Uncle Mings

bar

undergroundgreat atmospherefriendly staff

A hidden basement bar beneath York Street serving dumplings, cocktails and Japanese whisky with chaotic Chinatown energy until midnight.

4.4

(1,456 reviews)$$Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$7 select wines
$7 whiskey apple juice
$7 spiced rum apple juice

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarTakes Reservations

Basement/55 York Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday4pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

Wednesday12pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 1am

Saturday4pm – 1am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

The space: Descending the stairs feels like stepping into 1930s Hong Kong - a basement world away from the corporate towers above. The fit-out leans into vintage Chinatown with dim lighting and Chinese-inspired details that transport you from Sydney CBD street level.
The crowd: Groups dominate the scene, drawn by the late-night energy and shareplate format. The atmosphere runs loud and friendly, with tables filling up with colleagues unwinding after work and groups celebrating occasions. Peak energy kicks in after 8pm when the basement buzzes with conversation over clinking teapots and cocktail glasses.
The energy: This isn't a quiet drink venue - Uncle Ming's thrives on chaotic energy and social dining. The basement setting creates an intimate but lively atmosphere where the noise bounces off the walls and adds to the underground party feel.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked beneath 55 York Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Uncle Ming's occupies basement space in the corporate corridor between Wynyard and Circular Quay stations. The entrance sits among the business towers and office buildings that define this stretch of York Street.
Getting there: Five minutes' walk from either Wynyard or Circular Quay stations makes it accessible for after-work drinks or pre-theatre sessions. The York Street position puts it within the business district rather than the traditional Chinatown precinct further south.
The strip: This section of York Street runs heavily commercial during business hours, transforming into a quieter zone after 6pm when the offices empty. Uncle Ming's basement location means it operates independently of the street-level foot traffic, creating its own underground scene in the CBD's corporate heart.

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The Vibe

The space: Descending the stairs feels like stepping into 1930s Hong Kong - a basement world away from the corporate towers above. The fit-out leans into vintage Chinatown with dim lighting and Chinese-inspired details that transport you from Sydney CBD street level.

The crowd: Groups dominate the scene, drawn by the late-night energy and shareplate format. The atmosphere runs loud and friendly, with tables filling up with colleagues unwinding after work and groups celebrating occasions. Peak energy kicks in after 8pm when the basement buzzes with conversation over clinking teapots and cocktail glasses.

The energy: This isn't a quiet drink venue - Uncle Ming's thrives on chaotic energy and social dining. The basement setting creates an intimate but lively atmosphere where the noise bounces off the walls and adds to the underground party feel.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked beneath 55 York Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Uncle Ming's occupies basement space in the corporate corridor between Wynyard and Circular Quay stations. The entrance sits among the business towers and office buildings that define this stretch of York Street.

Getting there: Five minutes' walk from either Wynyard or Circular Quay stations makes it accessible for after-work drinks or pre-theatre sessions. The York Street position puts it within the business district rather than the traditional Chinatown precinct further south.

The strip: This section of York Street runs heavily commercial during business hours, transforming into a quieter zone after 6pm when the offices empty. Uncle Ming's basement location means it operates independently of the street-level foot traffic, creating its own underground scene in the CBD's corporate heart.