Great Staff, Ambiance and Drinks. There is an Elevator to…read morethe 4th Floor and a rooftop area with a retractable roof so all weather catered for.It also have a fantastic Cousin Bar in the Basement called "Old Loves". Both are well worth spending time.

- up four flights of a dusty stairwell of a random office building…read more no elevator the trek is worth it - this speakeasy was a amazing - you would never know what await behind those doors - great steak sandwiches - get there early, its not as spacious - drinks are tasty - I love the dark environment - friendly service - hip hop soundtrack

The thing that makes this place stand out is that I was told off for ordering a beer in a cocktail…read morebar. Honestly, I really don't care all that much considering that I'll order what I like where I like, unless of course it isn't available. Well, despite it being a cocktail bar, that did happen to have beer available here, though I must admit that the place was a little dark, though that probably does add to the atmosphere. Yeah, it was okay, but not one of my favourites.

I loved this bar. The drinks are creative and delicious and the service was good!…read more We came on a Friday night and were expecting it to be packed, but surprisingly we were given a table within 10 minutes of arriving. It probably helped that we were only a group of 2, but still. The server came over a couple of times to check on us and take another drink order, which was nice to not have to fight our way to the bar. Be prepared because the drinks aren't cheap, but worth every dollar!

This is the most amazing new nightspot in sydney, Great…read morelive jazz bands and the best DJ's that play old records of some real classics Craig the owner and barman is out of this world this place is going to do really well. Hidden just off the main street of Marrickville up a few flights of stairs you walk in to a awesome bar with the roof painted with a huge Kama sutra mural and tin roof tiles and leather lounges. Licensed to 3am with great wines and boutique beers on tap.

Jazz hands... What an eclectic, eccentric and too cool for…read moreyou, place this is. LazyBones is about as underground as you can get on the second level. It's a Jazz club with live acts every night, its a bar lounge. It's sophisticated dark and intimate. " Once you're inside Step back", says the purple haired door mistress with the voice activated LED t shirt, "and look up". Apparently painted by a famous Sydney artist, there is a huge mural on the ceiling. The place was pumping on Friday night. Jimmy Vargas and Mia Mortal (say it slowly... ) Vargas like a Brian Ferry look-a-like is apparently a self titled 'Croonoir' from San Francisco's cabaret. Mia Mortal has been sashaying the burlesque scene for the past 25 years. The show was a stunner. The Owner Craig was at the door when we walked in, he told us he'd moved up from Melbourne, and had been running clubs like Lazybones for years. He said "If it's not underground, I'm not interested" I liked his Moxie, and I had to concur. The hipster scene seems finally on it's knees with the clientele here being an over 30s crowd. I admit, I felt very relaxed. I even saw a member of a well known Sydney rock band here. If you want to stay ahead of the game? Say Hello to sophisticated class! Lazybones you're doing it right. $10 on the door gets you entry. Wine and Beer are priced reasonably, cocktails at $18 seemed a little pricey, but it looked like top shelf liquor. The menu, while I didnt try it, featured "Bunny Chow" with pick your own topping for around $12 as I recall. There were also Samosas and curries. It's very loud on a Friday night, Adults only. Good for date night or a chilled out trip into sin alley.

This place was a little confusing to find at first. The address is under 730 George Street, which…read moreis the Capitol Square complex with shops inside. So, we tried going inside and could not find it for the life of us. We finally realized it was on the outside on Hay Street. VERY confusing if you are not familiar with this area. Once we found The Bear Bar; we followed the stairs down where they had big bears sitting on chairs and benches! I loved it! The staff was friendly and patient with us. They had a variety of 'bear' cocktails on their menu so it took me a little while to figure out what I wanted to try. Overall, we had a good time checking out this bar.

Awesome atmosphere, the owner is amazing and hilarious. The drinks are also really really good. A…read moremust try!

Love the view from their outdoor seating patio ! A good place to have a date or just people watch…read moreon a lazy weekend :) Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. The bartender is pretty cool and he was very knowledgeable (or sounded like) about cocktails/ mocktails. Just tell him what kind of flavour you enjoy and let him works his magic! Verdict? The drink I had was pretty good but definitely not cheap! (2 specialty cocktails + one pint + one coke = $60) Or maybe Im just cheap.

Great drinks, cigars and atmosphere. Nice to find a place in Sydney where you can enjoy a…read moreCigar and a drink.

One of the absolutely coolest spots that I visited in Sydney…read more I honestly hope it's still here. We came during a business conference and ended up here 4 nights in a row.

My friend and I stopped in for drinks after a concert. The entrance is located in an alley, and…read morethere is a small sign. It totally has a speakeasy vibe despite the sign at the door. The photos in the entry way were super cool. As we descended down the stairs, it felt like we were going back in time to the Roaring 20s. It was a Wednesday night, so the bar wasn't terribly crowded, though it was still busy. We grabbed a seat and browsed the menu. After a few minutes, no one came by so I eventually got up and ordered at the bar. I had to wait nearly 10 minutes before I was even able to order a drink. I don't know what the hold up was, but the service was extremely slow. While I was waiting, there were some drunk guys who were pushing the hanging light fixtures. This went on for a few minutes and the staff never said anything to them. It was annoying and extremely off putting. Once I was finally able to order a drink, I asked for a Martinez. The bartender could not understand me. I think I repeated myself at least three times. I guess the way I pronounced "Martinez" sounded like "martinis" lol. I ended up pointing to the drink in the menu before he finally understood what I was trying to order. I know I have an accent, but I didn't think it was that heavy lol. I will say that my Martinez was well made and tasted so good! My friend had planned to order a drink, but changed her mind after she saw how long it took for me to get my drink. Luckily she's a local, so she can go back whenever she wants. If it weren't for the long wait and the annoying drunk guys, this would have been a 5-star experience. If you enjoy craft cocktails and have patience, go check it out.

Hands down the best wine bar in Sydney, the food, the drinks, the service, the atmosphere are all…read moreamazing. Love the family style management!

We were on our way to the Lyric for a show. After so long in lockdown I'm not sure what to expect…read moreanymore, but Gallon was great. I was like the time before COVID. Wonderful atmosphere, inside and out. Great feel lots of people were enjoying themselves. We had the deep fried soft cheese as a starter and the grilled chicken salad as a main with the house red. All were to be recommended. Will come again

One of the prettiest bars I've ever seen. Very "Newtown-esque" hahaha. Friendly, great staff too…read more Their jalapeño margarita was a bit too chilli for me but the bartender was wonderful and offered to make me a new one just because of that (I didn't take it of course!). However, I'd recommend the Lime Bramble cocktail for anyone looking for something nice and fresh.

I arrived 90 minutes early for a show at The Enmore and needed somewhere to pass the time. Secret…read moreGarden was the first place I passed that happened to have a liquor licence, so I went on in. This place boasts 3 rotating taps and a Newtown-worthy selection of about a dozen or so bottles. I grabbed a Sierra Nevada and settled in to wait for my date. The smell of pulled pork filled the room and I couldn't resist ordering a couple of sliders (pork or beef $5/each, $12/3). Both were pretty tasty. I'd happily return to Secret Garden next time I'm early for a gig at the Enmore.

Service was impeccable. Drinks and food were amazing. Wish I had time to go back! Speakeasy vibe…read morewas fun.

12/5/24: Met up with a friend's niece whom took us to this establishment…read more My first Australian speakeasy and I loved it. Classy chic. It is dark but that simply adds to the effect. Music was a bit loud so difficult to have conversation. Yummy bites, tasty drinks. Attentive friendly server. If in the area whether native or visitor, add to your list.