Door Knock

bar

great atmosphereundergroundfriendly service

A hidden basement bar on Pitt Street where you knock three times on a brass pineapple door to enter a dimly lit space serving European-inspired cocktails and natural wines.

4.4

(855 reviews)$$$Google

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Happy Hour

$7.00 select beers, $7.00 select wines

Monday – Saturday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarTakes ReservationsQuietCocktail BarSpeakeasy

Basement/70 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 1am

Saturday4pm – 1am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

The space: Underground and deliberately cosy, with four distinct areas flowing together through dim lighting, herringbone panelling and vintage French mirrors. Corrugated metal, rope details and plenty of timber create a tactile, cabin-like feel that's more intimate than claustrophobic.
The crowd: Groups settling in for long sessions, with a strong date-night contingent drawn to the speakeasy novelty. The homey atmosphere encourages lingering - it feels like hanging out at a mate's place rather than hitting a slick CBD bar.
The energy: Conversation-friendly throughout, with the subterranean location naturally dampening street noise. The entrance ritual - following that seemingly endless corridor before knocking on the pineapple door - sets expectations for an unhurried evening.

What People Love

The cocktails: Progressive drinks built around European spirits and aperitivo culture, like the Kiwi As spritz with kiwi-infused bianco vermouth and apple cider vinegar or the Caskhopper combining coconut milk, espresso-infused whisky and chocolate-mint flavours.
The wine list: Natural wines take centre stage, with an impressive selection of fortifieds and sherries that fits the speakeasy aesthetic. The focus on European drops, particularly French and Italian, aligns with the venue's Euro-centric direction.
The food: Share plates designed for grazing, including miso eggplant with puffed wild rice for smokiness and crunch, plus mac and cheese croquettes served with hot English mustard as a creamy-spicy contrast.

The Neighbourhood

The location: Tucked into the basement of 70 Pitt Street, between the financial district's corporate towers and the Rocks' tourist precinct. The entrance next to a sandwich shop is deliberately unassuming - you'll walk past unless you're looking for that brass pineapple.
Getting there: A short walk from Circular Quay station puts you in the heart of the CBD's after-work drinking territory, though Door Knock attracts a different crowd than the street-level corporate bars.
The contrast: While Pitt Street bustles with office workers and shoppers above, the basement location creates a complete escape from the CBD's pace. The venue's European neighbourhood bar concept feels transported from Paris rather than rooted in Sydney's financial district.

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The Vibe

The space: Underground and deliberately cosy, with four distinct areas flowing together through dim lighting, herringbone panelling and vintage French mirrors. Corrugated metal, rope details and plenty of timber create a tactile, cabin-like feel that's more intimate than claustrophobic.

The crowd: Groups settling in for long sessions, with a strong date-night contingent drawn to the speakeasy novelty. The homey atmosphere encourages lingering - it feels like hanging out at a mate's place rather than hitting a slick CBD bar.

The energy: Conversation-friendly throughout, with the subterranean location naturally dampening street noise. The entrance ritual - following that seemingly endless corridor before knocking on the pineapple door - sets expectations for an unhurried evening.

What People Love

The cocktails: Progressive drinks built around European spirits and aperitivo culture, like the Kiwi As spritz with kiwi-infused bianco vermouth and apple cider vinegar or the Caskhopper combining coconut milk, espresso-infused whisky and chocolate-mint flavours.

The wine list: Natural wines take centre stage, with an impressive selection of fortifieds and sherries that fits the speakeasy aesthetic. The focus on European drops, particularly French and Italian, aligns with the venue's Euro-centric direction.

The food: Share plates designed for grazing, including miso eggplant with puffed wild rice for smokiness and crunch, plus mac and cheese croquettes served with hot English mustard as a creamy-spicy contrast.

The Neighbourhood

The location: Tucked into the basement of 70 Pitt Street, between the financial district's corporate towers and the Rocks' tourist precinct. The entrance next to a sandwich shop is deliberately unassuming - you'll walk past unless you're looking for that brass pineapple.

Getting there: A short walk from Circular Quay station puts you in the heart of the CBD's after-work drinking territory, though Door Knock attracts a different crowd than the street-level corporate bars.

The contrast: While Pitt Street bustles with office workers and shoppers above, the basement location creates a complete escape from the CBD's pace. The venue's European neighbourhood bar concept feels transported from Paris rather than rooted in Sydney's financial district.