The best hottest 100 parties in Sydney are still being announced in the lead-up to Saturday, January 25 but Sydney Travel Guide has listed some of the better options so far.
It’s now been a few years since triple j moved its long-running hottest 100 countdown from Australia Day to “whatever the Saturday is that weekend.” But aside from a date change, nothing has shifted about the vibe. One of the world’s most famous music countdowns still inspires some of the best parties of the year with Aussies and visitors coming together to celebrate the most popular music of the past 12 months.
1. East Village Hotel, Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst’s beloved East Village Hotel is throwing a triple j Hottest 100 listening party on its sun-kissed rooftop. The free-entry party will kick off at 12pm and the bar will be offering $15 frozen cocktails and $8 schooners all night. There’ll even be a countdown sweep so guests can win a range of prizes courtesy of Young Henry’s. Tickets are free but RSVP essential.
Address: 234 Palmer St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
2. Taphouse, Darlinghurst
Taphouse is getting in on the Hottest 100 vibes with a party on its rooftop from 11:30am. The venue’s full menu of rich Chinese food will be available alongside $22 jugs of Hawke’s Patio Pale Ale and $16 spritzes.
Address: 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
3. Darlo Bar, Darlinghurst
Darlo Bar’s tight open-air rooftop space is the perfect place to be a Hottest 100 spectator. The pub will be brimming with energy as usual, soaking up the long weekend vibes as it kicks off its triple j Hottest 100 party at 12pm on Saturday. No RSVP needed, just show up and help count down to the top spot.
Address: 306 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
4. The Beer Bar, Alexandria
The Beer Bar has announced on Instagram that the Alexandria pub is an “official” hottest 100 countdown venue. That means the pub is going to be going all out to make this one of the best hottest 100 parties in Sydney. As per their social media post, you can expect beer bingo on the day, as well as a live podcast of the results and winners. They’ve even got some live music on board, with George Washingmachine strumming up some beer drinking songs.
Address: 29-31 O’Riordan St, Alexandria NSW 2015
5. The White Horse Hotel, St Peters
Head along to Darling Nikki’s at The White Horse Hotel to find the live music bar’s own version of a triple j Hottest 100 listening party. St Peter’s favourite watering hole, which has the odd reputation of being the most robbed pub in Sydney, will be throwing a free all-day party broken up by four local bands to help celebrate the music of last year.
Address: 381 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
6. Public House Petersham
Solotel will be leading the charge with Hottest 100 parties in Sydney this year as a broad strip of their best pubs and venues get involved. One of the highlights will be the triple j party at Public House Petersham, which is one of the favourites each year with its lively atmosphere kicking off from 12pm.
Address: 292 Stanmore Rd, Petersham NSW 2049
7. The Courthouse, Newtown
Newtown’s beloved Courthouse Hotel is going heavy on the vibes for their triple J Hottest 100 countdown party. The broadcast will be streaming live and loud from 12pm while the definitive courtyard welcomes both humans and their four-legged friends.
Address: 202 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042
8. The Erko, Erskineville
Pop on over to inner-west favourite The Erko for their Hottest 100 party. Unlike the nearby Courty, this one ditches the dog-friendliness and offers cheap drinks and bites instead. Expect to pay $12 for a mini martini and $2 for oysters from 12pm.
Address: 102 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043
9. The Marlborough Hotel, Newtown
The Marly Bar is hosting both a listening party and an after party to make the day all about the triple j Hottest 100 countdown. The main bit will take place out in the leafy beer garden but there’s also free pool upstairs at the Cuckoo and resident DJs onboard to help take the night further. After all, it is Saturday.
Address: 145 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
10. Newtown Hotel
Another Newtown staple has announced its very own triple j Hottest 100 listening party. Newtown Hotel is going forth with their own countdown this Saturday. Much like they do everywhere, the party will kick on all day from 12pm, with food and drink specials and a DJ hitting the decks after the countdown is done and dusted. Expect to pay $18 for a kilo of buffalo wings and $22 for large cocktail jugs.
Address: 174 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
11. Salisbury Hotel, Stanmore
Salisbury Hotel in Stanmore isn’t doing anything out of the ordinary for their triple j Hottest 100 party. While most other pubs will have some sort of food or drink special propped up just for the day, this straightforward party is all about tunes, jugs of beer and good vibes. Although they do currently have a “summer of Margaritas” special running with a menu of six different margaritas that’ll pair perfectly with the countdown. Entry is free but bookings are recommended.
Address: 118 Percival Rd, Stanmore NSW 2048
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