Address
199 Clarence Street, CBD, NSW 2000
CBD, Sydney
CBD, Sydney
Best For
cocktail bars, CBD evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat17:00-01:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Published · Last updated · Reviewed by the barsforKings editorial team
Sydney's Australian-Botanical Cocktail Bar
Old Mate's Place is a hidden multi-level CBD cocktail bar — three floors including a rooftop garden. The cocktail program is built around classical Australian-ingredient drinks with hyper-modern technique. World's 50 Best Bars regular since 2021.
The bartenders work with native Australian botanicals (lemon myrtle, finger lime, Davidson plum). The rooftop garden is the social engine in summer. Reservations recommended for the weekend.
Pair with Maybe Sammy for a complete Sydney cocktail evening.
What to Order
Lemon Myrtle Sour
Vodka, lemon myrtle, lime, egg white. The Australian-ingredient signature.
Finger Lime Highball
Gin, finger lime, soda. The most uniquely Australian highball.
Davidson Plum Negroni
Gin, Campari, vermouth, Davidson plum reduction. Australian twist.
Bartender Choice
You describe an Australian botanical, they build the drink. Trust the foragers.
