Australia drinking culture

Australian drinking mixes British pub habits with Mediterranean outdoor life and a world-scale wine industry. Sydney adds harbour hotels, wine bars, and a beer-after-work default.

Famous for: Australia is known for wine regions, lager, and a strong craft beer and cocktail scene in the big cities.

Legal drinking age note: 18 to buy alcohol in common guidance.

Flagship city

Start with Sydney drinking culture: Wine, lager, and harbour bars.

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Culture guide, not a dry-day calendar

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