Arcade Bar and Club

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A three-level hospitality hub in a heritage-listed 1930s Egyptian art deco bank building, housing a cocktail lounge, rock bar and nightclub space.

4.0

(209 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 house beers
$7 house wines
$15 Aperol Spritz
$15 cocktails

Tuesday – Saturday

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

BarTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleBar FoodQuiet

16 O'Connell Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday11am – 10pm

Wednesday11am – 10pm

ThursdayToday11am – 12am

Friday11am – 4am

Saturday5pm – 4am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Architecture: The building commands attention - a 1930s heritage-listed former bank designed by Bruce Dellit in Egyptian art deco style, with 14-metre-high ceilings, travertine-clad walls and marble floors in the main foyer.
Layout: Three distinct levels create different moods. The ground-floor Main Bar channels Gatsby-era glamour with bartenders in period-appropriate garb mixing cocktails. The Hutch on level one pushes forward to 1990s rock energy with a retro hi-fi system. The top-floor Arcade nightclub operates as a flexible after-dark space.
Crowd: The venue draws a mix depending on the level and time - cocktail enthusiasts gravitate to the main bar, while the upper floors attract a younger crowd for DJ sets and comedy nights. The space transitions from refined early evening drinks to pumping late-night entertainment.

What People Love

Cocktails: The Main Bar serves classic and signature cocktails curated by Nathan Alan Jones from Drinks By Design, with smart bartenders working in the stunning art deco setting.
Versatility: People appreciate the three different experiences under one roof - you can start with cocktails downstairs and move up through increasingly casual spaces as the night progresses.
Events: The top-level Arcade hosts everything from comedy gigs to DJ sets with VIP bottle service, making it a go-to for groups wanting flexibility in their night out.
Setting: The wow-worthy interiors by Steel and Stitch preserve the building's original grandeur while creating modern hospitality spaces. The 14-metre ceilings and original glass light pendants provide a backdrop that's hard to match elsewhere in the CBD.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on O'Connell Street in the heart of Sydney's CBD, surrounded by the city's financial and business district.
Transport: The CBD location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay and Wynyard stations, making it accessible from across the harbour and northern beaches.
Strip: O'Connell Street itself is a quieter CBD thoroughfare, allowing the venue to stand out as a destination rather than competing with a strip of similar venues.
Function: The three-level format and event hosting capabilities position it as both a regular drinking spot and a venue hire option for corporate functions and celebrations, fitting the business district location where after-work drinks easily transition into client entertainment.

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The Vibe

Architecture: The building commands attention - a 1930s heritage-listed former bank designed by Bruce Dellit in Egyptian art deco style, with 14-metre-high ceilings, travertine-clad walls and marble floors in the main foyer.

Layout: Three distinct levels create different moods. The ground-floor Main Bar channels Gatsby-era glamour with bartenders in period-appropriate garb mixing cocktails. The Hutch on level one pushes forward to 1990s rock energy with a retro hi-fi system. The top-floor Arcade nightclub operates as a flexible after-dark space.

Crowd: The venue draws a mix depending on the level and time - cocktail enthusiasts gravitate to the main bar, while the upper floors attract a younger crowd for DJ sets and comedy nights. The space transitions from refined early evening drinks to pumping late-night entertainment.

What People Love

Cocktails: The Main Bar serves classic and signature cocktails curated by Nathan Alan Jones from Drinks By Design, with smart bartenders working in the stunning art deco setting.

Versatility: People appreciate the three different experiences under one roof - you can start with cocktails downstairs and move up through increasingly casual spaces as the night progresses.

Events: The top-level Arcade hosts everything from comedy gigs to DJ sets with VIP bottle service, making it a go-to for groups wanting flexibility in their night out.

Setting: The wow-worthy interiors by Steel and Stitch preserve the building's original grandeur while creating modern hospitality spaces. The 14-metre ceilings and original glass light pendants provide a backdrop that's hard to match elsewhere in the CBD.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits on O'Connell Street in the heart of Sydney's CBD, surrounded by the city's financial and business district.

Transport: The CBD location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay and Wynyard stations, making it accessible from across the harbour and northern beaches.

Strip: O'Connell Street itself is a quieter CBD thoroughfare, allowing the venue to stand out as a destination rather than competing with a strip of similar venues.

Function: The three-level format and event hosting capabilities position it as both a regular drinking spot and a venue hire option for corporate functions and celebrations, fitting the business district location where after-work drinks easily transition into client entertainment.