any of the beaches after dark. The lifeguards on some beaches won’t allow you to stay late or swim but that’s not the case everywhere, some of them are safety netted to allow people at night. Bronte Baths, Nielsen Park, Balmoral Beach and plenty more offer unlimited fun at night. All you need to do is bring a beach bag with all the essentials or rent them out at one of the beach shops.

Arcades and Drinks

Well, who doesn’t love arcades? It is your one chance to bring out the kid in you. Entertainment for the whole family is on the cards these days with vibrant arcades and arcade bars across the city centre. Retro-arcade games with exotic cocktails? Yes, please! The Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is designed for a thrilling night out for the entire squad with an activity-warehouse completely equipped with bowling alleys, vintage arcade games, dodgem cars, laser tag, a 3D theatre ride and of course food and drinks! 1989 Arcade Bar is another gem in King Street, Newtown, one of the oldest arcade centres for adults with a staggering collection of pinball games and arcade classics from the 70s and 80s. With over 30+ craft beers, delicious cocktails and yummy treats, you will be here for hours.

Learn a retro-dance

If you ain’t feeling like hitting the gym, why not try a dance class to get the whole body moving and have a different type of experience? Dig out the ol’ vintage drips, if you have any, and head out to one of the retro-styled classes around the city. A local favourite, these classes let you groove to some of the classic beats and get your heart pumping at the same time. If you’re a bit more serious about mastering the moves, check out Sydney Dance Company’s short courses, where you will learn everything from reggaeton, jazz, afro and much more in no time!

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