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Cafe Lounge

4.1 (18 reviews)
ModerateBars, Comedy Clubs
Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Live music
Loud
Hipster
Good for groups

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P. G.

Excellent choice of 3 dollar pizzas on Tuesday night! Also good price for happy hour beer between 5 and 7 pm! Great music, kind of oldies and rock music!

adam w.

While there's been quite a number of small bars popping up over Sydney since the liquor licensing laws were changed, lounge bar is one of the few quirky small bars that has been around for some time. Located just off Crown st, near the corner or crown and oxford st, lounge bar is great place to go, where you don't need to dress up, where you can kick back with some good tunes (the night I was there they were playing 50s rock n roll, soul and rhythmn and blues artists like Otis Redding) and take in the cool ecclectic decorations, like the 2nd hand lamp shades, gold painted wall or the large tropical mural, fairy lights and 2nd hand cathode ray tvs plonked against the wall. A good night out when you just want to chill with mates in a welcoming place that's got character.

Alecia W.

Walk through the door (or rather, pull back the curtain) and enter this snug, semi-underground drinking den. Café Lounge is a popular haunt for its mixed crowd, inviting punters in with it colourful walls, communal bench seating and rear courtyard area. They come for the drinks, but they stay for the food - this place is pumping out some seriously delectable pizzas. Super thin, crusty bases are topped with non-traditional ingredients to great effect, like on the 'jamon' with Spanish serrano ham, fresh pear slices and rocket dressed in balsamic vinegar. All their flavours are awesome, but the best by far is the 'funghi' with mixed wild mushrooms, a light layer of chopped tomatoes, melted boncconcini and a decent amount of deluxe truffle oil. On a recent trip here, a friend* became so intoxicated by the lure of these addictive woodfired delights that after a few too many vinos (just $6 for a glass of their berrylicious organic house red) took to chatting up fellow guests at random in the hope of scoring an extra slice or two. And it worked. *I lie. 'Twas not a friend, but me.

Danielle L.

Tucked away just off Crown Street is this funky den for local hipsters and spot where the cool kids hang out. Lounge is a relaxed, intimate, underground cafe and bar to eat, be merry and shamelessly lounge around. Gloriously decked out with eclectic retro decor, a mish mash of furniture and wonderfully kitsch paintings. The colourful, hawaiian style mural across the courtyard wall of palms against a setting sun, set the scene nicely. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and intimate, just like hanging at a mate's place (a stylishly shabby chic mate, with a load of hip friends). A local favourite for live music, a few nights a week, and comedy each Monday. The food on offer is all tremendously good value, a great selection of snacks to share. Try the salt n pepper squid ($10), or the tasty cajun spiced wedges ($8). Great selection of pizzas too all $15 each - I recommend the Chorizo, with spinach and onion, or Prawn and Banana for the brave, with onion, peanuts, chilli sambal and coriander. The solid selection of mains are all well priced at $15. Try the Braised Lamb Shank on creamy mash with blanched greens, Zucchini flowers stuffed with pumpkin and amaretto on a rocket, pear and walnut salad, or the Grilled pork skewers on cous cous with a peppered fig relish is a must-try.

Leah C.

It seems like a no-brainer that comfy, cozy bars are better. Booze and couches go together like ham and cheese, and why more Sydney establishments haven't sorted this one out is beyond me. The Lounge in Surry Hills on Goulburn (off Crown Street) has that "secret hideout" feeling. I suggest checking it out on a weekday evening when it's less likely to be packed wall-to-wall with people. Lounge offers a unique cocktail menu with a small food menu to match. I recommend the prawn and banana pizza ($15) that will knock your taste upside the buds with Spanish onions, peanuts, chilli, sambal and coriander. Wash that down with a cold lager, sink back into the plush sofa and I basically guarantee you'll be feeling pretty darn good.

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The Lounge in Surry Hills on Goulburn (off Crown Street) has that "secret hideout" feeling.

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The Comedy Store - Very tough to find

The Comedy Store

4.2(10 reviews)
2.0 km
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Live comedy is a treasure and must be nurtured in the same way a baby pteradactyl must be nurtured:…read morecarefully and with that old guy from Jurassic Park present. Okay so that made no sense but I do like live comedy and the Comedy Store is a great place to watch it. No matter where you are in the room you've got a great view of the stage (dare you sit in the front row, you're just asking for it) and there's this electronic-y drink order system that brings drinks right to your table so you don't have to leave your seat and disturb the show slash open yourself up to fire from the comedian. But for the love of crap the bar situation is grim - there's no allocated seating so people line up to get into the theatre well before the show starts and there's nowhere to line up except along the bar area so people can't get drinks, meanwhile you've got still more people pouring in with nowhere to go and it's a bit of a sh*tshow to be honest. But hey, you gotta suffer for your art. Fine, someone else's art. Whatever.

Once you hike up the stairs, the comedy store is a fantastic venue!…read moreThere is a bar at the front but don't stress if the queues are big, because there is table service throughout the show. Yep, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the laughs while someone brings you alcohol. And everything is always funnier after a few drinks. I saw Judith Lucy here, and she was as usual, hilarious. I don't think there are any bad seats in the house, just make sure your chair is positioned so you can see around the person in front of you. Also, some soft lights remain on throughout the show, so if this bothers you make sure you get a seat which isn't in the spotlight. I've been to gigs where you sit in a theatre, and ones where there are no tables to stick your drink down on. The comedy store is by far the best as it is kind of intimate with the comedian, while being casual at the same time. There are restaurants around the Entertainment Quarter for dinner, and there is parking on site. The first 2 hours are free.

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The Comedy Store - Push the button to order your drink!

Push the button to order your drink!

The Comedy Store - The lineup

The lineup

The Comedy Store - The live Dollop Podcast show with Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds & Wil Anderson

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The live Dollop Podcast show with Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds & Wil Anderson

Bamboozle Room - Bamboozle Room USOh! Show Dinner and a Burlesque show in Sydney

Bamboozle Room

3.3(3 reviews)
1.1 kmPotts Point

Had to cancel our trip to Sydney due to distressing circumstances. Contacted Bamboozle Room almost…read more2 weeks before show but received zero sympathy from Scarlet and zero refund as per their terms and conditions. It's probably a great show, I didn't see it, but I would suggest being very wary about booking in advance, particularly during covid times... Very disappointing.

Husband and I used the Groupon to secure a table for dinner and show for the US-Oh! Show. I came…read morehere to review this show after seeing another cabaret show and realizing, in hindsight, what a gem this show in Sydney was. The room was very intimate. Dim lights, tables very close to the stage, seating positioned in a way where you were next to your partner and also able to gaze at the stage. The show was really spectacular. There were 4 women of different sizes and looks, and 2 men. It was a series of skits poking fun at American culture (but as an American, I was off the floor laughing). The performers were sexy and engaging. Several times they jumped off the stage and engaged the audience. Each skit surprised and delighted us! There was a picnic scene with a temptress, a war brothel scene, a Vegas car wash, and many more! There seemed to be a plot for while, but it eventually went out the window (or at least, as far as my comprehension went)! The food was also "American" to fit with the theme of the show but to be honest, it was terrible. The fried chicken and waffle and apple pie were fitting choices but poorly executed. In 21st century I do not want to be eating 1940s American food. But would I go again? Absolutely. The show was just too good. The performers were so entertaining and fantastic dancers, and staged within an intimate setting. Seriously great place for a group of adults or a couple who want to see a very unique performance. Just make sure you eat before you go!

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Bamboozle Room - Syndey Bamboozle Room  Dinner and a burlesque show

Syndey Bamboozle Room Dinner and a burlesque show

Bamboozle Room - Syndey Burlesque dancers at the USOh! Show  Bamboozle Room

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Syndey Burlesque dancers at the USOh! Show Bamboozle Room

Cafe Lounge - bars - Updated May 2026

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