Where to Drink Mezcal in Sydney: Why Sonora Potts Point Is Leading the Agave Spirit Revival


Looking for the best tequila and mezcal bars in Sydney?

While iconic venues like Cantina OK!, Tio’s Cerveceria, and El Primo Sanchez have helped fuel the agave boom, there’s one destination that elevates the experience:
Sonora in Potts Point.

Here, you won’t just sip mezcal — you’ll taste the spirit of Sonora, Mexico, reimagined with seasonal Australian ingredients, house-grown herbs, and chef-driven dishes.

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What Sets Sonora Apart From Other Mezcal Bars in Sydney?

Sydney’s mezcal scene is growing fast. According to Broadsheet’s guide, venues like Cantina OK! and Tio’s Cerveceria offer unbeatable energy and rare spirits. But at Sonora, the mezcal isn’t an add-on — it’s central to the entire experience.

✅ Full-service dining with agave pairings

Enjoy mezcal not just as a shot or cocktail but as part of a curated tasting menu, paired with dishes like yellowfin tuna ceviche, garden greens, and housemade tortillas.

✅ Upscale, intimate setting

While other mezcal spots offer party vibes, Sonora is built for connection — with low lighting, courtyard seating, and expert guidance from a trained team.

✅ Chef-driven, garden-to-table Mexican

From fast-growing herbs picked daily to Australian seafood with Mexican spice rubs, our food is inspired by Mexico but rooted in Potts Point.

Explore the Sonora menu for yourself.


Celebrating International Tequila Day at Sonora (July)

Each July, we celebrate International Tequila Day alongside industry legends like Phil Bayly, one of Australia’s original agave ambassadors. Expect:

  • Rare tequila flights
  • Mezcal education sessions led by our bartenders
  • Paired dishes and specials for the night

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Sydney’s Agave Hotspots: A Mezcal Crawl Worth Taking

Here’s how Sonora fits into Sydney’s broader mezcal scene:

VenueHighlights
Cantina OK!Tiny laneway mezcal bar, imports rare agaves
Tio’s CerveceriaLively tequila party bar in Surry Hills
El Primo SanchezHigh-energy cocktails and color in Paddington
Sonora Potts PointMezcal paired with food, sustainability, and style

You could start your night with a quick mezcal at Cantina OK!, but Sonora is where you dine, sip, and stay.


Book a Mezcal Experience at Sonora

📍 37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point NSW
🪑 Reserve your table now
📩 Contact us for group tastings or private events

Let us guide you through our award-worthy agave collection, paired with food that reflects the future of modern Mexican dining in Australia.

Sonora Potts Point – Where Sydney meets the soul of Mexico.

Bottle of 1800 Añejo Tequila at Sonora Potts Point”

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