Palmer & Co
barA prohibition-era cocktail bar hidden down Abercrombie Lane, where flapper-dressed staff pour from a menu of 80-plus whiskies and 30 gins.
4.4
(1,496 reviews)$$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
- $9 select house wine
- $9 select house beer
- $9 select house spirits
- $18 cocktails
Tuesday – Friday
7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Abercrombie Lane, Sydney CBD 2000
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MondayClosed
Tuesday5pm – 1:30am
WednesdayToday5pm – 2am
Thursday5pm – 2am
Friday4pm – 3am
Saturday4pm – 3am
Sunday5pm – 3am
The Vibe
- Hidden entrance: Find the nondescript door in Abercrombie Lane and descend the stairs to emerge in what feels like a different era entirely.
- 1920s atmosphere: Exposed brick walls, heavy timber surfaces and low golden lighting create the intimacy of a genuine speakeasy, complete with black and white photographs lining the walls and details that transport you back to prohibition times.
- Live entertainment: Jazz bands perform Wednesday to Sunday nights, adding to the refined debauchery that defines the space.
- Crowd profile: This is decidedly a bar for grown-ups, drawing a sophisticated crowd who settle in for serious drinking sessions.
- Staff presentation: Bar staff dress in flapper-style outfits, recruited from bars around the globe and genuinely knowledgeable about the extensive spirits collection.
The Neighbourhood
- CBD location: Tucked into Abercrombie Lane in the heart of Sydney's business district, Palmer & Co occupies the underground level of what was once a nightclub.
- Transport access: Wynyard Station is the closest rail connection via the George Street exit, while Circular Quay wharf sits just a 10-minute walk away for ferry passengers.
- Parking options: Wilson car parks offer 10% off night and weekend rates for pre-paid bookings nearby.
- Urban hideaway: The venue's alleyway entrance and basement location make it feel like a secret world beneath the busy CBD streets above, maintaining the clandestine atmosphere that defines the prohibition theme.
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