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    The Baxter Inn

    4.5 (170 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Restaurants
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    David S.

    This is actually a rather charming cocktail bar, located somewhere in one of the many alleyways located throughout Sydney. In fact, as a bar it is one of those places that is rather charming. Yeah, which it is a cocktail bar, they do happen to have beers available, which I do feel is a rather good thing, especially since I am not a particularly big fan of cocktails. Yeah, I found that this place was quite nice, though nothing to make it stand out from many of the other bars I have visited.

    Alex B.

    this Speakeasy is one of my best discovery on this trip. Not just because I love Whiskey but because it is a legitimate contender for the best lounges, bars, clubs in Sydney. The staff there is on top of their game. The Whiskey menu is extensive although a few more Japanese options could be added. The interior is brilliant and throughout you can find all sorts of memorabilia from a time passed. I highly recommend it and I hope to be back soon. For your information, the way in is through the alley, turn right, descend as dodgy flight of stairs...and voila !!

    Japanese whisky list
    J. R. F.

    It's easy to see why the Baxter is consistently included on "World's Best Bars" lists, because not only do they have one of the best whiskey selections that I've ever seen, but the atmosphere and service is also exceptional. Previously hidden behind an unmarked door, they now have said door open, with a doorman to help you spot it if it's your first visit. Once inside, the venue has a classy, speakeasy vibe, but also excels in that the service is top-notch. I went twice during my visit to Sydney: the first time, on a Friday, right after they opened for the day, and again on a busy Monday evening around midnight. Both times, I was greeted and served quickly. These bartenders are very efficient, no matter how busy the place gets, while also being just very pleasant people who seamlessly adapt to the level of service that each customer requires. All of this, while not having that pretentious attitude that a lot of these types of bars can have, creates a warm and welcoming environment. Both times I visited, I stayed for three drinks, because it's just a great place to be. On a side note, try the freshly squeezed apple juice mixed with whiskey!

    Aviation
    Vanessa B.

    Holy crap. This place is the real deal. Our bartenders at Bulletin Place and Palmer & Co. both recommended the Baxter Inn as #1 on their list. I see why now. So much care is put into making each drink perfect. Even the little things, like the peel in your drink, are made into the perfect shape/size. I started with a passionfruit spritz because I just love passionfruit, and it was the perfect by the pool drink. But, knowing I was in a fantastic cocktail bar, I had to switch to my classic - an aviation. My husband had to slow my roll because it was so good that I wasn't just slow slipping like I normally do. Natasha is a fantastic bartender. Very friendly and made our experience very fun. I could not recommend this place more. Oh, and if you like whisky, yea, this is your place.

    Walk thru here
    M M.

    Really fun speakeasy. Craft cocktails and more. So glad my UPS pal made me try this place. Thx Parker!! These folks are amazing craftspeople. You won't regret coming here.

    Mary C.

    Gosh; hard to review such a cool spot. Heard about this place from a bar in London @bloomsburyclub and wanted to check it out. Everything about to screams hip and cool. Walk down an alley, then left, wait in a queue with a velvet red rope, head down a dingy staircase, and then enter one of the coolest bars I've been in. Awesome music coupled with great drinks. Lively atmosphere. Make sure to get the apple whiskey. It's my favorite on their menu.

    Zvezdana O.

    Super cool "hidden" bar, its at the top of all the "hidden bar" lists and I hadn't been yet. I almost gave it 3 stars because, while I didn't pay for my cocktail and my friend graciously did (it's my bday!) but she said it was like $22, WHAT NOW??!!! I mean, as if 17 bucks isn't exorbitant enough? What alternate reality do I live in where this is remotely OK? And you get like a sip. Bah! OK, so crotchety old lady ramblings about "the cost of things these days" aside, it was pretty spectacular. 20's music playing, melted candles along the wall, spectacular glass bottles back lit dramatically. I saw this amazing cocktail served in a half coconut shell. That would have been my next drink but we left because there was literally nowhere to stand or sit, and we were all in heels. And we started to become aware of a mouldy smell. It is a basement with no windows after all! We had amaretto sours, which I have now had all over the city. This one was quite exceptional until I learned how much it cost! Not worth the extra $5 and pretty outlandish when you can make a $17 price tag on a cocktail almost reasonable! Sheeesh!

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    Great service, the drinks were tasty, the freshly juiced green apple & whiskey is a must, friendly bartenders!

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    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Front of the hotel

    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro

    2.8(9 reviews)
    0.5 kmSydney
    $$

    The Criterion, post PJs renos, is a standard faux-Irish pub slap bang in the middle of the city…read more(close to Town Hall). Being close to where I used to work, I'd frequent this place quite a bit, and before it was a PJs it was a mates fave city pub so we'd catch up over a few here from time to time. There's a pretty good mix of people in the street-level bar, and PJs have converted it into more of a sports bar so there are plenty of screens for the sports nuts to check out their favourite teams prospects. PJs typically have pretty good fare. In winter they have two absolute cracking dishes. The Guiness Pie with mushy peas, and their signature lamb shanks which is totally unctuous. Why such a modest score? Price kills the place. It's not one of the cheaper places to get a beer as someone incorrectly states in their tips, it's easily one of the most expensive places to get a beer. You're paying over the top prices for domestic tap beer. A cheap beer is $5 for a Coopers Pale Ale, which you can get on the same street about 200m up the road... Also... As much as I enjoy a good pokie section, this one ain't good. And by that I mean the clientelle. It brings in the undesireable types, and sours what is otherwise a sweet pub. The snug, the downstairs den, has a great looking bar, and "snug" seating, but it's kinda pointless down there. It doesn't feel snug, it feels stuffy and claustrophobic - and the bar has never been manned when I've been down there. Now, if they moved the pokies to the snug, and then opened up the entire bar at the street-level to include the room vacated by the pokie section, you'd have something. But why would they do that when they can get by with what they have.

    I went for lunch here not too long ago and it was a great Irish pub. Rich Mahogany wood and a wide…read moreselection of beer on tap, with food selections that you'd find in most other Irish pubs. Being in the city, it can get quite busy very quickly and is a decently sized basement multi-storied pub. TV screens are usually are usually playing Fox sports or something similar. I order the Parmy, just to be on the the safe side. I wasn't too game to try the Pie which is supposed to be one of the best (as judged by Irish people I work with) around. The food is carefully prepared and you can tell the produce is quality and they've cooked it properly which some pubs sometimes struggle to do consistently... The chips were the standout side, crisp and crunchy! Definitely will be trying the stew or pie, that is if I'm brave enough to.

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    PJ Gallagher's Sports Bar & Bistro - Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

    Guinness stew pie thing. SO MUCH YUM!

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