Darlo Bar
Darlo Bar, formerly known as The Royal Sovereign Hotel, is a well-established pub, rooftop bar, and accommodation venue located in Darlinghurst. It's known for its distinctive character and long history, serving as a social hub for a varied local crowd including artists, professionals, and long-term residents. The venue prides itself on being dog-friendly and accommodating for children when accompanied by an adult. The bar features a public bar offering craft and local beers, complemented by a substantial back bar. Upstairs, there is a rooftop cocktail bar characterised by a vertical garden. The interior design includes retro furniture and a general aesthetic that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Darlo Bar offers regular entertainment, including trivia nights and drag bingo. The musical programming typically transitions from daytime playlists featuring artists like Johnny Cash and Lou Reed to evening sets with funk, soul, disco, new wave, and R&B favourites, often spun by live DJs on vinyl. The venue also organises record fairs, themed 'house parties', and art shows, aiming to maintain a bohemian atmosphere.
- Type
- Pub
- Address
- 306 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
- Suburb
- Darlinghurst
- Website
- https://darlobar.com.au/
Vibes: Local, Relaxed, Historic Pub, Open Air, Trivia, Bingo, Live DJ, Social
Events
- HALLOYOU - Halloween 2026 — 2026-10-31 — ARQ Nightclub — Darlinghurst — $59
- Sapphic Society Sydney | October Edition — 2026-10-25 — Tatler Sydney — Darlinghurst — $60
- CLUB Kylie - AFL Grand Final Eve — 2026-09-25 — TRIBE at 231 — Darlinghurst — $16.85
- Big Gay Piano Bar #27 SYDNEY [Fri 2 October] — 2026-10-02 — Ginger's at Oxford Hotel — Darlinghurst — $30
- Erin Clare & Ryan González — 2027-10-01 — Ginger's at Oxford Hotel — Darlinghurst — $35
- YOU - 26th September — 2026-09-26 — ARQ Nightclub — Darlinghurst — $25 - $40
- Halloween - DANCE FLOOR MONSTERS — 2026-10-31 — Palms On Oxford — Darlinghurst — $22.09
- YOU - 19th September — 2026-09-19 — ARQ Nightclub — Darlinghurst — $25 - $40
- DEEP. FUNNY. PIANO. GAY. — 2026-10-09 — East Sydney Community and Arts Centre — Darlinghurst — $25.00
- SUNDAYLICIOUS SYDNEY | LONG WEEKEND | OCTOBER 2 | FRIDAY 9PM-3AM — 2026-10-02 — Universal Nightclub — Darlinghurst — $27.78
- Thoroughly Modern Musicals — 2026-09-16 — Ginger's at Oxford Hotel — Darlinghurst — $20
- Silva Social — 2026-09-30 — Kinselas — Darlinghurst — $20
What's on at Darlo Bar
Nights at Darlo Bar are listed here as they're announced
What's on near Darlinghurst
SAT 31 OCTOften sells out — An earlier release has already sold out.HALLOYOU - Halloween 2026
SUN 25 OCTSapphic Society Sydney | October Edition
FRI 25 SEPOften sells out — This night sold out last time it ran.CLUB Kylie - AFL Grand Final Eve
![Big Gay Piano Bar #27 SYDNEY [Fri 2 October]](https://mwzoccapybfabtoqhuoe.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/event-images/897ae2f7-8f05-4441-908b-debcc3ae1f54/cover-web-1783651428586.webp?width=720&quality=75&resize=contain&t=1783651428822)
FRI 2 OCTSelling fast — 2 earlier releases have already sold out.Big Gay Piano Bar #27 SYDNEY [Fri 2 October]
FRI 1 OCTErin Clare & Ryan González
SAT 26 SEPNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.YOU - 26th September
About Darlo Bar
Darlo Bar, formerly known as The Royal Sovereign Hotel, is a well-established pub, rooftop bar, and accommodation venue located in Darlinghurst. It's known for its distinctive character and long history, serving as a social hub for a varied local crowd including artists, professionals, and long-term residents. The venue prides itself on being dog-friendly and accommodating for children when accompanied by an adult. The bar features a public bar offering craft and local beers, complemented by a substantial back bar. Upstairs, there is a rooftop cocktail bar characterised by a vertical garden. The interior design includes retro furniture and a general aesthetic that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Darlo Bar offers regular entertainment, including trivia nights and drag bingo. The musical programming typically transitions from daytime playlists featuring artists like Johnny Cash and Lou Reed to evening sets with funk, soul, disco, new wave, and R&B favourites, often spun by live DJs on vinyl. The venue also organises record fairs, themed 'house parties', and art shows, aiming to maintain a bohemian atmosphere.
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