Sydney Nightlife Tips by sue_stone

The Australian Youth Hotel: The Australian Youth Hotel, in Glebe

The Australian Youth Hotel, or Aussie Youth as the locals call it, is a friendly pub located in Glebe, not far from the Broadway Centre. It is the local pub of my sister Alison's work, and her and her colleagues always seem to be down at the 'Youth for after work drinks or lunching for someone's birthday.

There is a bar area downstairs, and a restaurant upstairs. From all reports the food is pretty good. You can also order bar snacks to have downstairs.

I have been in there a couple of times to meet Alison after work for a drink. I like the relaxed atmosphere of this pub and the fact that my sister seems to know all the staff and clientele doesn't hurt either.

Dress Code: Nothing special

Address: 63 Bay Street, Glebe Sydney 2037

Directions: Down the road from the Broadway Centre

Phone: 02 9692 0414

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Website: http://www.australianyouthhotel.com.au/index.cfm

Different Drummer: Different Drummer, in Glebe

The Different Drummer is a quirky cocktail & tapas bar, and restaurant located on Glebe Point Road. The bar area is located just off the street, with the restaurant to the rear, and there is also a function room upstairs.

I have been here for both tapas and cocktails. My latest visit was just for a couple of drinks, the timing happily coincided with happy hour, where you can sample 2 for 1 cocktails. There is a small list of the usual suspects with a couple of specialties thrown in. I was drinking with my sister and we sat right at the front of the bar, looking out the open window onto the street, enjoying the hustle and bustle of Glebe Point Road, but not the noisy buses.

On my previous visit to a Different Drummer I went for dinner and had a selection of tapas. I wasn't that impressed with the selection or the dishes....certainly not on par with the real thing in Spain. Perhaps best to stick to the cocktails.

Dress Code: Scruffy is acceptable

Address: 185 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037

Phone: 02 9552 3406

Theme: Eating and Drinking

Website: http://www.differentdrummer.com.au/