Top Cocktail bars in Chippendale, Australia

came right after opening on a Sat night 🌉 - very quiet
place probably gets busy later (~9pm)

✨ great design - food truck kitchen aesthetic 🚛, self serve water sink 💦, spin the wheel cocktail 🍹

⭐ enjoyed the toblerlauren (tasty expeessi martini variant) ☕ and french shintaro 🍾(champagne cocktail)

did not try the food

I love all the food and drinks that be ordered. Especially the Ox and negroni!

Best place to catch up with friends but this resto is a bit on the fancier side!

We love the atmosphere and the vibe!

You have not lived until
You’ve had a negroni from here, the space, the service and the drinks are fantastic

This is one of the best hidden small bars in Sydney, hands down. It's down a small alleyway and if there wasn't a light showing that it's there, you definitely would have missed it.

There's so much unique and theatrical cocktails for you to choose from and the decor of the bar is beautiful. Makes you feel like you're in your "Zen" space. Food is also delicious from snacks to full meals. The scotch fillet and sirloin are sooo tender and it comes with three sauces. Salmon is also cooked well.

Definitely recommend and go again!

Very cool place! It’s a show for the cocktail love it!!
1 steak sauce was very spicy, wasn’t expecting so the waiter bring me cucumber 🥒 I felt so much better! We ordered food and cocktail. The decoration is everything we forgot we were in Sydney ! I will come back!

From the moment you walk in 'J' and staff make you feel special. Food is just so delicious, We felt like we were in another part of the world . Thank you to Ryan for his amazing hospitality 🙏 recommended for locals and visitors looking for a very special evening that won't break the bank.

A very quaint little place 8 minutes walk from central station. It might be a little hard to find this place because it’s like located in an alley behind an alley. The door has an unreadable type pf sign that says Saga Bar. And you have to press the intercom/ buzzer and wait for someone to come fetch you. It has a very shadowy and hush hush vibe. But I believe it’s done so on purpose as to not disturb the residents in the adjacent buildings. The bar itself on the ground floor has a jungle theme. It’s got plants everywhere and the tables are made up of tree parts. The table and chairs were too small and when the bar is full of people, you’re literally sitting beside strangers. However, the music wasn’t too loud and neither were the people. So me and my friend could hear other talk which was great. The food that we ordered (fries and spicy chicken wings were good. However, the schezuan calamari was too salty, deep fried, and dry. Drinks were good. We got a lavender husk and a saga colada, which were both very sweet and sugary. Oh, and we also ordered a chocolate volcano in dessert and it was AMAZING!!! There is also a function room upstairs which can fit about a 100 people, with a balcony, 2 rooms, kitchen hobs, etc. Other people in the bar ordered those fancy cocktails which looked really tempting. We spent $80 per person which is very expensive in my opinion. All in all, it was one fun night.

The drinks and food were okay. It was an interesting place. They had a lot of fancy signature drinks. The price was expensive for the drinks and there was a wow factor on the drink. The restroom was bit dirty, felt bit uncomfortable using the restroom. No parking near by.... But I have to say the entrance is really interesting.

Saga Bar in Sydney is a magical haven that enchants every visitor, leaving them spellbound from the moment they step inside. Its extraordinary atmosphere feels like stepping into another dimension, where worries fade away, and only the present moment matters. The cocktails are true works of art, each sip transporting you to a new realm of flavors and emotions. With stunning presentation of dishes, the experience is elevated to unforgettable heights, leaving a lasting impression that will be cherished forever. If you crave to immerse yourself in magic with every moment, Saga Bar is the destination for you.

Such an amazing hidden bar. Amazing cocktail menu. Wish we would have come earlier to try some food too. Overall loved the vibes and interiors. Definitely added to my top list of bars.

One star less because there was a very pungent smell as soon as we entered. It went away after the staff lit some incense sticks.

We had a great time at Gin lane bar! The staffs were very friendly and helped us pick out some amazing drinks. The cocktail experience was so unique and enjoyable. Overall, it was a fantastic time, and we highly recommend it.

When I tell you, this is the funkiest cocktail experience of my life I’m not joking.

This is definitely the first time my cocktail has come complete with the sounds of the ocean on an iPod shuffle, an spritz of ocean spray and a conch shell, we absolutely loved it!

This is definitely an experience for the senses, and the addition of sound and smell with the cocktails really was the cherry on top and nothing I’ve ever experienced before.

I won’t ruin the surprise, but you NEED to order the fire starter 🔥

This is a great spot for a fun night out and definitely somewhere I’ll be returning to!

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So nice and unique cocktail bar. The staff was so friendly and took time to show me all the cocktails served with no ice. We got 2 tasty cocktails served in very memorable way. You should come and experience yourself as the experience will come with smoke, scents and great vision.

Come to this place if you want a step above your normal “drinks” night. Every cocktail is an experience - some even coming with music, incense, and more for an entire sensory experience. Highly recommend for cocktail lovers!

I love Gin Lane & the whole area around Spice Alley. This is a great stop for pre dinner drinks or a date. Loved the cocktail flair!

Quirky, fun, entertaining, raucous little bar. Does amazing cocktails and it’s an entertainment space too. Never had a bad time at Knox Street. Recommended.

Incredibly good service and a diverse range of yummy cocktails made by friendly and dedicated staff members. Authentic old world charm within the venue and a cool place to relax with friends and indulge your taste buds.

I came here last week and I was surprised about how well prepared and presented the cocktails are.
The bar offers a huge selection of different kinds of gins, something you won't find anywhere else.
The staff was also very helpful and friendly.
I can definitely recommend coming here for drinks!

I came to Gin Lane with my boyfriend last night and we had a great experience at this bar! The waitress was lovely and helped us choose exactly what we were looking for. The presentation of the cocktails was also super cool. Overall great experience!

In an excellent location, this bar has charm on every surface. From the led mop heads to the orange plastic water fountain, there's so much to look at. And then there are the drinks! The owner and bartender that served me were super friendly and helpful. I tried out the cocktail wheel and had the pleasure of trying a garage slapper made with honey from hives kept on the top of the building, it was delicious. There's a classic bar area, a little hideaway room (that could be a former dungeon or recording studio) and a dancefloor. Highly recommend this place as a local haunt, tourist must see and perfect private venue. Thanks again for an incredible night 🥰

Hands down, by far one of Sydney's hidden and quirkiest bars not far from Central & Redfern! Bjorn and the crew were very gracious in hosting our collab DJ & Drinks social group on relatively short notice with very easy equipment setup while booking the entire venue. A must-visit to check out how one converted his garage into a public establishment.

A mix of bar specials, standards and other drinks... even 0% alcohol, in an eclectic subterranean environment that is a bar. Cool!

I had a Golden Boy, three rum mix with ginger, cinnamon sugar flamed and other components. Very tasty!

Amazing range of cocktails, great sound, eclectic decor, honestly I couldn’t imagine it getting any better. Highly recommend the Whiskey Sour which has a generous serving of fresh honeycomb from their own bees, or the This is my Jam with candied watermelon!! yum!! Can’t wait to return

Great small bar with lots of character, a lot of effort has gone in the decorations. Has a large on tap beer selection and plenty of cocktail variations to try. I would definitely come back.