Parramatta keeps growing upwards & outwards at an amazing rate but while there is plenty of great…read morerestaurants, cafes & enough bars that you'll never go thirsty it has been missing small bars that you expect in urban metropolis areas and now after much talk the wait is finally over. Uncle Kurt's is a tiny one room cocktail dive bar in a back alley under a multistorey carpark just across from the old Parramatta Mall not far from the old Roxy. They've gone with a New York theme with heavily graffitied walls, hip hop beats & deli style sandwiches, meats & jaffles. The cocktail list is split into 3 sections of classics, modern & creamy all coming in a shade under $20 a pop created by genuine experienced mixologists. If cocktails aren't your go they also have a mixture of craft beers, a variety of wine & of course straight up spirits. Staff are all friendly, knowledgeable & happy to help.

I have always walked past this place since it first opened and tonight I finally went in after…read morework. Oh my I loved it. Tried out a cocktail called the "first date" very worth it. The people the music the food and the drinks are awesome! Must try this place if you wanna have a good cocktail and a small bit to eat. Had the Reuben sandwich and gosh I could have another one it was that good. They are open late but it was a saturday night till midnight and kitchen closed at like 11:30pm but I dont know about the other nights are like. Anyway totally worth it.

- up four flights of a dusty stairwell of a random office building…read more no elevator the trek is worth it - this speakeasy was a amazing - you would never know what await behind those doors - great steak sandwiches - get there early, its not as spacious - drinks are tasty - I love the dark environment - friendly service - hip hop soundtrack

This is one of my favorite bars in Sydney - Great staff that is always welcoming and makes quality…read moredrinks - good vibe and good music

One of the prettiest bars I've ever seen. Very "Newtown-esque" hahaha. Friendly, great staff too…read more Their jalapeño margarita was a bit too chilli for me but the bartender was wonderful and offered to make me a new one just because of that (I didn't take it of course!). However, I'd recommend the Lime Bramble cocktail for anyone looking for something nice and fresh.

I arrived 90 minutes early for a show at The Enmore and needed somewhere to pass the time. Secret…read moreGarden was the first place I passed that happened to have a liquor licence, so I went on in. This place boasts 3 rotating taps and a Newtown-worthy selection of about a dozen or so bottles. I grabbed a Sierra Nevada and settled in to wait for my date. The smell of pulled pork filled the room and I couldn't resist ordering a couple of sliders (pork or beef $5/each, $12/3). Both were pretty tasty. I'd happily return to Secret Garden next time I'm early for a gig at the Enmore.

Our Dram Nation whiskey tasting was using this venue and it was certainly very good. We were able…read moreto have a good chat with the barman about whiskeys and bourbons and found the staff to be really friendly. Our whiskey tasting finished with sliders which were also very good. We will definitely come back here to put them through their paces.

Awesome new bar in the Hills! We dropped in for a quick lunch and tried the fries and the NY…read morecheeseburger spring rolls.The service was really friendly and the place is decked out really well with a mixture of big long bench tables and little booths. There wasn't much of a crowd at lunch but staff were setting out all the reserved tables for the night and it looked like basically every table had been reserved! Pretty comprehensive drinks list and although the food is fairly simple it comes out fast, is fresh, and reasonably priced if you're sharing between a few people. I'd never tried a cheeseburger spring roll but they're basically all the ingredients of a cheeseburger in a deep fried roll - yum! Between this place and Empty Lane up the road the hills are starting to get some decent places to have a drink at.

First impressions last and this place has ticked all the boxes!…read more The Warwick is a newly established contemporary pub that boasts an awesomely fancy looking bar. A beer garden with its own bar and also an upmarket bistro. That has amazing food at ridiculously good prices! I had a beef wagu pappardelle pasta which was absolutely delicious and the wagu just melted in your mouth! There was also a sirloin steak ordered that was delicious and very well priced aswell. The atmosphere is just the big winner! Can't wait until it's fully renovated! This place is definitely going to be my new local!

Wow who knew such a nice establishment could exist on the border of Warwick Farm and Cabramatta?…read moreMost people are familiar with the Sunnybrook hotel which has only been rebadged as a Holiday Inn establishment. As part of the renovations and update, The Warwick has turned out as a pretty swanky hang out. I was here on a Friday evening and it quickly filled up with people and ended up being completely packed by 10pm.

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.

- awesome speak easy - 100s of drink opportnities…read more- I love the old school music - the definition of speakeasy I thought was lost it was pointed out by a random driver in a cab I entered an empty sure with one old man with a long beard standing next to a wall he said no words, and just nodded as he opened the door the stairwell was quite dusty I thought it was a set up the br behind the door at the bottom of the stairs, was the most amazing thing iv ever seen - id give this place ten stars if I could - such an amazing vibe - all the drinks were delicious I told the bartender I like mezcal the bartender asked, do you trust me? best decision I ever made

Great service, the drinks were tasty, the freshly juiced green apple & whiskey is a must, friendly…read morebartenders! Bathrooms were kindly gnarly tho

The thing that makes this place stand out is that I was told off for ordering a beer in a cocktail…read morebar. Honestly, I really don't care all that much considering that I'll order what I like where I like, unless of course it isn't available. Well, despite it being a cocktail bar, that did happen to have beer available here, though I must admit that the place was a little dark, though that probably does add to the atmosphere. Yeah, it was okay, but not one of my favourites.

One of my favorite bars on earth. Drinks are solid but the vibe and diversity of clientele are…read moreamazing. Bar tenders give off great vibes. They play Australian pop, Hawaiian theme. Hard to find, basement of a building. Everything is good. Spirits are high. It's hard to explain. I plan to visit again, it's been probably 5 years for me.

So straight after my first elite event I drove here to visit friends!…read more Friday night had a relaxed vibe with a live duo act singing old school rock with their trusty guitars - great voices! Where the locals meet the workers for Friday night schooners! Massive outdoor beer garden as well as a Tab area for those who want to bet and also thy have dj's on Saturdays in the gasworks bar. All in all a good night to catch up with mates .

Okay I only ever been to this place once but sometime once is enough to say that I really liked the…read moreplace. It's not quite in the Parramatta town centre, but when I passed by (and dropped in for a drink) there were a fair few people here. Mind you, I got in before the hordes of teachers descended upon the place since the bartender told me that this was the goto place for end of term drinks. The beer garden was awesome, and the staff really friendly. They also have a nightclub that starts up around 9:00 pm, though I was a little too early for that (and I'm probably getting a bit too old for nightclubs these days anyway, though I still enjoy the odd dance). It's a great little pub, and certainly had a really nice atmosphere.

Always wanted to go here every time I pass by..and when I did, I couldn't wait to go back.read more

This is the most amazing new nightspot in sydney, Great…read morelive jazz bands and the best DJ's that play old records of some real classics Craig the owner and barman is out of this world this place is going to do really well. Hidden just off the main street of Marrickville up a few flights of stairs you walk in to a awesome bar with the roof painted with a huge Kama sutra mural and tin roof tiles and leather lounges. Licensed to 3am with great wines and boutique beers on tap.