Jacksons on George

restaurant

A three-level dining precinct on George Street where a notorious late-night dive has been transformed into a polished European bistro, rooftop bar and street-level pub with contemporary art covering the walls.

3.9

(429 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 tap beers
wines from $9
spritz from $10
$11 negronis
$11 martinis

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes Reservations

176 George Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 12am

WednesdayToday10am – 12am

Thursday10am – 2am

Friday10am – 3am

Saturday10am – 3am

Sunday10am – 11pm

The Vibe

Physical space: The ground-floor public bar sits behind glass walls on George Street, while the second-floor Bistro George offers refined dining with private rooms. A white fabric canopy covers the rooftop level, creating an al-fresco feel with city views.
Atmosphere: Contemporary art fills the interior spaces, including a large work by Archibald Prize finalist Kaylene Whiskey dominating the ground floor. The venue represents a complete departure from its dive bar predecessor - polished where it was once rough around the edges.
Crowd and energy: The public bar draws time-poor city workers grabbing elevated pub classics, while the bistro attracts diners looking for European-style cooking. Weekend nights see the bistro transform into a late-night supper spot with live jazz after 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned at 176 George Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, Jacksons on George anchors the Sydney Place dining precinct alongside Lode, Kosta's Takeaway and Besuto.
Transport and access: The George Street location puts it within walking distance of multiple train stations and the light rail network that runs along the street. The venue occupies a heritage building that's been completely reimagined from its previous incarnation.
Local context: The precinct represents a new wave of CBD dining destinations, moving beyond the traditional pub model to create multi-level hospitality experiences. The transformation reflects the area's ongoing evolution as more than just a business district, with venues staying open late to serve both office workers and evening diners.

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The Vibe

Physical space: The ground-floor public bar sits behind glass walls on George Street, while the second-floor Bistro George offers refined dining with private rooms. A white fabric canopy covers the rooftop level, creating an al-fresco feel with city views.

Atmosphere: Contemporary art fills the interior spaces, including a large work by Archibald Prize finalist Kaylene Whiskey dominating the ground floor. The venue represents a complete departure from its dive bar predecessor - polished where it was once rough around the edges.

Crowd and energy: The public bar draws time-poor city workers grabbing elevated pub classics, while the bistro attracts diners looking for European-style cooking. Weekend nights see the bistro transform into a late-night supper spot with live jazz after 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Positioned at 176 George Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, Jacksons on George anchors the Sydney Place dining precinct alongside Lode, Kosta's Takeaway and Besuto.

Transport and access: The George Street location puts it within walking distance of multiple train stations and the light rail network that runs along the street. The venue occupies a heritage building that's been completely reimagined from its previous incarnation.

Local context: The precinct represents a new wave of CBD dining destinations, moving beyond the traditional pub model to create multi-level hospitality experiences. The transformation reflects the area's ongoing evolution as more than just a business district, with venues staying open late to serve both office workers and evening diners.