Lost in the Laneways
Explore the stories, sights and sounds of Sydney's vibrant nightlife precinct, YCK Laneways.
Uncover unique watering holes and eateries tucked down some of Sydney's best laneways.
We’re calling it: after a few shaky years, Sydney’s nightlife is officially on the up. Hidden down the lanes that branch off York, Clarence, and Kent streets is a collection of independent small bars and restaurants known as the YCK Laneways precinct.
These venues, overflowing with character, creative cocktails, and delicious eats, embrace Sydney’s laneway culture while preserving historic architecture from their past lives as industrial spaces.
Determined to keep the nightlife buzz going in the city, YCK Laneways has launched a loyalty program dubbed Laneway Loyalty. Punters with an account can attend a YCK event and scan the event QR code to earn a loyalty point, which can be used to redeem free drinks and snacks. Check out the YCK Laneways Map to locate your new favourite after-work drinks spot, or scroll down and book a table now.
Legends of the Laneways
Get to know the people behind the bars.
Picks of the Precinct
From hidden cocktail joints to luxe eateries, here's what you'll find down the lanes.
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{"id":646395,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EBasement, 96 Clarence St, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Burrow Bar","description":"A small basement bar with a big personality where theatrical bartending, creative cocktails and Vietnamese snacks are on the menu.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Burrow-Bar-1st-Birthday-Supplied-e1511151319721-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Burrow-Bar-1st-Birthday-Supplied-e1511151319721.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/burrow-bar","latitude":"-33.8660076","longitude":"151.20764150000002","address":"Basement, 96 Clarence St, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Burrow-Bar-1st-Birthday-Supplied-e1511151319721.jpg","alt":"Burrow Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Burrow-Bar_-Credit-Chau-Tran_Supplied-2024-3.jpg","alt":"Burrow Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Burrow-Bar_-Credit-Chau-Tran_Supplied-2024-2.jpg","alt":"Burrow Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Burrow-Bar_-Credit-Chau-Tran_Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Burrow-Bar_-Credit-Chau-Tran_Supplied-2024-4.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":835085,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E1 Barrack Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Cash Only Diner","description":"From the team behind Burrow Bar, this first-of-its kind Sydney restaurant is serving dishes showcasing the cuisine of regional Vietnamese city, Hue.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-supplied-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-supplied-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/cash-only-diner","latitude":"-33.86794810000001","longitude":"151.205353","address":"1 Barrack Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Cash Only Diner"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-supplied-1.jpg","alt":"Cash Only Diner - one of the best Sydney CBD restaurants"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-burrow-bar.jpg","alt":"Cash Only Diner"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/salmon-cash-only-diner-supplied.jpg","alt":"Cash Only Diner"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cash-only-diner-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":660204,"type":"pub","icon":"beer-stein","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Duke of Clarence","description":"Take a time hop at this 1800s-inspired English tavern with over 500 spirits, cask ales and a gastropub menu heroing classic British cuisine.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-11-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-11.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/pubs\/the-duke-of-clarence","latitude":"-33.869697","longitude":"151.20575770000005","address":"152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":null,"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-14.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-12.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-11.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence library - one of the best pubs in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-10.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-8.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-7.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-1.jpg","alt":"The Duke of Clarence"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-11.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-12-05-Concrete-Playground-The-Duke-of-Clarence-Kitti-Smallbone-2.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":789418,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E1 Temperance Lane, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Esteban","description":"The Tequila Mockingbird team's two-storey Mexican restaurant is home to a massive collection of premium tequila and mezcal and a mariachi band.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Basement-Taqueria-Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar-11-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Basement-Taqueria-Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar-11.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/esteban","latitude":"-33.8696192","longitude":"151.2064988","address":"1 Temperance Lane, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Basement-Taqueria-Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar-11.jpg","alt":"Esteban Mexican Restaurant in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Basement-Taqueria-Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar-14.jpg","alt":"Esteban Mexican Restaurant in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Basement-Taqueria-Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar-1.jpg","alt":"Esteban Mexican Restaurant in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ESTEBAN_Autumn_StevenWoodburn_133-Kiki-Ward.jpg","alt":"Esteban"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ESTEBAN_Autumn_StevenWoodburn_84-Kiki-Ward.jpg","alt":"Esteban"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Wagyu-Beef-Tartare-Taco-Egg-Jam-Mountain-Pepper-Leaf-Papas-al-Hilo-1.jpg","alt":"Tacos at Esteban \u2014 Mexican restaurant in Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Esteban_Tequila-and-Mezcal-Bar_also-pictured-Co-owner-Exec-Bar-Manager-Mark-Crawford-12.jpg","alt":"Cocktails at Esteban - Mexican restaurant in Sydney."}]} -
{"id":920626,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E73 York Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Jolene's Sydney","description":"Swinging country tunes and one of Sydney\u2019s biggest selections of whiskey come together at Jolene\u2019s. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jolenes_Credit-Michael-Klimentos-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jolenes_Credit-Michael-Klimentos.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/jolenes-sydney","latitude":"-33.8683228","longitude":"151.2057364","address":"73 York Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jolenes_Credit-Michael-Klimentos.jpg","alt":"An interior shot of the booths and bar at Jolene's Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jolenes_2.jpg","alt":"A photo of the back bar stocked with whisky at Jolene's Sydney."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jolenes_Credit-Jo-Forster.jpg","alt":"A photo of a band performing at Jolene's Sydney."}]} -
{"id":952790,"type":"cafe","icon":"coffee","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E364 Kent Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Kahii Kissaten","description":"Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters \u2014 all at this inner-city spot.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Matcha_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Matcha_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/kahii-kissaten-bistro-kent-st","latitude":"-33.87036","longitude":"151.20500","address":"364 Kent Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Exterior-_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kahii Kissaten"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Cafe_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kahii Kissaten"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Cocktails_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kahii Kissaten"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Tea-Cocktails_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kahii Kissaten"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Matcha_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kahii-Kissaten-Steak_-Credit-KWPhotography_Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":751688,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E368 Kent Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Kuro","description":"A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MegannEvans-kuro2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MegannEvans-kuro2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/kuro","latitude":"-33.870247831604566","longitude":"151.2049446380089","address":"368 Kent Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MegannEvans-kuro2.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro_Yusuke_Oba_-Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro-Dish_Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro_Kitchen_-Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-1.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-3.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-5.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-7.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-11.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-12.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-08-Concrete-Playground-Kuro-Kitti-Gould-LR-21.jpg","alt":"Kuro"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro_Kitchen_-Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro_-Cocktails-Yusuke_Oba_-Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kuro-Interior_Credit-Matthew-Wong.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":952990,"type":"drink","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Local Sauce Tours","description":"It's time you explored Sydney's sights a little differently \u2014 by getting on the sauce.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/things-to-do\/local-sauce-tours","latitude":"-33.866830","longitude":"151.207101","address":"","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"things_to_do\" data-amex\u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/localsaucetours.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n Book Now\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Things to Do","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele-2.jpg","alt":"Local Sauce Tours"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele-3.jpg","alt":"Local Sauce Tours"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Local-Sauce-Tours_-YCK_Credit-Justin-Steele-3.jpg","alt":""}]} -
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{"id":168745,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E346-348 Kent Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Papa Gede's","description":"A laneway bar dedicated to the voodoo spirit of \"lust, laughter and cocktails\", Papa Gede's better be on your Sydney bar bucket list.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Papa-Gedes_-Interior-_-Credit-lardigs_-Supplied-2024-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Papa-Gedes_-Interior-_-Credit-lardigs_-Supplied-2024.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/papa-gedes","latitude":"-33.869854","longitude":"151.204958","address":"346-348 Kent Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Papa-Gedes_-Interior-_-Credit-lardigs_-Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":"Papa Gede's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/papa-gedes-sydney-02-cassandra-hannigan.jpg","alt":"Papa Gede's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/papa-gedes-sydney-03-cassandra-hannigan.jpg","alt":"Papa Gede's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Papa-Gedes-absinthe-louche_-Credit-Lardigs_-Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/papa-gedes-sydney-01-cassandra-hannigan.jpg","alt":""}]} -
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{"id":953043,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Santa Catarina","description":"A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/santa-catarina","latitude":"-33.86969730000001","longitude":"151.2054998","address":"152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-2.jpg","alt":"Santa Catarina"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-4.jpg","alt":"Santa Catarina"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":"Santa Catarina"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-3.jpg","alt":"Santa Catarina"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024-3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Santa-Catarina_-Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":561266,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E338 Kent Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Since I Left You","description":"This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/since-i-left-you-sydney-01-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/since-i-left-you-sydney-01-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/since-i-left-you","latitude":"-33.8696114","longitude":"151.2049035","address":"338 Kent Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/since-i-left-you-sydney-01-supplied.jpg","alt":"Since I Left You"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/since-i-left-you-sydney-03-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/since-i-left-you-sydney-02-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":51317,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E61 York Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Stitch Bar","description":"Don't be fooled \u2014 beyond the tailor's shop frontage is one of Sydney's coolest subterranean bars, serving classic cocktails and delicious dive dogs.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Stitch-Bar_-Supplied-2024-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Stitch-Bar_-Supplied-2024.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/stitch-bar","latitude":"-33.8674061","longitude":"151.2056941","address":"61 York Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WanderYCKEvent_YCKLaneways_Stitch_supplied_2023.jpg","alt":"Interiors and vibe at Stitch from YCK Laneways."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/stitch.jpg","alt":"Stitch Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Stitch-Bar_-Supplied-2024.jpg","alt":"Stitch Bar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WanderYCKEvent_YCKLaneways_Stitch_supplied_2023-2.jpg","alt":"Bartender prepping a cocktail at Stitch from YCK Laneways."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stitch-bar-2-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":519658,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E44 King Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Swinging Cat","description":"Sip a signature sazerac as you let this characterful basement jazz bar whisk you away to the Big Easy.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/the-swinging-cat","latitude":"-33.86850","longitude":"151.20555","address":"44 King Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-3.jpg","alt":"The Swinging Cat"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-5.jpg","alt":"The Swinging Cat"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-2.jpg","alt":"The Swinging Cat"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024-4.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Swinging-Cat_-Credit-Maria-Rafael-_-2024.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":882579,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E68 King Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"TIVA","description":"You'll find live music four days a week, impressive cocktails and French-inspired eats at this lounge bar below King Street.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-1-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/tiva","latitude":"-33.8685496","longitude":"151.2064138","address":"68 King Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-1.jpg","alt":"TIVA"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-4.jpg","alt":"TIVA"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied.jpg","alt":"TIVA"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied2.jpg","alt":"TIVA"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-3.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tiva-sydney-supplied-5.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":78521,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ELower Ground, 55 York Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Uncle Ming's","description":"This York Street basement bar serving Asian-infused cocktails and delicious dumplings is a little bit kitsch, a little bit mysterious and a whole lot of fun.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/unclemings-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/unclemings.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/uncle-mings","latitude":"-33.867268","longitude":"151.2057131","address":"Lower Ground, 55 York Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/unclemings.jpg","alt":"Uncle Ming's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WanderYCKEvent_YCKLaneways_UncleMings_supplied_2023-2.jpg","alt":"Uncle Ming's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/uncle-ming01.jpg","alt":"Uncle Ming's"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WanderYCKEvent_YCKLaneways_UncleMings_supplied_2023.jpg","alt":"People clinking two yellow cocktails from Uncle Ming's from YCK Laneways."}]} -
{"id":869232,"type":"restaurant","icon":"hamburger","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E60 Margaret Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Kabul Social","description":"This CBD takeaway spot from the team behind Colombo Social is run by a group of female-led Afghan refugees and is raising money for people in need.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-86-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-86.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants\/kabul-social","latitude":"-33.86521640000001","longitude":"151.2063709","address":"60 Margaret Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Restaurant","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/restaurants"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-86.jpg","alt":"Kabul Social"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-119.jpg","alt":"Kabul Social"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-1.jpg","alt":"Kabul Social"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kabul-Social-Team.jpg","alt":"Kabul Social"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-126.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-04-Kabul-Social-Kitti-Gould-150.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":953048,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E222 Clarence Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Now & Then","description":"P\u00e9t-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/now-then","latitude":"-33.8721876","longitude":"151.2058977","address":"222 Clarence Street, Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"places\" data-amex\u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.opentable.com.au\/restaurant\/profile\/217154?ref=11160\"\u003E\n Book a Table\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied.jpg","alt":"Now & Then"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied-3.jpg","alt":"Now & Then"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied-2.jpg","alt":"Now & Then"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/now-and-then-supplied-1.jpg","alt":"Now & Then"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Now-and-Then_-YCK_Credit-Natalie-Ng.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Now-and-Then_-YCK_Credit-Natalie-Ng-2.jpg","alt":""}]} -
{"id":952187,"type":"bar","icon":"martini","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E332 Kent Street, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Vinabar","description":"This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_supplied_2024-2-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_supplied_2024-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars\/vinabar","latitude":"-33.8694119","longitude":"151.2048645","address":"332 Kent Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Bar","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/bars"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_supplied_2024-2.jpg","alt":"Vinabar on Kent Street interiors."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_rumbleinthejunglecocktail_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"Rumble in the Jungle cocktail from Vinabar on Kent Street."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_vinagroni_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"Vinagroni cocktail from Vinabar on Kent Street."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_co-ownersReymarkTesalonaandAshwinArumugam_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"Ashwin Arumugam and Reymark Tesalona, the duo behind microbar Vinabar on Kent Street."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_Ca-PheCocktail_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"C\u00e3-Ph\u00ea martini cocktail from Vinabar on Kent Street."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"Vinabar on Kent Street interiors."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_ButterMeUpcocktail_supplied_2024.jpg","alt":"Butter Me Up cocktail from Vinabar on Kent Street."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VinabarKentStreet_supplied_2024-3.jpg","alt":"Silk lanterns from Vinabar on Kent Street's interiors."}]}
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