I think the main issue is that Sydney is so spread out and there is very little late night public transportation. That means a night out for most people ends w

I think the main issue is that Sydney is so spread out and there is very little late night public transportation. That means a night out for most people ends with a very expensive taxi bill (Uber has helped somewhat though). If one can only go out drinking very occasionally, the tendency is to overdo it on those times you do.