The best bars to take out-of-towners in every capital city

It’s always exciting when far-flung friends come to visit, especially when they want you to take them out. But what often follows is the pressure of coming up with a plan. This isn’t just any old night out with mates, and you can’t spend the whole night at your favourite divey local (or can you?). If you feel like it calls for The Perfect Itinerary, we’ve done the hard yards and rounded up our top picks of memorable venues around the country. If you’re looking for the best bars to take tourists and out-of-towners, we’ve got you.

We’re spoilt for choice in Australia – every capital city has its own glistening hospo scene. But when you’ve got limited time to show someone around, you need something with personality, sizzle and an element of surprise. You might want to show off your city’s best angles from its hottest rooftop bars or look clever by finding the hidden gems that other people walk straight past. Or maybe you just want a bloody good drink at some of the slickest venues around. Whatever your criteria, we’ve got you covered with this selection below. Each and every one of them overdeliver with a drinks experience to remember. Your guests will never want to leave.