J&M

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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 bottles.

4.5

(288 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

MondayTodayClosed

Tuesday5pm – 12am

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 2am

Friday4pm – 2am

Saturday5pm – 2am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: Hidden away on the second floor of the Angel Hotel, J&M feels like stepping into a sophisticated haberdashery from decades past. Rich velvet seating and custom cabinets filled with whisky ingredients create an intimate, dimly lit atmosphere that deliberately references the Hemmes family's fashion retail heritage from the sixties and seventies.
The crowd: Date-night couples and whisky enthusiasts make up most of the clientele, with groups of two or three settling into the plush seating. The intimate scale means it fills quickly, especially on weekends when it stays open until 2am.
Energy levels: Conversations stay hushed thanks to the soft lighting and carpeted floors. It's built for quiet drinks and close conversation rather than loud nights out.

What People Love

The whisky selection: The main draw is the exclusive whisky list - bottles you won't find anywhere else in Sydney, anchored by an extensive Chivas Regal collection displayed in those signature haberdashery cabinets. Regular whisky drinkers come specifically for the rare pours.
Specially crafted cocktails: Beyond the straight pours, the bartenders create cocktails using ingredients stored in the cabinets, giving classic drinks a whisky-forward twist. The cocktail program gets consistent praise for technical skill.
Service quality: Staff know their way around the whisky selection and can guide newcomers through the more obscure bottles. The service consistently earns positive mentions from visitors.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Set at 1 Angel Place in the Sydney CBD, J&M sits inside the historic Angel Hotel building. You'll need to walk through the hotel lobby and head up to level two - it's deliberately tucked away from street-level foot traffic.
Getting there: Wynyard Station is the closest train stop - take the George Street exit, walk through Martin Place and turn left onto Pitt Street. The venue offers 10% off parking at selected Wilson car parks for night and weekend visits.
The strip: Angel Place is a quiet laneway off Pitt Street, away from the main CBD bar strips. This location suits the intimate, hidden-away vibe that J&M cultivates - you're coming here specifically, not stumbling in from the street.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Hidden away on the second floor of the Angel Hotel, J&M feels like stepping into a sophisticated haberdashery from decades past. Rich velvet seating and custom cabinets filled with whisky ingredients create an intimate, dimly lit atmosphere that deliberately references the Hemmes family's fashion retail heritage from the sixties and seventies.

The crowd: Date-night couples and whisky enthusiasts make up most of the clientele, with groups of two or three settling into the plush seating. The intimate scale means it fills quickly, especially on weekends when it stays open until 2am.

Energy levels: Conversations stay hushed thanks to the soft lighting and carpeted floors. It's built for quiet drinks and close conversation rather than loud nights out.

What People Love

The whisky selection: The main draw is the exclusive whisky list - bottles you won't find anywhere else in Sydney, anchored by an extensive Chivas Regal collection displayed in those signature haberdashery cabinets. Regular whisky drinkers come specifically for the rare pours.

Specially crafted cocktails: Beyond the straight pours, the bartenders create cocktails using ingredients stored in the cabinets, giving classic drinks a whisky-forward twist. The cocktail program gets consistent praise for technical skill.

Service quality: Staff know their way around the whisky selection and can guide newcomers through the more obscure bottles. The service consistently earns positive mentions from visitors.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Set at 1 Angel Place in the Sydney CBD, J&M sits inside the historic Angel Hotel building. You'll need to walk through the hotel lobby and head up to level two - it's deliberately tucked away from street-level foot traffic.

Getting there: Wynyard Station is the closest train stop - take the George Street exit, walk through Martin Place and turn left onto Pitt Street. The venue offers 10% off parking at selected Wilson car parks for night and weekend visits.

The strip: Angel Place is a quiet laneway off Pitt Street, away from the main CBD bar strips. This location suits the intimate, hidden-away vibe that J&M cultivates - you're coming here specifically, not stumbling in from the street.