Darlinghurst's new Hamptons-inspired joint making some of the most hectic Bloody Marys in Sydney. Secret Garden Bar has once again reinforced that if you’re a fan of fun, the inner west needs to be your playground. This New Orleans-inspired cocktail den that has set up shop on King Street in the city is not exactly easy to find. Finding Freda’s is like stepping through the back of a magic wardrobe. 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PS40 Bars Cocktail bars Sydney In high-rise cities like Tokyo, many of the best things are not on the ground floor. Blowtorching the serving ware is just the beginning of the dinner entertainment at this theatrical cocktail bar hidden out the back of the Kirketon Hotel in Darlinghurst. Image credit: Eau de Vie, Daryl Kong at The Baxter Inn and Lobo Plantation. All that’s ever needed to reset a shitty day or keep a good one rolling is rum cocktails, some jangly tunes and good chat, and you can get it all at Lobo Plantation. Tucked away behind Mojo Records on York Street lies this inner city drinking cave. A Newtown neighbourhood bar with plenty of hygge, environmentally conscious cocktails and a cute courtyard that you'll want to call your local. We’re working hard to be accurate – but these are unusual times, so please always check before heading out. Find blues, soul and cocktails inspired by the notorious historic locals of Potts Point at this neighbourhood speakeasy. A subterranean bar with sewing machines and hot dogs. Darlinghurst's film noir-inspired cocktail bar. Déjà vu! And it deserves its lauded position. 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But a fast-growing bar scene is redefining the previously limited business district, and now there are more and more options for after-work drinks and late-night cocktails. We already have this email. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Charlie-Parkers-Paddington-07-488x300.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Charlie-Parkers-Paddington-07-488x300.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/charlie-parkers","latitude":"-33.88666750000001","longitude":"151.23014880000005","address":"Basement, 380 Oxford Street"}, {"id":603188,"type":"bar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ELevel 1, 83 Stanley Street\u003Cbr\u003EDarlinghurst\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"prefix\"\u003ET\u003C\/span\u003E (02) 8957 7674\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"THE LONG GOODBYE","description":"Darlinghurst's film noir-inspired cocktail bar. 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It's the hypothetical end of the world for Oxford Street's favourite spritzer bar, This Must Be the Place. An underground restaurant serving Vietnamese noodle soups and fancy cocktails. 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