Palmer & Co

bar

undergroundcoolgreat location

A 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

(1,490 reviews)$$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$9 select house wine
$9 select house beer
$9 select house spirits
$18 cocktails

Tuesday – Friday

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Best For

BarLive MusicTakes ReservationsCocktail BarNightclubDJQuiet

Abercrombie Lane, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayTodayClosed

Tuesday5pm – 1:30am

Wednesday5pm – 2am

Thursday5pm – 2am

Friday4pm – 3am

Saturday4pm – 3am

Sunday5pm – 3am

The Vibe

Hidden entrance: You'll descend stairs from an alleyway to find Palmer & Co tucked underground, complete with exposed brick walls and low golden lighting that immediately signals the 1920s theme.
Prohibition atmosphere: Black and white photographs line the walls while jazz bands perform Wednesday to Sunday nights, creating what the venue calls "refined debauchery." The flapper-dressed staff and period glassware complete the speakeasy aesthetic.
Intimate space: This is designed as a bar for grown-ups, with heavy timber surfaces and the kind of low lighting that encourages settling in for hours. The underground location adds to the clandestine feel - you could easily lose track of time down here.
Late-night energy: Open until 3am most nights (from noon on Fridays), the atmosphere builds as the evening progresses, particularly when the live music starts.

The Neighbourhood

CBD laneway location: Tucked into Abercrombie Lane in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palmer & Co sits in the network of narrow streets that connect George Street to the eastern edge of the city centre.
Transport access: It's a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay wharf and closest to Wynyard Station via the George Street exit, making it accessible from both the harbour and the rail network.
Corporate crowd territory: The CBD location means this draws the after-work crowd looking to escape street level, particularly given the late opening hours that extend well past typical office drinks. The hidden entrance adds an element of discovery to the usual corporate strip.
Merivale presence: As part of the Merivale group, it sits within their broader CBD portfolio, though the underground speakeasy format sets it apart from their more visible street-level venues in the area.

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The Vibe

Hidden entrance: You'll descend stairs from an alleyway to find Palmer & Co tucked underground, complete with exposed brick walls and low golden lighting that immediately signals the 1920s theme.

Prohibition atmosphere: Black and white photographs line the walls while jazz bands perform Wednesday to Sunday nights, creating what the venue calls "refined debauchery." The flapper-dressed staff and period glassware complete the speakeasy aesthetic.

Intimate space: This is designed as a bar for grown-ups, with heavy timber surfaces and the kind of low lighting that encourages settling in for hours. The underground location adds to the clandestine feel - you could easily lose track of time down here.

Late-night energy: Open until 3am most nights (from noon on Fridays), the atmosphere builds as the evening progresses, particularly when the live music starts.

The Neighbourhood

CBD laneway location: Tucked into Abercrombie Lane in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palmer & Co sits in the network of narrow streets that connect George Street to the eastern edge of the city centre.

Transport access: It's a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay wharf and closest to Wynyard Station via the George Street exit, making it accessible from both the harbour and the rail network.

Corporate crowd territory: The CBD location means this draws the after-work crowd looking to escape street level, particularly given the late opening hours that extend well past typical office drinks. The hidden entrance adds an element of discovery to the usual corporate strip.

Merivale presence: As part of the Merivale group, it sits within their broader CBD portfolio, though the underground speakeasy format sets it apart from their more visible street-level venues in the area.