Uncle Mings

bar

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

4.4

(1,465 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

Monday4pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

WednesdayToday12pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 1am

Saturday4pm – 1am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Entrance: Easy to miss from street level - you're heading down stairs to a basement space that deliberately feels removed from the CBD bustle above.
Interior: The fit-out channels 1930s Hong Kong with dim lighting and Chinese-inspired details that create an intimate, underground atmosphere. It's deliberately theatrical in a way that works for the space.
Crowd: Groups dominate, particularly after work and later in the evening. The friendly, loud energy mentioned in reviews suggests this isn't a quiet date spot - expect conversation to compete with the general buzz.
Energy: Peak times bring what the venue calls "chaotic Chinatown energy" - a deliberate nod to the lively, communal dining culture. The noise level rises as the night progresses, making it better suited to groups than intimate conversations.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into the basement at 55 York Street, between Wynyard and Circular Quay stations. The CBD location puts you within walking distance of both transport hubs and the after-work crowd from nearby office towers.
Street context: York Street runs parallel to the harbour, so you're close to the quay end of the city rather than the southern business district. The basement setup means you're stepping away from the corporate CBD energy into something more intimate.
Transport: Both Wynyard and Circular Quay stations are within a few minutes' walk, making it accessible from across the rail network. The location also works for ferry commuters coming through Circular Quay who want somewhere different from the usual harbour-side options.

Nearby in Sydney CBD

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The Vibe

Entrance: Easy to miss from street level - you're heading down stairs to a basement space that deliberately feels removed from the CBD bustle above.

Interior: The fit-out channels 1930s Hong Kong with dim lighting and Chinese-inspired details that create an intimate, underground atmosphere. It's deliberately theatrical in a way that works for the space.

Crowd: Groups dominate, particularly after work and later in the evening. The friendly, loud energy mentioned in reviews suggests this isn't a quiet date spot - expect conversation to compete with the general buzz.

Energy: Peak times bring what the venue calls "chaotic Chinatown energy" - a deliberate nod to the lively, communal dining culture. The noise level rises as the night progresses, making it better suited to groups than intimate conversations.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Tucked into the basement at 55 York Street, between Wynyard and Circular Quay stations. The CBD location puts you within walking distance of both transport hubs and the after-work crowd from nearby office towers.

Street context: York Street runs parallel to the harbour, so you're close to the quay end of the city rather than the southern business district. The basement setup means you're stepping away from the corporate CBD energy into something more intimate.

Transport: Both Wynyard and Circular Quay stations are within a few minutes' walk, making it accessible from across the rail network. The location also works for ferry commuters coming through Circular Quay who want somewhere different from the usual harbour-side options.