Dean & Nancy

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A gleaming brass staircase leads up to this 120-seater cocktail bar above the Sydney CBD, where Maybe Sammy's team serves playful cocktails with city skyline views.

4.3

(772 reviews)$$$Google

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5:00pm – 6:00pm

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2 Hunter Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday5pm – 10pm

Tuesday5pm – 10pm

WednesdayToday5pm – 11:30pm

Thursday5pm – 11:30pm

Friday5pm – 12am

Saturday5pm – 12am

Sunday5pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Physical space: A gleaming brass staircase leads from Hunter Street's A by Adina lobby to this 120-seat bar, designed with a black and gold palette, low leather banquettes and intimate lamplit tables for two. Gold-veined marble surfaces catch the light from the city skyline beyond floor-to-ceiling windows.
The crowd: Draws a mix of hotel guests and CBD professionals, particularly strong for after-work drinks and date nights. Groups of two dominate the intimate seating arrangement, with the occasional larger group claiming one of the bigger tables.
Energy levels: Maintains a polished, mid-century hotel bar atmosphere - playful without losing its sophisticated edge. The elevated position keeps street noise out, letting conversations flow over a curated soundtrack that reviewers consistently praise.

What People Love

Signature cocktails: The Coffee Champagne cocktail turns your hands into the garnish through some mysterious technique, while the "Rolling A Double" comes with dice - roll doubles and win a cocktail upgrade. Creative director Andrea Gualdi has crafted 15 new signature drinks that match Maybe Sammy's theatrical approach.
Bar snacks: Chef Jane Strode's "Fireball" gets the most mentions - whipped cream cheese, nduja, marjoram and lemon wrapped in Kataifi pastry, baked until molten and served on tomato jam with pickles. It's a knockout that lives up to its name.
The experience: Service consistently scores well with reviewers, maintaining the polished hospitality you'd expect from the Maybe Sammy team. The city views at sunset draw particular praise, making it a strong choice for special occasions.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits inside the A by Adina hotel at 2 Hunter Street, in the heart of the CBD's corporate corridor. The hotel entrance puts you steps from Circular Quay and the financial district, making it accessible from multiple train lines.
The strip: Hunter Street runs east-west through the CBD's quieter hotel and office zone, away from the retail chaos of Pitt Street Mall but close enough for a quick walk. The area draws a professional crowd during the week, with weekend visitors mostly hotel guests and tourists heading to or from Circular Quay.
Getting there: A five-minute walk from Wynyard Station puts most of Sydney within easy reach. The Circular Quay ferry terminal is equally close, making it a natural pre-dinner stop for harbour-side dining or a nightcap after Opera House shows.

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The Vibe

Physical space: A gleaming brass staircase leads from Hunter Street's A by Adina lobby to this 120-seat bar, designed with a black and gold palette, low leather banquettes and intimate lamplit tables for two. Gold-veined marble surfaces catch the light from the city skyline beyond floor-to-ceiling windows.

The crowd: Draws a mix of hotel guests and CBD professionals, particularly strong for after-work drinks and date nights. Groups of two dominate the intimate seating arrangement, with the occasional larger group claiming one of the bigger tables.

Energy levels: Maintains a polished, mid-century hotel bar atmosphere - playful without losing its sophisticated edge. The elevated position keeps street noise out, letting conversations flow over a curated soundtrack that reviewers consistently praise.

What People Love

Signature cocktails: The Coffee Champagne cocktail turns your hands into the garnish through some mysterious technique, while the "Rolling A Double" comes with dice - roll doubles and win a cocktail upgrade. Creative director Andrea Gualdi has crafted 15 new signature drinks that match Maybe Sammy's theatrical approach.

Bar snacks: Chef Jane Strode's "Fireball" gets the most mentions - whipped cream cheese, nduja, marjoram and lemon wrapped in Kataifi pastry, baked until molten and served on tomato jam with pickles. It's a knockout that lives up to its name.

The experience: Service consistently scores well with reviewers, maintaining the polished hospitality you'd expect from the Maybe Sammy team. The city views at sunset draw particular praise, making it a strong choice for special occasions.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits inside the A by Adina hotel at 2 Hunter Street, in the heart of the CBD's corporate corridor. The hotel entrance puts you steps from Circular Quay and the financial district, making it accessible from multiple train lines.

The strip: Hunter Street runs east-west through the CBD's quieter hotel and office zone, away from the retail chaos of Pitt Street Mall but close enough for a quick walk. The area draws a professional crowd during the week, with weekend visitors mostly hotel guests and tourists heading to or from Circular Quay.

Getting there: A five-minute walk from Wynyard Station puts most of Sydney within easy reach. The Circular Quay ferry terminal is equally close, making it a natural pre-dinner stop for harbour-side dining or a nightcap after Opera House shows.