Little hard to find but mainly because we forgot about the hidden door, but overall cool spot with…read morea relaxed divey speakeasy vibe. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful!

If you get lost coming here, that's okay. Keep calm and carry on. And honestly, find the bar. I…read moreain't playing wit chu. I wish I had come here earlier while I lived in Sydney because it is such a classy joint. Not to mention a lil country, a lil rock & roll, and quite frankly... one of my favorite bars in Sydney. A good point of reference is the American Apparel on Oxford Street. It's in the lil alley right behind. There will be no sign, but there will be a security guard (and depending on the time of day: a line). I have had several drinks here and must have enjoyed myself a little too much bc I don't remember the names. But there is a great selection of cocktails and if you want something a lil different or a lil special, the cool bartenders can fix something up for ya! Yes, the peanuts are a nice touch. Not to mention the candles, the wooden decor, and the funkiness of it all. If you don't believe me, here's another reason why five stars is earned: a moose on the wall. Need I say more?

Now this is a bar that I could really spend a decent amount of time at, if only because it is one…read moreof those unique places. Basically it is a bar that also doubles as a recordshop, or is it a record shop that happens to have a liquor license. I'm actually not sure which, but it does have a pretty cool vibe about it. It is also a basement bar, and these basement bars tend to have a life all of their own. Yep, this is certainly one that is going to be at the top of my list. Oh, you can also take your beers into the record shop while browsing.

Stopped in for a few cocktails on a Friday with some friends. The theme of the bar is music and…read morethey stay true to form. I loved all the records and the music blasting once we got underground. This bar is tiny, and it was definitely full upon our arrival, luckily, we were able to snag a table after a couple of minutes. I was quickly able to grab a drink, a gin and soda for 9 bucks, not too bad for the price and make my way through the lounge. My friend ordered a margarita which was quite small, didn't taste very good and was 19 dollars. Overall, I enjoyed my time here, I felt the drinks were decently priced, aside from the margarita, the staff was friendly, and the vibe was cool.

GREAT FUN! This is the definition of a hole in the wall joint. Great spiris selection, nothing to…read morefancy. All for the Raspberry Rascal for a little sweeter cocktail. No food, but you can bring in anything want or order Uber Eats. Don't be afraid of the dark.

Honestly, I really wasn't all that impressed with this place. Okay, it's a basement bar, so I will…read moredefinitely give it points for that, and it is also sort of located in a part of Sydney where there isn't all that many bars, though I should point out that a short walk from anywhere in the city will eventually bring you to a bar. However, this place really didn't grab my attention all that much, though maybe that was because it was a little too dark inside, which is probably to be expected. Yeah, I'd probably pass on this one.

- awesome speak easy - 100s of drink opportnities…read more- I love the old school music - the definition of speakeasy I thought was lost it was pointed out by a random driver in a cab I entered an empty sure with one old man with a long beard standing next to a wall he said no words, and just nodded as he opened the door the stairwell was quite dusty I thought it was a set up the br behind the door at the bottom of the stairs, was the most amazing thing iv ever seen - id give this place ten stars if I could - such an amazing vibe - all the drinks were delicious I told the bartender I like mezcal the bartender asked, do you trust me? best decision I ever made

Great service, the drinks were tasty, the freshly juiced green apple & whiskey is a must, friendly…read morebartenders! Bathrooms were kindly gnarly tho

Royal Albert Hotel is a very local, very chill spot in Surry Hills. It's the kind of place you…read morewander into without much planning and grab a drink because... it's there. We were doing luandry accross the street so we just dropped in. Service is fine -- nothing to rave about, nothing to complain about. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, which works if you're in the neighborhood and not looking for anything fancy. That said, the name definitely does some heavy lifting here. "Royal Albert" sounds grand; the experience is more "friendly local pub." Still, it's an easygoing place that does the job.

Stopped into the Royal Albert Hotel bar in Surry Hills and it was clearly a local favorite--busy…read morewith regulars and a fun, energetic atmosphere. They were running trivia games while we were there, which added to the overall vibe and made it feel like a true neighborhood spot. The ambiance is great: a cool, old-school bar with friendly local staff, and you definitely get the sense that people know each other here. Solid selection of beer, wine, and cocktails/mixed drinks. My husband ordered a Guinness, which was a good choice. Unfortunately, my margarita was underwhelming and honestly wasn't that great, which knocked the experience down a bit. Overall, it's a good place to hang out for the atmosphere--just keep your cocktail expectations reasonable

This is where I go when I need my "American" food fix…read more I had been living in Sydney for a few months and had a major hankering for some Chili Cheese Fries. I posted the question on Facebook and was told that this place would have what I was looking for. And boy did they! The menu is massive - burgers, tacos, fries, milkshakes, you name it. So far I've had the chili cheese fries - YUM, the frickles (Fried Pickles), the Fish Tacos and the chicken wings. All have been delicious. This place also has Kopperberg Cider and good old Miller Genuine Draft. The decor is pretty casual and it always has sports on the television. Great place, will definitely be coming back to try other things on the menu.

A memorable visit to The Stuffed Beaver, but I doubt that we will venture back…read more We went to try the Bloody Mary, since it was on a list of the best in Sydney. The Bloody Mary was unimpressive and so was the location. It was hot with no working fans or a/c.

This dive bar is so divey I once saw Greg Louganis here…read more But really, this is the best dive bar in Sydney. And, like every good thing on God's green earth, its got a great story behind it. And you can see that story in her pearls and powder and rouge and general anachronistic Driving Miss Daisy getup most Friday nights, and others if you're lucky. I'm talking about Doris Goddard, the publican, an actress who starred in movies with Bob Hope and Katherine Hepburn, and who's run the joint for longer than most of us have been around, and from whom the name Hollywood sprung. The pub itself is a bit scuzzy and gritty and lived-in and that's why we all love it, we being the coterie of regulars and blow-ins, many sweeping in from the creative hub of Foster St - models from Chadwicks, designers from Frost, and tons of other attractive-and-talented types who like good times over pretense. Happy hour runs 5-7pm with regular beer and wine specials, and cocktals - all cocktails - are just $12. Say whaaaa!

When I first visited this pub a number of years ago the walls were full of cubist paints (like…read morethose of Pablo Picasso), and that was the major reason why I wanted to return. Imagine my disappointment when I stepped in through the door to discover that the lovely old lady, and cubist paintings, were gone, to be replaced by drab walls and a disinterested barkeeper. Still, I swallowed my pride and ordered my beer (not that there was a huge selection on tap). Well, I'm going to have to say that this place is best avoided. While it looked cool with the paintings now it is just an ordinary, or even less than ordinary, pub. Nothing much to see here.

It's a dim sum place, not a full menu space. Drinks and apps. Service was fans they are right…read morethere when needed and gone when not. It was fairly quiet with a full house and no loud music playing over your conversation. Felt more like a speak easy on mute.

Servers were really nice and conversational. Suggested cocktails and were knowledgable about the…read moremenu. Place does get kind of packed and wasn't too big I believe you can make reservations. Luckily, I was only 1 so I got to have a seat at the bar. I ordered an order of pork dumplings which were good and an order of edamame, I've had better though! For drinks I tried the "Never let a good man-go" cocktail which was super good! Location can be hard to find but it's underneath a dry cleaners so very easy to pass. Dark with music playing and lots of conversations so if you're looking for a quiet dinner for 2, this is not your place!

Parramatta keeps growing upwards & outwards at an amazing rate but while there is plenty of great…read morerestaurants, cafes & enough bars that you'll never go thirsty it has been missing small bars that you expect in urban metropolis areas and now after much talk the wait is finally over. Uncle Kurt's is a tiny one room cocktail dive bar in a back alley under a multistorey carpark just across from the old Parramatta Mall not far from the old Roxy. They've gone with a New York theme with heavily graffitied walls, hip hop beats & deli style sandwiches, meats & jaffles. The cocktail list is split into 3 sections of classics, modern & creamy all coming in a shade under $20 a pop created by genuine experienced mixologists. If cocktails aren't your go they also have a mixture of craft beers, a variety of wine & of course straight up spirits. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable & happy to help.

I have always walked past this place since it first opened and tonight I finally went in after…read morework. Oh my I loved it. Tried out a cocktail called the "first date" very worth it. The people the music the food and the drinks are awesome! Must try this place if you wanna have a good cocktail and a small bit to eat. Had the Reuben sandwich and gosh I could have another one it was that good. They are open late but it was a saturday night till midnight and kitchen closed at like 11:30pm but I dont know about the other nights are like. Anyway totally worth it.

Came in on a Tuesday night with a fairly large group. Was pretty empty besides us. Super hipster…read morebar with a dark seediness to it. Both bartenders were quick, courteous, and gave awesome recommendations. I usually drink beer but since this was more of a cocktail bar, I started with a margarita. I asked for the basic, but the bartender quickly tried to get me to try the jalapeno margarita. I was quick to decline since I'm not into jalapeno or spicy drinks. The drink was mixed and strained into a martini glass... didn't seem to be as full as it should have been, but I wasn't upset. Drink tasted great, not too strong, too sweet, or too tart. I noticed lots of people getting the freshly pressed apple drinks, so I decided to try one. When in Rome, er, Newtown.... Asked for the Sailor Jerry and apple, but once again, the bartender was quick to recommend something different. He wanted me to try JD Tennessee Fire and apple. I know it's like Fireball, which I hate, but he was very persistent with his glowing recommendation, so I obliged. I'm glad I did, because it was delicious. You could only taste a hint of the whiskey, but mixed in with the fresh apple juice - which had a nice frothy foam on top - it was like cinnamon spiced apple sauce. Yum! If you don't listen to the bartender's advice, listen to mine! Prices? Eh, it's Sydney, not cheap. It is what it is. In the end, very pleased with my visit. Kind of annoying that both times I asked for a drink, they tried to convince me to make me something else (must have been competing on a promo or something), but hey, their advice was sound and if I didn't listen, I would't have had my delicious applesauce drink!

Great little bar to catch up with friends or to kill time!…read more Bartender is very chilled and down to earth, very hospitable. Lots of beer choices as well as wine, fresh apple juice to go with your vodka for those on a health kick ;) First time visit and already I feel at home. If your in the area stop by for a beer and some hot dogs.