Door Knock

bar

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

(866 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 ReservationsQuiet

Basement/70 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday4pm – 12am

Tuesday4pm – 12am

Wednesday4pm – 12am

ThursdayToday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 1am

Saturday4pm – 1am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Finding it is half the experience: Enter through a fire door next to a sandwich shop and follow a corridor so long you'll wonder if you're lost, until you spot the polished brass pineapple doorknocker - knock three times and you're in.
Underground but cosy: The basement space feels more intimate than claustrophobic, with four distinct areas that flow together under dim lighting. Tactile design elements include plenty of timber, rope details, corrugated metal accents and scattered greenery that soften the subterranean setting.
Homey atmosphere: The whole place has the feeling of stepping into a mate's house for dinner rather than a polished cocktail bar. The crowd appreciates the novelty of the hidden entrance and settles in for proper conversations in the low-lit, cabin-like environment.

What People Love

Cocktails with unexpected ingredients: The Kiwi As spritz combines kiwi-infused bianco vermouth with gin, lemon thyme and a dash of apple cider vinegar for something genuinely refreshing. The Caskhopper brings together coconut milk, espresso-infused whisky and chocolate-mint flavours in a drink that shouldn't work but does.
Natural wine focus: The wine list leans heavily into natural drops alongside an impressive selection of fortifieds and sherries - exactly what you want when you're settling in for a long session underground.
Approachable share plates: The miso eggplant gets a smoky crunch from puffed wild rice, while the macaroni and cheese croquettes arrive with a dollop of hot English mustard that cuts through all that creamy, deep-fried pasta. The menu stays succinct but every dish has a thoughtful twist.

The Neighbourhood

Heart of the CBD: Tucked into basement level at 70 Pitt Street, Door Knock sits in the thick of Sydney's business district where after-work drinks are a serious pursuit. The unassuming entrance between everyday shopfronts makes it easy to walk past if you don't know what you're looking for.
Perfect for post-work escape: The location works brilliantly for anyone finishing up in the city centre who wants something more interesting than the usual corporate bars. Being genuinely hidden means it stays relatively quiet even when the rest of the CBD is packed with suited-up crowds.
Transport connections: Central Station and Circular Quay are both walkable, making it an easy stop whether you're heading home to the suburbs or continuing the night in other parts of the city. The long corridor entrance creates a proper sense of leaving the street-level hustle behind.

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The Vibe

Finding it is half the experience: Enter through a fire door next to a sandwich shop and follow a corridor so long you'll wonder if you're lost, until you spot the polished brass pineapple doorknocker - knock three times and you're in.

Underground but cosy: The basement space feels more intimate than claustrophobic, with four distinct areas that flow together under dim lighting. Tactile design elements include plenty of timber, rope details, corrugated metal accents and scattered greenery that soften the subterranean setting.

Homey atmosphere: The whole place has the feeling of stepping into a mate's house for dinner rather than a polished cocktail bar. The crowd appreciates the novelty of the hidden entrance and settles in for proper conversations in the low-lit, cabin-like environment.

What People Love

Cocktails with unexpected ingredients: The Kiwi As spritz combines kiwi-infused bianco vermouth with gin, lemon thyme and a dash of apple cider vinegar for something genuinely refreshing. The Caskhopper brings together coconut milk, espresso-infused whisky and chocolate-mint flavours in a drink that shouldn't work but does.

Natural wine focus: The wine list leans heavily into natural drops alongside an impressive selection of fortifieds and sherries - exactly what you want when you're settling in for a long session underground.

Approachable share plates: The miso eggplant gets a smoky crunch from puffed wild rice, while the macaroni and cheese croquettes arrive with a dollop of hot English mustard that cuts through all that creamy, deep-fried pasta. The menu stays succinct but every dish has a thoughtful twist.

The Neighbourhood

Heart of the CBD: Tucked into basement level at 70 Pitt Street, Door Knock sits in the thick of Sydney's business district where after-work drinks are a serious pursuit. The unassuming entrance between everyday shopfronts makes it easy to walk past if you don't know what you're looking for.

Perfect for post-work escape: The location works brilliantly for anyone finishing up in the city centre who wants something more interesting than the usual corporate bars. Being genuinely hidden means it stays relatively quiet even when the rest of the CBD is packed with suited-up crowds.

Transport connections: Central Station and Circular Quay are both walkable, making it an easy stop whether you're heading home to the suburbs or continuing the night in other parts of the city. The long corridor entrance creates a proper sense of leaving the street-level hustle behind.