Me and my posse always go to Pavillion first next to Town Hall, drinks are soo cheap, and DJ is quite good for early on in the night. Maloneys past Star Bar does $3.50 spirits, vibe is so, so bad tho. Just pool tables, no music.
Star Bar is sleaze heaven. Went there with my bf and was still being groped from behind!
We always finish off at Jacksons on George, down past Wynyard towards Circular Quay...no cover charge and there's 4 levels - first is pokies, second 80s/90s dance, third is top 40 with rnb and hiphop, some high school hits, and fourth floor has quieter house/techno music with pool tables. CAGE DANCING ON THE THIRD FLOOR
smoke machine, awesome lighting. some sleazes though.
Awesome value for their jug cocktails (go to fourth floor bar), but watered down.