Dean & Nancy

restaurant

amazing locationgood service

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

(757 reviews)$$$Google

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Every Day

5:00pm – 6:00pm

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BarLive MusicTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleQuiet

2 Hunter Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday5pm – 10pm

Tuesday5pm – 10pm

Wednesday5pm – 11:30pm

Thursday5pm – 11:30pm

Friday5pm – 12am

Saturday5pm – 12am

Sunday5pm – 10pm

The Vibe

Design and atmosphere: Black and gold interiors with low leather banquettes and intimate lamplit tables create a mid-century feel that balances elegant and playful. The gleaming brass staircase makes an entrance, leading to George Livissianis-designed spaces with gold-veined marble details.
The crowd: Hotel lobby positioning draws a polished after-work crowd and date-night pairs. The 120-seat capacity means it can get busy, but the intimate table setup keeps conversations flowing.
Views and energy: City skyline views through the windows add drama as the sun sets. The atmosphere builds through the evening, with the team's "you've got to know the rules to break the rules" philosophy creating a playful energy that keeps things from feeling stuffy.

What People Love

Cocktail theatre: Andrea Gualdi's 15 signature cocktails include interactive elements like the Coffee Champagne where your hands become the garnish and "Rolling A Double" where rolling dice wins you an upgrade. The super-premium spirit options cater to high-roller tastes.
Jane Strode's bar snacks: The "Fireball" stands out - whipped cream cheese with nduja and marjoram wrapped in Kataifi pastry, baked until molten and served on tomato jam. Bold flavours that work perfectly alongside the cocktails.
The Maybe Sammy connection: Coming from the award-winning Maybe Sammy team brings serious cocktail credentials, with the same attention to detail and creative flair that made the original famous.

The Neighbourhood

Hunter Street location: Positioned at 2 Hunter Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Dean & Nancy sits within the new A by Adina luxury apartment hotel. The central city location puts you walking distance from Circular Quay and the harbour.
Hotel bar positioning: Being inside a boutique hotel gives it a different energy from street-level CBD bars - you're ascending to a destination rather than dropping in casually. The lobby entrance creates a sense of occasion that sets it apart from the office-worker pubs nearby.
CBD accessibility: The Hunter Street address means easy access from Martin Place station or Circular Quay, making it a natural after-work spot for the financial district crowd or a pre-theatre destination for harbour-side entertainment.

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The Vibe

Design and atmosphere: Black and gold interiors with low leather banquettes and intimate lamplit tables create a mid-century feel that balances elegant and playful. The gleaming brass staircase makes an entrance, leading to George Livissianis-designed spaces with gold-veined marble details.

The crowd: Hotel lobby positioning draws a polished after-work crowd and date-night pairs. The 120-seat capacity means it can get busy, but the intimate table setup keeps conversations flowing.

Views and energy: City skyline views through the windows add drama as the sun sets. The atmosphere builds through the evening, with the team's "you've got to know the rules to break the rules" philosophy creating a playful energy that keeps things from feeling stuffy.

What People Love

Cocktail theatre: Andrea Gualdi's 15 signature cocktails include interactive elements like the Coffee Champagne where your hands become the garnish and "Rolling A Double" where rolling dice wins you an upgrade. The super-premium spirit options cater to high-roller tastes.

Jane Strode's bar snacks: The "Fireball" stands out - whipped cream cheese with nduja and marjoram wrapped in Kataifi pastry, baked until molten and served on tomato jam. Bold flavours that work perfectly alongside the cocktails.

The Maybe Sammy connection: Coming from the award-winning Maybe Sammy team brings serious cocktail credentials, with the same attention to detail and creative flair that made the original famous.

The Neighbourhood

Hunter Street location: Positioned at 2 Hunter Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Dean & Nancy sits within the new A by Adina luxury apartment hotel. The central city location puts you walking distance from Circular Quay and the harbour.

Hotel bar positioning: Being inside a boutique hotel gives it a different energy from street-level CBD bars - you're ascending to a destination rather than dropping in casually. The lobby entrance creates a sense of occasion that sets it apart from the office-worker pubs nearby.

CBD accessibility: The Hunter Street address means easy access from Martin Place station or Circular Quay, making it a natural after-work spot for the financial district crowd or a pre-theatre destination for harbour-side entertainment.