J&M

bar

A dimly lit whisky den tucked away on level two of the historic Angel Hotel, paying tribute to John and Merivale Hemmes with bespoke haberdashery cabinets and exclusive whisky you won't find elsewhere.

4.5

(293 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$9 select house wines
$9 house beers
$9 house spirits
$18 cocktails

Tuesday – Saturday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

BarTakes Reservations

1 Angel Place, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday5pm – 12am

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 2am

Friday4pm – 2am

Saturday5pm – 2am

SundayTodayClosed

The Vibe

Hidden entrance: Walk through the Angel Hotel lobby and climb to level two to find this discreetly tucked away space.
Interior details: Rich velvet seating and custom haberdashery cabinets create an intimate atmosphere that harks back to the venue's fashionable sixties and seventies past, when John and Merivale Hemmes ran their iconic fashion retail space here.
Lighting and mood: The dimly lit space feels like a proper whisky den, with warm lighting that encourages lingering over drinks.
Crowd profile: Date night pairs and whisky enthusiasts make up the regular crowd, drawn by the exclusive bottles and specially crafted cocktails.
Peak times: Busiest from Thursday through Saturday nights, when the intimate setting fills with couples and small groups settling in for serious drinking sessions.

The Neighbourhood

Angel Place location: Sits at 1 Angel Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, housed within the historic Angel Hotel building that connects the financial district with the retail strips.
Transport access: Wynyard Station is the closest stop - take the George Street exit, walk through Martin Place and turn left onto Pitt Street for easy access.
Parking options: Wilson car parks offer 10% off night and weekend rates for pre-paid bookings, making it accessible for suburban visitors.
Neighbourhood character: The CBD location puts it among office buildings and historic laneways, attracting both after-work crowds from nearby financial firms and visitors exploring the city's hidden bar scene.
House of Merivale connection: Part of the Merivale fashion outlet, it sits within a building that bridges Sydney's corporate heart with its style-conscious retail culture.

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The Vibe

Hidden entrance: Walk through the Angel Hotel lobby and climb to level two to find this discreetly tucked away space.

Interior details: Rich velvet seating and custom haberdashery cabinets create an intimate atmosphere that harks back to the venue's fashionable sixties and seventies past, when John and Merivale Hemmes ran their iconic fashion retail space here.

Lighting and mood: The dimly lit space feels like a proper whisky den, with warm lighting that encourages lingering over drinks.

Crowd profile: Date night pairs and whisky enthusiasts make up the regular crowd, drawn by the exclusive bottles and specially crafted cocktails.

Peak times: Busiest from Thursday through Saturday nights, when the intimate setting fills with couples and small groups settling in for serious drinking sessions.

The Neighbourhood

Angel Place location: Sits at 1 Angel Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, housed within the historic Angel Hotel building that connects the financial district with the retail strips.

Transport access: Wynyard Station is the closest stop - take the George Street exit, walk through Martin Place and turn left onto Pitt Street for easy access.

Parking options: Wilson car parks offer 10% off night and weekend rates for pre-paid bookings, making it accessible for suburban visitors.

Neighbourhood character: The CBD location puts it among office buildings and historic laneways, attracting both after-work crowds from nearby financial firms and visitors exploring the city's hidden bar scene.

House of Merivale connection: Part of the Merivale fashion outlet, it sits within a building that bridges Sydney's corporate heart with its style-conscious retail culture.