About Scary Canary
Scary Canary is a hotel and pub located at 469-475 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Sydney's premier backpacker bar and nightclub experience. No gaming machines are recorded for this venue. It is rated 3 out of 5 from 644 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 9267 7087.
Sydney's premier backpacker bar and nightclub experience
Located on Kent Street in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Scary Canary is a high-energy venue famous for its backpacker-friendly atmosphere, nightly themed events, and central location. It offers a mix of casual dining during the day and a vibrant nightclub scene after dark, making it a staple for students and international travelers.
What Scary Canary offers
Restaurant
Food served
Bar
Night club
Establishment
Events
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Scary Canary location and map
Frequently asked questions about Scary Canary
Where is Scary Canary located?
Scary Canary is located at 469-475 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Sydney, New South Wales.
Does Scary Canary have pokies?
No gaming machines are recorded for Scary Canary in the NSW gaming machine register, so it is a venue without pokies.
Does Scary Canary serve food?
Yes. Scary Canary serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page.
Does Scary Canary have a bar?
Yes. Scary Canary holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Scary Canary?
You can phone Scary Canary on (02) 9267 7087.
How is Scary Canary rated?
Scary Canary is rated 3 out of 5 based on 644 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Scary Canary?
Licensed venues close to Scary Canary include Criterion Hotel, Hotel Sweeney's, The Belvedere Hotel, Shelbourne Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Canary Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
Scary Canary Kitchen
Serving classic pub fare including burgers, tacos, loaded fries, and chicken wings with regular daily food specials.
The Main Bar
A full-service bar offering a wide selection of local and imported beers, house spirits, and signature cocktails at affordable prices.
Entertainment & Leisure
Nightly DJ Sets
Local and guest DJs performing nightly, playing a mix of commercial hits, house, and R&B from late evening until the early hours.
Themed Party Nights
Regular events including Silent Discos, Full Moon Parties, and Bingo nights designed for high social interaction.
Sports Broadcasting
Large screens throughout the venue show major live sporting events including UFC, rugby, and international football.
Family Features
Unknown
As an 18+ party-focused venue, there are no specific family-friendly amenities or children's facilities documented.
Functions & Events
Booth Bookings
Private booth reservations available for small groups, birthdays, and social gatherings, often including drink packages.
Full Venue Hire
The venue is available for large-scale corporate functions or private parties with a capacity for several hundred guests.
Amenities & Services
Town Hall Station Proximity
Conveniently located a short walk from Town Hall Station, providing access to Sydney's train and light rail networks.
Outdoor Terrace
An outdoor seating area available for guests to socialize in an open-air environment on Kent Street.
Accessibility
Street level access is available for guests with mobility requirements.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
* Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only and actual serving will vastly differ.
Scary Canary reviews
4 Star Review by Francisque Hormazábala
This bar is next to my English school. Wednesdays are very cheap between 4 and 6 pm. But then it goes up to more than double. The place is nice, big, it has pool tables, table soccer. Good bathrooms and a long bar. They serve well and the people who visit it are friendly. And if you sign up on their page they give you that free blue drink.
5 Star Review by ben oldfield
I have to many good things to say about this place. The atmosphere is immaculate, the security and bartenders were super nice, and the music was peak. Ive never had a club experience quite like scarys so i think its more than worth your time whether its one stop on a club crawl or for the whole night. 10/10
5 Star Review by Mauricio Ardila
Scaries is the place that everyone talks about. Great staff, impeccable service, trendy events run every night, plus the amazing cheap thrills the bar and bistro offers. All this with great prices! So give them a shout, Trust me you won't regret it.
1 Star Review by Aoife NÃ Dhubhghaill
I've been here twice and both times have been singled out by a bouncer within the bar to go outside and be interviewed by the manager for showing signs of intoxication? The first time I'd had one drink, the second I hadn't even finished my first drink. I asked the bouncer the second time what it was about me and he said he'd been watching me for 10 minutes and I looked spaced out coming back from the bathroom? But I just walked normally back to my group of friends and joined back in the conversation? Starting to wonder if they heard an Irish accent both times and assumed I was drunk. At least I didn't get kicked out when sober, which is what I've seen from some of the other reviews, but it was really unpleasant being brought outside the venue when showing absolutely no signs of intoxication. Also, I've never been reprimanded anywhere else for how I walk/look.
1 Star Review by Aidan King
Didnt expect much from the already embarrassing reviews but witnessed it first hand. Dont waste your time. Absolutely shambolic security (mainly the manager). Wouldnt let us in. Honesty the worst clubbing experience Ive ever had. Would not recommend to anyone trying to have a good night. No logic and completely pathetic. Think they are doing a good job but completely ruining their already very poor reputation.
2 Star Review by Tom
The audacity of this once fine establishment to claim they follow a "City of Sydney Dress Code" (please confirm Clover) when they are hosting a silent-disco is, frankly, quite laughable. Sevs, Universal, ivy, home the venue, Civic, The Flinders, Sheaf, Arq, Cargo, revived kings cross venues, and literally all the other Sydney live music venues that carry some musical and cultural significance have been completely satisfied with shorts, of any kind, for the past nine years. In the midst of a beautiful Australian summer, on a bloody Tuesday; really, really off this. Look forward to hearing back. Still gets two stars because the place can actually be heaps of fun.
4 Star Review by ed dead
Sign says no good story starts with water wat about jaws great story starts with water
1 Star Review by A Pineapple
Nah
1 Star Review by Kayleigh waller
The worst place, would not take my explanation. Would not listen to me and what had happened with me and told my things getting fixed. A friend that I was taking to getting tol I was rude and discusting in terms of thing for and that another friend inside had her ID and her passport so needed to wait i till she came out, as soon as she came out got she got told she way rude and a Fuad and the friend she was waiting with also got attack by police and told to leave and do so now
5 Star Review by Jayke Culver
One of the best clubs/bars in Sydney !