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    Assembly Bar

    4.0 (28 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    ASSEMBLY BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Popcorn
    Maya S.

    Cool bar with a hipster feel that is tucked away in a center. There's seating 2-level seating indoors and seating outdoors. We came around 4pm and while the bar was quiet, I couldn't help but notice how many "Reserved" signs were on about half of the tables which I'm sure were for the folks getting off of work to start their weekends. The drinks menu starts with a "Flavour Map" to show what drinks are Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Strong. I went with the Miss Penelope which was what I was looking for - sweet and fruity. You get complimentary popcorn and although we didn't order any food, the menu descriptions looked appetizing.

    Prosciutto pizza and garlic focaccia
    Bel G.

    This restaurant is in Regent's Place and is conveniently located near Town Hall. The pizza here is delicious, and the portions are quite large. The atmosphere in the restaurant is quite nice and is great for dinner. The service was pretty good but mixed - one of our waitresses was absolutely fantastic and checked in on us throughout the meal, whereas the other waitress seemed cold and overworked.

    Gosling's dark and stormy.
    Liam O.

    It was finally Friday, and I needed somewhere to unwind. Not being a Sydney native I needed a recommendation, so I turned to Yelp. The atmosphere of Assembly is a bit like the taste of a dark and stormy -- bold, with a hint of sweetness leaving a warm feeling inside. I was the only customer when I arrived at 4pm, naturally. However, Jason kindly introduced himself and sparked a conversation, making me feel right at home. My two drinks were the classic Negroni, and the Gosling's Dark and Stormy. These two drinks are my yardstick for bars, not to mention my all time favourites. Jason made both of these for me, and they were spot on -- ten out of ten. If you haven't ever tried either of these, do yourself a favour and check them out. Keep up the good work Assembly!

    Linda I.

    It's about time there's a spacious cool bar around Town Hall. Originally, I had read about this place in Time Out Sydney and finally when I had gone the first time, I ended up returning for lunch the next day. It could definitely turn into one of those places that I just end up at all the damn time. I had the Pork Belly Sliders and split a bowl of Fries (YES!!! They're called FRIESSSSS!!! hahaha) with cheese and truffle sauce. Thicker fries, with the right amount of crispiness on the outside yet still soft on the inside. Curious to see what this place would be like during the night.

    Joanna H.

    Yummy food and amazing cocktails! The bar staff were very friendly and not at all pretentious which is what I expected. I recommend the dead man's punch 2 crystal skull head cocktail for 6 (though much better when shared between just 2) - tasted just like passiona.

    Pork belly sliders
    Howard C.

    Tucked away in Regent Place is a cool, industrial small bar...I've been several times and each time has been great. It never gets too packed, the staff is super friendly, the music is good and the drinks/food are on point. Assembly closes a little early, due to its location so it's more of a place to get drinks after work or to eat/drink before you head off elsewhere to continue the fun. Try their wide range of beers and cocktails...I don't have any specifics as they've all been pretty good for me. I haven't tried their burgers but I'm told they're pretty good. I typically get the pork sliders (yum) and fries. The cheese/truffle sauce is more like a gravy...delicious. Great place to bring a date or meet up with some friends.

    Olivia B.

    Thank you Yelp for helping me find this bar! After a wonderful dinner at Chefs Gallery we were looking for a place for some cocktails and Assembly was right there so we thought..why not? And we were not disappointed! It was fairly busy on a Tuesday night but we secured a small table near the bar. The bartenders were fun and knowledgeable, we were quite indecisive so the bartender recommended that try The Voodoo cocktail. It came served in a Day of the Dead skull smoking from dry ice with two shot glasses. The menu said it served 4, we got about 3 and a bit of the shot glasses each out of it (there were 2 of us). It was a fantastic and fun drink! Tasted kind of like the American candy Jolly Ranchers but with alcohol!! We then moved on to rum and fresh apple juice which was equally as fantastic. Kraken Rum is delicious!!! Definitely a good place to go for after work drinks, I'm assuming it's not open into the wee hours of the morning considering it's location but that's not really an issue. Start your night here for some fun cocktails and keep going!!

    Amy S.

    Nifty cocktails and free popcorn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, free popcorn! And its self serve which is even better! Located at Regents place near Miss Chu's, its a random place for a bar but also a great spot because of the food outlets near it! They have indoor and 'outdoor' seating. Bartenders are pretty helpful when you are stuck on which cocktail to choose and so forth. Have only been here for drinks so can only comment on that.

    Cotton candy cocktail and the vogue cocktails.
    Eric L.

    A very suave hipster kinda bar tucked away in Regent Place. Assembly is decorated in a bohemian industrial way with some good mood lighting for intimacy. It has a faux outdoor garden area for those wishing to dream a little further. The cocktails are fancy and showy, and the prices are typically what you'd find in Sydney. There's also free popcorn! The food is not bad too.

    Heavenly sent cocktail with sweet sugar on the rim of cup
    Julia S.

    Amazing music and vibe. Bartender's are charming and style of cocktails are just magic! You also get complimentary popcorn and comfy seating to chil-lax. Average cost of drinks is $20

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    Terrible service. Waiter didn't deliver 3 orders to the table. Followed up multiple times but response was unacceptable. Disgraceful.

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    Review Highlights - Assembly Bar

    Located at Regents place near Miss Chu's, its a random place for a bar but also a great spot because of the food outlets near it!

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    The Swinging Cat - The Swinging Cat - underground Sydney cocktail bar

    The Swinging Cat

    4.6(14 reviews)
    0.7 kmSydney
    $$

    Great chips brought to start up - very smooth prohibition vibe Tge service was fast, attentive,…read moreand upbeat attitude. Loved the atmosphere, very New Orleans, easygoing positive and Rey!

    I love all things NOLA. I mean, I had been there 3 times and still had my bachlorette's in New…read moreOrleans. We did not have a reservation, but they fit us in as a walk-in at a small coffee table with 2 ottoman seats. Not the most comfortable set up, but I appreciate the cozy atmosphere, almost like you are sitting in someone's very posh and dimly lit den. All the NOLA classics were featured, like Vieux Carre (no likey), old fashioned (likey), and hurricane. There were some twists on the classics as well. I liked the newer house specialties, and ended up having 3 drinks, more than I intended. We snacked on some popcorn chicken, which was nothing special, but very satisfying when hungry. We were also lucky enough to be there when the live jazz band played a brief set, which really set the mood. I took off a star because not every drink was a homerun, and the service was a bit too impersonal for a speakeasy. We had a different server each time. One of my favorite parts of going to a speakeasy is to watch the bartenders work their magic and ask them for recommendations, and if I'm lucky, maybe get an off menu drink. Not quite set up that way here.

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    Palmer & Co - Cheese board

    Palmer & Co

    4.2(74 reviews)
    1.2 kmSydney
    $$$

    One of the absolutely coolest spots that I visited in Sydney…read more I honestly hope it's still here. We came during a business conference and ended up here 4 nights in a row.

    My friend and I stopped in for drinks after a concert. The entrance is located in an alley, and…read morethere is a small sign. It totally has a speakeasy vibe despite the sign at the door. The photos in the entry way were super cool. As we descended down the stairs, it felt like we were going back in time to the Roaring 20s. It was a Wednesday night, so the bar wasn't terribly crowded, though it was still busy. We grabbed a seat and browsed the menu. After a few minutes, no one came by so I eventually got up and ordered at the bar. I had to wait nearly 10 minutes before I was even able to order a drink. I don't know what the hold up was, but the service was extremely slow. While I was waiting, there were some drunk guys who were pushing the hanging light fixtures. This went on for a few minutes and the staff never said anything to them. It was annoying and extremely off putting. Once I was finally able to order a drink, I asked for a Martinez. The bartender could not understand me. I think I repeated myself at least three times. I guess the way I pronounced "Martinez" sounded like "martinis" lol. I ended up pointing to the drink in the menu before he finally understood what I was trying to order. I know I have an accent, but I didn't think it was that heavy lol. I will say that my Martinez was well made and tasted so good! My friend had planned to order a drink, but changed her mind after she saw how long it took for me to get my drink. Luckily she's a local, so she can go back whenever she wants. If it weren't for the long wait and the annoying drunk guys, this would have been a 5-star experience. If you enjoy craft cocktails and have patience, go check it out.

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